The VB Secret Menu. This board represents Album’s core values—speed, flow, and ease—infused into a more traditional high-performance thruster shape. It’s designed for surfers who want progressive performance without sacrificing paddle power or style. With a modern bottom contour, extra hidden foam, and carefully tuned rocker, this board delivers sharp responsiveness while maintaining smooth transitions and consistent drive. Ideal for those who want to link powerful turns with effortless flow, it's a board that blends cutting-edge performance with user-friendly design.
Pro
Balanced Rocker for All-Around Performance: A relaxed entry rocker increases paddling power and planing speed, while the extra exit rocker helps the board stay tight in steep, critical sections.
Modern Bottom Contour: Deep single concave transitioning into double and spiral vee offers excellent lift, back-foot control, and smooth rail-to-rail engagement.
Hidden Volume for Paddle & Flow: Foam is distributed strategically—centered under the chest and nose—providing buoyancy and momentum without compromising maneuverability.
High Performance with Style: Maintains the fast, stylish DNA of Album boards while allowing for vertical surfing and progressive maneuvers.
Con
Not a Beginner’s Board: Despite the hidden foam and paddle-friendly features, this board still demands an intermediate to advanced skill set to truly unlock its performance potential.
Specialized, Not a Groveler: While it handles a range of conditions, it’s not designed for soft, gutless waves the way a dedicated groveler or hybrid would be.
Final Verdict
This Album model is a sleek evolution of the traditional thruster—one that honors speed and style without sacrificing control or vertical attack. It’s a refined daily driver for the surfer who wants high performance in a variety of conditions but doesn’t want to wrestle with overly technical boards. With thoughtful foam distribution and a modern bottom, it delivers both precision and glide, making it a versatile and rewarding choice for the style-conscious shredder.
