Type of Longboards
Surfing is a phenomenal sport that can literally be picked
up by almost anyone at nearly any age. There are 3 kinds of surf board:
longboard, shortboard and funboard. Longboar are more stable than other
surfboard. and catch waves with less effort on the part of the beginner surfer.
It’s a reason, why longboard use on all surfing lessons. Some people swear by
longboards for their entire surfing career, claiming that they are faster and
simply more fun. The longboard was one of the most popular boards at Malibu beach in Los
Angles country. The new boards were now between 10-14 feet long, and very
light.
Today there are three other versions of the longboard:
The Tri-Fin -
The Tri-Fin is a modern take on the Classic long board. It has three fins under
the tail, as opposed to the Classic, which has only one. The additional fins
give the rider more maneuverability, which tries to incorporate the best of
both worlds from the Shortboard and the long board
The Gun - It
came after the Tri-Fin, and is also known as "the big wave board." It
has a very thin shape, which mimics a needle. They usually vary between 9-12
feet, and allow surfers better wave catching opportunities by allowing the
surfer better paddling capabilities.
the 2+1 - The
2+1 combines the glide of the Classic, with the power of the Tri-Fin. It allows
for great maneuverability, and produces great speed
There are so many trick to perform when longboarding. There
is pumping for more speed, turning, a bottom turn where you turn at the bottom
of the wave and then back up the face, drop knee turn, cut back, trim, and of
course the hang five or ten. Then there is walking the board, you can cross
step, shuffle, and walking backwards and forwards. The other great thing about longboarding
is the length of the board. You can give your friend or your dog the ride of
their life once you get good enough to balance multiple people.
The great sport of longboarding is one that can be enjoyed
by people of all ages. It is an addicting sport to get into, because it is
something you will able to do well into your fifties and even sixties. It a
lifelong love that can be enjoyed up until your final days on this planet.
Longboards Galery Pictures
Reference:
- Jane
Worthington
- Hannah
Reid
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