What's the Best Surfboard for Learning to Surf?
When you are learning to surf, you need to find a board that paddles well while still being relatively easy to maneuver—both in an out of the water.
We have been surfing—and advising surfers of all levels on their equipment—for 15+ years, and we are very confident that this is the ideal board for novices who are looking to get reps and build foundational skills that will translate into a lifetime of surfing success.
If you are a beginner surfer starting your wave-riding journey, the 8'0 R-Series Joy is the board for you.
This versatile mid-length is big enough to allow you to catch waves, while not being SO big that it becomes unwieldy to manage.
The rugged foam construction travels through the water like a fiberglass hard board, but has the safety and ease of a soft top.
At 8 feet long and 72.2 L it fits neatly in the center of our surfboard offerings, in terms of overall size... which means starting with the Joy is an awesome segue to either going up to a longboard or going down to a shorter board.
Our deep desire is to build gear that sets you up for success, regardless of the conditions at hand. As we like to say around here, with the right attitude and the right equipment, even two foot waves can be "firing".
If you are serious about learning to surf,
- Read our free eBook: Almond's Guide to Your First Year of Surfing.
- Then, get yourself our 8'0 R-Series Joy.
- Then sign up to get surf tips delivered to your inbox.
- Then get someone to take you surfing—whether its a friend, a co-worker, or a surf coach.
- Practice often and catch waves as early in their formation as possible. Learn to read waves and predict what they are going to do. Surfing is all about reading and responding to the waves, and its a hobby that you can enjoy for many, many decades.
Questions? Shoot us a note or swing through our shop: 1720 Santa Ana Ave in Costa Mesa, CA.
