High Performance

The Ghost Squash


The Ghost Squash is a version of the Ghost that came about from JJF’s constant desire to experiment with new tweaks on his favorite boards.  John’s feedback from his first few sessions on it were simple - the board felt really good, familiar like his favorites, but the squash tail felt fresh, fast, a bit more snappy and still held the rail through all of his turns. He immediately suggested that we should make that version available for everyone to try and we loved the idea, so here it is.

We are building the boards directly off of John’s most recent file which has some small thickness adjustments made over the past winter season, but the most significant difference is in the tail.

We pushed out the round tail into a semi pulled-in squash which straightens out the last 12 inches in the outline and adds extra lift and creates more of a pivot point than you get out of the classic version. This small change adds a bit more versatility to the Ghost in the lower wave ranges that you might want to ride it in, while still keeping that classic feeling of Ghost magic in good/bigger waves.

GHOST SQUASH HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Built directly off of JJF's most recent (2026) Ghost file.
  • Many of the same overall Ghost characteristics that you know and love.
  • Pulled-in Squash tail adds lift in tail area for increased lower end performance without losing hold through turns.
  • Squash tail improves the pivot point for a sharper turning radius.

Play
Play
- Ghost Squash SPECS -
Medium/Standard
Thruster and 5-Fin
2FT - 10FT
Medium/Standard | Thruster and 5-Fin | 2FT - 10FT
Medium
Single with Double to Vee
Medium High
Medium|Single with Double to Vee|Medium High

Standard Dimensions

Size Width Thickness Volume
5'8" 18.75 2.31 24.8 Custom Order
5'9" 18.88 2.38 26 Custom Order
5'10" 19 2.44 27.2 Custom Order
5'11" 19.13 2.5 28.4 Custom Order
6'0" 19.38 2.56 29.9 Custom Order
6'1" 19.5 2.63 31.3 Custom Order
6'2" 19.63 2.69 32.7 Custom Order
6'3" 19.88 2.75 34.3 Custom Order
6'4" 20 2.88 34.6 Custom Order
6'5" 20.25 3 39.1 Custom Order
6'6" 20.5 3 40 Custom Order
6'8" 20.75 3.06 42.3 Custom Order
6'10" 20.88 3.13 44.6 Custom Order
7'0" 21 3.19 46.8 Custom Order

VOLUME CALCULATOR

Our volume guide can help you figure out a good estimated volume for you to base your next board off of.

Ability/weight/volume numbers are not exact, but can give you an idea of where to start. This chart is assuming volume for a basic performance board to be ridden in weak to good waves.

  • Generally speaking, you would want to ADD volume for a board designed for smaller, weaker conditions.

  • You would also ADD volume for a step-up/gun board for use in even bigger, more powerful waves.

  • Added weight (thick wetsuit, booties, etc.) should be calculated into your weight.

  • You generally want to balance the added ease of paddling (more volume) with sensitivity and performance (less volume).