ShortboardsFor pure performance the shortboard is the way to go. Shortboards are thin and narrow. For those that know how to ride them well, they are very responsive. Definitely not recommended for beginners. These boards are usually 5.5ft to 7ft long, with a width of 16” to 19”. Most are setup as a standard thruster, that is a tri-fin. One larger fin in the middle with two smaller side fins. This fin setup lets surfers break the fins loose from the water for more radical turns. Some are setup as twin fins or quads, although the tri-fin thruster makes up the vast majority of this market.
An epoxy shortboard has many advantages over a regular (polyester) shortboard. It is stronger, ligher, and has more floatation. In addition, epoxy shortboard last longer and are more "environmentally friendly" in terms of their construction.While there were some complaints about the lack of flex in the earliest models, most modern epoxies are incorporating design elements to add flex. If you have only done longboarding and are looking for something smaller, consider a funboard or a fish. Switching to your typical shortboard may make for too much frustration. I made this mistake years ago. I hated my first one and sold it in disgust. I only got another one after two more surfboards. The first a funboard, the other a 7'4" hybrid. Of course this all depends on your height and weight, but prematurely buying shortboard is a common mistake make by progressing surfers. Have A Great Story About Shortboards?Tell us about your shortboard. What others have said about shortboards.Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
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