Walden Magic Softop 8'0 - Softboard Surfboard

The Walden Magic Softop 8'0 is a foam surfboard that combines the stability of a longboard with the maneuverability of a more compact shape. Developed from the famous Magic Model by Steve Walden, it offers intuitive handling, excellent buoyancy, and a smooth ride, making it ideal for learning to surf or progressing with confidence.

With a volume of 57.5 liters, this 8'0 version makes it easier to catch waves while remaining livelier and more responsive than a traditional longboard. Its balanced shape allows for smooth turns while maintaining the stability essential for early sessions.

Thanks to its Softop-CP construction, the Magic Softop 8'0 combines the performance of a true epoxy board with the safety and comfort of a foam coating.

Features of the Walden Magic Softop 8'0

• Iconic shape Magic Model designed by Steve Walden.
• Compact longboard offering an excellent balance between stability and maneuverability.
• Volume of 57.5 liters facilitating paddling and take-offs.
• 8'0 format ideal for quick progression.
• Stiff rails providing more precision.
• Concave bottom promoting speed and glide.
• Balanced rocker for excellent versatility.
• Textured EVA foam deck that does not require wax.
• Robust and secure Softop-CP construction.
• Suitable for beginners, intermediate surfers, and recreational users.

An ideal board for learning and progressing

The Magic Softop 8'0 is particularly suited for surfers looking to discover surfing on a stable board without choosing a model that is too bulky.

Its 8-foot length makes it easy to handle while offering more agility than a classic longboard. It allows for efficient paddling, easier wave catching, and quick acquisition of the right techniques.

This versatility also makes it an excellent family board or a second board for experienced surfers looking to enjoy smaller conditions.

The Magic shape: stability and glide enjoyment

For several decades, the Magic Model has been recognized for its balance between accessibility and performance.

The Softop 8'0 version retains the elements that have made it famous:

• a harmonious rocker promoting smooth turns;
• a concave bottom enhancing natural speed;
• stiff rails providing more control and precision.

This combination allows for easy surfing while maintaining sensations close to a rigid board.

Softop-CP construction: performance with safety

The Walden Magic Softop 8'0 benefits from Softop-CP technology, designed to offer robustness, comfort, and durability.

This construction includes:

• EPS Fusion Cell core ensuring lightness and excellent buoyancy.
• HD Epoxy resin providing great strength.
• Double fiberglass lamination with a micro sandwich of wood veneer.
• Double wood stringer enhancing natural flex and strength.
• Thermo-compressed EVA pad non-slip, usable without wax.
• Stiff fiberglass bottom optimizing glide.
• Reinforced rails effectively protecting the board.

This technology allows for a high-performance board while minimizing risks during early sessions.

Steve Walden's expertise

Recognized as the father of modern longboarding, Steve Walden has been developing boards known for their ease of use and performance for over sixty years.

The Magic Softop 8'0 continues this tradition by offering a compact longboard capable of supporting surfers' progression over time, while providing maximum enjoyment on the water.

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