There are many types of surfboards on the market, each offering their own benefits for different styles of surfing and experience levels. San Diego Surf School presents six of the primary styles below:
Fish
Common Sizes:
5’2″ – 6’4″ long
20″ – 22″ wide
Distinguished
by its “swallow tail” end, fish surfboards have a wider, rounder nose that is
good for small to medium sized waves.
Shortboard
Common Sizes:
5’5″ – 6’4″ long
16″ – 19″ wide
The
shortboard is the most common style used by advanced and professional surfers
as they are designed to maximize speed and maneuverability.
Hybrid
Common Sizes:
6′ long or more
Hybrids
combine elements from other styles to customize the experience. For example, a
heavier surfer might want a performance board with a heavier or wider build.
Funboard
Common Sizes:
6’6″ – 8′ long
20″ – 22″ wide
Funboards
are designed for less-experienced surfers who want to have the turning ability
of a shortboard and the paddling easy of a longboard.
Longboard
Common Sizes:
8′ – 9′ long
As
the name implies, longboards have a greater length as well as a rounder nose,
both of which make it harder to maneuver but easier to paddle and catch waves.
Gun
Common Sizes:
6′
– 10′ long
Ideal
for big wave surfing, gun boards have a narrow design that makes it easier to
paddle out and control on steeper waves.
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