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| SURFBOARD GUIDE / KIDS
BOARDS |
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| Size Range: |
| 5'6"
- 7'6" |
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| Standard
Dimensions : |
| 7'0"
x 20 1/2 x 2 5/8 |
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| Design
Features: |
| Round
nose template, squash tail, wide outline, forward
or full length vee.. |
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| Characteristics: |
| Super
easy to paddle, stable and predictable handling,
catch waves easily. |
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| Pricing
From: £385.00 (New) |
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Quality
Assured: Gulf Stream surfboards are made with the finest
materials, including FCS
as standard & come with a Guarantee.
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About
the Kids board
About kids boards.....Kids "learner" boards, much like an
adult starting out, need to have enough volume to both catch a wave
and then have the stability in order to stand up. The sizing depends
on their age and size.
These boards need to be long, wide and thick, relative to the riders
size. Most people will start by hiring a 'soft top' (see soft tops)
that are particularly user friendly as they have a foam deck and dont
hurt! These boards are ideal for catching waves and offer the most
stability when trying to stand up. There are many learner boards on
the market such as NSP's and Pop Outs that are injection molded plastic
boards. These are usually robust and hard wearing but tend to be a
lot heavier than a custom board (made from foam and fibre glass).
This can cause problems with smaller children trying to surf as they'll
physically struggle with these weightier boards.. Some times a 'foam
and fibreglass' board is the solution. However you'll notice that
the 'plastic' boards tend to be cheaper.
What Size should I start on?....Whatever type of board you go for,
be it a new custom board or a molded board, your board will need to
be of the same sort of size. Kids learner boards are usually between
6'6" and 7'6". The easiest way to look at it, is to imagine
that a 7'0" is ideal for an average 12 year old. This isnt to
say a child cant surf on something smaller or something bigger either.
There's a good chance a child will be able to stand up on something
smaller, but then will struggle to catch waves on their own. The problem
going too much bigger is that they wont be able to physically handle
the board in the water.
Tips....when looking for a board and if you're unsure, then perhaps
seek professional advice first. A reputable Surf Shop that sells
and hires surfboards is your best bet. They'll certainly guide you
in the right direction. Primarily 'price' will dictate what you
buy. A new custom board will be about £300-£4000. A
good condition, second hand custom board will be about £200.
New molded boards are about £180 - £280 and used are
usually about £80- £200.
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