Longboards hand-shaped by Lufi Bento, from 9'0" to 9'10" and 64 to 81 liters. Here you will find both the boards ready to ship and the models we make to your measurements. The One and The Special One for those who want to nose ride. One Piece and Sea Devil for performance. Noosa Secret, California Dream, and La Union for the classic style.
At Lufi, from R$ 4,499 to R$ 12,999, with most boards around R$ 5,500. The price difference comes from the blank, the lamination, and the shaping time. A handmade board takes more hours than a machine-made one, and each one turns out unique in volume and color.
Start with the weight: the more weight, the more volume needed to paddle effortlessly. Lufi longboards range from 9'0" to 9'10" and 64 to 81 liters. Beginners usually do better at the higher end of the liter range, while those who have been surfing for years tend to go down, because less volume responds faster. Each board's spec sheet lists its measurements and volume.
At Lufi, from R$ 4,499 to R$ 12,999, with most boards around R$ 5,500. The price difference comes from the blank, the lamination, and the shaping time. A hand-shaped board takes more hours than a machine-made one, and each one turns out unique in volume and color.
What is the best longboard to start with?
A longboard between 9'2" and 9'6", with 70 to 78 liters. In this range, the board paddles easily, catches waves early, and is forgiving of positioning errors, which are the three things that hold back beginners the most. A longboard is not just a learning board: it is the board you will want after you have learned, and you can start directly on one.
What is the difference between a classic and a progressive longboard?
The classic has a soft rocker, full rail, and a single fin, and was designed for noseriding, for time spent standing at the front of the board. The progressive has a more pronounced rocker and accommodates a center fin with side bites, which allows for maneuvers from the tail. This is not a skill-level scale: they are two different types of surfing, and the choice is about which one you want to do.
What is longboard surfing?
It is a surfboard over nine feet long, designed for easy paddling, catching waves early, and allowing for nose-riding. It is unrelated to the asphalt longboard, which is a skateboard. In Brazil, the same word is used for both, which is why search results mix the two topics.
