A Performance Mid-Length with Range, Speed, and Style
The Chili Pepper by Timmy Patterson is a modern mid-length that strikes an impressive balance between user-friendly accessibility and high-performance potential. Designed for a wide range of surf conditions and ability levels, it combines longboard-style paddling ease with shortboard responsiveness—making it an ideal one-board quiver.
Generous volume throughout the outline and a fuller mid-length shape give the Chili Pepper great paddling power and wave-catching ability, perfect for smaller days or crowded lineups. Its low entry rocker provides instant speed off the takeoff, while the medium tail rocker activates during your bottom turn, offering a responsive, drivey feel as the board comes alive.
The bottom contour is where this board really shines. A nose concave transitions into flat under the midsection, then into vee off the tail—an ideal setup for smooth, fast rail-to-rail transitions at higher speeds. Whether you're trimming down the line or hitting the lip, the Chili Pepper maintains control and flow.
Timmy includes the option for multiple fin configurations—single, tri, or 2+1—so riders can customize their feel depending on the wave type or personal preference. Paired with its round tail, the board delivers just the right blend of maneuverability and hold.
Pros:
Excellent paddling and wave-catching thanks to generous volume
Low-to-medium rocker provides a mix of glide and responsiveness
Versatile bottom contour aids in flow and rail transitions
Works well across fin setups: single, tri, or 2+1
Performs in both small, soft waves and head-high, punchier conditions
Cons:
Longer length may feel less nimble for surfers used to shortboards
Not a true longboard replacement for traditional noseriding
Summary:
The Chili Pepper is a do-it-all mid-length for surfers looking to boost wave count without sacrificing performance. Timmy Patterson’s design offers enough forgiveness for newer surfers and enough refinement for advanced riders seeking a more playful mid-length for variable conditions. Whether you're groveling on a knee-high day or carving into shoulder-high peaks, the Chili Pepper delivers smooth speed, smart control, and loads of fun.
