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Surfing Equipment - The Malibu

Malibu is the common name for a longboard. Longboards are popular as they are easier to learn to surf with and generally easier to ride than shorter boards. Pro surfers still ride them in big surf. Longboards range in length from about 9 ft to 2 ft (2.74m-3.66m).

A longboard's thickness and rounded nose make it stable and easy to paddle. This means longboards are great for catching waves, even the small kind ideal for beginners.