Category guide · Shopify taxonomy 2026-08

Shopify category attributes for Surfboards

In Shopify's standard product taxonomy, Surfboards sits at Sporting Goods > Outdoor Recreation > Boating & Water Sports > Surfing > Surfboards. Once a product has this category, Shopify shows the attributes below in the product editor. Filled attributes are structured facts — AI shopping assistants and Shopify's own search and filters can use them to match a shopper's question without guessing from your text.

The 13 attributes for Surfboards

• Battery size — Indicates the battery compatibility for the product, such as AAA or 9V
  Examples: 10, 13, 312, 395, 675, 14500, 16340, 18490 (102 values in total)
• Battery type — Distinguishes between types of batteries, such as disposable or rechargeable
  Examples: Contained-detachable, Contained-undetachable, Disposable, Rechargeable, Standalone (included), Standalone (not-included), Other
• Board concave shape — Defines the concave curve of surfboards or paddleboards; e.g. V-concave, flat
  Examples: Convex, Double-concave, Flat, Radial, V-concave, W-concave, Other
• Board profile — Defines the profile of a surfboard, e.g. flat, rocker
  Examples: Camber, Flat, Rocker, Other
• Bootie toe design — Identifies the toe construction style of surf booties and reef boots.
  Examples: Internal split, Round, Split, Three-finger, Other
• Color — Defines the primary color or pattern, such as blue or striped
  Examples: Beige, Black, Blue, Bronze, Brown, Clear, Gold, Gray (19 values in total)
• Fin box system — Specifies the fin box or mounting interface the board uses, determining aftermarket fin compatibility.
  Examples: 2+1 fin box, Dual tab, FCS, FCS I, FCS II, Fixed fins, Futures, Single tab (10 values in total)
• Material — Defines a product's primary material, such as cotton or wool
  Examples: Acrylic, Aluminum, Angora, Bamboo, Biodegradable materials, Brass, Bronze, Canvas (82 values in total)
• Pattern — Describes the design or motif of a product, such as floral or striped
  Examples: Abstract, Animal, Art, Bead & reel, Birds, Brick, Bull's eye, Camouflage (51 values in total)
• Surfboard construction — Specifies the primary construction technology or layup of the surfboard.
  Examples: Carbon composite, EPS/epoxy, Fiberglass, Inflatable, PU/polyester, PVC sandwich, Soft-top foam, Wood veneer (9 values in total)
• Surfboard features — Specifies unique characteristics of a surfboard, like inflatable or hard top
  Examples: Adjustable strap, Anti-slip, Hard top, Inflatable, Soft top, Other
• Surfboard tail shape — Defines the outline of the board’s tail, which influences maneuverability and hold.
  Examples: Bat, Diamond, Fish, Moon, Pin, Round, Square, Squash (10 values in total)
• UPF rating — Indicates the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of the parasol canopy fabric, quantifying its effectiveness at blocking harmful UV rays.
  Examples: UPF 15, UPF 20, UPF 25, UPF 30, UPF 35, UPF 40, UPF 45, UPF 50 (10 values in total)

More specific categories

Shopify recommends the most specific category that fits. Under Surfboards you can choose: Fish Surfboards, Foil Boards, Funboard Surfboards, Gun Surfboards, Longboard Surfboards, Shortboard Surfboards, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Waveskis. A more specific category can come with more attributes.

How to fill them

1. Open the product in Shopify admin → Category → choose Surfboards (or a more specific one).
2. The category's attributes appear below it. Pick values that are true for the product — for example, the colors you actually sell.
3. Only fill what you know. An empty attribute is better than a wrong one.

Many attributes are already in your store in another form: your variant options ("Color: Black, Olive") or words in your title and description ("100% cotton"). Listproof reads those and suggests the matching attribute values for you to approve — it never fills an attribute that isn't supported by your own product details.

Source: Shopify product taxonomy (release 2026-08, MIT license). Shopify can add attributes over time; your admin always shows the current list. See also: what category attributes are.

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