Best Softboards 2024 January 10, 2024

Depending on where you are in this beautiful country of ours, it’s usually time for getting down to the beach & enjoying all of the perks that come with it.  So let’s have a look at the best softboards 2024 in Australia. Here at Tradewind Surf we pride ourselves on our softboard range! Having something for everyone, whether it be price point you are after, the best design, durability or something the whole family can enjoy.

Truth is, there’s a lot to choose from & it can be daunting & confusing, especially as a lot of you are first time surfboard buyers. In the paragraphs ahead il break down simply what you need to know & what is going to be a great choice for your first or next soft board.

WHO BENEFITS FROM USING A SOFTBOARD?

This is an interesting question as most people, especially surfers, think that softboards are for beginners only. Though this is starting to change, it is only kind of true. Beginners benefit greatly, as they are safe, flotatious, provided you get the right size & heaps of fun, for first time surfers the softboard is a no brainer. But for people that can already surf there is some added benefits also.

As life goes on & the kids & family arrive, what used to be a solo mission to the local or a cruise down the coast with your friends, has now become the full on family affair. It is one of the best things in the world to show your groms the ocean & what better way than to get them a softboard to begin with. To go a step further though to surf next to them in the flags with your own softboard is a perfect way to keep your eye on your little one whilst enjoying it to the full in the safest way possible.

I had my own reservations about softboards as I had never ridden one. I got an Ocean Earth Ezi Rider for my girlfriend a few Christmases back. When it is small or we are having a beach day the Ezi Rider comes out, I must say it gets me excited, you can fully surf these things, they are so much fun & I think every surfer can benefit in some way, even if it is a way to keep you psyched when there is no surf.

WHICH SOFTBOARD SHOULD I GET ?

So what are the best Softboards in 2024 and what one would be best for you? Like anything in the surfing industry now there is plenty to choose from brand wise with each product & same but different variations. We now stock all reputable brands so you know that by reading this or contacting us for advice you are going to leave with the best information & the right softboard coming to you. So now we are carrying the best brands between safety, quality & durability, also price to an extent. Cheaper is not always cheaper in the long run & more expensive is not always better.

OCEAN N EARTH –

A world leader in surfing products, Ocean Earth epitomise The Best Softboards in 2022. The Ezi Rider boasts the best construction in the business when it comes to durability (my girlfriends has lasted 5 years & i am taking it out often also) they have a great colour offering & the price is reasonable for the quality, though all brands have gone up in the last 12 months. The Ezi Rider is sized from 5’6 through to 9’0 which has an incremental increase of 6 inches up to this size, so something for everyone. Am posting the 7’0 as it is the size I ride frequently & is a good all round length –

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CATCH SURF –

The Catch Surf models have been with us for a while now here at Tradewind Surf. They are proving to be great boards for our customers. They are a bit higher in price, I believe due to the fact that they have the most comprehensive softboard team in the world. Think Kalani Robb & Jamie Obrien to name a couple. These guys are involved with design & you know that they are not going to have a sub par softboard made, when their head is on the chopping block.

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TORQ –

Some might consider it cheating that Torq is in our Best Softboards in 2024 article. As it is more of an almost unbreakable surfboard, Soft top hard bottom with one model & a full on softboard for another, the Torq boards are coming in hot this Summer & offer the top of the range in durability, they make amazing hire boards for the business owner or the person looking to spend a bit more to get the time out of them. When comparing price to durability, Torq is arguably the best value. They have some funky patterns coming out this year too which is going to be popular.

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WHAT SIZE SOFTBOARD SHOULD I RIDE?

This is honestly down to personal preference, the golden rule is don’t go too small, it ruins the whole experience. If your child is over 9 years old then 6 foot is the cut off go for that or even up to 7’0 can be good, foam is your friend. In saying that a board that is too big can be daunting for a child & ruin it that way, the process here is fairly important. Be sure to give me a call to sort that out or speak to a trusted person who knows their stuff.

When it comes to the advanced surfer picking a softboard this is a lot easier, the joy is that you are pretty much going to be able to surf any softboard as they all have plenty of volume, if your looking for ridiculously fun, flicky performance, hit something from the Catch Beater range & some of the Ocean Earth range & you are not going to be disappointed, so much fun to be had & different to what you are used to even if hybrids are already your thing in epoxy or PU. There is even a Softlite performance range now to please even the most advanced surfers.

SO WHAT ARE THE BEST SOFTBOARDS IN 2024 ?

The Best Softboards in 2024 is something we could go on forever about. But a basic guide is what I promised, so there it is, please get in contact if you have any questions as it is an important choice to make & not one you want to get wrong. Bring on the warm days & good times. Feel Free to check out our whole range by clicking this link or hitting the softboards tab on the top bar.

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