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shortboard: shortboards are the
most common, they range in length from 5' to 7'6", and tend to be
used for high-performance contest-style surfing. Shortboards usually have
pointed noses and three fins, although other configurations are common. A
shortboard sacrifices paddling and floatation for the sake of performance.
longboard: longboards are
usually over 9' in length. Because of their size they are easier to paddle
and get into waves sooner. On the downside, they are less manoeuvrable and
can get pretty unwieldy in steep waves.
gun: a board for big waves
they are long, narrow, and pointy both at the nose and the tail for
maximum rail contact. Usually thick and heavy and ranging in length from
7'to 10' aka "elephant gun", "rhino chaser" so named
because you take it with you when you are hunting big game...
fish: short board with added
width and thickness, designed to improve wave catching capability while
maintaining performance, a shorboard for small conditions
hybrid: hybrids range from
7'-9' and attempt to give some of the floatation and paddling of a
longboard as well as the performance of a shortboard.
fun board: mid size board
designed for ease of ride in small conditions.
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