{"id":2347,"date":"2024-04-02T09:32:25","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T07:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alaiabay.ch\/?p=2347"},"modified":"2026-03-18T09:15:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T08:15:46","slug":"surfboards-explained-a-guide-to-finding-your-stick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/en\/surfboards-explained-a-guide-to-finding-your-stick\/","title":{"rendered":"Surfboards Explained: A guide to finding your stick"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">With an industry <\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2504-3900\/49\/1\/65\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">over 70 years old<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , surfing has sky-rocketed in its innovation for producing the best ride possible, in a plethora of conditions. If you can imagine it you can probably find it, from longboards over 9ft to twin fin pocket rockets at 5ft 2, but what&#8217;s the point of all these different shapes and styles? How different do they feel, and what do you need in what conditions? While there are no rules, certain boards are better suited to different conditions and styles of surfing. Welcome to surfboards explained.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2348 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DSC09685-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Twin fin surfboard\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DSC09685-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DSC09685-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DSC09685-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DSC09685-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DSC09685.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">There are around 4 key focal points of a surfboard that can influence how it rides. These are:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">length<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">thickness<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">nose\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">tail<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">end setup<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">So, let&#8217;s start with the most obvious.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">LENGTH<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The board length is the distance from its tail to its nose, which shapers measure in feet (ft) and inches (\u201c). Length is often the clearest indicator of a board&#8217;s volume, or how much it floats in the water, how easy it is to paddle, and therefore how easily you will catch a wave.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">To put this into real terms, a board that is 7ft will typically catch a wave much easier, with less paddle power than a board that is 5ft 6\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This means that if you are a <\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.alaiabay.ch\/lessons\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">rookie<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , you will benefit from larger boards until you build your paddle power.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, longer boards aren&#8217;t just favored by those learning to surf. Longboards, or &#8216;logs&#8217; are boards longer than 9ft with largely consistent width from nose to tail. These boards are made for logging styles, <\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mOj0DFa4V-s\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">including cross-stepping and nose-riding<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , which harnesses the power of physics and counterbalancing to let you cruise along the face on the tip of the board. This is only possible due to the longer length of the board.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">THICKNESS<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The thickness of your board dictates how maneuverable it is on the face of the wave, particularly the thickness of the rails (the sides). For example, turning onto the face on the wave after your pop-up will be easier on a board with thinner rails than one with thicker rails.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, a thinner board will require more paddle power to catch a wave, and more refined balance to stay on the wave. This is because the more thickness a board has, the more it will float. Typically, the more advanced the surfer the thinner the rails of the board.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">How thickness interacts with length depends on the type of board. For example, &#8216; <\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=p3RNv_4vcjQ&amp;pp=ygUOZ3VuIHN1cmZib2FyZHM%3D\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">guns<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> &#8216; are longer boards that are narrow, with sharp noses. These are for big wave surfing only.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">NOSE<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The nose of one of the most characteristic parts of a surfboard. How much volume is in the nose of a surfboard dictates how easily you can drop into larger waves, as well as the board&#8217;s stability and maneuverability.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2351\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2351\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2351 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/NOSE-GUIDE-1024x498.png\" alt=\"A guide to surfboard noses\" width=\"750\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/NOSE-GUIDE-1024x498.png 1024w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/NOSE-GUIDE-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/NOSE-GUIDE-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/NOSE-GUIDE.png 1322w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2351\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A guide to some of the different noses you may encounter, and how they alter your experience.<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">TAIL<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">There are 5 main types of surfboard tails you will often find. The tail indicates the level of control you have with your board, particularly on bigger waves. Beginner surfers will want to stick with square or rounded tails that perform well in a range of conditions. However, if you are advancing, you may want to investigate what else is out there to follow the conditions you are surfing in most often.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Pintail: <\/span><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Pintail surfboards are common on all types of boards, from shortboards to logs. They are particularly useful for bigger waves, as they enable you to hold speed and control.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Square tails: <\/span><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Square, or squash tails are the most popular type of tails. The two points at the back act to release water flowing off the back of the board, allowing you to turn easily in small waves.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Rounded tails: <\/span><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">These are common for longer boards, as they allow you to easily push the tail for a smooth and long turn.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Fish or swallowtails: <\/span><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Smaller waves follow this unique shape. They appear on all sorts of boards, from twin-fin shortboards to 9ft logs. They keep the tail pretty wide, allowing you to keep speed in slower wave sections. This tail shape originates from the hollow waves of San Diego.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b style=\"background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Asymmetrical tails: <\/span><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Perhaps the <\/span><\/span><\/span><a style=\"background-color: var(--global--color-background); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);\" href=\"https:\/\/wavelengthmag.com\/asymmetrical-surfboard\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">wildest tail <\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">out there, these tails are specific to whether you are goofy or regular. The shorter side of the asymmetrical tail is for heel-edge, and backhand turns, while the sharper, longer tail edge is for toe-side turns.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2354\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2354\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2354 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"A range of longboards.\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-2048x1639.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1-1568x1255.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2354\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A collection of longboards.<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">END SET-UP<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The fin setup can make your surfing feel very different in several ways. Finding out which setup you prefer is very personal and may take you some trial and error, as your purposes can affect your control, drive, and speed. However, there are certain setups that you are more than likely to get along with.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">These end types can include:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Thruster: <\/span><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This is the most common fin setup and includes one central fin positioned just above and to each side. This 2+1 setup allows you directional control, especially in slightly messy conditions. This is a great setup for beginners and advanced shortboarders alike.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Twin fin: <\/span><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This is the setup for speed. <\/span><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u00a0This is like the thruster, but without the center fin, just one fin on either side of the board. They&#8217;re nothing new, having come about at some time in the 40&#8217;s, but they&#8217;re having a resurgence. They&#8217;re perfect for if you&#8217;re a shortboarder, who finds your normal board lacking luster in smaller and weak waves. Twin fin boards tend to have more volume, and combined with the <\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/greenlightsurfsupply.com\/blogs\/news\/the-difference-between-keel-fin-and-twin-fins-and-where-to-place-them-on-your-surfboard\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">twin fin setup<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> send you speeding down the line.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Single fin: <\/span><\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wf9K4uW--do\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Single-fin surfboards<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> feature one large fin in the center of the tail. They allow your board to have a bigger turning radius, making it easier to turn larger boards. However, due to the larger size of the fin, initiating these turns can be harder. Another drawback can be using a single fin on a smaller board during messy conditions, as you may lack control during your paddle out.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2357\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2357\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2357 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DSC09183-787x1024.jpg\" alt=\"An unique single fin shortboard - a rapid set up!\" width=\"750\" height=\"976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DSC09183-787x1024.jpg 787w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DSC09183-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DSC09183-768x999.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alaia.ch\/bay\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DSC09183.jpg 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2357\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">An unique single fin shortboard &#8211; a rapid set up!<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With an industry over 70 years old , surfing has sky-rocketed in its innovation for producing the best ride possible, in a plethora of conditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":2354,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2347","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-non-classifiee","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Surfboards Explained: A guide to finding your stick - Ala\u00efa Bay Switzerland<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you can imagine it you can find it, but what\u2019s the point of all these different shapes and styles? 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