Surfboards

Updated September 1, 2024 Soft top surfboards or “foamies” are a great option for all surfers but especially for beginners. Unlike just after they were developed, foamies today are durable, full of performance features, and have the benefit of being softer than fiberglass or epoxy-finished boards, thereby being less injurious to the surfer after a … Read more

Updated November 9, 2022 Surfing provides an excellent opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the greatest forces of nature.  When a youngster gets involved it is also a chance to develop coordination, balance, strength, and confidence in physical abilities and watermanship that can be significant for health and safety. This is … Read more

Updated September 1, 2024 When you select surfing as a sport or recreational activity, you count on your physical fitness and reflexes, and mental makeup, as well.  Perhaps equally important are the qualities of the surfboard you will use. As the popularity of surfing continues to build, the number and variety of surfboards on the … Read more

Updated November 9, 2022 Steeped in the traditions and history of the Pacific Islands, 60 years ago surfing involved huge longboards and appeared only to be suitable for the most adventurous and athletic of individuals.  The best locations for surfing were also limited to a degree by the capabilities of these types of boards, as … Read more