Category Beginner’s Guide

Everything new surfers need to start — from gear tips to safety advice and local schools.

How to Choose a Surfboard

How to Choose a Surfboard. Coach points to volume and width sticker on a beginner soft-top at sunrise on Da Nang beach; UV resin and fin key nearby.

A repair-shop surfer shows how to choose a surfboard that helps you stand up faster, survives baggage handlers, and won’t break the bank. Your first surfboard is like your first musical instrument. The right one feels natural in your hands,…