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SOFTBOARD SURFBOARD GUIDE

Softboard, Softie, Foamie, Soft Surfboard -the softboard has many names and comes in many shapes and designs. You can buy a soft surfboard in a longboard, mini-mal or even a shortboard. Softboard are for absolute beginners only. Read our softboardguide below to make sure they are for you


OUR SOFTBOARDS

Our softboards have been carefully chosen to suit people who really need a softboard.  This is mainly kids and/or the cost conscious buyer who won't get to the beach much so doesn't want to spend too much to have a little fun in the waves.  Our softboards are top quality and have 4 stringers (internal wooden strips) for strength and slick bottoms for speed.

 

WHO SHOULD BUY A SOFTBOARD?

Our softboards are popular with:

  • Kids or light weight people for their first few surfs
  • People on a budget
  • People who only will only get to the beach a few times

 

SOFTBOARD SIZE GUIDE

 

Softboards for Beginners
Surfer's Weight Softboard
< 30kg 5'5" - 5'8"
30 - 40 kg 5'8" - 6'2"
40 - 50 kg 6'2" - 7'0"
50 - 60 kg 7'0"
60 - 70 kg 8'0"
75 kg+ See Beginner Surfboard Guide

 

 

TYPES OF SOFTBOARD SURFBOARDS FOR SALE ONLINE

We stock a range of cheap softboards for sale online. We have fomaies for small kids, fish softboards for people who want to surf in the flags and minimal softboards for people learning to surf.

 

ADVANTAGES OF SOFTBOARDS

The main advantage of a soft surfboard or softboard is that a foamie does not you hurt or injure you or other surfers. When you fall of a wave or get hit by a soft surfboard, because it is a softboard it may bruise you but it wont generally cut you or another person in the surf. Depending on the style of the board minimal, longboard or shortboard will determine its surfing characteristics. Perferct for learning to surf, beginners or surfing in crowded areas of the beach.

 

DISADVANTAGES OF FISH SOFTBOARDS

Soft surfboards have rubber fins which are very flexible so they are difficult to turn compared to a normal surfboard. Hence they are really only for learning to stand and go in a straight line. They tend to be slower and heavier both in the surf and on the land. You should always wear a rashie or rash vest when surfing on a soft surfboard as they tend to give you a rash more easily as they have more friction on the surface of the board. If you want to have a surfboard you can progress on more quickly and one that will be a longer lasting and better investment you should look at buying a mini-mal surfboard.

 

WHERE TO BUY SOFTBOARDS

Our softboards are for sale online and can be delivered Australia wide. If you are looking for a softboard for sale in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast or anywhere in Australia why not just buy one online and have it delivered carefully and in perfect condition to your door. Our surfboard warehouse stock a wide variety of soft boards you can buy in our online shop.

 

Softboard Size Chart

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