Circle One have been in the business since 1969, all boards are shaped by their founder Jeff Townsley. They've a great reputation for quality, affordability and longevity. This 7'6 Mini-mal is good for beginners (smaller ones) or for better surfers looking for a board that will work in a variety of conditions.  A Mini-mal is the closest thing to an €˜all-rounder' you can get.  The mini-mal, also known as the funboard, offers everything that a beginner should be looking for €” it is wide, it is long, and it has excellent buoyancy. The design of the mini-mal is such that it paddles well, making it ideal for catching waves. Its width helps with stability, giving a little extra help to the novice surfer. Construction EPS High Density Pressurised Core CrosslinkTM reinforcement material throughout with multi-layers of premium European fibre-glass Premium European epoxy resin throughout Unidirectional full length wood stringer for strength and controlled flex Exceptional Strength to Weight ratio FCS Thruster (M5) fins and fin-boxes Gloss Lacquer Finish Hand finished to C1 exacting standards