Exactly. Last summer, I surfed early morning before work probably 3 times a week. It really made my days more mellow. I liken it to the early morning workout that a lot of people live by.

6'2 is very short for a learner. BUT, once you can reliably get up on it, you will be ahead of anyone learning on a long board who then transitions to a shortie. I started on a 7'4" Southcoast, now on a 7' Dick Brewer.

Are you in SoCal?

edit: hows the new suit? There is nothing like a new suit in the water. It feels like you dont even get wet. Awesome.