What are the 5 types of surfboards?
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. A funboard is an all-around type of surfboard that is typically suitable for small to medium waves. It is considered a compromise between a full-length longboard and a high-performance shortboard or fish.Starting with shortboards which commonly measure between 5′ and 7′ feet, surfers can expect these sized boards to range between 5 and 8 lbs. Since the common surfboard is made of foam and fiberglass, this equates to about 1 lb per foot.Mid Lengths – boards in the middle of short and longboards. Coming in at 7’6” to 8’6” in length, these are easier to turn compared to longboards while still offering a high level of buoyancy / stability for beginners.
What is a gun surfboard?
Guns range between 7’0″ and 12’0″ feet or more, being longer and narrower than conventional surfboards. This shape allows the surfer to get into the wave earlier and maintain stability at high speed. Best Surfboards For Kids There are lots of boards to choose from, from kids up to 10-12 years old and up to around 50 kgs go for something between 6′ 0 and 7′ 0. The extra length gives more stability but will be tougher to turn but they key here is that your kid has fun, catching more waves = more fun.
Why ride a fish surfboard?
This gives you plenty of paddle power, planning ability, and keeps you surfing tight in the pocket. These design elements make a fish the perfect board for those smaller, mushy days, as it’ will allow you to get into weaker waves with ease, and float right through flat sections. The Flyer is designed for the short-board surfer who wants to fly across the waves. The Flyer is a user friendly foil surfboard for wave riding, wake foiling and wingding foiling.