The Swift by Xanadu is a versatile, high-performance small wave board designed to deliver speed, flow, and explosive performance when conditions are less than ideal. Built for aggressive surfing in smaller surf, the Swift blends forgiveness with technical edge, making it equally suitable for intermediate surfers and advanced rippers looking to push their aerial and tail-blow game.
It features a curvier entry rocker for a small wave board, allowing for quick, responsive direction changes in tight pockets. Meanwhile, the flat tail rocker delivers massive drive and down-the-line speed. The rounder outline and round squash tail add smoothness through turns, keeping the ride fluid even at high speeds. With a well-balanced foil and refined contours, this board is engineered for rapid acceleration, tight transitions, and high-performance maneuvers.
Pros:
* Fast and drivey with strong front and back foot performance
* Smooth and forgiving, yet capable of aggressive surfing
* Round squash tail enhances flow and control
* Ideal for airs, snaps, and vertical maneuvers in smaller waves
Cons:
* Not intended for overhead or steep, hollow surf
* Curvier nose rocker may slightly reduce paddle efficiency compared to flatter grovelers
Summary:
The Swift lives up to its name—a high-performance small wave board that makes light work of soft conditions. With its perfect blend of speed, flow, and attack-minded design, it lets you surf with shortboard intensity even when the surf doesn't call for a shortboard. If you want a board that feels like cheating when the waves are small, the Swift is your edge.