Surfboards come in all shapes and sizes and the same applies to surfboard fins. Should you opt for one, two, three, or more? Is a single fin better than a thruster fin, and how does the question pertain to longboards? In this guide, we’ll take a quick look at the fin setup of a longboard …
Hydrofoil surfboards are a hot topic in the surfing community right now. They’re unusual, unique, and great fun. As a result, many surfers are eager to buy their first foil board and try this technology out for themselves. If you are one of these surfers, you probably have a few questions about how hydrofoil surfboards …
In simple terms, a Longboard is a surfboard that’s over 8 or 9 feet long depending on who you ask and usually at least 20 inches wide. Among professional surfers, Longboards are not as popular as Shortboards, but they certainly have their benefits, including easier paddling. Longboards generally fall into one of two categories: the noserider Longboard and the performance Longboard. …
Shortboards are shorter, faster, and allow for more maneuverability than Longboards. They tend to be favored by professional surfers and may be too challenging for beginners and even those with a little experience behind them. How Long Is A Shortboard Surfboard? The term “Shortboard” is generally used to define surfboards between 5ft 5 inches and 6ft 5 inches. However, surfboards come in all shapes and …
The Fish surfboard is a versatile board. It’s wider, thicker, and shorter, which creates extra volume and keeps you on top of the wave. It’s often recommended for summer waves and is suitable for many different types of surfer. The retro Fish surfboard varies from between 4 and 7 feet in length while modern variants can go up to 8 feet. Both types …
Step up and step down surfboards can find a place in every surfer’s quiver. They are the boards that allow you to step up to bigger surf and step down to smaller and weaker waves. They are not specific “types” in the way that Longboards, Shortboards, and Foamies are, but they occupy an important place in a surfer’s quiver. Not sure which boards are right for …
A surfboard fin, also known as a “skeg”, is fitted to the bottom tail of a surfboard to provide stability and directional control. First used in the 1930s, fins are now commonplace on all surfboards, regardless of the size or type. How do Surfboard Fins Work? A fin impacts a surfer’s performance in multiple ways, …
The Fish surfboard is so-named because of its unique fish tail design. It’s a chunky and heavy surfboard that’s often recommended for beginners and intermediates, essentially serving as a stepping stone for surfers going from Shortboards to Longboards. But like all surfboard types, the Fish is not a one-size-fits-all. In fact, if you include retro …
Surfboards come in a variety of shapes and styles, and with so many different options to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. If you’re a beginner, a Longboard is always a good start, but even that’s not straightforward, as there are many different types of Longboard. Is a Longboard Right …
Surfboards are huge and unwieldy. They take regular trips to and from the beach and are often strapped to cars, attached to bikes, or carried awkwardly in the crook of your arm as you walk, run, or cycle to the surf. In that time, they can accumulate a lot of little dings and scrapes and …
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