FoamieCrew • soft top surf reviews

April 22, 2022

MBB Surf Bike Rack review

Our experience with the Moved By Bikes shortboard bike rack – Works for both my shortboard and 7’8 softtop. The fact that you can…

February 15, 2022

Video: surfing the MF Kuma Fish – Mick Fanning Softboards

We had a great time surfing the 5’8 Kuma Fish in small summer waves in France. We surfed it when the waves were too…

October 22, 2021

MF Kuma Fish foam surfboard review

The MF Kuma Fish is a playful board – ideal for the days that your shortboard won’t work. We tested the foam board in big and small waves. It will take off in soft waves, but once you’re riding, the board really comes to life in steeper sections. Read our Mick Fanning Softboard review here.

April 14, 2021

Olaian 7’8 review

The Olaian 500 7’8 is a fun, refined foam surfboard that’s a whole lot more capable than the price suggests. The Decathlon designers took notice of customers feedback and improved the board compared to the previous models. The soft top gives a super fun riding experience in both small/choppy waves.

September 28, 2020

Catch Surf Odysea Log 8’0 Review

Our review of the Odysea Log softtop surfboard. How is the performance of this Catch Surf foam board? We put the Odysea 8’0 log to the test.

August 1, 2020

The 2020 Surfing Boom

What seemed to be a horror period for sports, actually wasn’t so bad. All outdoor sports stores report above average profits. Boards are out of stock. We’re in the middle of a local surfing boom.

March 17, 2020

Surfing in a pandemic

Corona virus is affecting public life around the world, also surfers and surf travel. Surfing just isn’t and shouldn’t be a priority as we prepare for this crisis.

January 19, 2020

Is surfing a good workout?

Does surfing qualify as a good workout? Can you get enough exercise by becoming a surfer? Surfing is a great way to get in shape, both for men and women. Surfing tones your upper body and core. However, if you want to lose weight then you should opt for an additional cardio activity such as walking or cycling. Surfing doesn’t necessarily make you skinny or lean – it ads muscle.

November 1, 2019

Softech Mason Twin review

We all want to surf like Mason Ho! Now, for a lousy €300, we can. Right? We put the Mason Signature Model 5’6 twin to the test. Paddling into the wave was easy. The Softech Twin has plenty of volume which makes it perfect for chop waves, whitewater take-offs and small shorebreaks. The fish tail gives a nice, firm push right before you stand up. However, it also had some downsides. Read our soft top review here.

September 20, 2019

MF Softboards Beastie Surf School review

We at FoamieCrew love the foam surfboards Mick Fanning produces. This summer we tested the Surf School Edition soft top. Read here about our experience. The MF’s aren’t truly soft boards – they’re hybrids: Rigid boards wrapped in foam which makes them really stiff and really durable. The MF Surf School edition is both of those things AND is probably the board with the best grip I’ve ever surfed.