Zeus Progress 7'0 - The benchmark foam board for learning
The Progress 7'0 is not a supermarket board.
It's the market reference for foam boards to learn surfing. More than 200 surf schools in France use it. More than 4000 boards sold. Why? Because it does exactly what's asked: helps you progress without hassle, without breakage, without headaches. Solid multi-layer construction, studied shapes, exceptional durability. Want to learn without breaking the bank? This is THE board.
For whom?
The Progress 7'0 is designed for complete beginners (first whitewater) weighing 45 to 70kg. You're coming out of your first lesson, want to surf independently, looking for an easy board. With its 55 liters of volume, it offers perfect buoyancy for this size. The 100% soft construction and wide shape compensate for contained volume, making the board accessible and reassuring.
A shape that forgives everything
Wide, stable, generous. The Progress 7'0 is 22 inches wide with an outline that facilitates paddling and wave catching. The voluminous nose prevents nosediving. The square tail forgives positioning errors. Are you badly positioned? The board catches you. Do you paddle like a beginner? The board glides anyway.
Result: more waves caught, more time standing, more confidence. You progress fast because you're actually surfing, not struggling with your gear.
Sandwich construction: solid, durable, reassuring
The Progress 7'0 uses a multi-layer sandwich construction that handles everything. Not a fragile shell like big-box store boards. A real stack of technical materials that absorbs shocks, resists impacts, lasts for years. You fall on it? Zero ding. You hit it against a rock? It handles it. You lend it to a clumsy friend? It survives. It's a board designed to last, not to break after two sessions.
Not a supermarket board
You can buy a foam board for €150 at Decathlon. But what are you buying? A board with approximate shape, cheap construction that deforms, a board that will be unusable in 6 months.
The Progress 7'0 is the complete opposite. Shapes designed to facilitate learning. Multi-layer construction that guarantees durability. Chosen by professional surf schools because it handles hundreds of sessions. You're investing in a real board, not a disposable toy.
Why choose a Progress Mini Mal?
The mini-mal is the ideal format to start. Shorter than a longboard (therefore more maneuverable), but with enough volume to remain forgiving. The 100% soft construction absorbs all impacts. The square tail forgives mistakes. The volume in the nose prevents nosediving while paddling. You focus on your surfing, not your safety. You gain confidence, have fun, come back to the water.
Technical specifications
Dimensions
- Length: 7'0 (213 cm)
- Width: 22" (56 cm)
- Thickness: 2 3/4" (7 cm)
- Volume: 55L
- Recommended weight: 45-70kg
100% Soft Construction
- Multi-layer sandwich construction for maximum strength
- HDPE slick bottom for glide and protection
- Reinforced EVA rails to handle impacts
- Zero dings, zero stress
Setup
- Shape: Mini Mal
- Tail: Square tail
- Fin configuration: Thruster (3 soft fins)
- Soft fins included for maximum safety
- Carry handle under the board
- IXPE deck: wax required
- Warranty: 2 years
Ideal conditions
- Waves from 50cm to 1.50m (knee to shoulder)
- All conditions: small mushy waves, green waves
- Beach breaks and point breaks
Recommended level
Complete beginner (first whitewater)
The Progress 7'0 is the board that makes you gain confidence quickly without frustration. The market reference for foam boards.
Progress Range Comparison
| Model |
Dimensions |
Volume |
Weight |
Audience |
Conditions |
| Progress 5'6 |
5'6 x 20 1/2" x 2 7/17" |
34L |
25-45kg |
Kids |
50cm-1.50m |
| Progress 6'0 |
6'0 x 21" x 2 1/2" |
39L |
30-50kg |
Kids |
50cm-1.50m |
| Progress 6'6 |
6'6 x 22" x 2 5/8" |
47L |
35-60kg |
Teens |
50cm-1.50m |
| Progress 7'0 |
7'0 x 22" x 2 3/4" |
55L |
45-70kg |
Adults |
50cm-1.50m |
| Progress 7'6 |
7'6 x 23" x 2 7/8" |
63L |
50-75kg |
Adults |
50cm-1.50m |
| Progress 8'0 |
8'0 x 23" x 2 7/8" |
67L |
55-80kg |
Adults |
50cm-1.50m |
PROGRESS RANGE
The benchmark foam boards for learning
The Progress range is designed for surf schools and beginners who want to learn without hassle. Six mini-malibus designed to facilitate learning: the Progress 5'6 and 6'0 for kids, the Progress 6'6 for teens, and the Progress 7'0, 7'6 and 8'0 for adults. Multi-layer sandwich construction that handles everything: zero dings, zero stress, exceptional durability.
All models share the same philosophy: ease, strength, studied shapes. Generous volume to avoid nosediving while paddling. Square tail to forgive mistakes. Thruster setup with soft fins for safety. Integrated carry handle to facilitate transport. IXPE deck that handles impacts (wax required).
The Progress range targets first whitewater surfers. It's the board for first sessions, first take-offs, first glides. More than 200 surf schools in France trust Zeus Progress.
More than 4000 boards sold. Why? Because these boards last, forgive everything, and transform struggles into moments of pleasure. Progress is the moment when you discover surfing without headaches.
