What's the fascination with short shortboard surfboards - Pt1

What's the fascination with short shortboard surfboards: I have always wondered why surfers feel the need (in the UK) at least to ride the smallest possible equipment, a recent experience has allowed me to shed a little light from my perspective on this.
Pt1 of the new board.

[@groundswellscotland4924]

Great to hear your insights

[@scottishsurfer9885]

Thank you Sally, wait till you see the board, it’s really special….!!

[@user-qk6ry4uv7c]

I love this board

[@kylemitchell1043]

very nice mate

[@scottishsurfer9885]

Cheers bro 🤙🤙

[@thesurfskateacademy1068]

Nice !

[@scottishsurfer9885]

Ohhhhhh yeah

[@TheUkSurfShow]

all you need is a log..!!!!

[@scottishsurfer9885]

Hmmmm, not so sure

[@kylemitchell2130]

no