Yes they do but they're not the best to learn on. You will want to get him on a fun board which will range from around 6'8 - 8'0. These are the easiest to learn on since they have a lot of float. You can rent them from any of the shops around town. Village, Surf City, Eternal Wave, or Wallerbears can help you out when the water warms up.

Mike
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