Surfing is a rich sport that includes many different styles and techniques. Here are various types of surfing and information about the appropriate shorts for each type:

Types of Surfing

• Shortboarding:

  Uses small, highly maneuverable surfboards.

  Focuses on speed and acrobatic moves.

  Popular wave type: Fast and powerful waves.

• Longboarding:

  Uses longer and more stable surfboards.

  Style and fluidity are important; often features nostalgic and classic surfing moves.

  Popular wave type: Soft and slow waves.

• Kitesurfing:

  A type of surfing done using a kite with the help of the wind.

  Emphasizes speed and aerial maneuvers.

  Popular wave type: Open sea and areas with strong winds.

• Windsurfing:

  A type of surfing done using a sail with the help of the wind.

  Can be done on both waves and flat water surfaces.

  Popular wave type: Windy seas and lakes.

• Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP):

  A type of surfing done by paddling while standing up.

  Can be done on both wavy seas and calm water surfaces.

  Popular wave type: All types of water surfaces.

• Tow-in Surfing:

  Surfing done on large and powerful waves with the help of a jet ski.

  Typically done in places famous for giant waves.

  Popular wave type: Big and dangerous waves.

• Bodyboarding:

  Surfing done using small and flexible boards.

  Focuses on maneuvers that involve riding inside the wave.

  Popular wave type: Short and powerful waves.