There are lots of different sizes and shapes of surfboards, almost all of which can be boiled down into 3 main classes. The type of board you select will dictate how you are going to catch a wave, and thus should be selected primarily based on your experience level and the dimensions of the waves you will be riding.
For newbies, often the 1st stop is the longboard ( seven to twelve feet ). One of the longboards commonly utilized by noobs is a soft-foam construction, vs fiberglass or epoxy. This increases buoyancy helping the surfer catch their first waves. Longboards are usually good for smaller waves and their volume permits surfers to ride these waves much longer.
The next style is a fun shape, or often called a fun board or a fun stick (7 to 9 feet). This board combines the stability of a larger long board with the maneuverability of a smaller shape, and is often used by beginner to intermediate surfers on all types of waves.
Short boards ( five to seven feet ) are the most maneuverable of all board types, but are also the toughest to ride and thus are sometimes reserved for intermediate to expert surfers. They are quicker, less stable and offer surfers more control over how they need to move in the wave.
There aren't any rules that say you have to learn on a longboard. There are some surfers who begin with a shortboard and master it. However, the general public begin with the longboard and learn quicker that way as the thickness permits you to float more and gives you more stability. A shortboard is harder to paddle and you may have more issues catching waves as it is tough to catch a wave early with a shortboard. A longboard will allow you to catch waves and stand up easier.
If you do begin with the shortboard, try to not go with something too tiny or thin. You also need to make certain the board is wide enough to hover you. There are some good intermediate length boards that you can learn on,eg fun shapes and other hybrids. But in order to turn with extra speed, you can want something that is not as wide.
For newbies, often the 1st stop is the longboard ( seven to twelve feet ). One of the longboards commonly utilized by noobs is a soft-foam construction, vs fiberglass or epoxy. This increases buoyancy helping the surfer catch their first waves. Longboards are usually good for smaller waves and their volume permits surfers to ride these waves much longer.
The next style is a fun shape, or often called a fun board or a fun stick (7 to 9 feet). This board combines the stability of a larger long board with the maneuverability of a smaller shape, and is often used by beginner to intermediate surfers on all types of waves.
Short boards ( five to seven feet ) are the most maneuverable of all board types, but are also the toughest to ride and thus are sometimes reserved for intermediate to expert surfers. They are quicker, less stable and offer surfers more control over how they need to move in the wave.
There aren't any rules that say you have to learn on a longboard. There are some surfers who begin with a shortboard and master it. However, the general public begin with the longboard and learn quicker that way as the thickness permits you to float more and gives you more stability. A shortboard is harder to paddle and you may have more issues catching waves as it is tough to catch a wave early with a shortboard. A longboard will allow you to catch waves and stand up easier.
If you do begin with the shortboard, try to not go with something too tiny or thin. You also need to make certain the board is wide enough to hover you. There are some good intermediate length boards that you can learn on,eg fun shapes and other hybrids. But in order to turn with extra speed, you can want something that is not as wide.
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Melinda has a love of surfing and she loves teaching beginners to the sport. You can read more of her articles on her Surfing Blog
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