1) Bigger is Easier. If you're coming off a surf lesson or teaching yourself for the first time, we highly recommend riding a surfboard at least 9ft. long. Novice surfers over 6 ft. tall and/or 200 lbs. should ride a surfboard at least 10ft. long. Bigger surfboards, known as longboards, have much more buoyancy and stability than shorter surfboards which in return will give novice surfers a much easier and enjoyable time surfing for his/her first few times.

2) Waikiki Surfing. Bigger is better when surfing Waikiki. The waves at most main Waikiki surf breaks tend to be long, lazy and rolly so a bigger surfboard than you normally ride would help to ensure an easy paddle, longer ride and an upper hand when competing against other longboarders and stand up paddle boards in the line up.

3) Surf Hunting 101. During Hawaii's summer season (June - Sept.) most waves can be found on the South and East shores. During Hawaii's winter season (Oct. - Feb.) most waves can be found on the North, West and East shores.

4) Storage. Surfboard storage is provided by the bell hop at most hotels on Oahu. Hotels that do not have adequate storage space for surfboards will require their guest to store the surfboard(s) in the room. Most hotel elevators can fit up to 10 ft. of surfboard and may also have an oversized service elevator.

5) Transportation. Transporting surfboards on a vehicle soft rack is safe and easy when correct measures are followed. Soft racks should be placed evenly apart to prevent any sort of "see-saw" effect. Lay surfboard(s) fin forward. Fins forward will ensure that even in the worst case scenario of your straps coming loose due to strong winds, the fins will prevent your surfboard from slipping out.

For transportation of multiple surfboards, please remember to place a towel between each surfboard to prevent wax build up on the bottom of each surfboard being stacked. Last but not least, never exceed speeds of 55mph when driving with surfboards strapped to the car.