Surfboard Rails

The different types of surfboard rails:

The outside edge of a surfboard. The rails are critical to the performance of a surfboard. As the surfer rides along the face of the wave, its the sinking and unsinking motion of the rails used to gain speed. The thinner the rails with less foam are easier to sink which means that the board will turn sharper and quicker. The larger fuller rails hold more foam, this adds floatation.

Round / Egg
For smaller and sloppy waves.

Mid / 50-50
Generally works a for all conditions.

Rolled
For cleaner, steeper waves.

Low
For the big waves.

• Surfboard Specifications

  • Basic Elements
  • Types of surfboards
  • Board Dimensions
  • Materials
  • Rails
  • Tails
  • Fins
  • Fin Systems
  • Sprays / Designs
  • Extras