CLASSIC LONGBOARD SURFBOARD

THE LONGBOARD SURFBOARD

There are two different types of longboard surfboards which are the classic Malibu or nose rider which is a traditional heavy surfboard that will catch any wave and the performance Malibu which lighter weight and design allows you to turn and do tricks more easily.

The longboard surfboard is a very traditional and stable design which makes it suitable for beginners; this also makes it very easy to catch all the waves.

THE LONGBOARD

The Longboard Surfboard was taken from the original surfboards used by the Hawaiians who used boards ranging from 8 feet to 30 feet in length the modern version of the longboard first started to appear in the '50s and '60s with the introduction of polyurethane foam and fibreglass. 

Today the modern longboard is between 9 and 10 feet in length some ride boards can be up to 12 feet long but anything longer is normally a specialist made board for a particular surfer. The longboard will traditionally have a single fin configuration at the back which allows the board to pivot turn and stay on the curl of the wave. There are various variations of the longboard and modern materials have made the board much lighter than earlier versions.

Modern variations include the tri-fin versions and The Gun which take all the designs from a shortboard and put it into a longboard configuration this gives the board good abilities on large waves and is typically 9 to 10 long. 

There are other longboard configurations and new types available which have made the longboard popular again after falling sales when the shortboard became everyone's choice of surfboard. Lots of famous surfers will carry a longboard with them just in case the conditions are right there is nothing like a longboard in big waves to excite the modern surfer.

USED LONGBOARDS OR OTHER TYPE OF SURFBOARDS

If you are beginning to get hooked on surfing a nice low-cost way of buying a quality surfboard is to buy a used surfboard. One thing you should always look for while buying a good quality deck of the boards, be it longboard, it should have the best longboard deck, or for a surfboard. That's a crucial thing to look for. 

There are numerous sites on the internet where you can buy a good quality used surfboard at a bargain price. Even if you are an experienced surfer and want to change your present surfboard then you can buy a used one for much less than a new surfboard price.

You may also sell your older board to help finance your new surfboards purchase using the cash you get for your old board. If you are purchasing a surfboard you'll have to determine what type of board to get; see below for some surfboard information.

The shortboard is still probably the most popular choice of surfboard for the experienced surfer, this is because the shortboard gives you better performance and higher speed than the longboard. This makes the shortboard ideal for fast maneuverable turns and tricks. 

The shortboard is not suitable for beginners as they are short, thin, and unstable, this makes them very hard to stand on and as a newbie, you will usually want a more stable platform than a shortboard.

In countries that do not get big waves or when conditions do not allow for big waves, the fish surfboard is the answer. A short fat surfboard that develops high speeds and is very maneuverable even in the poorest of conditions. 

The fish surfboard is the master of generating high speeds from small or very little waves; this gives you more opportunity to surfing all year round thus maximizing your surfing opportunities.