About Me  | Surfboard Buyers GuidePosted Jul-04-08 02:24:56 PDT Welcome to our surfboard buyer's guide. If you are buying your first surfboard or your last, finding the right board can be a little confusing. There are a lot of factors that need to be considered when looking for a board: your weight and height, ability, kind of waves you will be in, and most importantly your personal preference of what you are looking to get out of your new board. Because all of these factors vary from person to person it is impossible to make an all inclusive buyers guide that will tell you exactly what you need. Instead we will try and give you all the necessary information allowing you to make an educated decision on what board will best suit your needs.
Intro We will start by introducing and explaining the different types of surfboard shapes available and their characteristics. These shapes include the Fish, Shortboard, Funshape, Mini-Longboard, and Classic Longboard.
Basic Surfboard Rules of Thumb The bigger the board the easier to catch waves and stand up!!!! The thickness will determine how well the board will float. The more it floats the easier it is to paddle and paddle into waves. The wider and longer it is, the more stable it will be when you get up. However, bigger is not necessarily always better if you are looking for something more maneuverable and easier to turn. Once you learn how to ride the face of the wave. It's all up to you. If you still are not sure what you need, ask your buds or local surf shop guys what would be good for your local surf conditions. If they are no help, give us a call or email us at support@m8r8.com and we will do our best to answer your questions.
The Retro Fish A popular alternative to the high performance shortboard. Created in the 70s, the fish is typically shorter and thicker than a short board and comes with a swallow tail and a larger twin fin set up. Its unique shape allows for a looser, faster board for fun on those smaller days. A great board for someone trying to make the transition to shortboarding or spends most sessions riding sloppy waves.
The Summer Fish The Summer fish represents a shortboard version of the retro fish. It is slightly thicker and wider that your tradtional shortboard. This helps get thru the flat spots on the slow days. The swallow tail help loosen up the board. If your not really sure about a performance shortboard this might be the right board for you. The added thickness make it a great choice for smaller mushy waves.
The Performance Shortboard The shortboard is considered the most high performance of all the surfboard shapes. Its narrow and thin design give the experienced surfer the responsiveness needed for quick, snappy turns and the ability to surf the wave as they please. Thruster Tri-Fin Set Up.
The Funshape Also known as a funboard or egg. This board offers the link between the maneuverability of a short board and the ease of a long board. The best of both worlds in a nice little package. If you are a beginner who is only going to have one board covering all your bases, this is the one.
The Mini Longboard Perfect for the person who likes the feel of a longboard but doesn't need all the extra foam of one. Easier to carry and manage out in the water but with all the surfing ease of a longboard. Great for kids and smaller adults looking for a great beginners board or the experienced longboarder needing something more maneuverable.
The Classic Longboard A modern replica of what the sport was started on. Paddle into what ever you want and hang ten all the way to the beach. Among the most popular boards in the water and for good reason, easy to start on and always fun.
The Performance Longboard This is the slightly trimmed down version of the classic longboard. This surfboard is designed with performance in mind rather than the extra buoyancy of the classic. A perfect board for the beginner looking to be a little more challenged.
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