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With just enough vision to see light and dark blurs, he went to Army Navy Beach with an 8-foot soft-top board bought for the occasion and paddled out into whitewash near shore and started practicing popping up when he felt the power of the wave grab him.

Riding a soft-top surfboard used to be only for beginners.

Now everyone, from weekend warriors to pro surfers, is using soft-top boards.

Beyond getting more people in the water, Wavestorms helped create a market for soft-top board makers.

Despite the San Pedro spot’s small waves that only last a few seconds, she’s able to get up and have fun, thanks to a well-used soft-top surfboard she bought on Craigslist for $40.