The good news is that there’s a method to the madness. Surfboard shops sell different types of surfboards because there are different demands of riders when they’re out in the water. Beginner surfers will do better with a longboard — they’re easier to balance and stand on while you’r...
Most surfers, particularly beginners, actually use longboards. They’re often more than nine feet long, making them stable and easy to paddle and stand on. For choppy surf or small waves, a longboard is ideal. Other boards you can buy at your local surfboard shop include the funboard — ...