The Crisis Twin with Joel Centeio >
The Pyzel Crisis Twin is Pyzel’s fresh take on the rising demand for twin-fin mid-lengths—a purpose-built, performance-forward board that merges the glide and flow of the MLC with the speed and freedom of a true twin. Born out of experimentation (riders throwing keel fins into the MLC's front boxes), the Crisis Twin fine-tunes that concept into a deliberate and dynamic design.
With a refined, wide-point forward outline and an added touch of nose rocker, the Crisis Twin frees itself in tighter pockets and handles late drops with confidence. The subtle nose taper adds curve for more drive and tighter arcs, without compromising the board’s core strengths of paddle power and effortless speed.
Foiled from a beaked nose to a round tail, it carries foam under the chest for easy wave catching, while the rolled deck and thin rails keep it sensitive through turns. The moderate continuous rocker and Spiral Vee bottom contour (mild vee with double concave) allow it to pivot smoothly from rail to rail, combining twin-fin freedom with graceful control.
Unlike retro twins, this board is designed for both easy speed in soft waves and engaged carving when the walls line up. It shines in long, open faces but remains playful and fast even in less-than-ideal conditions. Whether sized down for ripping or stretched out as a trim machine, the Crisis Twin adapts to your style without losing its fun-first DNA.
Pros:
Custom twin-fin design with optimized fin placement for improved control and flow.
Spiral Vee bottom and continuous rocker deliver smooth rail-to-rail transitions and easy speed.
Wide-point forward and moderate nose rocker improve paddling and fit well in both soft and punchier waves.
Versatile sizing lets it function as a mid-length cruiser or a zippy shortboard twin.
Cons:
Twin-only setup means it lacks the added hold or drive of a center fin—less ideal for steep or critical waves.
Not a vertical shortboard—designed for speed, flow, and carving, not for tight top-to-bottom surfing.
Summary:
The Pyzel Crisis Twin is a thoughtfully evolved, twin-fin-only version of the MLC, offering easy paddle, quick acceleration, and twin-fin flair wrapped in a refined, modern outline. It's perfect for surfers looking to bring some creativity and style back into average sessions or draw clean lines on lined-up walls. Whether ridden as a small, skatey ripper or a longer glider, the Crisis Twin invites you to approach waves differently—and have a whole lot of fun doing it.
