Nothing is more important to the beginning surfer than the right kids beginner surf board.

Surfing is not an easy sport to learn, but starting off with the right kids beginner surf board will make things a lot easier. The best kids beginner surf board to learn on is the lightest, widest and thickest board you can find. All the cool guys and girls will have small, narrow boards and that is the type of kids beginner surf board your child is going to go for. Your kid is a beginner and will probably never learn to surf if he/she tries to start out on an expert board. This larger style board is called a mal or mini mal and are used by nearly all of the surf schools.

The other beginner surf board is the soft surfboard and are usually a lot less expensive. Some call these foamies and are a good choice because because you will out grow your first surfboard pritty quick. Remember, a wider thicker board will be more stable than a narrow thin board. Also you want a beginner surf board with a single fin or three fins. A two or four fin board is too loose in the way it turns for a beginner. Choose a board that is six to ten inches taller than the child.

You're kid is going to beat the heck out of his/her beginner board, so pay the least amount possible. He/she is going to ding and scratch a board if he/she really puts it to use. In fact, you can probably find just the right beginner surf board at from your local surf shop - or even rent one there for the summer.

When you shop for your kids beginner surf board it should not have dings that will allow water to get under the fiberglass layer into the foam of the board because it will cause discoloration of the board and will weaken the board in general. As the number of dings go up the price should go down. All dings should be properly repaired befor you use the board.

Choosing the Right Surf Spot to learn with your beginner surf board

Okay, your kid has a big, thick used beginner surf board to start, now where should he/she go to ride it?

Get away from the crowd! Nothing can get in the way of the learning process more than a bunch of other kids hogging the waves. Find somewhere your kid can catch different kinds of waves and really practice his/her technique without getting in the way of the more experienced surfers. There is absolutely no shame in learning to surf in small, unpopular waves. In fact, others will be thankful!

Watch and talk to good surfers, and watch videos (all levels). In my opinion, the best non-surfing activity is to watch surf videos. That subliminal power is very persuasive.

Deb Andersen is the owner of http://www.water-sport-center.comwhich provides extensive information about Surfing, Water Skiing, Scuba, Kayaking and Kids Water Fun. Plus how to find your perfect water sport vacation. http://www.water-sport-center.com