How is Paipo boarding different?
A paipo is much easier to get through the surf and hold onto. You also learn how to deal with speed, and how to manipulate your body to stay with the wave. You will learn the basic skills of wave riding… so that IF you decide to transition to a surfboard there will be a solid foundation to build on. Even top-level elite surfers will sometimes prefer to use EPS/Epoxy boards over PU/PE for certain waves or conditions.Funboard surfboards are designed for beginners, or to be ridden by more experienced surfers in small, weak conditions. This type of design is in between a fish and a longboard, and can be super fun on the right day. They are easier to duck dive on compared to longer boards.With their increased buoyancy, epoxy boards are more difficult to duck dive, and for some surfers, feel too light when cutting through the water. They have less hold in the rails, less flex, and less memory foam making them stiffer and harder to turn.In general, Surfboards can be divided into 5 basic categories: shortboards, fishboards, longboards, funboards, and guns. They all vary in size, shape, and purpose. Depending on your surfing level and also the kind of wave you want to surf you might need/want a different board.Even top-level elite surfers will sometimes prefer to use EPS/Epoxy boards over PU/PE for certain waves or conditions. They are both great options, but for us regular surfers who can’t afford an endless quiver, we need to think about these differences and make an informed decision before ordering our next board.