Surfboards are measured in feet, inches and fractions of an inch. A surfboard is measured in three directions Height, Width and Depth. The measurements are usually written along the bottom of the board in the order of Height, Width and Depth e.g. 6’4’’-18’’-2 1/3’’
To the attention of all Beginners!!!
The ideal surfboard for a new comer to the sport is somewhere between a 7’3’’ and 8’00’’ board (Mini Mal). Below that would be too small and above too big, both shorter and longer boards require more control and ability as they have completely different riding styles.
See ‘Learn How to Surf’ post to learn how to surf. Not as confusing as it seems is it?
Short Boards
If you are a proficient surfer or an intermediate looking for tighter turns or a bit more speed than your average Mini Mal can provide, then this is the board for you…
The best advice is to go to a local surf shop and tell them what you are looking for; how long you have been surfing, what you have been surfing, where, what you want from a board and where you are aiming with your surfing.
A word to the wise: Do not go too short too quickly. If you do, If you do, you will find it incredibly hard to enjoy your supposedly calm and enjoyable surf session, and will end up kicking your board in two with frustration!!!
Long Boards
Long boards are loosely termed as being 8 ft long or more (Yeah that Looooong!)
If you are a proficient surfer or an intermediate looking laid back, cruise along the waves in a graceful and calm fashion, you may well find it on a Long Board.
Yet again the best advice is to go to a local surf shop and tell them what you are looking for; how long you have been surfing, what you have been surfing, where, what you want from a board and where you are aiming with your surfing.
A word to the wise: Do not go too long too quickly. If you do, you will find it incredibly hard to enjoy your supposedly calm and enjoyable surf session.
Do not expect it to be easy. Surfing is a challenge… Embrace it!
To the attention of all Beginners!!!
The ideal surfboard for a new comer to the sport is somewhere between a 7’3’’ and 8’00’’ board (Mini Mal). Below that would be too small and above too big, both shorter and longer boards require more control and ability as they have completely different riding styles.
See ‘Learn How to Surf’ post to learn how to surf. Not as confusing as it seems is it?
Short Boards
If you are a proficient surfer or an intermediate looking for tighter turns or a bit more speed than your average Mini Mal can provide, then this is the board for you…
The best advice is to go to a local surf shop and tell them what you are looking for; how long you have been surfing, what you have been surfing, where, what you want from a board and where you are aiming with your surfing.
A word to the wise: Do not go too short too quickly. If you do, If you do, you will find it incredibly hard to enjoy your supposedly calm and enjoyable surf session, and will end up kicking your board in two with frustration!!!
Long Boards
Long boards are loosely termed as being 8 ft long or more (Yeah that Looooong!)
If you are a proficient surfer or an intermediate looking laid back, cruise along the waves in a graceful and calm fashion, you may well find it on a Long Board.
Yet again the best advice is to go to a local surf shop and tell them what you are looking for; how long you have been surfing, what you have been surfing, where, what you want from a board and where you are aiming with your surfing.
A word to the wise: Do not go too long too quickly. If you do, you will find it incredibly hard to enjoy your supposedly calm and enjoyable surf session.
Do not expect it to be easy. Surfing is a challenge… Embrace it!
1 comment:
indeed!
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