Parenting in the Wild Blog by Good Wave

You paddle until your shoulders scream. The set approaches. You're not in position. The wave rolls past while you drift backward, watching someone else drop in from the shoulder. This scenario repeats itself in lineups worldwide...

Making the move to your first shortboard is one of the most exciting—and misunderstood—steps in learning to surf. It feels like progress. Shorter rail, quicker turns, less foam. But it’s also where many surfers accidentally make...

If small waves dominate your local forecast, the soft top fish surfboard earns its place fast. It exists for one reason: turning weak, inconsistent surf into something you can actually ride with speed, flow, and control. This sh...

No roof rack. No garage gymnastics. No dragging a heavy board across a parking lot. Inflatable stand up paddle boards make getting on the water easier than it’s ever been. You unroll it, inflate it, and paddle away. For beginner...

A well-designed beginner longboard gives you the stability you need to practice basic skills, whether it's balance, pushing, carving, or simply getting comfortable on the board. The goal of these boards is to make your entry int...

If you’re new to surfing or returning after a break, a long foam surfboard delivers instant stability, easy paddling, and safer falls so you can catch more waves and build confidence session by session. Read more

Soft top shortboard choices aren’t just smaller, sharper versions of long boards. They're purpose-built tools that fast-track confidence and control on the water. The extra buoyancy of these surfboards makes it easier for surfer...

A children's surfboard is more than just a smaller surfboard for kids. It teaches small surfers how to trust the ocean and themselves. The right choice can determine how quickly kids develop confidence, balance, and enjoyment wh...

A foam fish surfboard is a hybrid surfboard that merges a classic shape with a soft foam exterior, offering one of the most beginner-friendly and wave-catching designs available today. Shorter, wide...

Introduction A foam shortboard is an increasingly popular choice among beginner surfers and experienced riders who are looking for a fun and versatile board.  Unlike ...