| Hawaii is known to have some of the best surf | | | | harder to maneuver in doing sharp turns and aerial |
| spots in the world. Surfing in Hawaii can be a very | | | | tricks but doing tandem tricks from one end to |
| fun or dangerous experience especially if you are | | | | another of the long board is easier because of its big |
| using the wrong surfboard at the wrong beach. It is | | | | size. Typical measurements of a long board ranges |
| very important to know what type of surfboard to | | | | from 8 feet to 11 feet in length, 19 inches to 23 |
| use at a certain beach in Hawaii. Below I have listed 3 | | | | inches in width and 2 to 4 inches in thickness. Some |
| different type of surfboards to use at some of | | | | popular beaches to use a long board are Kuhio Beach |
| Hawaii's popular surf spots: | | | | (Queens), Ala Moana Beach Park (Bowls), Makaha |
| Short board - One of my favorite board to use for | | | | Beach Park, Barbers Point and Laniakea. |
| surfing because its small, very versatile and capable | | | | Fun boards - got its name because it is easy to |
| of doing aerial maneuvers in the water. Typical | | | | paddle like a long board and versatile like a short |
| measurements of a short board ranges from 5 feet | | | | board. Making it fun for all different levels of surfers. |
| to 6 feet and 6 inches in length, 16 inches to 20 | | | | Typical measurements of fun boards ranges from 6 |
| inches in width and 2 to 3 inches in thickness of the | | | | feet and 6 inches to 8 feet in length, 20 to 23 inches |
| short board. Some popular beaches to use a short | | | | in width and 2 to 3 inches in thickness. Some popular |
| board are Sunset Beach, Ehukai Beach (also known | | | | beaches to use a fun board are Sunset Beach, Ehukai |
| as Banzai Pipeline), Waimea Beach Park, Laniakea, | | | | Beach Park (Banzai Pipeline), Waimea Beach Park, |
| Makaha Beach, Yokohama, Ala Moana Beach Park | | | | Laniakea, Ala Moana Beach (Bowls), Diamond Head |
| (also known as Bowls), Kewalo Basin, Diamond Head | | | | and Makaha Beach Park. |
| and Sandy Beach. | | | | Depending on what type of surfing your looking for |
| Long boards - (also known as tanks, cruiza and logs) | | | | like ripping sharp aerial turns to doing hang tens on a |
| are ideal boards for beginners and tandem surfing. | | | | long board, using the right surfboard at the right |
| Long boards compare to short boards are built to be | | | | beach can be a more enjoyable and safe experience. |
| more stable to use, easier to paddle and catching | | | | Aloha and have fun! |
| waves. The downfall of the long boards is that its | | | | |