Did Costco stop selling Wavestorm?
Wavestorm Is No Longer In Costco: Here’s Where You Can Find The Iconic Soft-Top. But alas, Wavestorm’s availability at the wholesale giant’s cold warehouses has ceased to exist, replaced by a Gerry Lopez-branded soft-top from California Surf Co.
Is Wavestorm a good beginner board?
Yes, excellent, inexpensive and safe. Unless you are overweight it will float you well and do a good job of getting you moving on the wave. Wavestorm is a good beginner board due to it having a soft top and the flotation and ease of paddling is fairly easy !!!
What size soft top surfboard should I get?
There are many decisions you need to make when buying a soft top surfboard and size is an important one….Soft Top Longboard Size Guide.
| Surfboard Length | Beginner Board | Progression Board |
|---|---|---|
| 7’0 | < 145lbs (65kg) | < 155lbs (70kg) |
| 8’0 | < 165lbs (75kg) | < 175lbs (80kg) |
| 9’0 | < 185lbs (85kg) | > 200lbs (90kg) |
| 10’0 | > 185lbs (85kg) |
Can a Wavestorm get waterlogged?
As is true for any surfboard, the most important thing you can do for your Wavestorm is keep water out of the inner core. Once water has been soaked up into the center the board will become waterlogged, heavy, and unstable. This will eventually cause the board to deteriorate and fall apart.
How much is a Costco Wavestorm?
The Wavestorm (a light, foam surfboard you can buy at Costco for about $150) has something of a cult following amongst surfers out there — but they don’t really want to name themselves in their community. Wavestorms are for the outcasts of surfing.
Can you return Costco surfboard?
Yes, Costco. The wholesale warehouse giant has been selling its brand of surfboard for several years and has taken the surfing world by storm. A big reason some of the best rippers are buying the Wavestorm has to do with Costco’s return policy. You break the board, you can return it for a new one.
Can you duck dive a soft board?
Foam boards are tough to duck dive because the foam buoyancy makes it difficult to sink the board. For sure, it will be hard to duck dive a foam board, but when you eventually switch to a fiberglass or epoxy board, it will feel much more manageable.
What is a good size surfboard for beginners?
A minimal surfboard is what we recommend for most beginner surfers. It is the mid-range of surfboards lengthwise varying from about 7-8ft and about 2 5/8″ – 3” thick. The width of a minimal can vary to cater for the rider but typically they are about 20 1/2″-22 1/2” wide.