When you strip the sport of surfing down to its core, there are a few basic components that make riding a wave possible. You need just a handful of things: a surfboard, a wave, and a willingness to get out there. While this may seem simple enough, anyone who has set foot into the impressive boardroom at the Surf Station knows, there are a heck of a lot of surfboards out there to choose from. In this installation of the 2020 Beginner Surfboard Buyer’s Guide, our team will detail five of the best beginner boards to get you out there and shredding this summer.