Hey guys, here is some information about surfing:
  • Surfing is a water sport, where the surfer rides the face of a moving wave, usually towards the shore. Waves suitable for surfing are primarily found in the ocean, but can also be found in lakes or in rivers in the of a standing wave or tidal bore. However, surfers can also utilise man-made waves such as those from boat wakes and the waves in artificial wave pools.
In the most basic terms there are five types of surfboards:

Shortboard/Thruster - A surfboard for ripping size, generally 5’8” - 6’10" 
Shortboard Surfboard



Longboard/Thruster - A surfboard for cruising’. Mini-Mal, anywhere from 7’2” - 9’ and Mals 9’ +

Longboard Malibu Surfboard

Fish - Similar to a shortboard but shorter and wider 4’8” - 6'

Fish Surfboard

Gun - Big Wave Board 7’10” to over 12'

Gun Surfboard

Stand Up Paddle Board - As the name suggests these are for standing and paddling with a canoe like paddle rather than laying down to catch a wave, sizes 9'-12'

Stand Up Paddle Board Surfboard

My Role Models

Laura Enever

Laura Enever is an Australian professional surfer and model. Enever was the ASP Women’s World Junior Champion in 2009. She made her professional debut in 2011.

 

Nikki Van Dijk

Nikki’s dad taught her to surf on the beaches of Phillip Island, where she grew up. At the age of 10 Nikki was talent spotted by Rip Curl and in 2007 was the youngest ever State Juniour Champion, taking out the Quicksilver State Championships at just 12 years of age. At 14, Nikki won the local trials for a wildcard to compete in the main event of the Rip Curl Women’s Pro in 2009. Nikki is now on the ASP world tour.