Two images show a woman carrying a surfboard, then catching a wave.

HOW TO CHOOSE A BOARD

Not sure which board to choose? Start by learning about our two series of boards: what makes them different, and how your experience and riding style should inform your board choice. 

ORIGINAL SERIES

Catching your first wave and feeling the stoke run through your veins is what the Softech Original Series is all about. We love getting people riding waves, and these boards help do just that.

Regardless of your age, gender or skill level, our Learner Series boards are designed specifically with enough buoyancy and stability to easily catch and ride on broken waves all the way to the shore.

These boards paddle really well, yet still have enough nose lift and turning capacity, so you can start performing basic turns as your confidence and skill level improves. Oh, and these boards also have soft fins included for free to keep you safe.

Best for: Learners to intermediate surfers
Wave size: 0-4ft

 

PERFORMANCE SERIES 

Riding a softboard is like taking a holiday; it’s fun, exciting and something we should all do more often. Our Performance Series range targets the intermediate surfer right through to the advanced shredder looking for an alternative to riding a hard skin surfboard.

The range is inspired by the latest fiberglass surfboard models, and we think you’ll be impressed by how well these board perform. Performance Series boards let you turn harder, faster and tighter than the higher volume Learner Series, and come fitted with the FCS II Fin System. So, by adding stiffer fins you can further upgrade the performance of your board.

Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Wave size: 0-6ft



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