However, the small amount of volume means paddling is harder. This nose type is also the easiest to duck dive under oncoming waves. These sharper rails also make it possible to perform very quick and aggressive turns. This is the highest performance nose type and provides the most grip on a waves face with its’ sharper edges (rails). This nose type holds the least amount of volume and is typically found on shortboards and gun surfboards. The final surfboard nose type is the pointed nose. The reduction in width with the pointier nose also makes duck diving easier, something thats not really possible with a round nose surfboard.Īlthough there is a reduction in volume, surfboards with this nose type still have good levels of stability and wave catching ability. The reduction in volume makes the surfboard more manoeuvrable. This is the nose type between the round nose and the pointed nose and is found on funboards, hybrids and some fish surfboards. The second nose type is the round pointed nose. These tricks can include putting five or ten toes over the very edge of the nose and are known as ‘hang fives’ or ‘hang tens’. This extra volume enables riders to perform certain tricks on the nose of their surfboards whilst riding a wave. Longboards can feature a higher than usual amount of volume in the nose. The buoyancy helps the surfboard sit on top of the water rather then within it, making paddling and catching waves really easy. The width also allows for lots of buoyancy. This stability is one of the reasons it features so heavily in beginner surfboards. The extra width gives the surfboard lots of stability.

The round nose type is the widest and most rounded nose type and can be found on foamies, mini mals and longboards. The first surfboard nose type we’re going to look at is the round nose. This should help to give a better idea of why each type is shaped the way it is. We’ll also be looking at the impacts of each surfboard nose and tail type. We are pretty sure we will buy one once it it available.įor more information please check following links.In this post we’ll be taking a look at the different ‘Types of Surfboard Noses and Tails’. We will continue to have a close look at this DIY electric surfboard and are looking forward to the moment when we can have a first look and test ride on the motorised hydrofoil. E-Surfer is baking the DIY Electric Hydrofoil The Electric Hydrofoil project is their next big thing. The team (Chris, Ian & Petro) are active windsurfers and kitesurfers and love water-sports. Our earlier eFoil article is the most visited page after the electric surfboard comparison. DIY electric surfboard - you can mount it also to surfboards and SUP'sĪccording to our own statistics from the E-Surfer Website, we know that many people are interested in an electric hydrofoil. This sounds interesting and this is why we were an early supporter of the DIY electric surfboard project.

The goal is to offer the electric conversion kit even cheaper than if you would buy the different components on your own. You will find a video about the first prototype in our Youtube channel. The next prototype is supposed to be 30% lighter and smaller. The current motor makes up to 7,000 rpm (revolutions / rotations per minute). The team is seeking for better motors and batteries as well as a wireless remote control. The first prototypes of the electric Hydrofoil are ready and the Kickstarter campaign shall now help to bring the DIY electric surfboard project to the next level. The team around Chris Vermeulen from Canada is developing an electric propulsion system, which can be mounted to Hydrofoils, Surfboards and SUP’s. Are you interested in a DIY electric surfboard? You should have a look at the electric hydrofoil project at Kickstarter.

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