Softech Flash Eric Geiselman Soft Surfboard
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Softech Flash Eric Geiselman: Shortboard Performance in a Soft-Top
The Softech Flash Eric Geiselman softboard is the rare soft-top that surfers of every level actually want to ride. Designed in collaboration with Cocoa Beach native and high-performance surfer Eric Geiselman, this board translates real shortboard shaping into the forgiving feel of a soft-top construction. It is a genuine all-rounder built for anyone ready to stop coasting on beginner foam and start learning to turn.
The outline tells you everything. A full, rounded nose transitions into a wide-shouldered midsection, then pulls in cleanly toward a rounded pintail that drives off the tail with purpose. This is not a longboard-style progression board and it is not a beginner plank. It is a compact, responsive shape that rewards weight shifting, rail engagement, and committed turns. The wide point sits just ahead of center, encouraging early paddle power without sacrificing the snappy feel underfoot that shortboarders want.
Built to Withstand Real Surfing
Softech built the Flash on a 100% waterproof X-density EPS foam core reinforced by a double stringer running the full length of the board. The double stringer configuration adds longitudinal stiffness, which translates directly into a livelier, more responsive pop off the tail compared to single-stringer soft-tops. The result is a board that flexes where you want it to flex and holds its line where you need it to hold.
The deck and rails are finished in Softech's proven soft-top construction, handmade from highly durable materials using manufacturing techniques tested across years of production. It handles the kind of treatment that destroys cheaper foam boards: reef scrapes, shore dump wipeouts, and the general abuse that comes with learning to push your surfing. The Aqua Marble colorway, with its swirling blue tones and black rail trim, looks sharp in the lineup while the soft deck stays comfortable underfoot session after session.
A Thruster Setup That Lets You Progress
The Flash runs a thruster fin configuration with three removable fins, giving it the drive, hold, and pivot of a standard shortboard setup. Fins install without screws or tools: insert the leading edge of each fin into its box and press down to lock it in place. Swap them out based on conditions, your weight, or the type of surfing you are working on. The ability to change fins as your ability grows means this board can evolve with you rather than becoming obsolete the moment you start surfing better.
A leash plug is already installed. Pick up a leash and you are ready to paddle out.
Who the Flash Eric Geiselman Is For
This board sits at the intersection of progression and performance. It is the right call for intermediate surfers who have outgrown pure beginner foamies and want a soft-top with real shortboard character. It also works for experienced shortboarders who want the forgiveness of soft-top construction for heavy beach break, crowded lineups, or sessions with younger surfers. The compact outline and thruster setup keep the board honest: you have to surf it with intention to get the most out of it, which is exactly how you get better.
If you are not sure which size fits your height, weight, and wave type, the size chart on this page has the full lineup. Our team at Island Water Sports is also here to help: call us at 954-427-4929 or stop by the shop.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Softech
- Model
- Flash Eric Geiselman
- Construction
- 100% Waterproof X-Density EPS Foam Core, Double Stringer
- Fin Setup
- Thruster (3-fin), removable fins included
- Fin System
- Tool-free, tool-free lock-in fin boxes
- Leash Plug
- Included
- Skill Level
- Intermediate to Advanced
- Board Type
- Soft-top Shortboard
Size & Dimensions
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5'0" | 20" | 2 3/8" | 32 L |
| 5'7" | 20 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 36 L |
| 6'0" | 21 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 39 L |
| 6'6" | 21 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 44 L |
| 7'0" | 21 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 50 L |
Full manufacturer size chart. Sizes available to order are shown in the selector above.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Softech Flash Eric Geiselman a good softboard for beginners?
- The Flash EG is designed as a performance all-rounder rather than a pure beginner board. Its compact shortboard outline and thruster fin setup reward active surfing and intentional weight shifts. Beginners who are already comfortable popping up and riding green waves will get a lot out of it. If you are just starting from scratch, our team can help you find the right starting point: call 954-427-4929.
- What fin setup does the Softech Flash Eric Geiselman use?
- The Flash EG runs a thruster configuration, meaning three fins. The fins are removable and lock in without tools or screws, so you can swap them out for different wave conditions or to match your skill level as it develops. Fins are included with the board.
- What size Softech Flash should I get?
- Size selection depends on your weight, height, fitness level, and the type of waves you surf most. Lighter or more experienced surfers often size down for a more responsive feel; surfers building strength or riding slower beach break typically benefit from more volume. Use the size chart on this page to compare the full range of lengths and volumes, and use the variant selector to see what is currently available.
- How is the Softech Flash different from other soft-top surfboards?
- Most soft-tops are shaped for maximum stability and ease of learning. The Flash EG is shaped for performance: it has a pulled-in pintail, a shortboard outline, and a double stringer that adds stiffness and snap. Eric Geiselman designed it to surf like a real shortboard while still offering the durability and forgiveness of soft-top construction.
- Is the Softech Flash Eric Geiselman good for beach break?
- Yes. The compact outline and thruster setup are well-suited to punchy, fast beach break, which is exactly the kind of surfing Eric Geiselman grew up doing at Cocoa Beach. The rounded pintail provides control in hollow sections while the wide midsection keeps you in the wave early.
- Does the Softech Flash come with fins?
- Yes, the Flash Eric Geiselman ships with a thruster set of soft-flex fins included. The tool-free fin system means you can swap fins at the beach without a key or screwdriver.
- Where can I see or demo the Softech Flash Eric Geiselman in person?
- Island Water Sports has carried Softech boards for years. Visit us in South Florida or call 954-427-4929 to check current inventory and talk with our surf team about which size and model fits your surfing.