Longboards

Longboards have been used since the early days of surfing. These surfboards have withstood the test of time and have become increasingly popular the past few years. Most longboards average in length between 9’ and 12’, and 21” to 24” in width. A distinguishing feature of longboards is that they tend to have a more rounded nose than shortboards. Longboards are less aggressive than shortboards and are made for cruising small to medium sized waves.  Among our longboards, you will find some big wave guns for experts and funboards for beginners and intermediate surfers.
 

Folly Surf Cam proudly features quality longboards from San Diego created by noted shaper Tim Bessell.  Tim began shaping surfboards in his parents California garage at age 13.  He later moved to Hawaii where he worked shaping custom boards for one of Hawaii's top surfboard manufacturers, Lightning Bolt.  Tim returned to San Diego in 1982 and has grown Bessell Surfboards into one of Southern California's largest manufacturers.  Tim will be happy to customize any of these longboards to your needs and specifications.

Click for Large View	Eliminator This longboard is Tim's favorite for outstanding high performance. The Eliminator is our number one model. This is one of the fastest boards ever built.  The Eliminator features a vector channel bottom making it a great board for waves from two feet to ten feet. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Standard Specifications: Length: 6'4" - 7'6" Width: 19" - 21" Thickness: 1.5" - 2.5" Bottom: Vector Channels Tail: Swallow Fins: Tri Fin, Fin System Color: Clear finish Price: Starting at $555	Click for Large View	Pocket Rocket A high performance board intended for halo fast waves. This board is a great travel board. If you want to "ride the barrel" this is the perfect board for you. Standard Specifications: Length: 6' - 8' Width: 18" - 21" Thickness: 2.25" - 3.25" Bottom: Single Concave Tail: Squash, Rounded Pin Fins: Tri-Fin (Fin System optional) Color: Color or Clear finish Price: Starting at $535
Click for Large View	Rhino Chaser Gun Quintessential big wave gun. One of Tim's masterpieces, it's intended for double or triple overhead surf. Standard Specifications: Length: 8' - 10' Width: 20" - 22" Thickness: 2 7/8" - 3.25" Bottom: Single Concave Tail: Squash, Rounded Pin Fins: Fin System optional Color: Color or Clear finish Price: Starting at $735	Click for Large View	Competition Longboard A high performance longboard used by Tim's competitive team or for anyone who wants to improve their longboard skills. Lightweight, with four to six ounces of glass, this board offers excellent longboard maneuverability with a three fin system. Standard Specifications: Length: 9' - 9'6" Width: 22" - 22.5" Thickness: 2.5" - 2.8" Bottom: Triple Concave Tail: Squash, Rounded Pin Fins: 2+1 FCS Color: Clear finish Price: Starting at $835
Click for Large View	La Paloma Longboard A top-notch California gun shaped board. Featuring a pulled in nose. Standard Specifications: Length: 8' - 9'6" Width: 22.5" - 23" Bottom: Concave nose V Tail and up tail Fins: 2+1 FCS Color: Clear finish Price: Starting at $735 [top of page]	Click for Large View	Modern Classic Longboard This first-rate longboard performs in a variety of conditions.  Tim specially designed this particular board for the intermediate surfer who loves high performance longboards. Standard Specifications: Length: 9' - 9'4" Width: 22.5" - 23" Thickness: 2.75" - 3.25" Bottom: Triple Concave Tail: Rounded Squash Fins: 2+1 FCS Color: Clear finish Price: Starting at $835
Click for Large View	G2 Limited Longboard Tim only made fifty of these limited edition longboards in 2005. Triple stringer, step deck, with traditional resin color artworks, volan glass, and a custom glass on fin designed specifically for the G2.  The G2 won't be in stock long - order yours today! Standard Specifications: Length: 9' - 10' Width: 23" Thickness: 3" Bottom: Rolled Tail: Square Rails: 50 / 50 Fins: Glass-On or Box Color: Clear finish Stringer: Triple Price: Starting at $1800	Click for Large View	Classic Longboard Using classic techniques that have been in practice for decades, Tim's Classic Longboard is truly an authentic retro board. Volan glass, color tints and opaques, multiple stringers, nose blocks, tail blocks and glass on fins make this board a true classic. Longboard shape. Down rail on tail, 50/50 tail. Standard Specifications: Length: 9' - 10' Width: 23" - 23.5" Thickness: 2.75" - 3.25" Bottom: Nose Concave, Flat to Vee Tail: Squash Rails: 50 / 50 Fins: Glass-On or Box Color: Clear finish Price: Starting at $835
Click for Large View	The Circa 60s Classic longboard feel with 50/50 rails provide a effortless ride on the waves. Featuring a smooth outline and graceful contours. Standard Specifications: Length: 9' - 10' Width: 23" - 23.5" Thickness: 2.75" - 3.25" Bottom: Nose Concave, Flat to Vee Tail: Squash Rails: 50 / 50 Fins: 1+2 FCS or Box Color: Clear finish Price: Starting at $1800	Click for Large View	Balsa Guns & Longboards These limited edition boards are handcrafted into longboards, guns and other classic shapes.  Tim uses a variety of different exotic woods, including Ecuadorian balsa.  This beautiful surfboard is fun to ride and makes a great display on your wall. Standard Specifications: Length: 8'0 + Width: any Thickness: any Bottom: any Tail: any Fins: Glass-On Glassing: Single 6 ounce Price: Starting at $5000
Click for Large View	Soft Longboards Adult beginner board supports 150 - 230 lbs rider.  Wood stringer provides rigid construction for vinyl covered foam body.  Padded, yet designed to perform like a more expensive board. Standard Configuration: Length: 9'0 Width: 22" Thickness: 3.1" Fins: Flex or rigid Colors: Red, Yellow, Blue, or Aqua Price: Starting at $389	Longboards, also known as Malibu boards, provide stability to allow beginners to ease into the great sport of surfing. Many beginners discover this increased stability makes it easier when learning to maneuver. Longboards offer easier paddling as well as wave catching through their increased volume and width. The modern longboard is more high performance and lighter than its predecessor’s of previous decades. With precise modern rockers, rails, and fin placement, longboards provide a great deal of fun in the water. Excellent buoyancy and stability make longboards a fun and safe way for newcomer’s to enjoy surfing.
[top of page] Fun Boards Unlike the fun size candy bars, fun size surfboards are a real style of board.  The fun boards are a transition between short and longboards.  Sometimes shaped like an egg, the fun style boards are versatile, allowing the surfer to ride a wider variety of waves.  Funboards combine the buoyancy, stability, and paddle capabilities of a longboard with some of the agility of a shortboard.  A beginner may start with a longboard, then progress to a fun board when he or she is ready to learn some new turns and tricks.
Click for Large View	Basic Beat The Basic Beat is the missing link between shortboards and longboards. You'll catch more waves than ever, while retaining the most of the performance of a shortboard. When the lineup is crowded, this board ensures you catch your fair share. Standard Configuration: Length: 7' - 8' Width: 21" - 22" Thickness: 2.5" - 2.8" Bottom: Flat Bottom Tail: Squash, Rounded Fins: 3 FCS Color: Clear finish Price: Starting at $645	Click for Large View	Magic Carpet A transition board great for all around surfing. This contemporary throw-back has a fuller outline, modern rocker, and modern rail design. This board is great for beginners or intermediate surfers. Standard Configuration: Length: 6' - 7' Width: 20" - 23" Thickness: 2.5" - 3.25" Bottom: Flat to slight Vee Tail: Squash, Rounded Fins: Single Fin (+2 optional) Color: Clear finish Price: Starting at $535
Click for More Info	Soft Funboards Padded training board makes ideal learning tool for beginner to intermediate surfers. Supports 130-180 lbs. Wood stringer, optional pro fins, reinforced rails and deck, foam body, vinyl outer skin. Standard Configuration: Length: 8'2" Width: 22" Thickness: 3.1" Fins: Flex std or pro rigid fins Colors: Red, Yellow, Blue, or Aqua Price: Starting at $329

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