Xanadu’s newest semi gun has been team-tested across some of the heaviest breaks in the world—including Puerto Escondido, Hawaii, Indonesia, Fiji, and California—and built for one purpose: charging powerful surf with precision. This refined design features a flat bottom transitioning into a deep single concave between the fins, maximizing both speed and control in critical sections.
For 2025, the board's volume distribution has been adjusted—thickness and width pushed forward—improving paddling power and early wave entry. Designed for performance in serious surf, it’s most commonly ordered as a round pin tail with a tri-fin or quad setup. Not for the faint of heart, this board is aimed squarely at advanced surfers ready to pull into heavy tubes and push limits in waves of consequence.
Pros:
Built for heavy, powerful surf worldwide
Forward volume placement improves paddling and entry
Deep single concave adds speed and drive under pressure
Proven performance from team riders in critical conditions
Customizable tail and fin setups
Cons:
Requires advanced skill to control in serious surf
Not suited for smaller or mushy wave conditions
Summary:
The Xanadu Semi Gun is a refined big-wave weapon, engineered for committed surfers tackling powerful, hollow surf. With global testing under its belt and design enhancements that improve performance and paddle power, this board is a go-to for surfers chasing barrels and living deep inside the tube.