Do you need a foamie in your Quiver?

Foamies (also called soft top surfboards) have come a long way in recent years in terms of the design and quality of construction. Most have a minimum of two stringers, high density slick bottom's and are heat treated to ensure less delamination.

A foamie surfboard has a number of benefits:

-They offer great stability in the water (they are usually higher in volume for the same length short board).

- They're are ideal for those days when the waves are soft , crumbly and closing out.

- Light weight to carry.

- Due to the soft foam construction they offer more protection from the board hitting you (or other surfers).

- They are a more economical purchase compared to fibreglass surfboards.

- Some of the top pros like Jamie O'Brien and Sally Fitzgibbons even have their own models.

- They are a great choice for smaller summer days, loads of fun and will have you smiling as you catch wave after wave.

Here are our top picks;

 Platino Soft Tops - These are a great entry level choice for any grom or adult learner. They represent great value for money, starting from $435 for a 6' they come with fins and a traction. They also come in a great range of super cool colours to choose from. One of our best selling foamies!

This is a great option for the girls. It features a two way handle so you can comfortably carry your board down the beach then flip the handle back in for a flat deck surface. With high density foam, X density EPS foam core and Sally's signature colour, this is a great option for any girl's quiver.

 O & E The Bug Foam Board

Looking for a fun, stable and kid-friendly surfboard for your little grom to start their surfing journey? O&E The Bug Foam Board is one of our favourites at New Wave NZ Surfboards.

Designed with young surfers in mind, The Bug is a great choice for those first wobbly pop-ups, white-water rides and eventually making their way out onto the green waves. Its soft construction provides a forgiving platform for learning, while the wide, stable shape gives young surfers the confidence they need to get started.

With sizes ranging from 4'0" through to 6'0", there’s an option to suit a wide range of young surfers as they grow and develop their skills.

And, of course, looking cool is important when you're a grom! The Bug comes in a range of bright, fun colours with plenty of great options for both boys and girls.

Whether it’s their first ever surfboard or an upgrade from the trusty bodyboard, O&E The Bug is a fun, stable and confidence-building way to get young surfers hooked on the ocean.

Don’t let the soft top fool you — the O&E Happy Hour Epoxy Softboard is a serious step up from your everyday beginner foamie.

With more refined rails, a pulled-in tail and increased rocker, the Happy Hour offers a more responsive and performance-focused feel than the flatter, wider softboards you typically start out on. It’s a great choice for surfers who are ready to progress their surfing and want a board that can keep up as their skills improve.

But you don’t have to be a beginner to enjoy it. The Happy Hour has earned its place in plenty of everyday surfers’ quivers as a fun, easy-going summer board. It’s perfect for smaller days when you want something forgiving, fun and easy to paddle, without sacrificing too much performance.

Whether you’re moving on from your first foamie or simply looking for a fun addition to the quiver, the Happy Hour hits a pretty sweet spot between stability, progression and performance.

And let’s be honest — they come in some seriously cool colours too. Because if you’re going to have a softboard in the quiver, it might as well look good!

 

If you're unsure of the right foamie soft top surfboard for you, pop in to newwave and see us, we have a big selection and are experts at matching you to the right foamie.