Surfboards are like vehicles for riding waves. At its most basic, a surfboard is shaped to help you paddle, catch waves, and maneuver on them. MyDeal offers soft and hard boards for beginners and experienced surfers. Our soft top surfboards are durable against dings, safer when you fall and great for anyone who is just starting. The hard tops have traditional fibreglass/epoxy construction, and offer better performance, but need a little more care.
Different Surfboard Types
Longboards (8-12 feet)
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Best for beginners
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More stable, easier to paddle
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Great for small waves
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Perfect for learning to stand up
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More graceful, flowing style of surfing
Funboards/Malibu (7-8.5 feet)
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Good for progressing beginners/intermediates
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Mix of stability and maneuverability
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Works in various wave conditions
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Easier to paddle than shortboards
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Good transition board
Shortboards (5.5-7 feet)
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For advanced surfers
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Super maneuverable
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Better for steeper, faster waves
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Harder to paddle and balance
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Allows for radical turns and tricks
General Rules of Thumb for Surforad Sizes
Beginners: Board should be about 3 feet taller than you
Your weight matters more than height
More volume = more flotation = easier to paddle
Width affects stability (wider = more stable)
Thicker boards float better.
FAQs
What fins should you use?
Fins are like the rudder on a boat or the wheels on a skateboard - they help control how your surfboard moves through the water. Without fins, your board would just slide around with no direction. Your fin choice really depends on your style and board:
Setup Types:
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Single fin: For longboards, smooth turns
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Twin fin: Fast, loose feel, good for smaller waves
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Thruster (3 fins): Most common, great all-around
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Quad (4 fins): Fast, good drive, works well in hollow waves
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5-fin: Versatile, lets you switch between thruster and quad
How long should the surfboard leash be?
Your leash should be roughly the same length as your board, maybe slightly longer. Here's why:
Too short: Can make your board snap back at you
Too long: Can get tangled and drag in the water
Specific Guidelines:
Shortboard: Equal to board length
Longboard: 1-2 feet longer than board
Big wave riding: Add extra foot for safety
Competition: Sometimes slightly shorter for quick board recovery
Other categories include:
Surfboards Reviews
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13/10/2024
Great quality board. Although our fin unfortunately doesn't line up properly on the bottom to put the clip through.
Kellie
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30/03/2024
My Board is long but the Ocean & Earth padded storage Hooks do a fantastic job and hold firmly on my Garage wall, with NO tip-over … excellent!
Alan
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8/03/2024
Really happy with the purchase, excellent board and exceptional price. Got here really quick too. Easy process, will buy from you again.
Kris
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10/12/2023
A good body board for a novice.
Beverley
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25/09/2023
Vey easy to use and assemble
Trent
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16/04/2023
Bought this for my sons Bday, absolutely loved it, was perfect fit and all the extras was superb value for money
Michelle Smith
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24/01/2023
This paddle board was a great gift my 12yo absolutely loved it & was able to hold dad & mum also who insisted on having a turn too. All the parts are top quality
Bec
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9/01/2023
The best price for the size and quality and also the accessories included in the product.
Ben
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1/07/2022
Perfect for carrying our SUP on our boat. Good quality.
CHERYL HORSBURGH
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2/02/2022
Great starter board! Standing up is easy! Thank you FINDsports.
Kate and Jay
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1/12/2021
Awesome new racks which are strong and hold my boards well. I'm happy
Olivia
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4/03/2021
We were after some paddleboards, but weren't sure about inflatable ones until we chatted to a couple of other people who had them. After this, we checked a couple of physical stores and online retailers, but when we saw this offer from MyDeal, we knew it was the one. Everything is is included, including a seat if you want to use it sitting down like a kayak (which we previously had). We haven't been out on the water yet, but have inflated them and they are very sturdy. I'm fully looking forward to testing them out, but value the for money against other retailers couldn't be beaten. Delivery was quick and we were kept informed of our purchases progress in delivery.
Pat Burke
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3/03/2021
Stunning board, excellent exactly if not better than my expectations. The ordering was easy and delivery was super quick ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Yolanda Bell
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26/01/2021
Bought 2 surfboard packages for my granddaughters. Seller rang to confirm that I wanted 2. Arrived 2 days later. Unfortunately the covers were the wrong ones but I was able to return for the correct ones. Very impressed with the service I received from both seller and My Deal, and will have no hesitation buying again.
Jeff
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8/01/2021
My granddaughter absolutely loved it. A leg strap with it would have made it perfect
Brian
