Choosing the Correct Size
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;
Mal / Mini Mal (Chop Stick Range)
- Available in 6'0, 6'6, 7'0, 7'6, 8'0 and 9'0
- Ideal for Learning / Beginners
- Wide all the way to the front so its nice and stable
- Paddles fast so it extremely easy to catch waves early and get to you feet.
- Great for experienced riders to have fun on small days
Learn more about our Chop Stick collection here.
Josh Ku cruising on the 8'0 Chop Stick. Photo Nick Bannehr
Short Boards (Pop Stick Range)
- Available in 5'6, 6'0, 6'6, 7'0
- Ideal for intermediates / Young groms learning
- Traditional Shortboard shape makes it easier for turns and steeper waves
- Great for kids to learn on as they're not too wide
- Good board for experienced riders to use between the flags etc
Darcy Crump riding the 6'6 Pop Stick in Samoa. Photo Nick Bannehr
Fish Shapes (Fish Stick Range)
- Available in 5'9"
- Ideal for more experienced surfers looking for a Summer Board
- Higher widepoint allows for past paddling
- Fish shape is ideal for better performance in low quality waves
5'9 Fish Stick - Ultimate Summer small-wave softboard
Softboard Recommendations for Kids
Learn more about how to choose the right softboard for kids here:
