Solid Surfboards

So, you finally decided to start surfing. Maybe you’re in San Diego, maybe you rented a board down at Pacific Beach or OB, maybe you saw someone glide down a clean little waist-high roller and thought, yeah, I want that feeling too. Good call. Surfing is addicting, frustrating, humbling… all of it. But here’s the thing nobody tells you when you pick up your first board: the learning curve is full of silly, avoidable mistakes. And honestly, most of us make them. I made almost all of them. Let’s talk through some of the most common beginner surfboard mistakes I see around here in San Diego—and what you can actually do about them. Think of this as me buying you a coffee after a surf and spilling the stuff I wish someone had told me earlier. Mistake #1: Starting Too Small, Too Soon It’s tempting, right? You see those short little performance boards all the locals rip on and think, that’s surfing. But as a beginner? Wrong tool. A lot of people pick up boards that are way too short, way to...

Discovering the Best Surfboard For Intermediate surfers may seem daunting. Once having crossed the beginner stage, most surfers begin to understand that the board chosen plays a gigantic role in performance, growth, and overall enjoyment on the water. The proper ratio of length, width, and thickness is what creates an ordinary ride versus an unforgettable experience. If you're in the intermediate range—catching waves regularly and beginning to practice turns—this article will give you an idea of what board dimensions are most important to consider when selecting your next board. Why Board Dimensions Matter All surfboards are constructed with three fundamental measurements: length, width, and thickness. These aren't merely figures—they determine how your board paddles, how fast it catches waves, and how it handles once you're standing up and riding. For intermediate surfers, these specifics matter particularly. You need stability enough to continue improving, yet responsiv...