The Stubby Bastard

The Stubby Bastard provides you with the best of both worlds, an ultra high-performance shortboard and a stubby step-down that is a great addition to any quiver.

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The Stubby Bastard


We’ve taken JJF’s favorite high-performance shortboard, The Bastard, and squashed it down into a fun, fast, super skatey, all-wave shred sled. We chopped 3 inches off the nose, which pushed the wide point forward, added a little thickness up front and also lowered the entry rocker.

Additionally, we filled in the rail to add a little more overall volume and forgiveness. All of the bottom contours (single concave throughout) remain the same.

What you end up with is a fast, loose and responsive board that can fit into tight, curvy little waves, extremely well, but will still hold its speed and flow in weaker, mushy surf. Ride this board 2-3 inches shorter, ¼ to ½ inch wider, and same thickness or 1/16 more (around the same volume or a bit more) than your regular Bastard shortboard for maximum performance and fun.

- Stubby Bastard SPECS -
Full
Thruster, Quad, and 5-Fin
2FT - 8FT
Full | Thruster, Quad, and 5-Fin | 2FT - 8FT
Medium
Single to Double to Vee
High
Medium|Single to Double to Vee|High
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Stubby Bastard DIMENSIONS

Below are standard dimensions for the Stubby Bastard.

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

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).