The Tow-In board from Xanadu is engineered specifically for serious waves 20 feet and up. Narrower than the Step-Off model, it’s built for maximum speed, precision, and control when towed into the world’s heaviest surf—including locations like Jaws, Teahupo’o, and Mainland Mexico.
Constructed with a high-density blank and a reinforced stringer, this board is tailored to handle the extreme forces of big wave surfing. The narrow outline, combined with a refined rocker and aggressive moon tail, provides excellent hold and speed when driving through the barrel or racing down massive faces. Often glassed extra heavy and ridden as a quad or tri-fin, the Tow-In is the trusted weapon of surfers like Brian Conley.
Pros:
Ultra-reliable in 20ft+ surf
Narrow template delivers superior speed and control
Handles the most critical conditions with confidence
Strong, dense construction for added stability
Proven by elite big wave surfers
Cons:
Not usable without tow-in access
Too narrow and refined for paddle-in surfing
Requires significant experience and jet ski support
Summary:
The Tow-In board is Xanadu’s elite big wave tool—narrow, fast, and built to dominate the heaviest surf on earth. For tow specialists seeking speed and control under extreme pressure, this board offers a highly tuned, proven design. If you're chasing massive barrels and vertical drops at breakneck speed, the Tow-In is a board that’s as serious as the waves it was made for.