The Mini Mal Surfboard - A Surfers Guide

Mini Malibu Without a doubt the most versatile type of surfboard you can get is a Mini Mal. While based on the design of the early Malibu surfboards, the Mini Mal has a number of significant differences. Firstly, As the name suggests it is several feet shorter than a regular Malibu. Mini Mals range in length from about 7 to 9 ft long and often have a double or triple fin configuration like that of a short board. It’s the shortened length and the fin configuration of the Mini Mal that primarily make it so versatile. If you are unsure exactly what length of board to get, then take a look at this matrix for more information. The Mini Mal gives much improved performance over a regular Malibu while also offering greater stability than a short board. It is for this reason that many beginners learn to ride on a Mini Mal or progress to one after migrating from a soft board. Riders of all skill levels can ride a Mini Mal. Many short board surfers also have a Mini Mal in their quiver for those days when the swell is too small or weak to properly propel a short board. Due to Its increased surface area and buoyancy, it is incredibly fast and easy to paddle. This is extremely beneficial for small days and beginners. It also means that you can sit further out from the beach and catch the wave earlier than other surfers. Don't be fooled into thinking that these boards are for small waves only though, it is not uncommon to see people taking on a solid six foot swell on a Mini. There are a ton of used Mini Mal surfboards available. Go to this site and type “mini” into the search box to view hundreds of new and used boards. Retrieved from "http://www.articlesbase.com/water-sports-articles/the-mini-mal-surfboard-a-surfers-guide-1437509.html" (ArticlesBase SC #1437509) Andrew Stedman - About the Author: