The Long Rider is a highly versatile midlength surfboard designed to be easy and accessible for beginners, yet responsive and capable enough for experienced surfers seeking a reliable daily driver. With generous volume subtly distributed throughout its foil and outline, it offers effortless paddling and wave-catching ability reminiscent of a longboard, while delivering performance features that allow advanced maneuvers and rail control.
This board excels across a broad range of wave sizes—from ankle-high mush to overhead sets—and adapts smoothly to various face types, whether flat, round, or anything in between. Its shape strikes a careful balance between stability and agility, enabling cruisy, relaxed rides on smaller days or confident turns when the surf picks up.
The Long Rider’s well-designed rails and tail provide the responsiveness and hold necessary to confidently surf larger waves without sacrificing the comfort and glide that make it so approachable.
Pros:
Generous hidden volume for easy paddling and wave-catching
Versatile performance suitable for beginners and advanced surfers alike
Handles a wide range of wave heights and conditions
Balanced rails and tail enable both cruising and sharper turns
Ideal midlength for those wanting one board to do it all
Cons:
May feel less specialized for surfers looking for high-performance shortboard dynamics
Not optimized for very steep or critical waves
Larger size and volume can feel cumbersome in extremely powerful surf
Summary:
The Long Rider is an all-around midlength that combines the best of longboard ease with shortboard performance. Whether you’re cruising small waves or tackling bigger sets, it offers a smooth, stable, and fun ride for surfers at all skill levels. This board is the perfect quiver addition for anyone seeking a versatile, reliable, and forgiving midlength that can confidently handle almost any wave.