Mid lengths are often associated with beginner boards but the full versatility of mid lengths goes far beyond that. A mid offers unbelievable paddling and wave catching abilities matched only by a log, and many surfers find their wave count doubling when they take one for a spin. Many surfers consider 6'6" to 8'6" to be the mid length range but it depends largely on the boards design.

There is no downside to having a mid in your quiver as there will always be days where it's too slack for a shortboard or you're just feeling a bit out of shape. Many modern-day mid lengths can also take on some surprisingly powerful waves so if out paddling the shortboard crew and catching lots of waves is your thing, look no further.