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Performance shortboard · ND Surfboards, Chester-le-Street

A bigger, forgiving first shortboard for surfers who can already ride down the line, or larger riders wanting something shorter. Thicker rails and lower nose rocker help paddling.

Type
Performance shortboard
Lengths
6'0–6'8
Volume
37–42L
Fin system
FCS II or Futures
Tail
rounded diamond
Level
improver
Price
£549.99Custom, from

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Design from the maker

1–6 ft; stepping down from a mini-mal, or bigger surfers going shorter.

  • Slightly hulled nose into deep double concave
  • Thicker rails
  • Lower nose rocker, performance tail rocker

Price notes

Plus shipping; fins not stated.

Sizes

LengthWidthThicknessVolume
6'0202 3/437L
6'420 1/22 3/440L
6'8212 3/442L

Compare with other shapers

BoardLengthVolumeFinsFrom
PodND Surfboards 6'0–6'8 37–42L – £549.99
Maluku Lane ChangerEscape Surfboards 5'8–6'6 32.5–45.5L 5-fin £645
The Bull Dog ProParadise Surfboards 5'8–6'8 26–41.5L thruster, 5-fin £550
The Bull DogParadise Surfboards 5'4–7'0 27–53L thruster, 5-fin £550
OtterCord Surfboards 5'10–6'8 30–39.5L twin £660
The Double DiamondParadise Surfboards 5'5–6'6 26.5–45.5L twin+1 £550
Apollo (Everyday)BOS Surfboards 5'6–6'6 27.4–40.9L twin + trailer, twinzer £600

Not published

  • Fin layout
  • Whether fins are included
  • Construction

Sources

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

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