A Mysterious All-Terrain Weapon for the Creative Surfer
The Board With No Name is a shape that resists easy definition—and that’s the point. A hybrid through and through, this model fuses performance shortboard traits with the forgiving flow of alternative designs. With a fuller outline and a slightly wider swallow tail, it feels intuitive under your feet, whether you're charging waist-high peaks or flowing through overhead walls.
The board’s lower rocker gives it serious glide, making it a wave catcher’s dream and a reliable ride in flatter or weaker sections. But thanks to the single-to-double concave and vee off the tail, it doesn’t lose its edge in steeper pockets—there’s drive when you need it, and release when you want it.
The medium full rail offers stability for cruisy speed sections and enough bite to hold during committed turns. The board carries foam forward through the chest area, helping with paddle power and early entry, while the curvier outline keeps things lively through transitions.
This board works best 2 inches shorter than your go-to shortboard and fits easily into a standard thruster setup, but it’s the swallow tail that gives it that extra spark—quick, skatey release when the waves start to turn on.
Pros:
Smooth, fast paddler with low rocker and forward foam
Blends shortboard performance with hybrid forgiveness
Adaptable from knee-high cruisers to overhead punch
Clean rail-to-rail transitions and strong drive off the tail
Cons:
Not as sharp or reactive as a dedicated high-performance shortboard
The unique outline may take a few sessions to dial in
Exclusively available with a swallow tail—limited tail variety
Summary:
The Board With No Name is an enigma built for exploration. Whether you're hunting speed on soft shoulders or pushing tight turns in punchier conditions, this board invites experimentation. Ideal for surfers who love hybrids but demand performance, it’s a refreshing option that resists convention without sacrificing capability. A stylish utility player in any quiver.