{"niche":"Which surfboards offer the best value for money under $300?","description":"Which surfboards offer the best value for money under $300?","products":[{"brand":"Ocean & Earth","model":"6ft Bug Softboard - Blue","price_gbp":161.69,"origin_country":null,"specs":{"fins":"3 x 4.5 in Soft PU","width":"21 5/8 in","length":"6ft","volume":"44L","thickness":"3 1/8 in","fin_system":"Thruster - Interchangeable Dual Tab","construction_material":"EPS"},"confidence_score":null,"sources":[{"label":"Wetsuit Centre","url":"https://wetsuitcentre.co.uk/products/ocean-earth-6ft-bug-softboard-blue","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":219.95,"price_gbp":161.69,"scraped_at":"2026-08-27T15:49:58.943277"},{"label":"Ocean & Earth EU","url":"https://oceanandeartheu.com/products/soft-boards-the-bug-mini-60","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":260.0,"price_gbp":191.13,"scraped_at":"2026-08-27T15:49:58.943277"}],"summary":"This 6ft softboard has a stable shape, durable EPS construction, soft deck and three soft PU fins for safe, controlled small-wave surfing. It suits beginners and younger or lighter surfers, with a recommended rider weight under 75kg.","ideal_for":"At £219.95, the 44L EPS softboard offers strong value under $300 by combining beginner-friendly stability, durable construction and a three-fin thruster setup for improved control."},{"brand":"Ocean & Earth","model":"5ft 6 Bug 3 Fin Softboard - Blue","price_gbp":305.07,"origin_country":null,"specs":{"fins":"3 x 4.5in Soft PU","width":"20 3/4in","length":"5ft 6in","volume":"39L","thickness":"2 3/16in","fin_system":"Thruster - Interchangeable Dual Tab","construction_material":"IXL PE skin, EPS core, 2 stringers, HDPE slick with mesh"},"confidence_score":null,"sources":[{"label":"Ocean & Earth Australia","url":"https://oceanandearth.com.au/products/bug-softboard-56-18699","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":415.0,"price_gbp":305.07,"scraped_at":"2026-08-27T15:49:58.943277"},{"label":"Tidal Surf","url":"https://tidalsurf.com.au/products/the-bug-56","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":415.0,"price_gbp":305.07,"scraped_at":"2026-08-27T15:49:58.943277"}],"summary":"The Ocean & Earth Bug 5ft 6 softboard is a durable, stable board designed for young beginners and intermediate surfers. Its soft deck, soft PU fins, 39L volume and thruster setup provide safety, control and responsive small-wave performance.","ideal_for":"This board offers strong value under $300 when available at discounted prices because it combines a durable EPS and HDPE construction, included 3-fin thruster setup and 39L of stability for learning and small-wave surfing."},{"brand":"Ocean & Earth","model":"The Bug Mini Softboard - Spearmint","price_gbp":80.79,"origin_country":null,"specs":{"fins":"2 x 3.5 in Bolt Thru Soft PU, 2 x 4.5 in Soft PU, 3 x 4.5 in Soft PU","width":"18 in, 19 in, 19 1/4 in, 20 3/4 in, 21 5/8 in","length":"4'0, 4'8, 5'2, 5'6, 6'0","volume":"22L, 30L, 33L, 39L, 44L","thickness":"2 1/2 in, 2 3/4 in, 2 3/4 in, 2 3/16 in, 3 1/8 in","fin_system":"Twin - Interchangeable Dual Tab, Thruster - Interchangeable Dual Tab","construction_material":"Cross-linked IXL PE skin, EPS core, 2 stringers"},"confidence_score":null,"sources":[{"label":"Ocean & Earth EU","url":"https://oceanandeartheu.com/products/soft-boards-the-bug-mini-60","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":260.0,"price_gbp":191.13,"scraped_at":"2026-08-27T15:49:58.943277"},{"label":"Kiteworldshop","url":"https://www.kiteworldshop.com/en/surf/13442-ocean-and-earth-the-bug-mini-spearmint.html","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":248.99,"price_gbp":183.04,"scraped_at":"2026-08-27T15:49:58.943277"},{"label":"Warehouse One","url":"https://www.warehouse-one.de/en/ocean-earth/the-bug-surfboard-2026-spearmint.html","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":109.9,"price_gbp":80.79,"scraped_at":"2026-08-27T15:49:58.943277"}],"summary":"The Bug Mini is a durable softboard designed for young beginners, with a stable shape, soft deck and soft PU fins. It is available in several sizes, from 4'0 to 6'0, with volumes from 22L to 44L for different rider sizes.","ideal_for":"It offers strong value under $300 through its durable IXL PE and EPS construction, included soft PU fins and beginner-friendly stability, with the 4'0, 4'8 and 5'2 sizes listed below $300 at selected retailers."},{"brand":"Ocean & Earth","model":"Bug 5ft 2 Soft Surfboard - Blue","price_gbp":106.55,"origin_country":null,"specs":{"fins":"3 x 4.5in soft PU","width":"19 1/4in","length":"5ft 2in","volume":"33L","thickness":"2 3/4in","fin_system":"Thruster interchangeable dual tab","construction_material":"IXL PE deck, EPS core with 2 stringers, 1mm HDPE slick with mesh"},"confidence_score":null,"sources":[{"label":"Ocean & Earth UK","url":"https://oceanandearth.co.uk/products/soft-boards-the-bug-mini-52","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":145.0,"price_gbp":106.59,"scraped_at":"2026-08-27T15:49:58.943277"},{"label":"Wetsuit Centre","url":"https://wetsuitcentre.co.uk/collections/ocean-earth-surfboards","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":144.95,"price_gbp":106.55,"scraped_at":"2026-08-27T15:49:58.943277"},{"label":"Tablas Surf Shop","url":"https://www.tablassurfshop.com/en/ocean-earth-the-bug-5-2-surfboard-199829.html","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":165.0,"price_gbp":121.29,"scraped_at":"2026-08-27T15:49:58.943277"}],"summary":"This compact soft-top surfboard has a durable IXL PE deck, waterproof EPS core, two stringers and an HDPE slick bottom. Its three-fin thruster setup offers control and tighter turning, making it well suited to young beginners and groms under 55kg.","ideal_for":"At £145.00, its 33L volume, durable soft-top construction and included three-fin thruster setup offer strong value under $300 for young beginners learning to surf."},{"brand":"Ocean & Earth","model":"The Bug Softboard - Pink","price_gbp":183.04,"origin_country":null,"specs":{"fins":"2 x 3.5 in Bolt Thru Soft PU","width":"19 in","length":"4 ft 8 in","volume":"30L","thickness":"2 3/4 in","fin_system":"Interchangeable bolt-through dual tab fin box","construction_material":"IXL PE skin, EPS core, 2 stringers, HDPE bottom plate"},"confidence_score":null,"sources":[{"label":"Boardcave","url":"https://www.boardcave.com.au/bug-sorfboard-4-8-pink","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":295.0,"price_gbp":216.86,"scraped_at":"2026-08-27T15:49:58.943277"},{"label":"Ocean & Earth EU","url":"https://oceanandeartheu.com/products/soft-boards-the-bug-mini-60","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":260.0,"price_gbp":191.13,"scraped_at":"2026-08-27T15:49:58.943277"},{"label":"Kiteworldshop","url":"https://www.kiteworldshop.com/en/surf/13440-ocean-and-earth-the-bug-mini-pink.html","currency":"USD","source_country":"US","price":248.99,"price_gbp":183.04,"scraped_at":"2026-08-27T15:49:58.943277"}],"summary":"The Bug is a compact softboard designed for young surfers learning to catch waves. Its durable soft construction, stable shape, and included soft PU fins make it suitable for beginners and small-wave fun.","ideal_for":"At 30L and 4 ft 8 in with a durable soft construction and included fins, it offers strong value for money under $300 for lightweight beginners and young surfers."}]}