LongboardsGlide, Glide, Glide. That is what longboards are all about. That and the easy paddle. Even if your an experienced shortboarder, it's nice to have a longboard in your quiver for those "my shoulders are tired" days. They are typically 9-12 feet long, with 9.6ft being the most common. The nose is round and the tail is typically squash or square. Thickness is usually at least 2.5 inches and width is about 23 inches wide. Again, what this adds up to is buoyancy.
For a more cruisy longboard, big round rails, very little rocker, and a single fin should work just fine. Boards for bigger, steeper waves, will typically have a littel rocker, thinner rails, and a 2-1 fin setup, large center single fin with two smaller side fins.
Epoxy longboards can be a good choice for a durable surfboard. However, in choppy conditions, the buoyancy of many of these boards can work against them. In those conditions, most traditional longboards can cut through that chop a little better and give you a better glide. The traditional 9'6" weighs about 14lbs but the epoxy boards are considerably lighter. If you want a true longboard get one at least 9 ft in length, shorter than that and your riding a funboard. Nothing wrong with those, we have used several here at surfing-gear, it's just not a longboard. Just getting started? Try the Shortcut to Longboarding and avoid these longboard mistakes. Wan't to share something about Longboards?Favorite Longboard? Worst? What Other Visitors Have SaidClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
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