Is a 7-8 foot surfboard considered a shortboard or hybrid board?

Question

my board is about 7-8 feet and has a pointed nose. made by haut. what would u classify it under?

Answer 1

hey there it could be many different types of board. A lot depends on thickness and width. If its fat and wide itd be more a learners board.

If it is thin and small it might be a big wave gun.

Id say its most likely a learners or fun type board rather than high performance. But I couldnt tell with out some more information

Answer 2

It has a definite shortboard design except for the nose on a shortboard may be a little skinnier. Plus, it's hard to see but there does not seem to be as much rocker as you would see on a shortboard.

The length is more of a mini-gun than anything. 7" 8" is a foot and a half over me and I can do it on a 6'6".

I don't think you have a hybrid at that length.

Answer 3

It is a 'big guy' short board. My Lost SDII is 7'8" on a three inch blank (but I weigh 220!). The shape is sometimes called a rocket, but like other answerers noted, it  is a little wide at the shoulder. I had a hard time reading the logo, but I suspect that it is a Chinese popout.http://bp3.blogger.com/_hPACOtZKKko/RkST...

http://www.mckevlins.com/nopopstory.htm

Answer 4

well 7 foot can be considered short board but above that si considered to be mid-length.