MF Beastie Epoxy Lam 7'6 review: a free foamie for learning
Updated 2026-09-19
| Length | 7'6" |
|---|---|
| Width | 22 5/8 in |
| Thickness | 3 1/4 in |
| Volume | 57.51 L |
| Fin config | Thruster |
| Top speed | 16.5 km/h |
The MF Beastie Epoxy Lam is a 7'6 soft-top thruster, logged simply as a learn to surf board. It cost nothing to acquire and asks nothing of the rider beyond a willingness to catch waves.
What it is and why I bought it
This foamie came into the rack in November 2024 at no cost, a flat-rockered board with full rails and a flat bottom running to a rounded square tail. At 22 5/8 inches wide and 57.51 litres over 7'6, it carries plenty of volume for stability, exactly what a soft-top thruster like this is built to offer.
How it surfed
Its best wave so far came at Sunrise, at a top speed of 16.5 km/h (about 10.3 mph) over 115 metres, using Futures fins in the standard thruster setup. That is in keeping with its role: this is not a board reached for on a normal surf day, but one kept on hand for the specific job of teaching someone to surf, where forgiveness and float matter more than speed or turning.
Who it suits and who it does not
A foam, flat-rockered thruster like this suits a genuine beginner, or anyone else who needs a stable, forgiving platform for their first waves. It is not a board for anyone with existing surfing ability looking for performance or turning; the flat bottom and full rails are built for stability, not for carving.
What happened to it
It is still in the rack. It was acquired for free, with a replacement cost of $735 logged, and no asking price recorded, since its job as a learn-to-surf board makes it worth keeping on hand regardless of resale value.
Questions people ask
What fins does the MF Beastie use?
Futures fins in a standard thruster setup are logged against it.
Who is the MF Beastie built for?
The register describes it plainly as a learn to surf board, meaning it is aimed at beginners rather than anyone with existing ability.
Why doesn't this board get ridden more often?
It is kept specifically for teaching, not for regular surfing, so it only comes out when that particular job is needed rather than as part of the normal rotation.
For the full spec sheet, see the current quiver. For another beginner-friendly foamie in the log, see the Quicksilver Bat. For more on choosing a first board, see which surfboard should I get.