Black Diamond

SIZE REFERENCE

Ride it around your standard shortboard length. The added volume and width up front improve paddle power and make it forgiving across a broad range of surfers, without needing to oversize.

THE DETAILS

Rocker: Medium to low entry rocker for speed and easy acceleration

Concave:Single to double concave flowing into vee out the tail

Outline: Wider nose with the wide point pushed forward for paddle power and early entry

Rails: Forgiving through the front, more refined through the tai

Fin:Five-fin setup (Thruster or Quad compatible – FCS II or Futures)

Construction: Standard PU glassing (4 × 4 × 4), also available in EPS Epoxy

Volume Distribution:Foam pushed forward for easier paddling and wave catching

HOW IT SURFS

The Black Diamond is easy to paddle, quick to get moving, and forgiving underfoot. The extra width and volume up front help generate speed early and glide through weaker sections, while the pulled-in rounded pin tail and refined rear rails let the board sit comfortably in the pocket when waves get steeper. It feels fast off the front foot, smooth through turns, and predictable at speed. Whether it’s one-foot slop or cleaner, more powerful surf, the Black Diamond adapts without feeling out of place.

WHERE IT SITS IN YOUR QUIVER

This is your do-everything board — the one you grab when you don’t want to think too hard about conditions. If you want a single board that paddles easily, works across a wide wave range, and still lets you surf properly when the waves improve, the Black Diamond earns its spot.