There’s many different board styles and designs out there, especially when it comes to alternative shapes. Here’s a brief breakdown on a few we have in store.
| HYBRID | HYBRID RECENT POSTS |
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Hybrid boards are based on design techniques developed for local conditions.
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| EGG | EGG RECENT POSTS |
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Eggs are sized between 6 feet to 8 feet 6 inches (1.8–2.3 m) in length. They are called eggs due to the rounded profile and tail shape. Surfed for fun in smaller waves they are advised for beginning surfers and perform well in surfing conditions where the more traditional long and short boards might not.
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| FISH | FISH RECENT POSTS |
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A “Fish” tail is mainly found on short stubby boards under 6 feet (1.8 m) in length. They are a hybrid of kneeboards which were popular in the 1960s. Any type of board (such as shortboard or mini-longboard) can have a fish tail, but traditionaly Fish refers to the short, stubby and retro design.
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| HULLS | HULLS RECENT POSTS |
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The Hull is a version of the late sixties single fin. A displacement hull has a convex bottom contour and planing surface. This design plows through and parts the water. At high speeds a displacement hull’s tail will sink gradually. A flat rocker board that can be pressured through turns or can be ridden to glide like a mal.
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