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Most people have a tendency to think that longboards are the one board you learn “the basics” on and gradually move onto a more "maneuverable" and “performance” shorter board.
Well we differ… Longboarding isn’t only the roots of our wave riding adventures but also a difficult dance to master — Sure, logs are easier to paddle and catch summer waves on, and a bit of a bitch to duck dive and drop into bigger sets with — Yet longboarding still doesn’t get the technical-credit it deserves… surfing with extra 4 feet of foam in front of you can be challenging for short boarders or anyone as a matter fact trying just to step down into a “harder board” to ride.
MASTERING THOSE EXTRA 4 FEET OF FOAM IS A SOLID CHALLENGE, LEARNING TO DANCE WITH THE BOARD AND THE WAVE WHILE YOU SHUFFLE YOUR FEET UP AND down THE NOSE TO COORDINATE ONLY THAT ONE MOVEMENT YOU AND THE BOARD HAVE TAKES TIME AND DEDICATION, AS A MATTER FACT IT’S NOT THAT EASY — TURNING A LOG ISN’T AS EASY AS TURNING A SHORTY since YOU REALLY now HAVE TO THINK OF THE extra lenght in fornt of you AND account for LESS ROCKER TO PLAY WITH… MAKING LOGGING A VERY TECHNICAL WAY OF SURFING.
IT IS COMPLETELY AND ENTIRELY UP TO YOU ON HOW DO YOU WANT TO PROGRESS ONTO YOUR NEXT BOARD, NO MATTER WHAT BOARD YOU CHOOSE - PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU ADAPT TO THE SURFBOARD AND NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND… GET TO KNOW YOUR BOARD AS MUCH AS YOU CAN, THEY ALL ARE VERY SPECIAL AND HAVE PERSONALITIES.
Sorry we got a bit derailed there, we just wanted to put a stop to that silly myth that longboards are easier to surf.
So what size surfboard should you buy? Well, it all depends on what kind of surfing style you are into, are you more into fluid freestyle or backside power moves and airs? If your goal is to eventually shortboard, you do not have to start on a longboard and move down to a shortboard, you could start with a summer fun board, like a mini-simmons or a fish and even a tiny egg, something with a lot of volume and thickness to get your paddling and duck diving game going… aim for a board ranging from 5’10” to a 6”10” summer boards are usually a great choice. Always ask your shaper for guidance though as your body weight and height would matter also when getting a board.If you are looking to mostly longboard, we would suggest at least getting a 9’2” in order to really get the feel of a true noserider. Yeah, we know it sounds redonculously huge and it can feel that way at first, but as you get better and better adding a few extra inches to the nose makes a lot of difference, a nice 9’6” with lower-knifey-rails ummmmm, anyway, some people have better balance points than others, so for some a 9’4” is their number while someone else will thrive on a 9’7”.It will always come down to your style and finding your own balance and unique approach...
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What are the steps to order a surfboard? Hopefully you have some kind of background to surfing before you look into getting a custom surfboard - go out there, date a few rental boards and get the feel for them. as mentioned above, there are all kinds of shapes out there to play with.
if you know what kind of board you are more into, start by letting your shaper know the size and style. If you are uncertain about that, share with us what kind of wave you'll be using it for, your riding style, height- weight, level of experience and we might come back with some suggestions for you. (okay, maybe not all shapers will do that, but some).
It is helpful if you have some board color references for your new sled - please keep in mind that darker tint colors on surfboards are not highly suggested in tropical places. Why? Cos it creates more heat than lighter tints, making the wax melt off very fast and sometimes even make your board crack under intense long sun exposure.
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costs n' other FAQS
custom surfboard cost
how much does a custom surfboard cost? there's a lot variables to that question, like color selections and resin tint jobs, whether you want your fins glassed-on or some funky original art and 5 fin boxes vs a single box. The weight and quality of fiber glass used. Location and labor affects the cost too. it can get up there, however, the average cost for a custom surfboard can range between $775 to $2500 for high-end boards and around $300 to $750 for low-end boards.
custom surfboard cost
how much does a custom surfboard cost? there's a lot variables to that question, like color selections and resin tint jobs, whether you want your fins glassed-on or some funky original art and 5 fin boxes vs a single box. The weight and quality of fiber glass used. Location and labor affects the cost too. it can get up there, however, the average cost for a custom surfboard can range between $775 to $2500 for high-end boards and around $300 to $750 for low-end boards.