A surfer catching air above a breaking wave on a patterned softboard, framed against a bright blue sky
← Soft Tops — Alt Range

Ready to
Level Up.

Five performance-driven shapes for surfers who've got the basics down and want more from every wave.

Alt Range

Five shapes, one goal — real performance, still forgiving.

From your first steps past Everyday to boards built for serious progression, there's an Alt shape for where you're headed next.

RYD First Time Soft Top, hand-finished in South Africa
3 SIZES
First Time

A swallowtail with a pronounced winger — real shape, still forgiving for your first waves.

SKU: SFT-ALT-FST-EPX-[SIZE]-[COLOUR]
Aqua
Navy
From R4,749
Available with Payflex
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RYD Drone Ranger Soft Top, hand-finished in South Africa
3 SIZES
Drone Ranger

Quick and playful — built for fast progression once you're ready to carve with intent.

SKU: SFT-ALT-DRR-EPX-[SIZE]-[COLOUR]
Aqua
Navy
From R4,600
Available with Payflex
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RYD Hank Dude Soft Top, hand-finished in South Africa
3 SIZES
Hank Dude

The longest board in the Alt range — effortless paddle power for glide-friendly waves.

SKU: SFT-ALT-HDE-EPX-[SIZE]-[COLOUR]
Aqua
Navy
From R6,215
Available with Payflex
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RYD MiniMal Soft Top, hand-finished in South Africa
3 SIZES
MiniMal

Longboard-style glide in a friendlier, more manageable package.

SKU: SFT-ALT-MNM-EPX-1TB-[SIZE]-[COLOUR]
Aqua
Navy
From R6,295
Available with Payflex
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RYD Sea Movie Soft Top, hand-finished in South Africa
2 SIZES
Sea Movie

Maximum glide and paddle power for mellow, easy-catching days.

SKU: SFT-ALT-SEA-SRF-[SIZE]-[COLOUR]
Aqua
Navy
From R7,650
Available with Payflex
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