Choosing the best Softlite Softboard for you!

Softboard Size Recommendations

It's always hard to give a recommended size, because there is so many factors to take into consideration. Below is a chart on our size recommendations for Beginner surfers. If you have had a bit of surf experience you may be able to go a bit shorter, and if your advanced, you should know exactly what you want !

Softboard Shapes

We produce 3 main Shapes:

1 - Mal / Mini Mal (Koolite Range)

• Available in 6'6, 7'0, 7'6, 8'0, 8'6, 9'0 and 7'0 Max, 8'0 Max.
• Ideal for Learning / Beginners kids and grown-ups.
• Wide all the way to the front so its nice and stable with a carry handle! 
• Paddles fast so it extremely easy to catch waves early and get to your feet. 
• Great for experienced riders to have fun on small days.

Learn more about our Koolite collection:
https://www.softlite.com.au/collections/koolite

2 - Fun Boards Shape (Slider EPS/Slider Lux Hybrid):

Available in 7'0, 7'6, 8'0

A great All rounder for all levels.

Versatile, fun , ideal for progressing surfers.

Slider Classic Construction:

Slider Lux - Hybrid Construction

3 -Softboard Recommendations for Kids

Learn more about how to choose the right softboard for kids: 

Discover our Shred Head Range: Available in 5'6, 6'0, 6'6

https://www.softlite.com.au/collections/shredhead

Short boards (Pop Stick Hybrid Range)

• Available in 5'8 6'0, 6'6, 6'8
• Ideal for intermediates / Experienced surfers on small days/ Groms, kids progressing
• All-around shortboard shape makes it easier for turns 
  
• Good board for experienced riders to use between the flags etc

Learn more about our Pop Stick collection :
https://www.softlite.com.au/collections/popstick-hybrid