Surfing Equipment – Surfboards
There are a variety of Surfboards, the main types are:
- Longboard (over 9 ft) – long, wide and thick with a rounded nose. Most stable and buoyant, but difficult to manoeuvre.
- Shortboard (under 7 ft) – short, narrow and thin with a pointed nose, therefor easy for experienced surfers to turn, but also less buoyant and stable.
- We measure surfboards and surfing equipment in feet and inches.
- Mini Malibu (under 9 ft) shorter version of a longboard and it offers both stability and manoeuvrability.
- Soft Board (all sizes) designed for beginners initially but now surfed by experienced surfers in all conditions. B Soft Boards are safe, stable, buoyant and user-friendly.
- Most surfboards have 3 fins (Thruster) for stability and turning assistance.
- We know that a stable, buoyant surfboard is essential to develop your surf skills.
- Board size will depend on your height and weight.
- I recommend a Soft Board for first time surfers.
- After that a Mini Malibu is recommended for intermediates.
- Do your homework before you buy – or speak to us at the surf school; Otherwise, you might get the wrong board!
Surfing Equipment – Wetsuits and Accessories
We use O’Neill Wetsuits