Thanks for dropping in to the TIPS Section, Here you will find articles and tips on getting your kids in the water. Use this as a resource whenever you need it, and if you have a question email us any time.

Our Goal is to help Parents help their kids to learn how to surf regardless of whether the parent surfs or not. We want to help the future surfers of the world get the experience and confidence they need to become not just great surfers but great confident people.

Buying your First Board

This can be a very intimidating experience. Here are some
things you need to know.

New or Used?
Used is Great to start. It will save you a bunch of money and lets face it accidents are going to happen. If you do ding or damage your board get it out of the water ASAP and get a repair kit so that more damage is not done, even used boards need love!

Long or Short?
Ok here is the deal, Longboards are the most stable and buoyant, however it's important to think about what kind of surfing and how much you will be wanting to get into. If you're set on being a ripper and you're aiming for the extreme side, I'd say get yourself a shortboard about a foot or bigger than you.

If your into cruising or just not sure where surfing will take you try a funshape. They are a cross between shortboards and longboards. The great thing about having one of these is that even after you learn they are still very fun to ride, even if you get into shortboarding.

Longboards are great to start out on to learn for the first month or so. The downside to buying one as your only board to start with is that they are sometimes awkward to carry and are also a lot of work in the water. It is the fastest way to learn to stand but for kids I'd suggest something they can manage a little better, if your an adult learning, longboards are great because of the size.

Good luck finding your new stick!