This board has been endorsed by the National Surf Schools & Instructors Association (NSSIA).
| length | width | thickness | volume | surfer weight |
| 6'0" | 20" | 21/2" | 33ltr | < 60/135lbs beginner |
| 6'8" | 211/4" | 3" | 51ltr | < 65kg/140lbs beginner |
| 7'4" | 215/8" | 31/8" | 57ltr | < 70kg/150lbs beginner |
| 8'2" | 221/4" | 31/4" | 66ltr | < 80kg/175lbs beginner |
| 9'2" | 23" | 31/2" | 84ltr | < 90kg/200lbs beginner |
| 10'2" | 235/8" | 31/2" | 96ltr | < 100kg/220lbs beginner |
| 11 | 253/4" | 41/16" | 124ltr | unlimited |
kim Hamrock from CA, USA says:
I have been very happy with the GSI SOFT BOARD for both my students and myself. it is stable and very functional. Very Good for teaching and a first board. My only feed back is that although it is very durable it is a little heavy and i have a personal preference for the no wax skins.
Bruce \\ from Maryland, US says:
I used the board during every group lesson and several private lessons this summer, plus I rode it myself. It has held up as well or better then all other school boards we use here. We did not have a delaminating problem, nor did we have any deck punctures or nose damage. I felt the board is a little sluggish to turn, but beginners did not have a problem with it. I would say the strong point is the ease at which the board slips into a rolling wave during the lesson and the stability provided for the beginner to stand up. About the only issue I found is that we did need to wax it prior to every lesson.
