With all the hype in movies going to shortboards, some wonder Why Surfers Like the Long Board. The long board is technically surfboards longer than 9′. Midsize boards are 6’10” to 9′. Shortboards shorter than 6’10” What changes with surfboard sizes. The main essential is volume. The longer boards have more volume. That makes them…
Surfing Soft Tops from Foam to Real Waves is a great path for progress. Everyone who has not surfed underestimates the technicalities and learning curve for surf progression. The surfboard is a very simple tool. Operating it for optimum performance requires operator expertise. The fundamentals for advanced surfing are learned on high volume boards riding…
Many new surfing students want to know when it is time to own the Surfing Shortboard. The shortboard is what attracts most newbies to the sport in addition to it being on so many bucket lists. The culture of surfing started in the 60’s and grew into movies, songs, clothing, and a way of thinking….
I get a lot of questions about When to Buy a Surfboard. The quick answer is after you have learned the fundamentals and are sure you enjoy surfing. The more you learn, the more likely your first choice of surfboards will be a board that lasts you longer in your progress. Parents sometimes buy their…
Many new to surfing start by purchasing a short board and ask Why Learn on a Soft Top Surfboard. The first answer is that the fundamentals are very important to master and the surfboard should not be an issue in learning. The soft top is the greatest assistant to a beginner surfer. The reason many…
Many people ask when to change surfboards. Beginners should start with high volume soft top boards so learning the fundamentals is not hampered by having an advanced surfboard. I suggest beginners start with a high volume board bigger than they would use if they were experienced. I start most teens and adults on 9′ soft…
Beginners surf on high volume boards to make learning the fundamentals of surfing easier. Beginners should surf on boards bigger than they would use once they are experienced. Like flying an airplane, an aspiring pilot would start with a small plane to learn the fundamentals of instruments and take offs. As his experience grows, he…
Selecting the right surf board if you are not fit can make the learning experience much easier. Not being fit in surfing means lacking strength, flexibility and stamina. It might also include being over weight. Beginners need boards bigger than what they would select if they were intermediates. For beginners the right surf board will…
Selecting the right surf board is important for surfing progress. It is important to surf on the surf board that complements a surfers skill. This means that beginners should be on high volume soft top boards and experts will want boards that are fast and carve in their style. Surfers can greatly impede their progress…
When to move to shorter surfboards is a question new surfers should take seriously. The ideal for all surfers is maximum fun. Moving to shorter boards too soon introduces frustration. Long time surfers often move to longer boards as they age to prolong the fun. The issue with moving shorter is that it decreases the…