Mako

Performance shortboard · Luke Young Shapes, PlymptonPast model

A channel-bottom diamond-tail shortboard with a forward hip, built to drive and grip. It can be made shorter and wider for weak surf.

Type
Performance shortboard
Lengths
5'3–6'0
Volume
23–35.5L
Tail
rounded diamond
Level
Intermediate+
Price
On request

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Design

1–5 ft waves.

  • Rounded diamond tail
  • Hip moved forward to 16 in
  • Deep four-channel bottom
  • Low, sharp rear rails

Buying

Made to order — confirm details with the shaper.

Sizes

LengthWidthThicknessVolume
5'318 3/42 1/823L
5'418 1/42 3/1623.4L
5'5192 1/425.7L
5'618 3/42 5/1626.1L
5'719 1/22 3/828.3L
5'819 1/42 7/1629L
5'9202 1/230.9L
5'1019 3/42 9/1632.1L
5'11212 5/835.5L
6'020 1/42 11/1635.5L

Compare with other shapers

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ShapeBoardLengthVolumeFinsFromCompare
MakoPast modelLuke Young Shapes 5'3–6'0 23–35.5L On request
OGPublished modelBOS Surfboards 5'6–6'8 21.9–39.5L £600
Caramel SlicePublished modelBeach Beat Surfboards 5'6–6'4 24.4–34.9L On request
DrifterHowzi Surfboards 5'4–6'0 27–36.5L On request
The Bull DogParadise Surfboards 5'4–7'0 27–53L thruster, 5-fin £550
Apollo (Hi-Pro)Published modelBOS Surfboards 5'6–6'6 25.1–38.8L twin + trailer, twinzer £600
GX3Howzi Surfboards 5'6–6'2 24–34L On request

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Details from lukeyoungshapes.co.uk, 26 Sept 2026. Catalogue status is not live stock confirmation. Check specs, prices and ordering with the shaper.