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Learning to Surf

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Created by Mackerel > 9 months ago, 20 Feb 2018
Mackerel
WA, 313 posts
20 Feb 2018 2:52PM
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Hi all,

I used to surf when I was young but haven't stood up on a board for the last 20 odd years. I've now got 3 daughters who love the ocean (13/9/6) and we do a heap of swimming and snorkling and stuff. I've seen a few cheap ($200) softboards for sale and I've been thinking of picking up a 7' one to have a go with the kids.

Are these things ok for a bit of fun and best to get me back on the waves?

Obviously with 3 daughters cost is an issue and I will probably hunt around on gumtree to try and get something as cheap as I can.

Any help would be really appreciated.

Thanks

Nutdip
WA, 64 posts
20 Feb 2018 3:09PM
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The meat in your avatar looks delicious.

Mackerel
WA, 313 posts
20 Feb 2018 4:21PM
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Thanks, it's a hickory smoked beef rib rubbed with coffee. It really was freakin delicious.

Buster fin
WA, 2568 posts
20 Feb 2018 7:48PM
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I worry about soft tops... I've been given a rescued one and previous users appear to have had grip issues. The deck has been scored and waxed in unsuccessful efforts to be useful. I wonder if deck grip would help, but up goes the price.

But I digress. You, Mackerel, would be advised to look for cheap fatties on gumtwee. Boards that is.

SRrat
WA, 240 posts
21 Feb 2018 6:39AM
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The decks of the softies are very slick, definitely need waxing! The very nature of the soft deck makes it slow to build up a decent layer of wax though. My kids have a couple and they are actually quite fun to surf. Bought one second hand from a surf school. Good luck and get out there with your girls.

Mackerel
WA, 313 posts
23 Feb 2018 9:02AM
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Just wanted to say a massive THANKS to Maz who gave me a mini mal to get back on the water!
Can't wait to have a go and get the girls on the board!
Cheers man!



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