Guide Note

Surfboards are the primary equipment used to participate in the water sport Surfing. There are two general types of Surfboards: Longboards, and Shortboards.

Fast Facts

Common Uses: Used to surf
Made from: Polyurethane, Fiberglass, Polyester
Price Range: $150.00 - $500.00

Buying Guide

The first decision to be made when purchasing a Surfboard is deciding on the style of the board. There is the Longboard which is the classic model. Longboards are good for beginners because they are easy to paddle and stand up on. Longboards are anywhere from 7'5" to over 9'0" in length and are traditionally wider than short boards. The tip of a longboard is usually rounded. Shortboards are quicker, easier to maneuver and handle and lighter. But they are also harder to stand up on and learn with. Traditionally shortboards are 5' to 7' feet and have a sharp tip.

Parts of the Surfboard

Nose: Front of the Board
Fins: Located on the bottom of the board provide directional stability
Deck: The Top of the Board
Bottom: Side which rests on the Water
Rail: Edges of the board
Leash: Cord which attaches from the board to the surfer to keep the board in vicinity of the rider when released or separated from the rider

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Surfboard

The Mahalo Top 7

Wikipedia: Surfboard
eHow: How to Buy a Surfboard
Fan Site: How to Build Your First Surfboard
Online Retailer: The Surfboard Warehouse
Amazon.com: Surfboards
Article: Surfboard Hydrodynamics by Terry Hendricks
Video: Surfing Dog!

Surfboard Buying Guides

Surfing Waves: Guide To Buying A Surfboard
Isle Surf: Surfboard Buyers Guide
SURF Magazine: Surfboard Buyers Guide
eHow: How to Buy a Used Surfboard

Surfboard Reviews

Outside Online: Surfboard Reviews
Surfboard Shack: Surfboard Reviews
Surfboard Shack: Hawaii Shaper Reviews and California Shaper Reviews

Surfboard Maintenance and Repair

Surf Source: Ding All Surfboard Repair Guide
CFLsurf.com: Ross's Famous Surfboard Repair Series

Surfboard Tips from eHow

Surfboard Shapers and Manufacturers

California Shapers

Becker: Surfboards
Harbour: Surfboards
Bessell: Surfboards
Linden: Surfboards
Mandala: Surfboards
Dewey Weber: Surfboards
Hunt: Surfboards
Gordon and Smith: Surfboards
Hobie: Surfboards
Proctor: Surfboards
Barker: Surfboards
Bruno: Surfboards
Ellis: Surfboards
Channel Islands: Surfboards
Xanadu: Surfboards

Hawaii Shapers

T&C: Surfboards
Dick Brewer: Surfboards
Kimo Greene: Surfboards
Channin: Surfboards
Vesso International: Surfboards
Jason Kashiwai: Surfboards
Pat Rawson: Surfboards
Dennis Pang: Surfboards

Australia Shapers

Aloha: Surfboards
BASE: Surfboards

Other Shapers/Retailers

BIC Sport: Surfboards
Surftech: Surfboards
Ron Jon: Surfboards

Surfboard Comparison Shopping

NexTag: Surfboard price comparisons
Shopzilla: Surfboard price comparisons
Google Product Search: Surfboard price comparisons
Jack's Surfboards: Surfboards

Surfboard Bargains

Yahoo! Shopping: Surfboard deals
DealCatcher: Surfboard deals

Surfing Tips from eHow

Surfboard Accessories

Amazon.com: Surfing Accessories
Jack's Surfboards: Surfboard Accessories
Isle Surf: Surfboard Accessories

Surfboard Message Boards

Swaylock.com: Surfboard Design Forum
SurferMag: Surfboard Design Message Board
SURFING Magazine: Surfboard Blogs

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