Types of Surfboard

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Types of Surfboard

Posted by Anonymous Saturday, September 8, 2012 0 comments

A wide range of waves also blessed us in surfing, so we also have many types of surfboards on which to enjoy them. We must have experience to choosing theright boards for us. You will some tips to buy surfboard on your first buying. if no a local surf shop to help you choosing your first surf board on your country, it will make you confusing to choosing a good beginner surfboard. In general, Long and thick board is the best beginner surfboard caused good on stability and flotation.

Surfboard produced with balsa (wood) in 1930’s, This type surfboard produce on Hawaii. The balsa is the heaviest material. In long board sharpens, balsa is very famous. Surf board produced with glassing, epoxy, and carbon fiber at now.

Dimensions of a surfboard

The performance of surfer in wave affected from surfboard dimentions as the length, width, and depth.

Length – The importans things of the surfboard is the length of the surfboard. The longer the board more stable than the short board, it’s make us easier to paddle and stand up on surfboard. Therefore a beginner should go for a longer board.

Width - The width of the surfboard affects with stability of the board and easier to control board on the wave. Same with the length, the wider board is more stable than thin board.

Depth - The depth or thickness of the board determines how well it floats. The greater the floatation is, the smoother the ride on the wave when stood up and the easier it is to paddle.

Types of Surfboard

The most common board used for shredding and contest-style surfing. It sacrifices paddling ease for the sake of speed, power and control.

Fish - The fish surfboard differents from a shortboard in that it has a wider, rounder nose, a wider mid-section width and a 'swallow tail'. They are designed to improve wave catching capability while maintaining speed and manoeuvring performance, ideal for small to medium sizedwaves.

Gun - The gun is long, narrow and pointy at the nose and tail (pin tail) for maximum rail contact. They range from 6' to 10' plus. They are ideal for big wave surfing, or for powerful, steep waves.

Longboard - They are usually over 8' or 9' long, with a rounded nose. Long boards are much more stable in the water, they are easier to paddle and great for catching waves, making them ideal for learning on.

Malibu or Mini-Mal - The malibu board is similar to the longboard in its shape and riding characteristics, but it's slightly shorter length and slimmer width and tail allow for sharper turns.

Funboard - Funboards range in length between 6'6" and 8'0" and 20" to 22" wide. The funboard combines the paddling power of a longboard with the turning ability of a shortboard. These boards perform well in all conditions and are ideal for less experienced surfers.