Intermediate Boards for Hire |
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from The Little Pink Shop 01271/890453 |
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All of a sudden, over the last year or so there have been a huge increase in the surfboards available produced soley with the starter/improver market in mind. For those progressing upwards from the Swell (foamy) softboard the next logical step are the soft top/hard bottom type of board. We have put those on the beginners page but they are equally at home here too.
The new generation of epoxy composite boards such as the NSP, Southpoint, Bic (CTS) and Circle One Epoxy-Custom are now firmly entrenched as intermediate entry-level boards and provided you choose the right one to suit your weight and ability they are all excellent first-time-buys.
We have not had time to illustrate these boards on this page as yet but you can check them out either here or here. We have a selection of these boards available for hire, prices and reservation details are here.
None of these boards are to be confused with the old British "Pop-out" Surfboards. (often made by Freebird, but not always). These are (were) very heavy moulded board made with chopped strand fiberglass matting which can often be identified by celtic patterns to the sides of the deck.
Pictures will follow
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GENERAL NOTES ON BOARDS TO LEARN ON
Learners boards should be at least 1' taller than the rider with as much float as possible.
The bigger the board is in relation to the rider the easier it will be to stand on but the harder it will be to carry and hang on to in the surf.
The construction of the board is secondary to the size. i.e. You can learn on Swells Softboard/Soft-top/Moulded Pop-out/Bic/Epoxy Sandwich (i.e NSP) or a real Custom Surfboard as long as the board is big enough for the rider.
You CAN learn on a small board but it is much more difficult.
Lessons are optional and not compulsory. We think that one good lesson is worthwhile for the safety aspect alone.
Soft boards such as the Swell boards are safer for rider and others.
Due to the popularity of Surfing in N. Devon we have now voluntarily all but phased out the old heavy moulded pop-out boards. Unfortunately though there are still plenty out there both in hire and privately owned. Croyde can get very crowded at times when there are excellent uncrowded waves to be found at Saunton (2 miles long) and Putsborough (3 miles long).
Intermediate Surfboards for hire from the Little Pink Shop, Croyde, North Devon, England.