I recently purchased a soft top surfboard from Aventuras Surf Co. to replace my wife’s aging 8.0 surfboard. I contacted a sale representative, who confirmed that they had an 8.0 soft top surfboard that I was looking for in stock. The model, I choose was the 8.0 Classico Series Foam Longboard. Placing the On-Line order was easy and straightforward. I received the surfboard the following day via UPS. It arrived in great shape, with no damage. The cost of the board was easily $100.00 to $150.00 less than some of the top well know soft top surfboard companies, while still offer a quality product in design and construction. As a first time customer, of Aventuras, I would not hesitate to recommend this company to my family and friends.
1. The surfboard measures approx 23” wide at its midpoint with an approx 2 ½” thickness, which provides a stabile platform for beginners. The board also maintains a wide profile from nose to tail (without being excessive) also contributing to the stability.
2. The top deck is made of a textured soft foam material that has some give when pressed on, but still feels sturdy when compressed. The bottom is composed of a rigid plastic material allowing the board to be able to plane through the water properly.
3. The transition seams joining the top foam deck to the bottom deck are well constructed with no gaps. The fins appear to be made of a high quality semi rigid plastic. Assembly of the fins and leash attachment went smooth, requiring only a screwdriver to tighten the fins top retaining fittings
4. This board in my opinion would be great for beginners just starting out, or for any experienced surfer who just prefers foam surfboards.
Richard Shrode
Santa Clarita, CA 12/27/2023