Different Types of Surfboards

• short-board- The short-board surfboard design reinvented high performance surfing in the 1970s and continues to allow surfers to push the boundaries of the sport. The shortboard is usually found at a length of under seven feet long.  It will have a greater amount of rocker which allows it to surf in critical sections of the wave. It is most commonly seen with sharp noses, thins rails, and either three or four fins.
• long-board- This is the oldest and most traditional of modern surfboard designs. Longboards typically range from 8 feet to 12 feet long, at least 2.5 inches thick and twenty inches wide.  This extra volume allows them to paddle incredibly well and catch waves with ease. A beginner should start on a long-board shape to learn wave selection, paddling technique, and turning basics. Expert long-boarders are known for their smooth style, surfing in a very fluid manner.
• fun-board- A fun-board is a larger surfboards with a lot of volume but not quite that of a long-board. They typically range in from 6 feet to 8 feet long. The fun-board is a perfect for surfers who want to transition to a smaller board while still maintaining additional paddling power and stability. The fun-board can come in a variety of tail shapes, nose shapes, and foils.
• fish- The fish design gained popularity in the 1970s and has origins in the knee-board. It is typically found shorter and wider than the short-board and because of this it works very well in small mushy surf. A fish is a relatively flat surfboard with only a bit of rocker, allowing it to paddle very well and carry speed through flat sections of a wave.
• gun- This is the surfboard that you take out when the waves are huge. A typical gun ranges in length from 6’6” to 10’.  The extra length allows a surfer to gain enough speed while paddling to catch the huge and fast moving waves. It is designed for big drops and handling very high speeds with good control.  A gun will have a great deal of rocker and will most likely have three of four fins.
• hybrid- A hybrid surfboard design mixes a few design elements from different board types. One common example mixes the characteristics and performance of a short-board with the stability and tail design of a fish. This is a great board for medium size days or even just a heavier surfer who wants to surf a smaller board.
• other- the last type of board is the paddle board. the paddle board is one that you stand up on the whole time and use a paddle to move. the paddle is very similar to the one used in a canoe. using a paddle board uses more strength from your arms and core than your legs. paddle boards are generally 9’6”-11’4” and the paddle is 6’-8’ to make sure that you can still get the paddle into the water so you can move.

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