# Fish

> A short, wide surfboard with a split swallow tail, built for speed in small to medium waves.

**What "fish" means in surfing:** A short, wide surfboard with a split swallow tail, built for speed in small to medium waves.

**Category:** Gear

## Related words

- [Quiver](https://surfslang.com/quiver): A surfer's collection of surfboards, chosen for different waves and conditions.
- [Twin fin](https://surfslang.com/twin-fin): A board with two fins, fast and loose in small waves.

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Source: [Fish](https://surfslang.com/fish) on Surfslang.com, the surf slang glossary. Full glossary: https://surfslang.com/llms.txt