We believe buying your first surfboard is a big deal and we are here to help you through this confusing and at times overwhelming journey. Because not only will you remember this board for the rest of your salty, water-logged life, but it will be an important factor in determining how quickly you beat that frustrating beginners learning curve. Many factors contribute to buying your first surfboard including budget, body type, expected frequency of use, locations you plan to use it, but the only thing that matters once you’re in the water is increasing your wave count while having fun. The LTS crew is here to give you the best board selection. We believe that all beginners should start on a friendly board in order to enjoy your sessions. We can help you find a board that will fit your budget and maximize your cost-to-wave ratio. We have some recommendations that will help you find the perfect beginner board.

Perfect fit for any level at all conditions to maximize your experience while having a blast! ...and a perfect bargain!

A great option to start your surfing journey and durable eco-friendly with the budget you are looking for.

When selecting your new surfboard consider an important aspect, surfboards are large and at times hard to maneuver in the water, especially when you are a novice; risk of injury decreases when learning on a soft board. How? Collisions are padded, so not only are you safer, but the surfers around you are as well. And as a general rule of thumb, look for a board in the range of 8ft soft boards, but children standing under five feet tall can look for 6ft foamie range. Also, If you plan on surfing regularly, you will most likely outgrow a soft board rather quickly, typically within 20 sessions in the water. If board aesthetics and performance is a priority for you, consider looking into PU or EPS surfboards from known shapers, that are shaped very specifically. Picking your first board is the first step in your journey and likely won't be last. Building your quiver as you develop can be a lifelong process.

All surfboards are unique in their own way, whether nose or tail shapes and fins systems with their fin setup to provide a specific experience. A word of advice, avoid shortboards because when it comes to early stages of your journey it will take you far longer to learn to surf on a shortboard than on the boards we recommended above. Many have made this mistake, and many more probably will, but our LTS crew is here to mitigate that for you. Shortboards have much less volume, meaning the boards are not thick enough, long enough, or wide enough to learn on. But don’t worry, it won’t be long before you’re on that shortboard!

“Enjoy the journey because It's all about where your mind's at”

Kelly Slater

And the best part of this incredibly fun beginner journey, this board often becomes the small wave surfboard in your quiver, so chat with our LTS Crew before you make this decision!