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Due to a worldwide surge in interest, shortboards, also commonly known as performance surfboards, have developed significantly over the past few years. With a subsequent demand for innovative new shapes and modern surfboard designs, the days when the shortboard was merely a short surfboard with a few nominal changes to the tail and three fins have long gone. Now people want the latest models ridden by progressive surfers and used by professionals such as John John Florence, luckily you’re in the right place!

Today’s shortboards have different profiles, rocker lines, fin systems and tails, all of which you need to consider when choosing the right shortboard for you. Consideration should also be given to how often you surf, and where you’ll be surfing, but you will also need to honestly assess your own abilities and surf style when buying your ideal shortboard.

Ocean Magic use only the highest quality materials and construction techniques, and provide shortboards that have been precision-made by hand. We manufacture and stock a range of shortboards at our surfboard factory, including household names like Pyzel, Aipa and Mark Phipps, but we can also make our own custom shortboard designs through our board builder suited to your every need. Ocean Magic specialise in shortboard production and notably the NS range by Nigel Semmens is built on decades of research and development of high performance shortboards, with a shortboard suitable for every condition.

Shortboards are ideal for surfers who have surpassed the intermediate stage and who now require a smaller surfboard. Progressing to a shortboard will allow you to turn tighter and faster on the face of the wave and around the wave’s critical sections quickly.

FAQs

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A shortboard is a type of surfboard that is generally shorter, narrower, and thinner than a longboard, usually under 7 feet in length. It’s designed for more aggressive and manoeuvrable surfing, allowing for quick turns and performance on larger, steeper waves.
The size of the shortboard you should get depends on your skill level, weight, and the type of waves you’ll be surfing. Beginners might prefer a slightly longer and wider board for stability, while experienced surfers often choose shorter, narrower boards for manoeuvrability. Generally, your height and weight are key factors in determining the appropriate size.
Shortboards are designed for surfing larger, steeper, and more powerful waves. They excel in fast and challenging conditions, allowing for sharp turns, quick manoeuvres, and aerial tricks. They’re less suited for small, slow waves where longboards perform better.
A shortboard is generally not recommended for beginners. Its smaller size and less buoyant design make it more challenging to balance and paddle. Beginners often benefit more from starting with a longboard, mid-length or mini mal surfboard, which offer greater stability and ease in catching waves.
The volume in litres of your shortboard should match your skill level, weight, and surfing goals. Beginners typically need more volume for buoyancy and stability, often 40-60 litres. Intermediate to advanced surfers may prefer less volume for better manoeuvrability, usually around 25-40 litres. Your weight is a critical factor in determining the right volume.