Equipment for SurfingEquipment for Surfing• SurfboardsSurfboards• Surf racksSurf racks• WetsuitsWetsuits

Surfboards (1)Surfboards (1)• Surfboard anatomy: scroll down to diagram in Surfboard anatomy: scroll down to diagram in

student packetstudent packet for Beginning Surfing at UCLA for Beginning Surfing at UCLA• Surfboard typesSurfboard types: read description at the web : read description at the web

site for Killer Dana Surf Shopsite for Killer Dana Surf Shop• Longboards: 8-10 feetLongboards: 8-10 feet

– Slow, stable, good flotation, easy to learn, better Slow, stable, good flotation, easy to learn, better for small surffor small surf

– Egg: short longboard (7-8 feet) provides stability Egg: short longboard (7-8 feet) provides stability and some maneuverability and some maneuverability

Surfboards (2)Surfboards (2)• ShortboardsShortboards

– Shortboard: faster, more maneuverable Shortboard: faster, more maneuverable than longboards (6-7 feet)than longboards (6-7 feet)

– Fish: shorter and wider with less rocker, Fish: shorter and wider with less rocker, very maneuverable, best for small surfvery maneuverable, best for small surf

– Pig: short, fat, flat, wide surfboard for Pig: short, fat, flat, wide surfboard for small surf, faster but less maneuverable small surf, faster but less maneuverable than a fishthan a fish

– Guns: boards for perfect waves, v-shaped Guns: boards for perfect waves, v-shaped bottom to reduce speed in big surf (often bottom to reduce speed in big surf (often 7 feet, but can range from 7-10 feet)7 feet, but can range from 7-10 feet)

Surfboards (3)Surfboards (3)• All boards of all types vary in the All boards of all types vary in the

following areas:following areas:– LengthLength– Shape of noseShape of nose– WidthWidth– Shape of tailShape of tail– Degree of rocker (curve in bottom from Degree of rocker (curve in bottom from

nose to tail)nose to tail)– Number and type of fins Number and type of fins – Color (white reflects summer sun)Color (white reflects summer sun)

Surfboards (3)Surfboards (3)• Buying a first boardBuying a first board

– 9-10 feet (bigger surfers ride bigger boards)9-10 feet (bigger surfers ride bigger boards)– Soft boardSoft board– Good rocker Good rocker – Used or inexpensive (try for $200)Used or inexpensive (try for $200)– Leash that is as long as the board with Leash that is as long as the board with

railsaverrailsaver– Wax for correct season for hard boardsWax for correct season for hard boards

Surfboards (4)Surfboards (4)• Board CompositionBoard Composition

– Wood (original surfboards)Wood (original surfboards)– Foam and fiberglassFoam and fiberglass– Sponge (soft)Sponge (soft)– EpoxyEpoxy

Surfboards (5)Surfboards (5)• Board Repair (foam and fiberglass)Board Repair (foam and fiberglass)

– Cut back damaged fiberglassCut back damaged fiberglass– Tape off damaged area (masking tape)Tape off damaged area (masking tape)– Cut out fiberglass patchCut out fiberglass patch– Mix laminating resin and catalystMix laminating resin and catalyst– Apply mixture to fiberglass patchApply mixture to fiberglass patch– Clean up with acetone Clean up with acetone – Sand as needed (after 24 hours)Sand as needed (after 24 hours)– Reapply finishing resin for final coatReapply finishing resin for final coat– Sand and buff as needed (after 24 Sand and buff as needed (after 24

hours)hours)

Surf RacksSurf Racks• Hard racksHard racks

– Permanent (locks and straps)Permanent (locks and straps)– Temporary (straps)Temporary (straps)– Hold up to 6-8 boardsHold up to 6-8 boards

• Soft racksSoft racks– TemporaryTemporary– Hold 2-4 boardsHold 2-4 boards

• Transporting equipmentTransporting equipment– Secure boardsSecure boards– A loose board on the freeway can kill A loose board on the freeway can kill

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WetsuitsWetsuits• Full suitsFull suits• Spring suitsSpring suits• Rash guardsRash guards• Boots Boots • HoodsHoods• GlovesGloves• Bathing suits Bathing suits

Equipment StorageEquipment Storage• Racks must be securedRacks must be secured

– Remove unlocked racks (prevent theft)Remove unlocked racks (prevent theft)– Straps must be checked, replaced Straps must be checked, replaced

periodicallyperiodically• Boards and wetsuitsBoards and wetsuits

– Rinse with freshwater Rinse with freshwater – Store out of sun Store out of sun – Store out of the way (wall, ceiling mounts)Store out of the way (wall, ceiling mounts)– Never use metal hangers for wetsuits Never use metal hangers for wetsuits

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