Over the past 5 years (or so) soft surfboards have been in popular demand by surfers and non-surfers alike. They are incredibly versatile and heaps of fun, they can also be used by confident surfers and beginners. Recently the Fistral Beach Hire Centre has added a wide array to their already impressive arsenal.

The recent wave of Softech and Softlite boards have seen a flurry of creativeness in their shapes and the level of fun that can now be achieved from foam is unprecedented. Both companies stride to create boards that are durable, fun and accessible.

We have been having a wave of a time on these boards and are excited to share the stoke with you guys!

Here are just some of the boards we have available at the hire centre:

The Bomber comes through with a tapered tail shape with a longboard outline up front, making this board the ultimate cruiser.

Size: 5’10”
Shape: Shortboard
Core: 100% Waterproof X-Density EPS Foam Core
Stringer: Double stringer
Fin Setup: Tri (x3 FCS Fin Setup)
Fin System: FCS II
Volume: 45L

Watch the Bomber in action here:

The Rocket Fish is a short, full bodied with boxy rails wave catching machine that is filled to the brim with volume. Expect this board to glide over fatter sections and hit pivotal turns when needed.

Size: 4’8″
Shape: Fish
Core: 100% Waterproof X-Density EPS Foam Core
Stringer: Single stringer
Fin Setup: Twin (x2 FCS Fin Setup)
Fin System: FCS II
Volume: 36L

A hybrid take on the Beater board with a twin fin set up and plenty of surface area up top. This board is super fast and loose, meaning you can race down the line and hit those critical sections.

Size: 4’4″ / 4’8″
Shape: Shortboard
Core: 100% Waterproof X-Density EPS Foam Core
Stringer: 4’4″ 3x stringer, 4’8″ 5x stringer
Fin Setup: Twin (x2 FCS Fin Setup)
Fin System: FCS
Volume: 4’4″: 34L / 4’8″: 36L

This board was designed for those looking to push the softech designs to their absolute limit. This absolute speed fiend will have you flying down the line with turns being made with complete ease.

Shape: Fish
Core: 100% Waterproof X-Density EPS Foam Core
Stringer: Single stringer
Fin Setup: Tri (x3 FCS Fin Setup)
Fin System: FCS II
Volume: 41L

The Fish Stick

The softlite Fish Stick is aimed at intermediate to advanced surfers looking to get the most out of below average conditions. However, this beauty really knows how to move in good surf too.

5’9″ X 21 1/4″ X 2 7/8″

48L

Core:100% Waterproof Moulded EPS Core
Deck: 10lb PE Deck
Slick: Xtra Duralinx Slick
Reinforcements: Double Moulded Stringer system
Features: Edge Trim System, Exoskeletal Strength Membrane, Leash Plug, Quad Fin Set Up with Bones and Shanks Fin System.