A surfboard distinctly longer and broader at the nose and tail than a conventional "short" board; usually over nine feet in length and 22" or more in width, often with a rounded nose, based on surfboard designs pre-1968. Longboards were replaced by shorter boards in the late 60's but became more popular again in the late 80's and 90's. Longboards are great for learning because they are more stable, float better, and catch waves more easily.