Hey I was wondering if anybody could give me some tips on how to stand up on a shortboard I think its 6'3 and quite thin can't remember how thin though, I have managed to stand up on a mini mal 8' before but never a short board. Thanks Lil_AzZa

Hi,
In order to know how to stand on a shortboard, it really helps to know what you are doing with a standard board; and can takes months.
Here is a link with some tips:
http://facs.scripps.edu/surf/l2surfII.html
I do wish you the very best of luck, and hang in there.