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Q: What is a foam surfboard?

A foam surfboard, also known as a softop or softboard , is a surfboard whose outer shell, deck, bottom and rails are made of flexible material, usually expanded polystyrene. The soft shell of a foam surfboard absorbs shocks, reducing the risk of injury in the event of a fall or collision.

Q: What's the difference between a foam surfboard, a softboard, a softop and a foamie?

Originally, the first foam surfboards were rigid boards with a deck covered in non-slip EVA foam . The term "soft top" was used to describe a board with a flexible deck, as opposed to a resin board that had to be waxed. Then came boards with a soft hull, directly inspired by bodyboards. The name softboard came to be used for this type of board. Softboards have flexible decks and hulls. The deck of the board is covered with an anti-slip foam . The underside of the board is made of HDPE slick . Today, the term "foam board" or "softboard" is used for simplicity's sake.

Q: What are the advantages of foam surfboards?

Increased safety : the soft shell reduces the risk of injury in the event of a fall or collision. Ease of use : foam surfboards are easier to handle than resin boards, making them ideal for beginners. Affordability : foam surfboards are generally less expensive than resin boards.

The Shaper from the Bold range

Johnny Cabianca

Based in the heart of the Basque Country, the cradle of European surfing, Brazilian shaper Johnny Cabianca has been putting his unique expertise at the service of top pro surfers since 1981. This genius of made-to-measure boards is quite simply THE shaper to have if you want to ride like a god!

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Who is the Bold range for?

Construction

EVA - Epoxy

All Bold range boards are constructed with our Epoxy EVA technology.

A core of high-density polystyrenereinforcedby 2 woodenstringers. The whole is covered with fiberglass and epoxy resin.

The result is a solid board that's ultra-reactive underfoot.

No need for waxon these boards, thanks to their anti-slip coating.

EVA construction

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FAQ

All you need to know about foam boards

What is a foam surfboard?

A foam surfboard, also known as a softop or softboard, is a surfboard whose outer shell, deck, bottom and rails are made of flexible material, usually expanded polystyrene.

The soft shell of a foam surfboard absorbs shocks, reducing the risk of injury in the event of a fall or collision.

What's the difference between a foam surfboard, a softboard, a softop and a foamie?

Originally, the first foam surfboards were rigid boards with a deck coveredin non-slip EVA foam . The term "soft top" was used to describe a board with a flexible deck, as opposed to a resin board that had to be waxed.

Then came boards with a soft hull, directly inspired by bodyboards. The name softboard came to be used for this type of board.

Softboards have flexible decks and hulls. The deck of the board is covered with an anti-slip foam. The underside of the board is made of HDPE slick.

Today, the term "foam board" or "softboard" is used for simplicity's sake.

What are the advantages of foam surfboards?

Increased safety: the soft shell reduces the risk of injury in the event of a fall or collision.
Ease of use: foam surfboards are easier to handle than resin boards, making them ideal for beginners.
Affordability: foam surfboards are generally less expensive than resin boards.