Choosing the right surfboard is critical to ensuring you maximize your fun and success on the water. The information here will help you narrow down your choices based on two key factors – Rider Skill Level and Rider Weight. With these two pieces of information, we can quickly narrow down your choices to boards that are most suitable for you. As always if you need further assistance you can always reach out to us HERE.
- VOLUME: The amount of volume, or "float", your board has is the first criteria to consider when choosing a board that will work best for you. The volume of a board is determined by length, width and thickness. Boards with more volume are easier to learn on and progress. Boards with less volume are harder to learn on but easier to do turns and duck underneath larger waves. If in doubt, beginners should choose boards with more volume.
- LENGTH: The second criteria to consider is length. Longer boards are generally faster to paddle, easier to catch waves and stand up. Shorter boards are generally easier to turn and duck underneath larger waves. Beginners should typically choose longer boards.
- PRODUCT TYPE: Our comprehensive range of rigid and soft-top surfboards cover beginner through experienced wave riders of all sizes. Rigid surfboards feature an incredibly durable construction matched with performance-minded shapes. Paint Soft-Tops are user-friendly, low-impact, easy to surf boards for learning, progressing, and maximum fun.
- RIDER WEIGHT: Find your (approximate) weight in the table below, then select your skill level to find the appropriate board volume for you.
Note: these are not exact numbers but will give you a good reference to narrow down your options within the TAHE surf range.
All of our surfboards include Volume as a specification to help you select boards that are near your appropriate volume.
DURA-TEC TECHNOLOGY
Thermoforming around a Polystyrene Core
• Used exclusively for surfboards that are built to last.
• Closed cell PU inner core for structural integrity and
board stiffness.
• Strong blow-moulded outer PE skin for ding resistance,
long-term durability.
• Molded external fin inserts - no penetrations through outer
shell and maximum strength.
Products using this technique:
Origin Surfboards
