Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Getting To Know Surfboards

By Heidi Branch


Surfing is a kind of sport or hobby that is enjoyed by a lot of people. Surfing lets you enjoy large waves and have it carry you to the shore while you are standing or lying with correct balance on a surfboard. A person practicing surfing is called a surfer and the board utilized to enjoy and practice surfing is a surfboard. Typically, before trying to learn this kind of hobby or sport, it is important to know important and basic information about surfing. If you want to try to learn surfing, you just might want to buy a surfboard first.

Before venturing into trying out the sport of surfing, one must be able to choose what kind of surfboard is suited to be used. For an individual to be bale to choose the right kind of surfboard, there are factors to be considered. The two most important factors to be considered in choosing the right surfboard for you are flotation, which is the ability to float and ride the waves and stability which is the ability to stay on the surfboard longer. These two factors are important because being able to ride the waves, avoid sinking into the water and stay on the surfboard for longer period is what makes surfing more fun and enjoyable. It is important to know that for better flotation, wider surfboards are recommended and for better stability, wider surfboards should be chosen.

It should be kept in mind also that a person's height and weight should also be considered when picking up the right kind of surfboard. For heavy surfers, thicker surfboards are recommended for better flotation. On the other hand, to ensure good stability, longer surfboards are recommended for taller surfers.

After knowing what factors to consider before buying your own surfboard, it is good to know the different surfboard designs.

-The first type of surfboard is the longboard which usually has a length that ranges from 8' to 10'6". This type of surfboard is highly-recommended to be used by beginners because of their longer length and wider width which provides more stability and better flotation.

-The shortboard is a type of surfboard that is very different from the long board not only because of its length but as well as the with the degree of flotation and stability it provides to the surfer. Unlike the longboard, a shortboard is not recommended to be used by beginner surfers but is most appropriate to be used by expert and veteran surfers on good quality waves. This type of surfboard requires a lot of great maneuvering and turning which is not easy for a beginner.

- The third type of surfboard is known to be longer than a shortboard but shorter than a longboard. This type of surfboard is the funboard which can be used by either a beginner or veteran surfer on small to medium quality of waves. Because of the length of a funboard, it provides surfer the opportunity to catch waves and paddle easily.

-Fish Surfboard-this is a new type of surfboard design. This type of surfboard design is also recommended for beginner surfers because it has good flotation capability and allows the surfer to catch waves and paddle easily.

Same as with any other kinds of decision-making, it is important to be aware of the important factors to be considered before deciding on what kind surfboard to use or buy. Knowing these factors, including the flotation and stability capacity as well as a surfer's height and weight, will enable you to choose the best kind of surfboard to buy and use.




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