The Xanadu VStar is the step-up version of the beloved Moskah model, tailored for surfers looking to maintain the same fluid, drivey feel in larger, more powerful conditions. While it retains the overall design DNA of the Moskah, the VStar refines the outline with a narrower nose and tail for improved control and hold in bigger surf. It offers smooth, flowing performance with enhanced stability when it counts most.
Like the Moskah, the VStar features a smooth stringer-line nose rocker paired with a flatter tail rocker, promoting early wave entry and long, clean drive down the line. The rail rocker has more curve in the nose for easier transitions up the face and into critical turns. Underfoot, the board is flatter through the midsection for speed, while the tail has extra curve to enable quick, snappy releases. The bottom contours—starting with a flat vee, running into a single concave, and finishing with a flat exit—add lift and responsiveness without sacrificing control.
Pros:
* Narrower nose and tail offer greater control in bigger, more powerful surf
* Maintains the Moskah’s signature drive and fluid turning ability
* Rocker and bottom contour balance speed, release, and responsiveness
* Ideal step-up board for confident surfers in better conditions
Cons:
* Less volume in nose/tail may reduce paddle power compared to the Moskah
* Best suited for solid surf—may feel overbuilt for small, mushy waves
Summary:
The Xanadu VStar is the Moskah’s bigger-wave sibling, designed to keep you flying through more powerful surf without losing control. It maintains the smooth, drive-oriented feel of the original but adds precision where it’s needed most—on steeper faces and in more critical sections. A perfect addition to any Moskah rider’s quiver when the swell steps up and performance still matters.