Board for my 7 year old?

[SUP_Gabster]

I was thinking of getting my 7 year old a Liquid Shredder 8'2" soft board to paddle on flat water/lagoons.

http://www.softsurfboards.com/SUP%2082%20BUY.htm

Anyone have experience with this company and their boards?

The price point is good and it's short (she's teeny), but I'm interested in the group's opinion.

Peace and thanks!

Gabrielle

[raf]

I checked them out at the Surf Expo in Jan. and will order a dozen or more for my rental/lesson fleet.  they seem to be good quality, and perfect for kids.  The price can't be beat either.

[TallDude]

Both my kids paddle, they are 9 and 12. They have been paddling for about 3 years now. My 9 year old son, paddles my 9'4 surfing SUP. My 12 year old daughter likes to paddle my 11' all arounder. She actually won the Big Bear Paddlefest kids race on a 12'6 race board. They grow up fast too. You should consider an epoxy board that will hold it's value, and be something they can use as they grow. Here is a current listing for something that might work. http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/spo/2895574127.html

[BigDoug]

I wanted to let me 8 year old try sup, but didn't want to spend much. My surf sup is too wide for her to comfortably paddle. I put her on an 8ft foamie surfboard from Costco ($100) and made a workable paddle from a half of a two piece kayak paddle (free) and a PVC plumbing "T" ($2).  She loves it. If she continues to be enthused we'll get her a better paddle and board


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