Glider - Desert Sand
Glider - Desert Sand
Glider - Desert Sand
Glider - Desert Sand

Glider - Desert Sand

$699.95 $559.95 Save $140.00
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  • Free Shipping Australia-Wide*
  • Fin Set + Wax Included

The Glider uses a Mini Mal Template. This shape is super popular as it is ideal for surfers of most levels. It features some extra width and thickness to bump up the volume and ensure it has plenty of paddle power.

In this model, we've used an epoxy hybrid construction. This increases stiffness and durability and generally helps with overall board responsiveness. It also features our Parabolic Rolled Rails. These are more forgiving up front (less catching rail), but a little more responsive when doing turns etc.

The template is nice and straight, helping to easily generate down-the-line speed, while the rounded nose provides extra stability and ensures the board can plane nice and easily.

It's got a relatively low, continuous rocker. This allows the board to glide at speed, while still allowing turns and helping to prevent nose dives.

We've opted to use a Rounded Square tail to create the perfect mix of looseness, release and hold. We've made it a touch wider on this model, providing a bit of extra lift and acceleration from the smallest of waves.

This board features a Thruster Fin Set up using single tab fin boxes.

Softlite Shipping & Delivery Policy

Important: Shipping Address Requirements

We do not ship to PO Boxes, Post Offices, or Parcel Collect addresses. Please provide a valid residential address, or alternatively, a work address or a friend/relative's home.

Shipping Costs

  • *Free Shipping: Available for most Australian mainland locations on orders over $100 *Conditions apply: Excluding remote areas listed further below. (Shipping applies to Seconds boards)

  • Flat Rate - Larger Items under $100: $18(e.g., Neo 38" boards, board bags, other large items)

  • Flat Rate - Smaller Items under $100: $10
    (leashes, fins, wax and accessories)

  • *Remote/Rural Areas: May incur a flat-rate fee of $100.
    (E.g., WA Kimberley region, NT, North QLD, and others — see below for details.)
    If this applies, we’ll contact you prior to dispatch.

Dispatch & Delivery Timeframes

  • Orders are usually dispatched within 24–48 hours, depending on current order volume.

  • Delivery time estimates (after dispatch):

    • NSW, QLD, VIC, SA: 2–3 business days

    • WA, NT, TAS, Remote Areas: 5–10 business days

  • No dispatches or deliveries occur on weekends or public holidays.

Courier Services & Tracking

  • Small parcels are shipped via Australia Post or Direct Freight Express, depending on circumstances.

  • Surfboards are shipped via Direct Freight Express.
    Track orders at: https://www.directfreight.com.au (Tracking Number #20746XXXXXX) 

Tracking Note: For remote area deliveries, a third-party courier may be used. In these cases, only the final delivery scan may be visible, which explains the absence of tracking updates on the courier's website.

Once dispatched, you’ll receive tracking info via the email provided at checkout.

Delivery Instructions & Authority to Leave

  • A signature may be required on delivery for board orders.

  • Couriers do not call before delivery.

  • If no one is available to receive the delivery:

    • Please provide an alternative (e.g., work) address, OR

    • Request Authority to Leave (ATL). If ATL is provided, Softlite takes no responsibility once the item is marked as delivered.

Product Availability

All products marked “In Stock” are held in our warehouse. However, in rare cases, inventory errors, freight damage, or other exceptions may cause an item to be unavailable. If this happens, you’ll be notified within 2 business days to arrange an alternative, a backorder, or a full refund.

Remote Area Shipping Notice

Australia is a vast country, and shipping to certain areas costs significantly more. A remote area surcharge of $100 may apply. Examples include:

Western Australia (WA)

  • Broome (6725), Derby, Port Hedland (6721–6728)

  • Kununurra region (6740–6743)

  • Newman, Tom Price (6751–6765)

  • Exmouth (6707), and others

Northern Territory (NT)

  • Katherine (0850–0852), Tennant Creek (0860–0862)

  • Alice Springs (0870–0872), Nhulunbuy (0880–0886)

Queensland (QLD)

  • Agnes Water area (4671–4680)

  • Cape York & Gulf (4871–4876), Cooktown/Weipa/Torres Strait (4878–4895)

South Australia (SA)

  • Coober Pedy, Oodnadatta (5730–5734)

  • Far NW SA (5710–5719)

Tasmania (TAS)

  • Remote regions depending on ferry access (7116+, 7215+, 7304+)

NSW/VIC (Inland/Regional)

  • Lightning Ridge (2386, 2388), Balranald/Moulamein (2716)

  • Mildura fringe (3496–3499)

Off-Mainland Islands

Additional shipping fees apply to islands such as:

  • Rottnest Island, Fraser Island, Magnetic Island, Phillip Island, Whitsundays, Kangaroo Island, Lord Howe Island, Moreton Island, and offshore Tasmanian regions.

Fees depend on item size and quantity. If you’re unsure whether your address qualifies, please contact us at info@softlite.com.au — we’re happy to help.

International Orders

We currently only deliver within Australia.
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    Softlite Hybrid Range

    We've been working on the Hybrid Series for a couple of years now, but it has finally come to life!

    Like name suggests, we've combined the favourable elements from both a Performance Fibreglass Boards & an Entry Level Softboard to create a range of softboards with a a greater focus on Performance.

    SOFTLITE
    HYBRID RANGE

    HIGH PERFORMANCE FUN
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    WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

    Hybrid Construction Styles

    The construction consists of a Stringered EPS Core, wrapped in Fibreglass Cloth & Epoxy Resin, which is then encapsulated by a traditional Softboard deck skin and slick. 

    The major addition (in comparison to regular Softlite Construction) is the addition of the Fibreglass Internal Membrane.

    Each Softlite Hybrid Series board contains 3 layers of 6oz Fibreglass set with Epoxy Resin on the Deck Side, and 1 layer of 6oz on the slick.

    As a bit of a comparison, Standard Fibreglass Shortboards usually contain 2 X 4oz or 6oz on the Deck, an 1 x 4oz or 6oz on the slick.

    WHATS THAT MEAN?

    HIGHER PERFORMANCE

    The Hybrid Construction style has allowed us to create softboards that are much closer to a traditional fibreglass surfboard.

    The addition of the Fibreglass Membrane makes them considerably stiffer, which increases the speed you are able to generate from your bottom turn and maintain through turns.

    The added strength has also allowed us to make them a touch thinner which aids in increasing responsiveness and manoeuvrability.

    CNC SHAPED CORES

    To compliment the construction style, we've created new shapes with a greater emphasis on Performance.

    The CNC technology allows us to make make minute adjustments to all aspects of the template, which ultimately has delivered a higher quality product.

    AKU Shape Technology also allows for the addition of bottom contours.

    FUTURES FIN BOXES

    All Hybrid Models feature Futures Fin Boxes, with a set of Plastic Comp Fins Included with each board.

    This ensures it is easy to install and remove fins, and is compatible with other Future Fins, allowing you to change your fins to suit conditions or alter board performance.

    This also allows us to have a Deck without fin screws

    PARABOLIC ROLLED RAILS

    We've also done our best to solve the #1 problem of softboards - the rails! The Hybrid Range features an updated version of our Parabolic Rolled Rail Technology.

    These are then hand shaped, allowing softer rails near the nose tapering down to a sharp, harder edged rail at the tail. Similar to regular fibreglass surfboards, it allows if to be forgiving and not catch rails up front, but gives it a bit more bite making it easier to turn off the tail.

    Customer Reviews

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    Owen Jenkins

    Rides really nice, only problem for me is the rash the board gives super rough and destroys your legs

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    Mark C.
    Love it.

    Follow up service was great. Love the board. Awesome way to progress my surfing without jumping into a hard board.

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    Kerry H.
    Really enjoying this board. It's

    Really enjoying this board. It's a bit heavier than what i expected but it gets on waves very easy. I have the 7'6.

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    Emma S.
    Love it !

    I recently purchased the Hybrid Glider 7'2". I have been riding a 7'6" Chopstick and wanted to step up a bit. I am loving the Glider. It is super smooth and much easier to turn. Goes so well in all surf conditions and has really helped me to improve my surfing. Awesome. Would highly recommend this board and have done so to my friends but they are currently sold out sadly.

    S
    Steve B.
    Great board. Bought the 7’2

    Great board. Bought the 7’2 from the Soflite warehouse. The team there really assisted me in making my choice between the glider and the chopstick. Has taken my learning to the next level by being easy to paddle in and onto the wave, stable when popping up and easy to trim and turn. Has increased my confidence and enjoyment immensely. Has replaced my other learner foamie and the difference is night and day. Will be looking to get the 6’8 for my son to replace his learner board. Thanks Soflite.