Ian helps you chose the right foam surfboard :
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Foam Surfboards are surf boards made from high density foam with a slick plastic base, they are stable, forgiving to surf and perfect for beginner surfers or surfers looking for a lower price board for a bit of fun. Foam surfboards are also known as foamies or softboards and not to be confused with soft top surfboards which are a hard board with a thin layer of foam on the deck. Foamies come in many different sizes and styles as well as colours and designs.
Foamies started off as basic shapes purely aimed at learner surfers but in recent years there has been an explosion in popularity of these board amongst more experienced surfers too. The emergence of better shaped boards and higher quality materials has meant that the potential performance in these boards has increased hugely which is why they have become more attractive to better surfers. Brands like Catch Surf and Softech amongst others have led the charge in this area with high performance shapes and collaborations with established surfboard manufacturers like Lost.
At Boardshop we specialise in getting new surfers on the right board, we have years of experience of doing this and pride ourselves on giving the right advice. One of the most frequently asked questions regarding foam surfboards is why some are more expensive than others - it’s a simple answer, the more you spend the better the product you get. The higher priced soft boards use better materials - denser foam, a thicker base on the bottom of the board and then a single or series of stringers. All these features aim to make the board stiffer and more responsive. This then leads to faster progress and more performance. The choice of board is mostly dictated by how often you’ll surf, if it’s for a couple of weeks in the summer then a more basic foamie model will be fine, if it’s the start of regular surfing then it’s worth spending a little more.
We're happy to help if you have any questions, we'd be delighted to answer them and advise on any potential board choices or enquiries you might have, just drop us an email to info@boardshop.co.uk or call us on 0044 (0) 1243 674250.
