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There are lots of different sizes and shapes
of surfboards, almost all of which can be boiled
down into 3 main classes. The style 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 newbs, often the 1st stop is the longboard
( 7 to twelve feet ). One of the longboards
typically utilised by newbies is a soft-foam
construction, vs fiberglass or epoxy. This increases
buoyancy so helping the surfer catch their first
waves. Longboards are sometimes 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 ( seven to nine feet
). This board mixes the stability of a bigger
long board with the maneuverability of a smaller
shape, and is sometimes used by newbie to intermediate
surfers on all sorts of waves.
shortboards ( five to 7 feet ) are the most
maneuverable of all board types, but are also
the toughest to ride and so 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 are not any set rules that say you absolutely
must learn to surf on a longboard. There are
some surfers who start with a shortboard and
master it. However, most folk start 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 simpler.
If you do start with the shortboard, try not
to go with something too small or thin. You
also want to make sure the board is wide enough
to float you. There are some good intermediate
length boards that you can learn on, such as
fun shapes and other hybrids. But in order to
turn with more quickness, you'll want something
that is not as wide.
About the Author
Melinda loves to surf and she enjoys teaching
beginners to the sport. You can read more of
her articles on her How
to Surf Guide
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