Soft tops and hard tops?

Question

im new to surfing. whats a soft top and a hard top?

Answer 1

Sometimes called 'Foamies', these soft boards are ideal because the soft foam construction means the boards are incredibly buoyant, enabling the beginner to catch waves easily. Their dimensions ensure that they are very stable in the water - making it much easier for the novice to stand up.

The fact that they are soft makes them an ideal board for a surf school where any injuries are minimized. A custom fibreglass surfboard can hurt if you fall onto it. (Even the fins on this design are soft to a certain degree. An ideal soft surfboard to buy for an adult would be around 8' in length. A softboard around the 6' region would suit a child.

These boards, while ideal for a single surfing lesson are perhaps not the best surfboard to buy for an adult who will be surfing regularly. Most people would quickly outgrow these boards and would be left needing a replacement pretty soon - not making it the best buy. For small children who will not progress in surfing so quickly, or for adults who only go surfing on vacation once a year they are a great buy.

Answer 2

it's the top of the board

like the part you lay/sit/stand on

basically it explains itself

soft tops are softer

and hard tops are harder

if your a beginer your gonna want a soft top