Understanding Surfcraft: Elevate Your Surfing and Connect with Surf Culture

Confessions of a Surf Lady | The First Women's Surfing Podcast™

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For a long time, I surfed without fully understanding the impact of my board’s design. I knew I needed a longboard to cross-step and nose ride, but the world of surfcraft always seemed distant, almost secretive.

Once I started to dig in and learn about surfboard design, everything changed. It didn’t just improve my surfing—it opened up a whole new way of experiencing the sport.

In this episode, I’m talking about why understanding your board’s design is a crucial part of becoming a better surfer. From catching more waves to having confidence in your choices, surfboard knowledge gives you a deeper connection to the sport and more control over your progress.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about walking into a surf shop or curious why some surfers catch every wave, this episode is for you. It’s about gaining knowledge and taking ownership of your progress.
Key Takeaways:

• How surfboard design directly impacts your performance and your confidence in the lineup.
• Why knowing more about your board earns you respect and connects you with other surfers.
• My journey changing up my surfboard — and the shifts it made in my approach to surfing.

Mentioned in the Episode:

• The Surf Société's 3-part Surfcraft Workshop Series:
  • Shop & Shaper Conversations: How to confidently ask the right questions in a surf shop.
  • Surfboard Shapes & Styles: A guide to the most common shapes and what they’re best for.
  • Nuances of Surfboard Construction: Demystifying fins, concaves, and everything in between.

Resources

• Try a membership at The Surf Société with 7 days free.
• Follow us your host Laura Day: @confessionsofasurflady
• Follow The Surf Société: @surfsociete for surf lady tips from #thesurflab inside the membership

Support the show

Confessions of a Surf Lady is supported by The Surf Société, our unique digital women's surfing platform where we come together to Learn More. Surf Better. Live Happy. Learn more at Surfsociete.com