Surf, Shapes, and Longboard Culture

Everything you need to know to surf better, choose the right board, and understand what is beneath your feet. Written by someone who lives longboarding every day.
Régua de shape sobre o bloco com a medida escrita à mão: 9'4" por 23 1/4 por 3 polegadas e 72,6 litros
Longboard dimensions: how many feet and how many liters for your weight
Length doesn't determine volume. The Lufi catalog features 15 longboards at 9'4" ranging from 71.0L to 79.1L, and a 9'6" board with more volume than a 9'10". Understand what each... Read more...
Rayane Amaral caminhando na prancha em trim durante uma onda, longboard Lufi
Nose riding: how to walk to the nose of the surfboard
Nose riding doesn't start with the first step, it starts with the trim. The paddle, the step-by-step cross-step, the wave it leaves behind, and what truly helps on the board. Read more...
Surfista fazendo curva numa mid-length de borda vermelha
Why a mid-length might be the best choice for starting to surf
A mid-length isn't a disposable beginner board. It serves those starting out and stays in your quiver after you progress. On big days, it paddles fast and holds the drop.... Read more...
Vista aérea de surfistas enfileirados com longboards coloridos diante de um muro branco à beira-mar, no Mexi Log Fest
Mexi Log 2026: History, Waves, and the Connection with Lufi
The Mexi Log Fest takes place from May 2 to 9, 2026, in Mazatlán, Mexico. Created in 2015 by Izzy Preciado, the event brings together more than 160 athletes in... Read more...
Dois longboards encostados numa árvore: um verde-limão e um branco com longarinas azuis
Classic or Progressive Longboard: Which One Is Yours?
Classic: low rocker, wide nose, 50/50 rails, single fin. Made for gliding, nose riding, and soul surfing. Catches any wave easily, is more forgiving, and ideal for those seeking connection.... Read more...
Detalhe em preto e branco da rabeta e da borda de um bloco shapeado, mid-length TWing da Lufi
How Your Surfboard's Rails Influence the Way You Surf
Rails are the side edges of the surfboard. The volume (50/50 or 60/40) defines where the widest point is. The shape (soft or hard) defines how water is released. A... Read more...
Linha de quilhas single fin para longboard da Lufi Surf Co
Which fin to use on a longboard: types of single fins and when to use a 2+1 setup
There are four historical single fin shapes, and each one solves a specific problem. The anatomy of the fin, what changes from size to size, when the 2+1 setup makes... Read more...
Shaper de máscara com as mãos sobre um bloco de espuma branco na sala de shape da Lufi
PU or EPS for a Longboard? Which one to choose?
PU is the classic material: heavier, smooth feel, ideal for nose riding and gliding. EPS is lighter, has better buoyancy, great for small waves and travel. Both are hand-shaped by... Read more...