Mamashealth.com Home Surfing Apparel and Accessories Surfboard Rash guard Wet Suit Links Email Mama Clothing Care Tips Inexpensive Treadmills Fitness Accessories	What is a Surfboard? A surfboard a long, narrow, rounded board, usually having one or two fins, used for surfing. It is the most essential piece of surfing equipment. Without a surfboard, you cannot surf. Surfboards are usually hand shaped by professional shapers out of foam and finished with a fiberglass coat. Types of Surfboards? There are many different types of surfboards. Some of the most common types are listed below: Shortboard This board is used to perform quick maneuvers on waves. Size of Shortboards are generally from 5'8" to 6'10". Usually has 3 fins. It is the most popular type of surfboard. Also called Thruster Longboard The nose of the Longboard is rounded Usually has a single fin. But they can have more. Also called Malibu Fish Boards are usually between 4'8'' and 6'0''. Gun Used to paddle big waves Usually between 7'2'' in length to over 12'. Surfboard Features There are many types of surfboards. For optimal surfing, it is very important to find a surfboard that best suits you. Some features to consider: Length Thickness Width Flexibility Number of fins Removable fins Color Flat tail Round tail Pointed nose Round nose	Featured Book Advertise on MamasHealth.com
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