The Highline

A HPSB developed with feedback from John & Nathan, Tyler Wright, Nic Von Rupp & the majority of our junior team riders around the world.

High Performance

The Highline


Since its release, we've seen the Highline take over contest quivers of riders like Tyler Wright, who took to the podium two years in a row at the 22' & 23' WSL Bells Beach contests riding her 5'8" Highline. Designed to excel in average-to-good waves, and based off our popular and versatile "74" model (winner of Dane Reynolds' 2016 Stab in the Dark).

We left the rocker unchanged, but updated the foil and outline to fit our idea of a modern HPSB.The bottom features a medium/high nose rocker and medium tail rocker for extra drive in sluggish conditions. It has single concave all the way through the bottom, blended with a double concave between the fins. These combinations of contours and curves generate lift for quick acceleration, holding speed and drive, and help the board roll from rail to rail with ease.

The outline wide point is just back from center and it has a pronounced hip that adds drive while creating a pivot point that allows for snappy, vertical surfing. As with the "74", the deck is slightly flatter than our other boards, with more volume pushed out towards the rail. The rail itself is refined, not boxy, keeping it sensitive and easy to push through turns.When compared to our Radius model (as these two are similar to each other in our range), the Radius has more overall rocker and is more suited to punchy waves with some curve in the face.The High Line's rocker is slightly flatter, nose and tail, and thus tends to hold more speed in weaker waves and carry speed through flatter waves more easily, while still having enough rocker to allow for easy vertical surfing.

Additionally the Highline stock sizing has a bit more width and volume per size (most are about ½ to 1 liter more volume) so that adds float and carry in smaller waves. To put it simply the High Line is a great high-performance board for good to below-average waves.

- Highline SPECS -
Medium/Standard
Thruster, Quad, and 5-Fin
2FT - 8FT
Medium/Standard | Thruster, Quad, and 5-Fin | 2FT - 8FT
Medium High
Single
Medium High
Medium High|Single|Medium High
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Highline DIMENSIONS

Below are standard dimensions for the Highline.

Models that have XL or PRO dimensions will be listed underneath the standard dims and are better options for surfers looking to slightly add foam without lengthening the board (XL Dims) or reduce foam without shortening the board (Pro Dims).

XL & Pro Dimensions are finely tuned to certain models to ensure they perform as the model is intended to (rails, concave, foil stays the same).

Standard Dimensions

Size Width Thickness Volume
5'6" 18 3/8" 2 3/16" 22.60L In Stock
5'7" 18 1/2" 2 1/4" 23.70L In Stock
5'8" 18 5/8" 2 5/16" 24.90L In Stock
5'9" 18 7/8" 2 5/16" 25.60L Custom Order
5'10" 19" 2 3/8" 26.90L In Stock
5'11" 19 1/8" 2 7/16" 28.20L Custom Order
6'0" 19 1/4" 2 1/2" 29.50L In Stock
6'1" 19 3/8" 2 9/16" 30.80L Custom Order
6'2" 19 1/2" 2 5/8" 32.20L Custom Order
6'3" 19 5/8" 2 11/16" 33.70L Custom Order
6'4" 19 3/4" 2 3/4" 35.30L Custom Order
6'6" 20 1/4" 2 7/8" 38.70L Custom Order
6'8" 20 1/2" 3" 41.80L 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).