The Baby Buggy was born from Taj Burrow’s request for something fun and compact—but still surfable like a real board. Not quite a groveler, and certainly not a fish, the Baby Buggy takes full shortboard DNA and compresses it into a shorter, fuller, and more forgiving package. It offers the speed and looseness of a stubby without losing the lines and responsiveness of a proper HPSB.
Built off Taj’s personal Beach Buggy, the Baby Buggy maintains volume by going shorter and wider, and uses a relaxed rocker that still fits inside the performance curve of the original. Tweaked rails and added tail foam bring drive and flow to even soft beach breaks, making it ideal for average or smaller surf without sacrificing performance feel.
It’s playful, but still snaps turns, holds rail, and rewards aggressive surfing. The board became a go-to for Taj in fatherhood and downtime—and it can be the same for any surfer looking for daily performance fun in sub-epic conditions.
Pros:
*Short and lively, but still surfs like a real shortboard
*Relaxed rocker and fuller rails make it fast and forgiving
*Performs well in average to good surf, especially beach breaks
*Great for aging pros, new dads, or anyone wanting to have fun
*Can be sized down or matched to your normal shortboard dims
Cons:
*Not for the absolute smallest surf this isn’t a grovel fish
*Short rail line limits drawn-out carves in bigger surf
* May feel a bit chubby to those used to traditional HPSBs
Summary:
The Baby Buggy is a compact, fun-focused performance board for surfers who want to stay sharp without working too hard. Whether you're a former tour vet or just someone juggling life and surf time, it’s a radical-yet-relatable board that delivers drive, pop, and smile-inducing rides in head-high and below surf.