A soft surfboard or "foamie" makes a perfect beginners surfboard because it has everything you need to succeed when learning to surf, including lots of volume and buoyancy for stability, and a soft foam outer to help prevent bruises and bangs as you learn to control your surfboard. The 9ft Foamie Surfboard, the largest in our range, offers plenty of size and stability for beginner surfers, coupled with a good amount of wave catching ability due to its square tail design. The board comes with a soft XPE deck, EPS core & 4 wooden stringers for strength and durability. .