A psychedelic small-wave shortboard born from Mason Ho's mind — radical, responsive, and ready to rip.
The Little Wing, a creation shaped from the whims and wave wizardry of Mason Ho, is a playful, high-performance shortboard designed to inject maximum fun into small to mid-sized surf. A spiritual successor to the Baby Buggy, this board keeps the compact drive and looseness of its predecessor but refines key design elements for sharper performance and more progressive surfing.
With a short and wide outline, the Little Wing is built to be lively and reactive even in sub-par conditions. A full nose, pulled-in tail, and a well-placed hip through the back third of the board enable it to skate down the line with ease while still leaning hard into turns. The tail rocker is generous, providing that signature snap and release Mason demands, while the deepest concaves in the Mayhem lineup create lift and projection that bring gutless waves to life.
This board’s rails are soft and forgiving up front, hardening out in the tail to maintain control and bite during tight maneuvers. A rolled deck tucks volume down the centerline for paddle power, while keeping the rails thinner and knifier for slicing through water. A unique double concave deck in the tail area a nod to Mason's dislike for stick-on tail pads adds a broken-in, grip-enhancing feel straight out of the gate.
Visually and functionally, Little Wing is fun with a kick: psychedelic in both aesthetic and performance, without compromising on real design credibility.
Pros:
*Extremely lively in small waves; thrives in everyday conditions
*Deep concaves and tail rocker offer quick pop, snappy release, and rail sensitivity
*Paddle-friendly volume down the center, with refined rails for performance
*Double concave tail deck adds traction and Mason Ho flavor
*Perfect for creative surfers who want to get weird in average surf
*Unique aesthetics make it stand out on the rack and in the waterCons:
* Best suited for small-to-mid-sized surf; may lack control in powerful, overhead waves
*Highly specialized feel; not necessarily a “quiver killer”
* Deep concaves and tail rocker can feel loose or too sensitive under heavier-footed surfers
* Those unfamiliar with short, wide templates may face a learning curveSummary:
The Little Wing is a compact, eccentric high-performance board that excels in subpar surf while delivering radical freedom and fast-twitch response. A product of Mason Ho’s unique surf style and Matt Biolos’s design expertise, this board is a small-wave spark plug for surfers looking to have more fun with fewer waves. With deep concaves, forgiving rails, and psychedelic energy, the Little Wing redefines what it means to shred average conditions with style, speed, and soul.
