The Wavestorm 7' Classic Soft-Top is a lightweight, beginner-friendly board that we’ve found to be all about accessibility and fun. Its soft-top construction adds a layer of safety that gives us peace of mind when teaching new surfers how to catch their first River wave without worrying about injuries or dings. While the 7’ length provides great stability on mellow river waves, we’ve noticed at faster moving waves it does become very unstable. It is not ideal for true river surfing—especially on steeper features where the board can easily get caught. Still, its budget-friendly price and easy availability make it a go-to choice for many new river surfers.