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Learning to Surf

Surfing is not an easy task to undertake, and even pros fall in the water sometimes. Many people will have to practice for years to become accomplished at the sport, but if you’re simply looking to enjoy yourself and ride a few waves, there are a few things to know first.

There are three different types of surfboards - the longboard, the funboard, and the shortboard. Longboards are what novice surfers generally start out with. Because they are so big, it is easier to catch waves with them, as they have a larger surface area. Most longboards are about ten feet in length, and has the familiar fin underneath.

Funboards are generally used by people as a bridge from longboards to shortboards. They are shorter than a longboard, and longer than a shortboard, and are generally about eight feet in length. They also provide the rider a little more maneuverability than the longboard, while maintaining it’s ease of catching waves due to it’s buouyancy.

For the more experienced surfer, shortboards are what they will use while hanging ten in the ocean. These boards are around seven feet, and they also have the fin underneath, though some riders prefer more than one. The reason advanced surfers use the shorter board is because it can be maneuvered with greater ease, and it is harder to catch waves with, unless they are quite large. That takes skill only seasoned riders possess.

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