Shortboards – This surfboard design revolutionized high performance surfing in the 1970s and still allows surfers to push the boundaries of their ability. The shortboard is typically under seven feet long and is made for aggressive surfing in critical sections of the wave. It is most commonly seen with sharp noses, thins rails, and high rocker.
Fish – This board design gained popularity in the 1970s and originates from the knee-board. It is shorter and wider than the closely related shortboard and works very well in small mushy surf to head head high waves. It is a relatively flat surfboard with little rocker, making it paddle very well and carry speed through flat sections of the wave.
Hybrid – The hybrid surfboard design mixes the design elements from more than one board type. It typically mixes the characteristics and performance of a shortboard design with the increased width and tail design of a fish. This is a great board for a heavier surfer who wants to surf at a high level or anyone else who wants to catch a lot of waves.
Funboards – This term describes a larger surfboard shape with a lot of volume. They range in length from 6 feet to 8 feet. The funboard is a great transitional board for anyone who wants to move down in size while still maintaining superior paddling power and stability. The funboard will come I various tail shapes, nose shapes, and foils.
Longboard – A Longboard is the most traditional surfboard shape. They typically range from 8 feet to 12 feet in length, at least 2.5 inches thick, twenty inches wide and paddle incredibly well. A beginner should start on a longboard shape to learn wave selection, paddling technique, and turning basics. Expert longboarders are the masters of style, surfing in a flowing and visually appealing manner.
PROLINE SURFBOARDS shaped by my brother MICHAEL PAUL
AVAILABLE AT HOT WAX SURFSHOP
