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  Note the new "Board Selection Chart" at the bottom of this page. It contains guidelines for dimensions of Shortboards, Extended Shortboards, and Hybrids for entry and intermediate level surfers in small and medium size waves.


    Shortboards and
Extended Shortboards

Custom shapes for maximum performance in any conditions - The primary design focus of the short board is to blend a combination of variables (rocker, bottom contours, thickness flow, rails, and template) to generate speed, power, and control. "Extending" the length, width, and thickness brings the same performance potential to larger and older surfers.

 

 

 
 
Traditional and
Contemporary Fish

Shorter and wider, but generally not thicker than a shortboard. Extra surface area generates lift, providing speed and maneuverability. Extra curve provides tight turning radius. Optional 6 deep channels provide drive and acceleration. This design takes the performance level of four to five foot surf and applies it to one to two foot surf.

 

 

 
 
Semi Guns
Designed for speed, quickness, and control in larger and thicker waves. Paddling and entry are a premium in these shapes. Double concave extends forward from the fins often to the wide point and is set in a shallow vee that peaks in front of the fins.

 

 

 
 
Guns
Big wave surfing places brutally clear cut demands on a surfboard. First and foremost is wave catching and entry followed closely by control getting to and off the bottom of the wave. A fundamental and simple design. Tested by and limited to serious surfers in serious waves.

 

 

 
 
Hybrids
This design bridges the gap between long and shortboards. The fuller nose and above average width provide maximum surface area and stability. The contemporary rocker, bottom contours, and rails facilitate easy board management. This board captures the carving features of the contemporary shortboard and the gliding features of the traditional longboard. Surfers get the best of both worlds with this design often referred to as the "Missing Link."

 

 

 
 
Longboards
Traditional Longboards capture the classic lines of the halcyon days of longboards. "Classic" density Clark Foam and 10 oz cloth yield a weighty board that trims and nose rides with ease. Contemporary Longboards are versatile and performance oriented, these boards combine classic outlines from the past with contemporary rocker, bottom contours, and rails. Carving turns, forward trim, and nose rides are fundamental to these shapes.
 

 
 
 

 
 

Board Selection Chart

  Guidelines for dimensions of Shortboards, Extended Shortboards, and Hybrids for entry and intermediate level surfers in small and medium size waves.  


Shortboards and Extended Shortboards
Entry and Intermediate Level Surfers
Surfs less than 1 day per week
Surfer weight
in lbs
Board length Board width Board thickness
100 - 140 6' 2" - 6' 4" 18 3/4 - 19 1/4 2 1/4 - 2 3/8
140 - 160 6' 4" - 6' 8" 19 - 20 2 3/8 - 2 1/2
160 - 180 6' 6" - 6' 10" 19 1/2 - 20 1/2 2 1/2 - 2 5/8
180 - 200 6' 10" - 7' 4" 20 - 21 1/2 2 3/4 - 3
200 + 7' 4" + 21 1/2 - 22 1/2 3 - 3 1/4

 


Shortboards and Extended Shortboards
Entry and Intermediate Level Surfers
Surfs 1 to 3 days per week
Surfer weight
in lbs
Board length Board width Board thickness
100 - 140 6' 0" - 6' 4" 18 1/2 - 19 2 1/4 - 2 3/8
140 - 160 6' 2" - 6' 6" 18 3/4 - 19 1/4 2 3/8 - 2 1/2
160 - 180 6' 4" - 6' 8" 19 - 19 3/4 2 1/2 - 2 5/8
180 - 200 6' 8" - 7' 2" 19 1/2 - 20 1/2 2 5/8 - 2 7/8
200 + 7' 2" + 20 - 21 1/2 3 - 3 1/4

 


Shortboards and Extended Shortboards
Entry and Intermediate Level Surfers
Surfs 4 to 7 days per week
Surfer weight
in lbs
Board length Board width Board thickness
100 - 140 5' 10" - 6' 2" 18 - 18 3/4 2 1/8 - 2 1/4
140 - 160 6' 0" - 6' 4" 18 1/4 - 18 3/4 2 1/4 - 2 1/2
160 - 180 6' 4" - 6' 6" 18 1/2 - 19 1/4 2 3/8 - 2 5/8
180 - 200 6' 8" - 7' 0" 18 1/2 - 19 1/4 2 3/4
200 + 7' 0" + 20 - 21 1/2 3

 


Hybrids
Entry and Intermediate Level Surfers
Surfs 1 to 3 days per week or less
Surfer weight
in lbs
Board length Board width Board thickness
100 - 140 7' 0" - 7' 4" 20 1/2 - 21 2 1/2 - 2 3/4
140 - 160 7' 2" - 7' 8" 20 3/4 - 21 1/2 2 5/8 - 2 7/8
160 - 180 7' 6" - 8' 0" 21 - 21 3/4 2 3/4 - 3
180 - 200 7' 10" - 8' 4" 21 1/2 - 22 1/4 3 - 3 1/4
200 + 8' 2" - 8' 8" 22 - 22 3/4 3 1/4 +

 


Hybrids
Entry and Intermediate Level Surfers
Surfs 3 to 7 days per week
Surfer weight
in lbs
Board length Board width Board thickness
100 - 140 6' 8" - 7' 2" 20 1/2 - 21 1/4 2 1/4 - 2 1/2
140 - 160 6' 10" - 7' 4" 20 3/4 - 21 1/2 2 1/2 - 2 3/4
160 - 180 7' 2" - 7' 8" 21 - 21 3/4 2 1/2 - 3
180 - 200 7' 6" - 8' 0" 21 1/2 - 22 1/4 2 3/4 - 3 1/4
200 + 7' 10" - 8' 4" 22 - 22 3/4 3 - 3 1/4