The Rising Sun is a high-performance board engineered to maximize speed and drive, while maintaining a level of control and stability that makes it both powerful and user-friendly. Built with a focus on velocity and flow, this model thrives under the feet of surfers who want to push their performance in a wide variety of wave conditions.
The design features a strategically forward wide point and a slightly pulled-in nose, optimizing paddle power, front-foot drive, and precision on entry into turns. The board’s flat deck and semi-down rails offer excellent control, giving surfers the ability to sink the rail at speed without losing balance or lift.
Its standout tail design—a double wing rounded squash—adds release and responsiveness, making the board feel surprisingly agile for something with such full volume and outline. Underneath, the single-to-double concave into vee off the tail allows for fast rail-to-rail transitions, while the medium entry rocker with subtle tail kick helps with early entry and vertical performance.
The recommended fin setup—big twin side fins paired with a small center trailer—delivers the perfect blend of drive, looseness, and control, giving the board a fast, high-performance twin-fin feel with added stability.
Pros:
Fast, drivey outline with forward wide point for paddle power and flow
Unique tail shape increases responsiveness and turning precision
Flat deck with semi-down rails provides volume without sacrificing performance
Versatile bottom contour promotes both speed and control
Hybrid fin setup (big twins + trailer) enhances stability while maintaining speed
Cons:
Fuller outline may feel bulky in very steep, critical waves
Not designed for pure vertical, ultra-tight pocket surfing compared to narrower shortboards
Summary:
The Rising Sun is a speed-focused hybrid that blends retro-inspired design with modern performance engineering. It’s the perfect board for surfers who want to carve hard, generate speed easily, and maintain control across a variety of conditions. With its distinctive outline, dynamic tail shape, and versatile fin setup, the Rising Sun is ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers looking to explore new levels of performance, fluidity, and style.
