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hawaiki surfboards for girls...

"What's the difference between a girls surfboard and a regular surfboard?"

Its like wearing a pair of men's board shorts or a men's wetsuit. Sure it does the job, but it is not the ultimate in comfort and does not allow for a complete range of movement. So its the same with the surfboard!

Girls can and have ridden these surfboards for years, but wait til you ride a Hawaiki Surfboard that is shaped to suit the female body, then you will know why we are supporting and educating you about the intricacies of surfboard design and the importance of riding surfboards shaped for women.

5 Good Reasons Why Hawaiki Surfboards are Designed for Girls:

1. Body Shape
2. Weight Distribution
3. Muscle Strength
4. Balance
5. Physiological and Mental State
   

Note: every woman and girl is different these features do not apply to all...

BODY SHAPE

The female body shape comes in many shapes and sizes, from the pear (hips and thighs) to the hour glass (chest, hips and thighs), busty to petite. Most females have smaller frames than males, including smaller hands (paddles) and smaller feet (rudder).

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION 

Weight in the female figure is commonly distributed in the chest, hip and thigh areas.

MUSCLE STRENGTH 

The core muscles that are primarily used in surfing are the upper arms, shoulders, back, abdominal and thighs; these muscles are generally not as large as those on male bodies. The core abdominal area on the female body is usually a lot softer with less muscular development.

BALANCE 

The point of balance when standing is a lot different to males as females need to counter balance for the chest and hips, therefore it is common the more weight is placed towards the rear of the surfboard towards the back foot.

The lower abdomen is a nurturing area and it is natural instinct to be protective of this; a female surfers balance point is influenced by this protective stance.

PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MENTAL STATE

Females are blessed with the gift of giving life, however this process is controlled by hormones which means our physiological and mental state can vary from day to day. As a female surfer this can alter confidence levels, moods and fears.

Hawaiki Surfboards

Hawaiki Surfboards have been designed with attention to the detail of the female body, we hope that the surfboard shapes that we have created will allow you to catch more waves, ride for longer on the waves and have more fun! 

Do you have a question about our surfboards for girls? Contact us