Long Board Surfboard

Step 1

In the initial stage, it is recommended that beginners choose a surfboard that is 4 feet or more longer than their height, while experienced surfers can choose a longboard that is 3 inches longer than their height.

Step 2

After choosing the length of the surfboard, calculate the appropriate volume of the surfboard according to your weight. It is recommended that beginners choose a surfboard that matches their weight, and intermediate and advanced surfers can adjust according to their own situation.

Step 3

The width and thickness of the surfboard should be adjusted according to the actual situation after selecting the length and volume. Due to differences in surfboard design, there is no universal formula for calculation. It is recommended to contact the surfboard merchant to provide the length and volume you require, and let the surfboard merchant give width and thickness recommendations.

Beginners

Adjustment factor: 1.0+1.5

Recommended volume: Vol=1.2x weight in kilograms.

Example: A surfer weighs 60kg and chooses a 72L surfboard (Vol=60x1.2L)

Advanced beginners

Adjustment factor: 0.8+1.2

Recommended volume: Vol=0.9x weight in kilograms.

Example: A surfer weighs 60kg and chooses a 54L surfboard (Vol=60x0.9 L)

Intermediate

Adjustment factor: 0.7+0.9

Recommended volume: Vol=0.8x weight in kilograms.

Example: A surfer weighing 60kg chooses a 48L surfboard (Vol=60x0.8L)

Advanced

Adjustment factor: 0.6+0.8

Recommended volume: Vol=0.7x weight in kilograms

Example: A surfer weighing 60kg chooses a 42L surfboard (Vol=60x0.7 L)

Professional

Adjustment factor: 0.5+0.8

Recommended volume: Vol=0.6x weight in kilograms

Example: A surfer weighing 60kg chooses a 36L surfboard (Vol=60x0.6L)

Surfboards from different manufacturers have different designs. Before purchasing a surfboard, you can contact a surfboard seller to learn about the differences and design features between surfboards, and choose a suitable longboard surfboard according to your own situation.