Time for Longboard Surfing

Summer is Around the Corner - Time for Longboard Surfing
By Jane Worthington

Summer is just around the corner, and for anyone who lives near the coast or is ready to vacation, that means it's time to go to the beach with a surfboard in tow! One pastime that gets everyone out in the water to cool off is longboard surfing, because the small waves of summer are perfect for a longboarding. Out of all the surfboards out there, why are longboards so popular during June, July and August? Because unlike shortboards, longer boards are made more for the lazy waves of summer, because all surfers know that depending on where you are located, most of the swells in summer are about one to two feet high at the most.

Longboarding as a sport started in the late 1700's in Hawaii, created by native Polynesians. It was the sport of kings and royalty, but has now become a world culture and for some, a lifestyle. Virtually anyone can learn how to get out and play in the waves on a longboard now, because longboard surfing is almost a rite of passage if you live near the ocean. Longboards are generally 8 to 12 feet long, and you can pick a surfboard that will be right for you depending on your skill level, height and weight. The rule of thumb is that you should get a board that is at least 6 inches taller than you, but if you're just starting out you will want to get one that is much longer than that to give you maximum stability while you're learning to balance.

When you are choosing your board, keep the material construction, width and thickness in mind as well. If you are a new surfer hitting the beach this summer to try longboard surfing, then you may want to opt for a soft surfboard, because on the inevitable wipe outs you don't want your longboard to beat you up. You will also probably want to look at longboards that are wider and thicker, depending on your body weight. Obviously, you will need a little more buoyancy with your surfboard the more you weigh, but thickness and width are also important in the stabilization process. The wider and thicker your board, the easier it will be for you to balance out there on the water when you're catching those easy summer waves.

So don't be shy about getting out there with the sun-bathing masses this summer at the beach to try longboard surfing. It's a fun and classic beach pastime to enjoy those endless summer days, and you get some exercise with your longboard to keep your beach body looking good. Just keep in mind that if you are just getting ready to learn this new sport that you will want to look at the different aspects of longboards, including length, width, thickness, and material construction for the right surfboard for your body weight, height, and skill level.

If you would like to know more about longboard surfing, where you can find a summer longboard, or you want to learn more about any other kind of surfboard, please visit the Buyboardz website.

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