I am pretty new to surfing and i would like to buy a board. Should I get one of those soft-top boards?

Question

I am 14 and i would like the price to be in the 100 dollar range. Hard top or soft top?

Answer 1

Soft tops are ideal for beginners. They are big and floaty and "soft" so that you don't get really hurt when they bang you in the noggin, as beginners are inclined to have happen. My 8 year old granddaughter has a nice little one, that cost about $200.00. You will never buy anything new in the surf industry for 4100.00. FDon't waste you time or money buying anything on line. Go to a surf shop.

Lessons are usually the best way to start, unless you are an adolescent or young adult with lots of pals who surf who can teach you. Go to a real surf shop. A real surf shop is not a bathing suit store that sells some surfboards. The folks there can hook you up with lessons, and even rent you a board to learn on. Just work on your basics, and after you feel good, think about buying a board, but don't rush into anything. Poeple who earn their rent money working in surf shops know about surfboards, and they are where you should go to get surfboard advice!

I have been surfing for 42 years, and I am sure you will have a lifetime of fun, once you learn, the RIGHT WAY.  Good luck!

Answer 2

craigslist, ebay, or local bargin trader. I got my first board for $45. Its was a Kechle back when he first started making boards. It might not be what you want but one none the less. I got lucky.

Answer 3

go on craigslist.

you might end up spending more than 100.

good luck!

Answer 4

there is no way  any hard tops are under 100