The Thing
Alternative craft · ND Surfboards, Chester-le-StreetPublished model
A radical Simmons-influenced twin designed around its fins, aiming to keep Mini Simmons volume while handling everyday and steeper waves better.
- Type
- Alternative craft
- Lengths
- 5'4–6'2
- Fins
- twin
- Tail
- wide bat
- Price
- £569.99Made to order, from
Design
Everyday surf and steeper waves.
- Designed fin-first
- Diamond nose, hydro-hulled bottom, channelled double concave, V through the tail
- Thin rails
- More performance-fish rocker than a classic Simmons
Fins
Fins not included.
Buying
Plus shipping; fins extra.
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5'6'7'8'
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| Shape | Board | Length | Volume | Fins | From | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The ThingPublished modelND Surfboards | 5'4–6'2 | twin | £569.99 | |||
| Dream MachinePublished modelFluid Juice Surfboards | 5'8–7'8 | single | £770 | |||
| Tri Plane HullPublished modelBOS Surfboards | On request | |||||
| Mini SimmonsStatus unconfirmedCustard Point Surfboards | On request | |||||
| Turbo HullPublished modelFluid Juice Surfboards | 6'0–7'6 | 2+1 | £810 | |||
| Cyborg tow boardStatus unconfirmedLuke Young Shapes | On request | |||||
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Details from ndsurfboards.co.uk, 26 Sept 2026. Catalogue status is not live stock confirmation. Check specs, prices and ordering with the shaper.
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