Flow & Glide or Rip & Tear: Find Your Style
Finding the right board is like finding the right dance partner for the waves. Are you looking for a graceful waltz or a high-energy tango? At Lawrence B Primak, we custom shape the perfect board to match your style.
Your guide to the essential surfboard shapes – longboards and shortboards.
The Art of Longboarding: Glide & Style
The Classic Single Fin
Embrace tradition with the quintessential single fin longboard. Perfect for pure glide, cross-stepping, and the art of noseriding, this board excels in clean, small to medium waves. It's about flow, trimming, and connecting with the wave's energy in its most elegant form. When you want that classic soul arch or deep pivot turn, nothing compares.
Versatile 2+1 Setup
The 2+1 longboard offers a fantastic blend of tradition and modern control. With a larger center fin and two smaller side bites, it provides more drive and maneuverability than a purely single fin setup. This makes it incredibly versatile, suitable for a wider range of conditions and surfing styles, allowing for more aggressive turns while still maintaining that classic longboard feel.
Aggressive Performance Longboard
For the longboarder who wants to push the limits, our performance longboards are designed with a more rockered profile and often lighter construction. These boards facilitate faster, more aggressive shortboard-style turns and maneuvers on a larger canvas. If you're looking to attack the lip, carve hard, and still enjoy the paddle power of a longboard, this is your shape.
The Thrill Seeker: Shortboards & Hybrids
The Cutting-Edge Performance Shortboard
Designed for advanced surfers seeking to maximize speed, tight, vertical turns in the pocket, and air maneuvers. Often equipped with a thruster (3-fin) setup, these boards are engineered for critical surfing in quality waves. If you dream of progressive surfing and pushing the limits, a custom performance shortboard from Lawrence B Primak is your vehicle.
The Playful Twin Fin Fish
Ignite your surfing with the fast, loose, and incredibly fun twin fin fish. This retro-inspired shape, optimized with two fins, excels in small to medium, weaker waves, generating speed with ease. Perfect for quick turns, high-line speed, and a skate-like feel. If you're looking to add a dose of fun and flow to your quiver, especially in South Florida conditions, a twin fin is a must-have.
The Everyday Florida Groveler/Hybrid
Often referred to as the ultimate quiver killer for less-than-perfect conditions, the groveler or hybrid board features more volume and a flatter rocker than a traditional performance shortboard. Designed to maximize wave count and fun in sloppy, small surf, these boards paddle easily and get up to speed quickly, making tiny waves feel alive. Essential for tackling the diverse conditions of Florida.
Fins: The Engine of Your Board
Fins are critical to how your board performs, influencing speed, drive, and maneuverability. Understanding their configurations is key to unlocking your board's full potential.
Single Fin
Provides maximum hold, stability, and smooth, drawn-out turns. Ideal for traditional longboarding and a pure glide.
Twin Fin
Offers speed, looseness, and a playful feel. Great for generating drive in smaller waves and executing quick, skatey turns.
Thruster (3-Fin)
The most versatile setup, offering a balance of drive, control, and maneuverability. Standard for performance shortboards.
Quad (4-Fin)
Provides exceptional speed and hold, especially in hollow waves. Offers a loose feel with great drive and projection.
Still Unsure? Let's Talk.
Choosing a board is deeply personal. The best way to find your perfect match, one that truly elevates your surfing experience, is to have a direct conversation. As your shaper, I'm here to guide you through the options, discuss your style, and combine my expertise with your vision to craft the ideal board.
Get a Personal Recommendation