Everything about the surfboard and accessories
Blank = is the core of the surfboard, before it is further processed by the shaper and then laminated
Bodyboard = is a small board similar to the surfboard, which is used for surfing waves lying or kneeling down
Board = is an elongated board made of buoyant material used for surfing. It is very light, but still stable enough to carry the surfer when riding down the wave
Delamination = is the detachment of the outer coating of the surfboard. This happens due to damage when water penetrates between the outer coating and the surfboard core or when the surfboard is exposed to enormous heat, such as in a heated car. Delamination should be repaired as soon as possible, otherwise it can spread and the surfboard will lose stability
Ding = is the English term for damage to the surfboard
Epoxy = epoxy or epoxy resin is a material used to make surfboards. It has the advantageous properties of being lighter and at the same time less susceptible to impact. Disadvantages are the difficult and lengthy processing, the high price and that it is more toxic than other materials
Fin = is a component of the surfboard and is attached to the tail on the underside of the board and is used for directional control and turning manoeuvres
Foot = is a unit of measurement that is often used in the surfing world. For example, swell height, wave height or surfboard measurements are given in feet. One foot is 30.48 cm
Inch = is also used as a measurement for surfboards in addition to the foot. One inch (in) corresponds to 2.54 cm and 12 inches correspond to one foot
Leash = is a urethane leash that connects the surfer to his board to prevent it from being washed away in the event of a fall. The leash is attached to the surfer's ankle
Longboard = is a very long board (9' to 10' ft). Due to its thickness, it has a larger volume than other surfboards and therefore glides more easily. However, it is more difficult to handle in the wave, making it rather unsuitable for beginners
Lycra = is a tight-fitting, elastic shirt (long or short sleeved) that protects the surfer from sun and friction or adds more warmth under the wetsuit. In surf schools, lycras are used to assign students to the appropriate surf school
Malibu = is the larger beginner board with a length around 9' (approx. 2.74 metres). The Malibu has a large volume, is very long and wide and the nose is round. It has a high stability and offers easy paddling and planing, which makes it very suitable for beginners
Mini Malibu = offers surfing fun in small to medium sized waves, is 7' to 8' long, the width and thickness is slightly less than the longboard. The Mini Malibu also has a large volume, a round nose and, like the Malibu, has high stability, easy paddling and planing and is equally suitable for beginners
Wetsuit = keeps surfers warm while surfing in colder temperatures
Nose = is the front part, i.e. the tip of the surfboard. It runs round, pointed or as a mixture of the two shapes
Pad = is a thin, textured, self-adhesive foam mat that provides the surfer with the necessary grip on his surfboard as an alternative to surf wax
Plug =is the device on the tail of the surfboard to which the leash is attached, as well as the bracket in which the fins are mounted
Quiver = refers to the surfboard selection that a surfer has in order to have an optimal board available depending on the conditions
Rail = are the sides or "edges" of a surfboard
Rocker = or the rocker scoop line refers to the bending up of the nose or tail as seen from the side. Depending on the strength of the bend, the surfboard has different riding characteristics
Softboard = is THE beginner's board as it has soft foam padding on the deck and soft rubber fins, which means the beginner cannot injure themselves or others. The shape of a softboard is similar to a Malibu or Mini Malibu
Stringer = is a strip of wood that runs through the centre of the surfboard and contributes to the board's resistance to varying degrees depending on its thickness
Surf poncho = is a kind of bathrobe with hood and to slip into. It is made of cosy terry cloth, is about knee-length and the perfect solution for the usually more complicated changing after surfing. Surf ponchos are most often used at windy surf spots like Fuerteventura, Portugal or on the North Sea and Baltic Sea, where you get cold very quickly after the session
Surf shoes = if you go surfing at a reef break spot, have to walk over sharp rocks or just get cold quickly, you should get surf shoes. They are also made of neoprene like the wetsuit and are also called surf booties
Tail = is the rear part of the surfboard
Wax = is used to give the surfer more grip on the board and to prevent slipping. It is applied to the top of the surfboard. Due to the different water temperatures, there are also different types of wax
