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Get to know your board. Learn how different shapes, fin setups, and dimensions affect your ride — and how to choose the right surfboard for your style and conditions.
Surfboard rails are one of the most underrated design features in surfing. While most surfers focus on tail shapes or fin setups, it’s actually the rails—the edges of your board—that determine how water flows around it. The right rail shape can mean the difference between smooth carving turns and catching an edge at the wrong moment.
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When it comes to surfboard design, few features influence performance as much as the tail shape. It’s the board’s connection point with the wave, controlling how water releases and how responsive your turns feel. Choosing between a swallow, pin, or squash tail can completely change how your board handles different conditions. Here’s what makes each shape unique—and which one fits your surf style.
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If you’ve ever browsed surfboards online or in a shop, you’ve probably seen the “volume” listed in liters—but what does that number actually mean? Surfboard volume is one of the most important measurements to understand when choosing a board that fits your body, skill level, and the kind of waves you want to surf. Luckily, it’s simpler than it sounds.
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If you’ve ever found yourself caught between the stability of a longboard and the maneuverability of a shortboard, the funboard might be your ideal match. True to its name, a funboard is designed to make surfing more — well, fun. It’s one of the most versatile surfboard types, offering an accessible balance between paddle ease, speed, and control.
Funboards are often the go-to choice for progressing beginners and intermediate surfers who are ready to take their skills to the next level.
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Quad fins are the sweet spot between speed and control — a fin setup that offers fast, drivey performance without the drag of a center fin. Positioned with two fins on each rail, this configuration provides a perfect balance of hold and release, making it a favorite among modern surfers who want versatility across different conditions.
While quads might look similar to thrusters at first glance, they ride quite differently. Without the center fin creating drag, quads glide faster down the line and generate natural acceleration through turns, which can be a huge advantage when surfing weaker or more hollow waves.
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When it comes to how your board feels under your feet, few things make as big of a difference as your fin setup. The Twin Fin and Thruster are two of the most popular configurations in modern surfing — each offering a unique balance of speed, control, and flow. Understanding how they differ can help you choose the right setup for your style and the waves you ride.
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Surfboard fins are like a car’s tires — they control direction, grip, and stability.
Without fins, your board would slide uncontrollably across the face of a wave.
Different fin setups dramatically change how your board performs. Understanding them helps you fine-tune your ride — whether you want more drive, looseness, or speed.
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Few surfboard shapes have stood the test of time like the fish. Originally born in the 1970s, this stubby, fast board was designed to make small, mushy waves fun again — and it’s still doing exactly that today.
Fish boards are all about speed, glide, and creativity. Whether you’re cruising waist-high peelers or ripping playful beach breaks, the fish turns ordinary sessions into something special.
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The surfboard you choose shapes your entire experience in the water. Whether you want to glide effortlessly or carve powerful turns, your board determines how you connect with the wave. The shortboard vs longboard debate has been around for decades — and the truth is, both have their magic.
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Whether you’re picking your first board or upgrading your setup, understanding a surfboard’s anatomy helps you choose the right shape for your surf style. Every curve and edge plays a role in how the board moves, turns, and floats.
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