All about Longboard Surfboards

Since its advent when it drew relatively low key interested to the present day world when it

is drawing large crowds, surfing is an extreme sport that is enjoyed by many who dare to

face the risks that come with it. Surfing is the high sea when the raging waves are at their

highest is not something worth the enjoyment for all. Tracing its roots to present day

Hawaii, Sing has witnessed phenomenal growth. While this is a history on its own, what has

made the sport undergo through such magnificent and significant transformation are the

surfing gear. These are basically what a surfer needs to be able to participate in the game

effectively. It is noteworthy that the game is now one of the modern sports with a huge

following. In this article, our emphasis lies on the surfing board and especially the longboard

surfboard.

Since it was first developed, surfing board has undergone different phases of transformation

with regard to size. From very heavy boards that were ostensibly made from wood to

present lighter shorter boards, the game of surfing is heavily reliant on this item. It is the

surfing board from which the game draws it name. However, the long board has not

completely faded except that it has undergone reformations to suit different needs and

interests. Today, the most preferred longboard surfboard Australia is the Malibu

surfboard. It is ideal for both surfing beginners and experts. It is versatile for different

waters and waves and this makes it outstanding. Its design makes it easy to maneuver with

ease even through very big waves.

The gun board is another version of longboard surfboard whose design resembles a tear

drop and bears a close semblance with short boards. One can paddle through the waves at

higher speeds and with ease of control using this version of the long board.

Long boards come in different lengths which could range from 9 feet to 14 feet. This gives

surfers depending on the experience they have gathered to choose the most ideal board

that will meet their needs or demands once their out in the high seas.