WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF SURFING?

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

Types of Surfing

Shortboarding:

Uses small, highly maneuverable surfboards.

Speed and acrobatic maneuvers are paramount.

Popular wave style: Fast and powerful waves.

Longboarding:

Uses longer and more stable surfboards.

Style and fluidity are important; usually nostalgic and classic surfing moves are performed.

Popular wave style: Soft and slow waves.

Kitesurfing:

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

Speed and aerial maneuvers are paramount.

Popular wave style: Open sea and strong windy areas.

Windsurfing:

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

Can be done both on waves and on flat water surfaces.

Popular wave style: Windy seas and lakes.

Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP):

A type of surfing where you stand and paddle.

Can be done both in choppy seas and on calm water surfaces.

Popular wave style: All types of water surfaces.

Tow-in Surfing:

Surfing done by being pulled into large and powerful waves with the help of a jet ski.

Usually done in places famous for giant waves.

Popular wave style: Large and dangerous waves.

Bodyboarding:

Surfing done using small and flexible boards.

Maneuvers performed inside the wave are paramount.

 

Popular wave style: Short and powerful waves.