Surfboards by Shape

A shortboard is generally a high-performance surfboard made for small and medium-size waves, although certain shapes can handle larger waves. These boards can have a recreational performance shape or have narrower aggressive design characteristics for experts and professional-level surfers.

A Funboard is a hybrid, medium-size surfboard design that adapts to a wide range of waves. The nose usually is fuller and rounder, allowing it to paddle quickly into the wave, drop-in early, and handle slower or mushier waves well.

A longboard is a classic surfboard design for riding small waves to medium size waves. These boards are easier to generate speed to get into the wave and designed so you can walk the board to perform maneuvers like a cheater-five or classic hang-ten. The turning radius for a longboard is longer than a funboard (malibu) or a shortboard. These boards work well for beginners but can also be high-performance for more accomplished longboard surfers.