Content Taken from Global Surf Industries Website

How to Choose Your First Surfboard

GSI Ambassador Richie Lovett spent 15 years on the World Tour, and these days design surfboards, so we asked him for some tips on how to choose the correct surfboard.

How Surfboard Length and Width Can Help Your Surfing

A longer board will offer better paddling speed, which is great for catching waves. Wider boards with a fuller outline offer greater stability, which is useful when jumping to your feet. And the thickness of the board has a direct influence on floatation, so if you’re a beginner or a slightly heavier surfer, the thicker the board needs to be.

Gnaraloo Range: Perfect for Beginners

The Gnaraloo range is perfect for beginners. These boards have a soft deck so they’re safe, they have extra floatation and buoyancy, and they’re super stabile which is a benefit as you get used to popping-up and riding small waves.

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