Ark

Performance shortboard · Cord Surfboards, St Agnes

A twin-fin pin tail for small to medium surf, built for speed and freedom to turn, including in hollow waves. Less forgiving than a wide-tailed fish in weak, fat surf, and only part of the size chart is published.

Type
Performance shortboard
Lengths
5'8–6'4
Volume
28–29.7L
Fins
twin
Fin system
FCS or Futures
Tail
pin
Level
intermediate-advanced
Price
£640Custom, from

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Design from the maker

Small to medium waves (3–6 ft), barrels and progressive surfing.

  • Twin fin with four channels running into a pin tail
  • Extra volume under the chest to help paddling

Fins

Futures Akila Twin recommended. Fins not included.

Price notes

The model page shows both £640 and £660, so confirm with Cord. Extras roughly £40–£125; +£100 over 6'11. Stock 6'0 and 6'6 Arks were listed at £760. Made to order, typically 4–6 weeks.

Sizes

LengthWidthThicknessVolume
5'818 3/42 7/1628L
5'10192 7/1629.7L

Compare with other shapers

BoardLengthVolumeFinsFrom
ArkCord Surfboards 5'8–6'4 28–29.7L twin £640
The Bull Dog ProParadise Surfboards 5'8–6'8 26–41.5L thruster, 5-fin £550
Apollo (Everyday)BOS Surfboards 5'6–6'6 27.4–40.9L twin + trailer, twinzer £600
Rockstar NeoFourth Surfboards 5'7–6'5 26–39.4L thruster £679
Freshblade DSFourth Surfboards 5'8–6'4 24.5–33.7L – £679
The Double DiamondParadise Surfboards 5'5–6'6 26.5–45.5L twin+1 £550
SkippaGulf Stream Surfboards 5'4–6'4 27.4–41.4L quad £825

Not published

  • Full size and volume chart
  • Rocker, rail and foil details
  • Confirmed base price (£640 or £660)
  • Construction and glass schedule

Sources

Checked 26 Sept 2026. Specs and prices change: confirm with the maker.

More from Cord Surfboards

BoardLengthVolumeFinsFrom
Step-Ark 6'8–7'0 40–44L twin £660
Otter 5'10–6'8 30–39.5L twin £660
Swordfish 5'6–6'2 – – £660
Flying Vee 5'2–6'0 25.2–35.7L twin keel £660
Humbucker 5'6–6'2 32.9–41.4L twin keel £660
Sailfish 6'6–7'2 36.7–49L twin keel £750
Projector 6'10–7'6 40–49.9L 2+1, quad £775
Sunseeker 6'6–7'8 38–52.6L thruster, 2+1 £775
Sawn Off 6'10–7'6 43.4–52.2L thruster £750
Classic 9'2–9'6 70.4–78.7L single £1,000
Kingswood 9'4–9'8 76–82.2L single £1,000
8'6 Gun (stock) 8'6 64L quad, thruster £975
Hybrid Fish (stock) 6'2 39L quad, thruster £675
Overdrive Twin (stock) 5'4 – twin £760
Swallow Tail (stock) 5'4 – twin £660
Squash Tail (stock) 6'1–6'5 32L – £660
Hybrid Shortboard (stock) 6'0 35L quad, 2+1 £660