Where can I find a cheap surfboard?

Question

I would like a surfboard for decoration purposes only. I have discovered foam surfboards, but they are expensive and cost about $50 just to ship. I live in GA, not close to any surfing locations, thus no surfing stores near. Any advice?

Answer 1

If you want one just for decoration why don't you just make one.  Glue a couple of sheets of insulation foam together, cut out the shape and finish it off with a surform and some sand paper.  Paint it and epoxy it and you're done.  You can use cheap materials and not fiberglass it since you're not planning on riding it.

PS -Don't spray paint directly on the foam it will probably dissolve.

Answer 2

hmmmm well it depends if it really matter what it looks like to you uhhh cause I would say to use something like a online website where you can buy from just look for the cheapest bored even though it might not be perfect but if it is not for surfing then get a  bored that surfer wouldnt want like ones with water damge , preasure points , patches clipped ends!!! stuff like that because with some of those thing u cant use it to surf with but maybe if you need it for decore you wont be able to see the little imperfections that are so big to surfers but not as big to someone who is using it for decore!!! Good luck !

Answer 3

Ebay Or Craigslist

Answer 4

There are surf shops in Georgia - particularly near Tybee Island - but too far away you said.

You can wait until you go on vacation or have reason to travel near the coast and bring one back in 2 or 3 pieces, or you can make the drive out there. A fiberglass board would look a lot nicer than a soft top btw.

I don't know how many people snap their boards there, but boards do break beyond repair. With that in mind, talk to a suf shop and strike up a deal for when something comes in. While a board may not be rideable again, it can be pieced together for decoration.