Soft Top Surfboards
Thurso Surf soft top surfboards feature high-density EPS foam cores with soft foam deck skins — safer during wipeouts, more buoyant for wave catching, and forgiving for beginners learning to surf. The Aero 7ft and Spire 8ft are the recommended starting boards. Leash included. Browse beginner surfboards or all surfboards.
Frequently Asked Questions
It really depends on your skill level, weight, and the type of waves you want to surf. Beginners would benefit from a longboard as they offer more stability and easy paddling. Advanced surfers can go for shortboards to get better maneuverability.
Shortboard: performance-focused; quick turns and fast maneuversLongboard: stable, great for beginners and classic style surfingFish: wider and shorter, great for smaller, slower wavesSoft top: foam board, ideal for learning and safetyHard: epoxy board, responsive and great for cold waters
Yes, fins provide stability, direction, and control. Surfboards can have various fin setups such as single fin, twin fin, etc.
Keep longboards, soft tops and fish boards on smaller waves. You can challenge those bigger waves with shortboards.
Yes. Soft top surfboards are the best choice for beginners because the foam deck is forgiving on impact, the wide shape provides stability, and the buoyancy makes paddling and catching waves easier. Thurso soft tops use high-density EPS cores for durability as your skills progress.