What type of surfboard should I buy to learn how to surf?
By custom we mean glassed surfboards, boards that have been hand crafted as opposed to factory produced pop-outs or soft boards (but not necessarily produced to an individuals specifications). The custom surfboard is the board used by the average and professional surfer alike, and make great beginners boards – if the right surfboard board is chosen. Avoid The Thruster The Avoid the Thruster title refers to a shortboard, which honestly is not the greatest surfboard to start learning on. Shortboards are not wide enough, thick enough or long enough to suit a novice surfer – a much better choice is a mini-mal or mal. The Mini-Mal offers everything that a beginner should be looking for – it is wide, it is long, it has excellent buoyancy. The design of these boards are such that they paddle well, making them ideal for catching waves. Their width helps with stability, giving a little extra help for the novice surfer. This type of surfboard has great mileage and the right board will see you pr
