How to choose your surfboard? From another point of view the surfboards are tools, in school we have a variety of surfboards for different levels and surfers. It’s like choosing shoes, first you look for size and if you want to run fast looking for a light and tight sports, if you want to go for hard surfaces like mud you want a thick boots and grip. There are boards of all kinds and forms because, quite possibly beyond surfers of all kinds. Il/The choice of a surfboard is directly related to the weight of a person.
But it also should be considered the ability, physical fitness, age and type of wave in which surfs. The height, width and thickness are very important parts to choose a surfboard. But the volume should also be equally important. Surfboards according Height: Overall we leave these references. 5. 0 to 6. 0 (Shortboards) for surfers measuring 1. 50 to 1. 70 6. 0 to 7. 0 (Shortboards, funboards) for surfers who are more than 1. 70 7. 0 to 9. 0 (funboard and longboards) for surfers who practice mode longboard or for those who are more than 1. 70 and are heavy. (From 8. 0 it is considered a longboard).
Surfboards by width: Overall we leave these references. 19 inches for people who have a weight about 60 kg 19. 25 inches for people between 60 and 70 kg 19. 50 inches for people between 70 and 75 kg 19. 75 inches for people between 75 and 80 kg 20 inches for people between 80 and 85 kg 20. 25 inches for people between 85 and 90 kg 20. 50 inches for people between 90 and 95 kg Liters and volume on a surfboard Volume is the key reference for one liter know that floats like on a surfboard. Where the surfer can come back and catch waves easily without becoming fatigued.
Knowing the liters you can surf boards with different shape knowing that you’ll be comfortable. That is if weight 80 kg and my height is 1. 70 and surfed a board of 5. 8 x 19 1/2 x 2 1/4 (25 liters) may also take the taste for a board at 5. 7 * 20 1/4 x 2 1/2 (25 liters) having the same liter. How many liters I bring my surfboard? In general, the more skilled you less liters carry. If you are in very good shape and your surfing is high few liters. If your level is beginner and are not in good shape your liters will be your best friend.
Overall we speak liters in reference to types of boards. 7 to 20 liters High performance shortboard / shortboard children 20 to 24 liters High performance shortboard / shortboard children 24 to 27 liters Hybrid shortboard / high performance 27 to 30 liters Hybrid shortboard / Funboard / high performance 30 to 33 liters Hybrid shortboard / Funboard / high performance 36 to 39 liters Hybrid shortboard / Funboard / high performance More than 40 liters Funboard / longboards The Guild Factor in relation to the volume and rowed surfer: shortboards: Surfer in very good shape and competition level from 0. 34 to 0. 5 Gf Surfer in good shape and advanced level from 0. 36 to 0. 38 Gf intermediate surfer on a shortboard 0. 38 to 0. 42 Gf Rookie surfer on a shortboard 0. 43-0. 49 Gf Funboard-Longboard Surfer in a 0. 50 Gf funboard Longboard surfer in a 1. 10 Gf What is the Guild factor? The guild factor is the formula for Guild Whitney (former extreme sports athlete) who designed for Matt Biolos boards, is a volume calculator lost surfboards. This calculator also use other brands such as Superbrand, Rusty surfboards also uses a search engine board by form and Roberts also has a search volume.
It is a breakthrough in our opinion, a calculator between weight and volume level surfer. If I can finally have an idea that board buying is good. On the other hand there are people who think it is pure marketing. If you go to the local shaper to make him a board and says look to carry a 0. 48gf may not know what you’re talking about. The truth is that it is not accurate but approximate. buoyancy foam, or the density of the polyester or epoxy resin is not contemplated. Nor is it known that boards has been tested, possibly with Lost. But the important thing is that it is helpful to have an idea that surfboard choose.
Then we leave some questions that are sure to help you choose your surfboard. Does the age to buy a surfboard? Your age will be a very important factor in determining the appropriate factor surfboard for you. Younger children and adolescents need smaller boards. This is for the following reasons: They need to bring your surfboard under his arm, otherwise you will need someone to do it for him. They must be able to handle it in the water. If the surfboard they use is very large may not make the ducky. Generally usually in a range of 5 to 6 feet. Sometimes even less.
Teenagers and young adults are also generally adjusted to these measures. However they may need to add more volume to your surfboard. This is due to the fact that as they grow older children begin to weigh more. Therefore, we need a surfboard to float more. If it is an older person no longer we could be talking about the same measuring range board. You may need to consider choosing a surfboard larger 6. 5-7 even a longboard, Minimalibu, This will allow easier paddle and catch more waves… not too complicated. Do not worry there is no shame in going from a shortboard to a longboard.
The younger ones see it as the legendary father of the beach. Does it matter my weight for a surfboard? The more you weigh, wider and thicker be your board for this float in water. So you should keep this in mind when choosing your surfboard. As you add more thickness and width to your board is float more. Does it affect my height on a surfboard? When choosing surfboard its height will determine the length of the surfboard you need. In general, the higher will be one longer will have to be the board. For a beginner a basic rule is to get a board that is longer than its height.
Therefore, if measures 6 feet tall, one surfboard 7ft will be high enough so that the tip of the surfboard not put key when paddling. A more experienced surfer can instead opt for a surfboard with less height than him. As the surfer is finding comfortable with catching waves his surfboard height will benefit from greater maneuverability in your surfing. What you’re going to surf waves? Stand to think that surfing waves’ll find that surfboards are best for the particular conditions of the wave and its size. If you live where the waves are always small, then it is better to choose a longboard.
This will allow you to catch more waves and to surf small waves with minimal effort. surfing waves. If you live where the waves are normal but flabby, probably have to use a hybrid shortboard, they are shorter and wider and will provide greater speed to go surfing with great skill. If you are lucky enough to live where the waves are always pumping and your surf is good the best would be a surfboard with a more aerodynamic shape, more for experienced surfers. What weather you go surfing? Climate where one surfer, influences a lot.
If you are lucky enough to surf in warm water and good waves, I recommend a it down the liters of your board volume. If instead you are poor surfing in waves and cold waters that require donning a wetsuit considerable thickness, give some volume to your surfboard and appreciate. How often do you usually surf? If you just started, you thinking of surfing waves only on weekends or every day? If you are planning to spend much time in the water you can probably pick a surfboard that is a little smaller than what is recommended for a beginner. This way you save money and not have to go through the buying and selling of different boards.
If the surf just going to be occasional and will not surf more than once or twice a month, we recommend choosing a fat long board near the longboard if the case. Chances are that will not improve fast enough and requires a new board in the future. What are your aspirations in the surf? If you aspire to make radical maneuvers or you’ll want to slip by a wave waving at the camera. This is a funny question, but also influences the type of board you should choose. Those who want to make rapid and radical changes will have to consider your surfboard is short and high performance.
On the other hand are ideal for beginners and those looking for fun without physical longboards or fat boards of your measurement efforts. Where are the measures surfboard? Look inside, no seriously they have enrolled in the soul. The soul is the wood strip that divides the same board in two. Well shapers choose this area to indicate measures surfboard. Normally usually in the area near the tail, the tail. What measures have to have my surfboard? If all this article has not helped you to know what your board.
Finally you can comment and we’ll answer as possible. But remember this: #If a surfer is knowledgeable about your body weight, you can make an estimate to find your preferred volume. 2 #If a surfer is aware of the volume of your favorite board, this may be the best choice to guide you in your new surfboard. 3 # If a surfer knows the place and the quality of surfing waves where will this help you know what kind of board specifies how all this is a simple help to make things easier when choosing a surfboard. It is not a means to an end or is the magic formula that will take you with your dream board, but if you keep close to your ideal surf board.
