{"id":66,"date":"2020-01-04T16:30:34","date_gmt":"2020-01-05T00:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/?page_id=66"},"modified":"2021-05-09T04:41:06","modified_gmt":"2021-05-09T11:41:06","slug":"soft-top-surfboard","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/soft-top-surfboard\/","title":{"rendered":"Soft Top Surfboard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-none uagb-block-6e3cec45 section-hidden\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<p>Hidden section to enable TOC anchors &#8211; Done via Elements Header<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-7f5450fd     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#soft-top-surfboards\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Soft Top Surfboards<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#things-to-consider-before-buying-a-soft-top\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Things to consider before buying a soft top<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#why-you-should-buy-a-soft-top-surfboard\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Why you should buy a Soft Top Surfboard<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#soft-top-vs-fiberglass-surfboards\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Soft Top vs Fiberglass surfboards:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#features-and-benefits\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Features and Benefits<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#longboards\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Longboards<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#beginner-boards\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Beginner Boards<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#we-show-you-the-best-beginner-surfboard\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">We Show You The Best Beginner Surfboard<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#all-ability-boards\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">All Ability Boards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#shortboards\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Shortboards<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#performance-boards\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Performance Boards<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#play-boards\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Play Boards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#why-you-should-use-soft-top-surf\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Why you should use Soft Top Surf<\/a><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-none uagb-block-4cfce193\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Soft Top Surfboards<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-6072daea\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<p>Surfing on a Soft Top Surfboard has changed a lot in recent years.&nbsp; Gone are the days where Soft Top Surfboards imply surf school or beginner, only to be used on your first day.&nbsp; We have seen a large <a href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/history-of-the-soft-top-surfboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increase in board options in recent years<\/a>, and an expansion in the target market from just offering longboards for beginners through to the current options which includes high performance shortboards used by Professional Surfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Things to consider before buying a soft top<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Softtop, Foamie, Soft Board, call them what you want (<em>you will notice that I interchange between these terms<\/em>), these boards all share the common features of a soft foam deck and smooth base, like a bodyboard.&nbsp; Alternatively, traditional surfboards are made with a hard fiberglass exterior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trust me when I tell you that a soft top surfboard is more comfortable to use!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We tag all our soft top surfboard reviews on Soft Top Surf as Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or a combination of the three.&nbsp; Yes soft top surfboards are fantastic for beginners (more detail on that below), but be aware that there are many foamies available for sale now that require an advanced surfing ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before buying a soft top surfboard you need to think about both your level of surfing ability, and the type of waves you will be surfing.&nbsp; I unfortunately learned to surf on a hard fiberglass surfboard that was not at all suitable for a beginner, and as a result my first few years of progression was a lot slower than I would have liked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that I have a few decades of experience surfing, and I have surfed on many different surfboards and in different wave sizes and types, I have a strong appreciation for surfing on the board that will provide me the most fun. My soft top boards are always in that list.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-7f5763a0\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Why you should buy a Soft Top Surfboard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A soft top surfboard will have features\nthat enable you to paddle faster, catch more waves, and progress your surfing a\nlot faster than you would on a fiberglass surfboard.&nbsp; Whether you are a first time surfer, or a\nregular with years of experience, there are always days and waves that suit a\nfoamie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest benefit of a foamie is measured\nin smiles, as these boards are all about FUN.&nbsp;\nIf you don\u2019t believe me, take a look at pro surfers Jamie O\u2019Brien and\nBen Gravy and tell me that they are not having fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a beginner or intermediate, this is simple math.&nbsp; You will have more good experiences (catch more waves), and less bad experiences (discomfort) = MORE FUN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a high intermediate or advanced surfer, you might find that you really only have fun on those perfect days.&nbsp; Waves are over 3ft and light offshore winds, maybe you clean up a few of your maneuvers or start learning some new ones?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if you could still have an amazing surf when the swell has dropped back a bit, or the wind has started to come cross-shore?&nbsp; Or you could take a chance on that shore break that looks like so much fun but too much risk to your fragile fiberglass board?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-8c3f84b9\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Soft Top vs Fiberglass surfboards:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Soft Top Surfboard<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fiberglass Surfboard<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Have more FUN   <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Best for large surf   <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Catch more waves   <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">More carving performance   <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">More comfortable   <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Easier to duck dive   <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Progress faster   <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Custom boards are available   <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cheaper   <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">More Durable   <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-gradient uagb-block-7149f217\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"733\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/surfing-shakka-Large-733x1100.jpg\" alt=\"Surfing Shaka\" class=\"wp-image-889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/surfing-shakka-Large-733x1100.jpg 733w, https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/surfing-shakka-Large-483x725.jpg 483w, https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/surfing-shakka-Large-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/surfing-shakka-Large-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/surfing-shakka-Large.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-51b452be\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having more fun is all about removing the parts of surfing that you don\u2019t like.&nbsp; This has a huge impact if you are learning to surf, as this is the stage when you have the most discomfort and catch the least waves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benefits of a foam surfboard include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Soft top<\/strong> &#8211; The deck and rails (see our surfboard diagram) are made of a soft foam which makes surfing a lot more comfortable for both paddling and falling off, and incredibly durable.&nbsp; No more repairing dings in your fiberglass.<\/li><li><strong>High Volume<\/strong> &#8211; Most foamies have a higher volume than traditional fiberglass surfboards, this provides more buoyancy making you paddle faster and stand up easier<\/li><li><strong>Light Weight<\/strong> &#8211; Carrying a longboard along a windy beach is hard work, the lighter the board is the easier it is to carry.<\/li><li><strong>Low Rocker<\/strong> &#8211; See <a href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/surfboard-glossary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our surfboard diagram again<\/a>.&nbsp; Rocker is the curve of a surfboard, and less rocker means that you will paddle faster and catch more waves.<\/li><li><strong>Wax<\/strong> &#8211; Although I do recommend you wax your soft top surfboards for best performance, this is not essential as the foam deck has a lot more grip than a smooth fiberglass surfboard.<\/li><li><strong>Surf between the flags<\/strong> &#8211; I am not sure if this applies everywhere in the world, but in Australia, one of the biggest surfing nations, surfing between the lifeguard flags is only allowed on a soft top surfboard.&nbsp; Have you ever noticed how the best waves are right between the flags?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You have probably heard or read about many types of surfboards: Mal\u2019s, Mini-Mal\u2019s, Fish, Log, Twin, Gun etc.&nbsp; These are all shapes of surfboards that fit into two major categories; The Longboard and The Shortboard. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-5b5b8475\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Longboards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A longboard typically refers to any board of about 7\u20190 (213cm) in length.&nbsp; The longer the board, the easier it is to paddle, catch waves and stand up.&nbsp; For this reason, <strong>you should definitely buy a Longboard if you are a beginner or still learning to surf<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-marketing-button uagb-marketing-btn__outer-wrap uagb-marketing-btn__align-center uagb-marketing-btn__align-text-center uagb-marketing-btn__icon-before uagb-block-c6f39995-b8f3-4688-b186-8dca05f175c3 margin-bottom-20\"><div class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__wrap\"><a href=\"\/category\/surfboards\/longboard\/\" class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__title-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M576 24v127.984c0 21.461-25.96 31.98-40.971 16.971l-35.707-35.709-243.523 243.523c-9.373 9.373-24.568 9.373-33.941 0l-22.627-22.627c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L442.756 76.676l-35.703-35.705C391.982 25.9 402.656 0 424.024 0H552c13.255 0 24 10.745 24 24zM407.029 270.794l-16 16A23.999 23.999 0 0 0 384 303.765V448H64V128h264a24.003 24.003 0 0 0 16.97-7.029l16-16C376.089 89.851 365.381 64 344 64H48C21.49 64 0 85.49 0 112v352c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h352c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V287.764c0-21.382-25.852-32.09-40.971-16.97z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h6 class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__title\">Longboard Reviews<\/h6><\/div><div class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__prefix-wrap\"><p class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__prefix\">Read our reviews of the best Soft Top Longboards<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Advanced surfers still ride Longboards too, with some amazing style.&nbsp; Everyone has heard the phrase \u201cHang 10\u201d after all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The longboard options for soft top surfboards can be roughly broken into two sub-categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beginner Boards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-image uagb-block-be4c9ec3\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-call-to-action uagb-cta__outer-wrap uagb-block-150ab809\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__content-wrap uagb-cta__block uagb-cta__icon-position-right uagb-cta__content-right uagb-cta__content-stacked-tablet uagb-cta__button-valign-middle \"><div class=\"uagb-cta__left-right-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__content\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-cta__title\">We Show You The Best Beginner Surfboard<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-cta-text-wrap\"><p class=\"uagb-cta__desc\">The Best Beginner Surfboard is the board that will allow you to catch the most waves.<br><br>This is the most important factor when learning to surf, as every wave you catch advances your surfing ability. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uagb-cta__link-wrapper uagb-cta__block-link-style\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__button-wrapper\"><a href=\"\/best-beginner-surfboard\/\" class=\"uagb-cta__button-link-wrapper uagb-cta__block-link uagb-cta-typeof-button\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-cta__link-content-inner\"><span>Read More<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the boards you will be given if you take a group surf lesson, with the goal of getting you to stand-up on your first lesson.&nbsp; These boards have very high volume and large rails, which makes them incredibly buoyant and stable.&nbsp; They are perfect for first timer surfers to learn the process of paddling into a foam wave, standing up and riding in a straight line.&nbsp; The downside of these boards is that you have limited ability to progress your surfing as the large rails make them difficult to turn and surf across the face of a wave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All Ability Boards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you move away from the beginner soft top surboards, there is a good range of longboards you can use, regardless of your ability. There are of course differences between these boards (that is why Soft Top Surf exists), but of the large number of soft top longboards I have surfed, there are very few that have not been fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surfboards in this category are available from as short as 7\u20190 and up to 9\u20190 and longer.&nbsp; There is enough variety to provide choice on every aspect of a board, but there is a sliding scale of surfboard performance vs price.&nbsp; Higher performing surfboards tend to have more stringers, which increases stiffness and allows for narrower rails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are few soft top longboards that I would say are not suitable for a beginner, especially if you have taken lessons and learned some fundamentals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-b24047a1\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortboards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortboards are typically less than 7\u20190 in length, and often a lot narrower and thinner than longboards.&nbsp; They offer a different style of surfing, with more aggressive manoeuvres and a requirement for a higher level of surfing ability.&nbsp; Please learn from my early life mistakes, and do not buy a shortboard to learn to surf, even a soft top shortboard!&nbsp; You can thank me later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foam shortboards are still a relatively new concept, but rapidly growing in popularity.&nbsp; I personally started surfing foam shortboards due to the durability, as I was constantly repairing dings in my fiberglass surfboards, especially if I travelled to surf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-marketing-button uagb-marketing-btn__outer-wrap uagb-marketing-btn__align-center uagb-marketing-btn__align-text-center uagb-marketing-btn__icon-before uagb-block-a70017f4-fcb4-4023-9981-678571f34207 margin-bottom-20\"><div class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__wrap\"><a href=\"\/category\/surfboards\/shortboard\/\" class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__title-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M576 24v127.984c0 21.461-25.96 31.98-40.971 16.971l-35.707-35.709-243.523 243.523c-9.373 9.373-24.568 9.373-33.941 0l-22.627-22.627c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L442.756 76.676l-35.703-35.705C391.982 25.9 402.656 0 424.024 0H552c13.255 0 24 10.745 24 24zM407.029 270.794l-16 16A23.999 23.999 0 0 0 384 303.765V448H64V128h264a24.003 24.003 0 0 0 16.97-7.029l16-16C376.089 89.851 365.381 64 344 64H48C21.49 64 0 85.49 0 112v352c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h352c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V287.764c0-21.382-25.852-32.09-40.971-16.97z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h6 class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__title\">Shortboard Reviews<\/h6><\/div><div class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__prefix-wrap\"><p class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__prefix\">Read our reviews of the best Soft Top Surfboards<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The current offering of Soft Top Shortboards, like longboards can also be broken into two categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance Boards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I use the term performance board as in relative to other soft top surfboard offerings.&nbsp; I do not pretend that a performance foamie can or should replace your fiberglass shortboard quiver.&nbsp; What I do like about this category of surfboards is the ability to travel without concern of board damage, and the ability to surf them in waves that otherwise would present a challenge such as between the flags or on a shallow\/shore break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find that every session on a performance foamie improves your surfing.&nbsp; The high buoyancy of a foam surfboard sits higher on the water than your usual fiberglass stick, which will punish you when you fail to keep your weight centred (ever tried a wakeskate?).&nbsp; In addition, the knowledge that the board is made of soft foam and that it is hard for the board to hurt you, or for you to damage your board really encourages you to try manoeuvres that you may otherwise avoid on fiberglass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play Boards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You already know my preferred measure of a successful surf\u2026. FUN.&nbsp; So what could I possibly say that is negative about a category called Play Boards?&nbsp; The truth about these boards is that they require the greatest surfing ability.&nbsp; These boards are the least stable and lightest, and for most of us will sober any thoughts we had about our skill level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Play boards are usually in the 5\u20196 and under range, and are often configured to be surfed with or without fins.&nbsp; My favourite aspect of these boards is how they will improve your surfing.&nbsp; Learn to master a board in this category, then take that improved version of yourself back out on your fiberglass board the next big day and you might be surprised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those of you who learned to share your toys with others, there is another reason to add one of this little soft top surfboards to your quiver.&nbsp; These boards are great for teaching small children, as they are essentially an oversized body board.&nbsp; I don\u2019t know about you, but I get very jealous of those grommets I see being pushed onto little waves at ages that I couldn\u2019t even ride a bike.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-gradient uagb-block-6e33e024\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Why you should use Soft Top Surf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-undefined uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign-undefined uagb-columns__gap-10 alignundefined uagb-block-591a0d24\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-677e6965\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<p>If you have read this far, you are probably pretty convinced that a soft top surfboard is for you.&nbsp; If you surf and like to have fun, then I would have to agree with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read more about us <a href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/about\/\">here<\/a>.  Our goal is to share the stoke, and get more people out having fun surfing. We do this by offering honest reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soft Top Surf is for people who want to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Start surfing<\/li><li>Improve your surfing<\/li><li>Have more fun surfing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please take a look around and check out our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"reviews (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/category\/surfboards\/\" target=\"_blank\">reviews<\/a>.&nbsp; If you still have any questions or feel like we haven\u2019t yet reviewed the right surfboard for you please contact us. Receiving your questions helps us make Soft Top Surf better.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-ab4cbc16\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"501\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SoftTopSurf-Logo.png\" alt=\"Soft Top Surf Logo\" class=\"wp-image-27\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SoftTopSurf-Logo.png 501w, https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SoftTopSurf-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SoftTopSurf-Logo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-c2c3c9af\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-post-grid uagb-post-grid  uagb-post__image-position-top uagb-post__image-enabled uagb-block-8aa7af8c     uagb-post__items uagb-post__columns-3 is-grid uagb-post__columns-tablet-2 uagb-post__columns-mobile-1 uagb-post__equal-height\" data-total=\"3\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/history-of-the-soft-top-surfboard\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class='uagb-image-ratio-inherit'><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"725\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Surfboard-History-725x483.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Surfboard History\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Surfboard-History-725x483.jpg 725w, https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Surfboard-History-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Surfboard-History-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Surfboard-History-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Surfboard-History.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/history-of-the-soft-top-surfboard\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">History of the Soft Top Surfboard<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post__excerpt'>\n\t\t\t\t\tIt has been over 60 years since the first foam-cored surfboard, yet only in the&#8230;\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/history-of-the-soft-top-surfboard\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/best-shortboards-for-small-waves\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class='uagb-image-ratio-inherit'><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"725\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Lying-on-surfboard-in-blue-water-Large-725x483.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Lying on surfboard in blue water\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Lying-on-surfboard-in-blue-water-Large-725x483.jpg 725w, https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Lying-on-surfboard-in-blue-water-Large-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Lying-on-surfboard-in-blue-water-Large-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Lying-on-surfboard-in-blue-water-Large-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Lying-on-surfboard-in-blue-water-Large.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/best-shortboards-for-small-waves\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Best Shortboards For Small Waves<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post__excerpt'>\n\t\t\t\t\tThere is a common misconception in surfing that shortboards are for large waves and longboards&#8230;\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/best-shortboards-for-small-waves\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/catchsurf\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class='uagb-image-ratio-inherit'><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"725\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CatchSurfLogo_Featured.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Catch Surf Logo\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/catchsurf\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Catch Surf<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post__excerpt'>\n\t\t\t\t\tCatch Surf is the poster child of soft top surfing for the advanced rider.\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/catchsurf\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/best-beginner-surfboard\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class='uagb-image-ratio-inherit'><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Girl-on-beach-with-surfboard-Medium-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Girl on beach with surfboard\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Girl-on-beach-with-surfboard-Medium-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Girl-on-beach-with-surfboard-Medium-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Girl-on-beach-with-surfboard-Medium-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Girl-on-beach-with-surfboard-Medium-e1578999147398.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/best-beginner-surfboard\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Best Beginner Surfboard<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post__excerpt'>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Best Beginner Surfboard is the board that will allow you to catch the most&#8230;\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/best-beginner-surfboard\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/surfboard-glossary\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class='uagb-image-ratio-inherit'><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"725\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SoftTopSurf-Icon-Feature-725x483.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"SoftTopSurf - Icon\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SoftTopSurf-Icon-Feature-725x483.png 725w, https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SoftTopSurf-Icon-Feature.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/surfboard-glossary\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Surfboard Glossary<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post__excerpt'>\n\t\t\t\t\tLearn your A-Z of the parts of a surfboard before you buy to ensure you&#8230;\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/surfboard-glossary\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/surfboard-volume-calculator\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class='uagb-image-ratio-inherit'><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"725\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/softtopsurf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Volume-Calculator-Tool-725x483.jpg\" 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