{"product_id":"surfboard-trading-co-swell-operator-9-soft-top-foam-surfboard","title":"Surfboard Trading Co. Swell Operator 9' Soft Top Foam Surfboard","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePaddle Easy. Catch More. Made for Everyone.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a reason the Swell Operator is our most popular and most versatile foam surfboard: it makes surfing feel effortless. Designed for efficiency in all waves, big or small, this 9' soft top longboard practically reads the ocean for you, helping you catch every wave possible and rise to your feet with confidence. Its low rocker and generous volume let you paddle into swells earlier and stand up sooner, so every session ends with more rides, fewer missed sets, and a whole lot more stoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 9'0 long and 24\" wide, the Swell Operator was built to be the go-to surfboard for all ages and stages, welcoming everyone from 90 lb grommets to 270 lb adults onto the same dependable deck. It's the one foam surfboard your whole family can share, summer after summer, without ever outgrowing it. Simply wax it up like any other surfboard, grab the fins included in the box, and paddle out the day it lands on your doorstep. 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With its 9'0 length, 24\" width, low-rocker shape, and 85L of volume, it's incredibly stable and easy to paddle, making it one of the most beginner-friendly foam surfboards available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a rider need to weigh to use this board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Swell Operator 9' Soft Top Foam surfboard is appropriate for surfers from 90 lbs to 270 lbs, so it comfortably suits kids, teens, and adults. 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