At a glance
Quick facts
Fit check
Is a longboard right for you?
Honest prompts β not a scored quiz. If several apply, this shape is worth researching.
- Love nose riding?Classic longboard style
- Want easy wave catching?Maximum glide
- Prefer smooth, stylish surfing?Grace over performance
- Enjoy the heritage?Traditional surf culture
Still unsure? Take the skill assessment or run Match Me.
Shape overview
About longboard boards
Explore longboard design with a shaper's insight. Discover how rocker, concave, and rail profiles create glide, trim speed, and pivot. Learn the key differences between classic noseriders and performance longboards to inform your next custom board.
Longboards are the original surf craft, offering a timeless riding experience focused on style, grace, and the pure joy of wave riding.
Works well when
- Great for nose riding
- Stable and smooth
- Easy wave catching
- Classic surf style
Trade-offs
- Less agile in steep waves
- Heavy and cumbersome
- Difficult in crowds
Local marketplace
Custom boards from local shapers
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Custom boards from local shapers
Hand-shaped boards from experienced shapers in your region. Open worldwide β deepest listings in NZ and Australia; growing in Brazil, Spain, and South America.
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Catalog
Longboard boards on Sticks
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CI Noserider
Channel Islands
The CI Noserider is a traditional log built to make noseriding easier. A thoughtfully crafted board ...
$600-900
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The Water Hog
Channel Islands
A best seller for 10 years, this mini-longboard bridges the gap between the more performance oriente...
$600-900
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TPH Single
Channel Islands
Working with surfer Devon Howard once again (see CI Mid), we set out to build a better egg-style, si...
$600-900
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TAYLOR JENSEN PRO V
Firewire
The TJ Pro V is Taylor Jensen's longboard designed to excel in everyday conditions. When Taylor and ...
$600-900
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TAYLOR JENSEN PRO
Firewire
Taylor and Dan Mann developed the TJP with slightly more aggressive bottom contours and a touch more...
$600-900
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THE GEM
Firewire
The Gem is a collaboration between Dan Mann and 3x World Longboard Champion, Taylor Jensen.Earlier t...
$600-900
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Learn about longboard boards
Background
Design history
Longboards are the traditional surf craft, foundational to modern surfing with a rich cultural history.
Answers
Common questions
What is a longboard surfboard?
Longboards are the original surf craft, offering a timeless riding experience focused on style, grace, and the pure joy of wave riding.
Who should ride a longboard?
Experience the soul of surfing with classic longboards - graceful, stylish, and perfect for nose riding and smooth wave riding.
What waves suit a longboard best?
Typical length: 8'6" - 10'0"+ | Volume: 55-80L+ | Best for: Small to medium waves, style surfing
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