The Hybrid

Groveller · Custard Point Surfboards, Newquay

A crossover between mini-mal stability and shortboard rails for surfers stepping down or short of waves. Five boxes give fin options, but no fin advice is published.

Type
Groveller
Lengths
6'4–7'2
Fins
thruster, quad, twin
Fin system
FCS I/II (PU)
Tail
squash
Build
PU
Price
Price not published

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Design from the maker

Stepping down from a mini-mal, or for surfers struggling for wave count.

  • Wide shortboard-style nose
  • Flat-ish rocker with extra nose lift
  • Wide point moved forward
  • Performance rails, single-to-double concave
  • Glass: 6 + 4 oz deck, double 4 oz bottom

Fins

Five boxes.

Price notes

No model price published.

Sizes

LengthWidthThicknessVolume
6'4–––
6'6–––
6'8–––
6'10–––
7'2–––

Compare with other shapers

Width by length (inches, published sizes)
202122 5'66'6'67' The Sea Bean · ND Surfboards
BoardLengthVolumeFinsFrom
The HybridCustard Point Surfboards 6'4–7'2 – thruster, quad, twin –
The Sea BeanND Surfboards 5'10–7'0 37–51L thruster, quad £569.99
ChargeFourth Surfboards 6'3–6'10 – – £699
UFOGuts Surfboards 5'6–7'0 – quad, 5-fin £649
MuleGuts Surfboards 6'0–6'10 – quad –
The OutlawND Surfboards 5'4–7'0 – thruster, quad, twin £519.99
Super SeedTombstone Surfboards 5'6–6'10 28.9–49.8L – £679

Not published

  • Width, thickness and volume
  • Recommended fins
  • Price

Sources

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

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The Wave Hog – – – –
The Slinky – – – –
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