"I try to understand the Wave info u give for the boards, more in particular the Break Type: Point, Reef, Beachbreak. I know what they are in general but what i would like to learn is what attributes u assign to them in relationship to optimal shape-characteristics of the boards? What makes a board more suited for Point, Reef or Beachbreak?"
CI:
Thank you very much for your interest in CI Surfboards! It looks like you had quite a few questions, so we’ll try and address all of them here.
Most all of our boards will perform and work very well in a wide variety of conditions. There are a number of subtle design characteristics that allow certain models to excel in specific types of waves.
In general, boards geared towards reefs will have more aggressive rocker to help fit the curve of the wave. Beach breaks typically require a board to be able to make very quick transitions. A board with plently of down the line speed will be favorable in point breaks.
Flat-rockered boards are going to prefer flatter faced, weak, more lined up waves. The flatness allows the board to plain easier across the surface of the water; increasing the speed of the board at the cost of some control and maneuverability.
Boards with more nose and tail rocker, or a continuous rocker curve, will be more suitable for steep, powerful, punchy surf. The increased rocker reduces the efficiency with which the board will travel through the water, so these boards prefer waves that already have plenty of push behind them.
A wider tail will be more suitable in smaller, mushy surf to help provide glide and release when turning; whereas a narrower tail will help hold and provide grip when the waves get a bit more serious and steep.
