This is the most popular surfboard template in the world right now. Pro surfers use only this kind of craft when competing at high level. They suit modern surfing, are also easier to turn and will respond quickly in critical moments and sections of the waves. If you visit a popular surfing beach, you will find out that 95% of the surfers are riding boards between 5’5” and 6’5”. The most common fin setup used in shortboards is the thruster (tri-fin) system, but nowadays many surfers prefer to ride them in a quad-fin. Tricks and maneuvers like airs, off the lips, floaters and barrels are the favorites when using shortboards.