Born from a close collaboration with style maestro Dion Agius, the RAVEN is a modern performance shortboard that tips its hat to the golden era of rail surfing—the 1990s. Designed to thrive when the waves have a bit of juice, the RAVEN blends modern functionality with old-school carving power, encouraging surfers to lay it on rail and draw stylish, powerful lines.
This board is best suited for clean, punchy waves in the 3ft+ range, where its curved rocker and responsive swallow tail come into full effect. The low-to-medium entry rocker improves paddling and early speed pickup, while the moderate tail rocker offers control and snap off the lip. Whether you're linking flowing cutbacks or threading a steep wall, the RAVEN is built to ignite.
Riders from intermediate to experienced levels will appreciate how easily this board moves through turns while maintaining speed and control. It’s not designed for weak, flat surf—it wants shape, it wants energy, and when it gets them, it delivers in spades.
Pros
Designed for carves: Built to be put on rail and draw fluid, powerful lines.
Balanced rocker profile: Combines paddle ease with tight turning radius.
Versatile skill level: Suits both intermediates stepping up and seasoned surfers wanting daily performance.
Cons
Needs real waves: Doesn’t excel in gutless or weak conditions.
Not a groveler: Lacks the width and flatness of small-wave-specific boards.
Final Verdict
The RAVEN is a soulful modern shortboard with a nostalgic edge—perfect for surfers who want to bring power carves back into their everyday repertoire. If you're chasing performance in quality surf and love the feeling of rail engagement and flow, this is a board that both honors the past and performs in the now.
