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Shortboarding

I had a dear friend of mine shape me a 6’6″ surfboard for me in 2003. Last week was the first time I actually surfed on it pretty decently.

That’s 7 years of getting to the point where I was comfortable and competent enough to use a shortboard! I worked my down from longboard to funboard to shortboard, and now I understand why they’re so popular: ultimate surfing freedom.

On a shortboard, you’ve cut away any excess board that prevents you from going as fast and moving as nimbly on a surfboard. Drops, turns and driving are all superior.

So now, I’m ready for Winter 2010. Bring it on. (10/4)