Surf board for young kids ???

[Travism]

Hey guys,

While my son is only 3 months old many friends kids are getting to hone age they could try surfing. I think we have a decent wave behind the z3 but would like to pickup a decent board for them to have an honest shot at trying it out.

What do you guys recommend ? Also what age has everyone had there kids start trying to surf alone ?

[ray.gusman.35]

Not on his own but his first wake surf @ 4yrs old on our Byerly BuzzImageUploadedByTapatalk1452682110.403039.jpg

When will he be ready to surf on his own, hopefully next season


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[Dan C]

Surf board for young kids ???

phase 5 scamp board 48"

My girl 6yr old





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[knoxninja]

My kids started going solo at about age 5. We had a Grom board made by Mike Walker on Ragboys recommendation and it is still going strong. This is my daughter from last summer age 7. image.jpg

[dakota4ce]

To the OP question--Phase 5 scamp is a sure bet--I do not own, but my children have ridden a friend's many times. I have a grom sized Lakewakes Bean which also works like a charm--which my wife can also ride. And finally, I have the wooden Victoria Debut Grom as well---works great, super easy to flip, and inexpensive.

Kids aren't fussy. They struggle to handle the board before takeoff and flip it properly--which makes that Victoria so brilliant. It is not super floaty, so they can flip it no problem.

My kids have gone solo at 9 years old (son) and then the more advanced girl at 7. My 5 year old son will likely try this coming summer. He tandems with me only. All of my kids really benefitted from going tandem with me for a bit to get the feel. Then when the time was nigh, I got into the water with them for the start. Once they're up its magical. I watched Ragboys videos on teaching wakesurfing.

Another technique for learners is the tube-start which seems to me to be very effective. Maybe more so for an adult? Hard to say.

[jmoore15]

I have taught quite a few kids to surf and the Phase V Scamp is great. Since it is a composite, not only is it durable, but its not as buoyant as a glass board making it easier for a light kid to get on top of. Both of my girls learned to surf on it years ago and to this day when we are out the like to take a ride on it.

[jslayde1]

Scamp is a great kids board. Here is my 6 year old - first year trying by himself.

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First time throwing the rope
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[25cents]

Phase 5 Scamp all the way. Easy for them to flip and easy on the wallet.

[talltigeguy]

Anyone got a picture or description of the tube start? I am assuming just have them sit on a tube with feet on the board, then take off and leave the tube behind?

[dakota4ce]

Anyone got a picture or description of the tube start? I am assuming just have them sit on a tube with feet on the board, then take off and leave the tube behind?

Exactly. Hook the tube to a long rope on the eye opposite the surfer, so that it falls way back on the opposite side of surfer when they stand up. I saw a video once, it was brilliant.

The video I saw was an older female getting up effortlessly. The couple of learners that failed behind my boat last summer would have benefitted immensely from this technique.

[25cents]

@talltigeguy Here is the link to the youtube video

Here is the link on YouTube https://youtu.be/-RS8B46PAr0

[Stingreye]

@talltigeguy Here is the link to the youtube video

Here is the link on YouTube https://youtu.be/-RS8B46PAr0

Ever had any close calls with a newbie and the tube rope? That's the only thing keeping me from attempting that kind of start.

[nmriordan]

We plan to have a detached tube and an adult in the water (to stabilize the tube and assist the youngster). This way we won't need to attach with a rope.


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[dakota4ce]

Solid idea--gives the stranded adult somewhere to hang rather than bob in the water like propeller bait! Been there!

We plan to have a detached tube and an adult in the water (to stabilize the tube and assist the youngster). This way we won't need to attach with a rope.


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[UNSTUCK]

We tied the tube rope to the non surf side of the tower right at the base of the tower. That put the rope about 5 or so feet away from the surfers when they were closest to it. I don't see how a surfer could get tangled in it unless you were tiring to cross the wave. If you can do that you shouldn't need the tube to begin with.
I think towing the tube is safer than leaving a guy in the water with it.

Santa brought my kids, 10, 9, and 4 a Scamp. Can't wait for them to try it.