Longboards originally date right back to surfing's conception in Polynesia, where the longer your board, the higher your social standing was. Hawaiians are the forefathers of modern surfing and it was their huge wooden boards that are the ancestors of today 's lightweight, high performance models. The Malibu surfboard, as they 're also known, still has a well respected and well deserved reputation for being the king of the waves. Perfect for beginners as they 're easy to balance on small waves and sought after by more experienced riders for their smooth ride in and suitability for nose riding, long board surfboards are the key to an exceptional day on the water.