Step-Ark
Step-up · Cord Surfboards, St Agnes
A longer, more drawn-in version of the Ark for powerful surf and barrels. Not a weak-wave board, and the published chart only covers 6'8–7'0.
- Type
- Step-up
- Lengths
- 6'8–7'0
- Volume
- 40–44L
- Fins
- twin
- Fin system
- FCS or Futures
- Price
- £660Custom, from
Design from the maker
Bigger, powerful surf and barrels; a step-up companion to the Ark.
- More foam toward the front than the Ark
- Drawn-in tail
Fins
Futures Akila Twin recommended. Fins not included.
Price notes
Standard clear finish; extras and shipping cost more. Made to order, typically 4–6 weeks.
Sizes
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6'8 | 20 1/4 | 2 11/16 | 40L |
| 6'10 | 20 1/2 | 2 3/4 | 42.2L |
| 7'0 | 20 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 44L |
Compare with other shapers
6'7'8'
304050
| Board | Length | Volume | Fins | From | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-ArkCord Surfboards | 6'8–7'0 | 40–44L | twin | £660 | ||
| Lemon GunHowzi Surfboards | 6'10–7'6 | 36–44L | – | – | ||
| Piper (Step Up)ND Surfboards | 6'0–7'0 | – | thruster, quad | £549.99 | ||
| DreadnoughtBuried Surf | – | – | – | – | ||
| Semi GunsCooper Surfboards | – | – | – | – | ||
| Iron FistLuke Young Shapes | – | – | – | – | ||
| Meat cleaverLuke Young Shapes | – | – | – | – |
Not published
- Upper wave size (page says both 6–10 ft and up to 12 ft)
- Size run: category pages list 6'6–7'6 and 6'6–7'10, model chart 6'8–7'0
- Construction and glass schedule
- Rocker and rail details
Sources
Checked 26 Sept 2026. Specs and prices change: confirm with the maker.
More from Cord Surfboards
| Board | Length | Volume | Fins | From | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark | 5'8–6'4 | 28–29.7L | twin | £640 | ||
| 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 |