{"product_id":"8-party-wave-soft-top-surfboard-blue-steel-ships-10-6-26","title":"8' Party Wave Soft Top Surfboard - Blue Steel - Ships 10\/6\/26","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"SwellOpFinal\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1038371864?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum stability. Easy paddling. More waves for everyone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e8' Party Wave Soft Top Surfboard\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to make surfing as approachable and enjoyable as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e8'0\" x 23\" x 2 15\/16\" with 66 liters of volume\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 8' Party Wave provides substantial flotation, stability, and paddle power—making it an excellent choice for first-time surfers, adult beginners, families, and anyone who wants an easy wave-catching surfboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003elow rocker\u003c\/strong\u003e helps the board glide efficiently and enter waves early, while the generous 23-inch width creates a stable platform for paddling and getting to your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor beginners, that means more successful waves and more opportunities to improve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor experienced surfers, it means a high-volume soft top capable of turning a tiny, soft day into a genuinely fun session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when you're done? Hand it to your friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's the Party Wave.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBEST FOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-time surfers, adult beginners, families, progression \u0026amp; maximum wave count\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small to Moderate Surf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Top \/ Foam Surfboard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8'0\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 15\/16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRocker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low Rocker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Density Foam Core\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStringers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Durable, Flexible Bamboo Stringers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e IXPE Soft Deck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable HDPE Slick Bottom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeash:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold Separately\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWax:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy the 8' Party Wave Works\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e66L OF WAVE-CATCHING VOLUME\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8' Party Wave carries \u003cstrong\u003e66 liters of volume\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing the flotation needed for efficient paddling, early wave entry, and excellent stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a beginner, that can make a major difference. Instead of spending the entire session struggling to catch waves, the Party Wave gives you a stable platform designed to help you paddle, catch waves, stand up, and repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSTABLE 23\" WIDTH\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e23 inches wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 8' Party Wave provides additional stability compared with the 7'0\". That makes it particularly well suited to adult beginners and surfers who prioritize stability and wave-catching ability over maximum maneuverability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLOW ROCKER FOR EASY PADDLING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Party Wave's low-rocker profile helps the board move efficiently through the water. Combined with its 8-foot length and 66L of volume, this gives the board excellent paddle power and helps it enter smaller, softer waves early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTrue Soft Top Construction\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHIGH-DENSITY FOAM CORE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Party Wave is built as a \u003cstrong\u003etrue soft top surfboard\u003c\/strong\u003e with a high-density foam core designed to provide flotation and a forgiving feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDUAL BAMBOO STRINGERS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo \u003cstrong\u003edurable, flexible bamboo stringers\u003c\/strong\u003e provide internal structure and support while allowing the board to retain the flex associated with soft-top construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIXPE SOFT DECK\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe comfortable \u003cstrong\u003eIXPE soft deck\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a forgiving surface for paddling and learning. We recommend waxing the deck for additional traction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHDPE SLICK BOTTOM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHDPE slick bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a smooth running surface designed to help the Party Wave glide efficiently and maintain speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Should Ride the 8' Party Wave?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFIRST-TIME SURFERS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your priority is making learning as easy as possible, the 8' Party Wave provides considerably more stability and flotation than many smaller beginner boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eADULT BEGINNERS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 66L volume and 23-inch width make the 8'0\" particularly attractive for adult beginners who want more board underneath them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePROGRESSING SURFERS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you're consistently standing up, use the Party Wave to work on angled takeoffs, trimming, positioning, and basic turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEXPERIENCED SURFERS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the waves are small, the Party Wave's paddle power and generous volume make catching waves almost effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFRIENDS \u0026amp; FAMILY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8' Party Wave is exactly the kind of surfboard worth keeping around. Even after you've progressed onto other boards, you've still got an easy-to-ride soft top for friends, family, visitors, or small-wave sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e8' Party Wave Dimensions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8'0\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 15\/16\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e66L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhich Party Wave Should I Choose?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7' Party Wave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8' Party Wave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7'0\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8'0\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 13\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 15\/16\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e66L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaddle Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManeuverability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighter beginners, progression \u0026amp; maneuverability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult beginners, stability \u0026amp; maximum wave count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the 7' Party Wave\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want a more maneuverable soft top while retaining plenty of flotation and stability. \u003cstrong\u003eGenerally suggested for a child or smaller adult.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the 8' Party Wave\u003c\/strong\u003e if your priority is maximum stability, easier paddling, and catching as many waves as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many first-time adult surfers deciding between the two, \u003cstrong\u003ethe 8'0\" will generally be the easier board to learn on.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/surfboardtradingco.com\/collections\/foam-surfboards\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSee more sizes and colors here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Top Surfboard + Fins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold Separately:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surfboard Leash\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWax:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 8' Party Wave a good beginner surfboard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. With 66L of volume, a 23-inch width, low rocker, and forgiving soft construction, the 8' Party Wave provides the stability and paddle power that make learning easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs an 8-foot foam surfboard good for adults?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many adult beginners, yes. An 8-foot soft top provides substantial flotation and stability while remaining manageable enough to progress on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Party Wave a true soft top?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It uses a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-density foam core, dual bamboo stringers, IXPE soft deck, and HDPE slick bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the 7' and 8' Party Wave?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e7'0\" has 53L\u003c\/strong\u003e and emphasizes maneuverability. The \u003cstrong\u003e8'0\" has 66L\u003c\/strong\u003e and emphasizes stability, paddle power, and wave-catching ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I outgrow the 8' Party Wave?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. Even after progressing to other boards, the Party Wave remains an excellent small-wave board and an easy surfboard to share with friends and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre fins included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. \u003cstrong\u003eFins are included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to wax it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. We recommend waxing the deck for additional traction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a leash?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. \u003cstrong\u003eLeashes are sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Surfboard Trading Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49652846493911,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2874\/0823\/files\/8_0Blue_fcb06a23-5165-4386-83c8-091016ff5b61.jpg?v=1787934605","url":"https:\/\/surfboardtradingco.com\/products\/8-party-wave-soft-top-surfboard-blue-steel-ships-10-6-26","provider":"Surfboard Trading Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}