FREE SHIPPING* on accessories orders over $100!
Boardcave
Skip to content

Surfboard Reviews

Join the world's biggest database of surfboard reviews.

Staff Picks

Uber Driver

Review by Max Leedham

Misc Twin

Review by Thomas

The Keeper

Review by Harry

Softworks - Beach Cloud

Review by Ryan

Odysea Log - Jamie O'Brien

Review by David

DX1 JF

Review by Todd

Hypto Krypto

Review by Beau

Mod Fish

Review by Jay

El Tomo Fish

Review by Andrew

Twice Baked

Review by Cody

Softworks - Dope Machine

Review by Leigh

MF DucksNuts

Review by Todd

Sweet Spot 3.0

Review by Todd

DX1 PHASE 3

Review by Todd

Twin Fin

Review by Todd

Volume II

Review by Josh

Sub Driver

Review by Max

Customer Reviews

977 reviews

Hypto Krypto

Haydenshapes6' 4" x 21 " x 3 " - 43.2L

Review by Jacques · Age: 25 | Height: 184 cm | Weight: 110 kg | Skill: Experienced · 19 May 2021

Drive / Speed
Movability
Paddle Power
Stability
Quality
Overall

Still the best hybrid surfboard I've ever surfed. Really fast with pretty good manoeuvrability. Can do cutbacks and pump easily. Only downside is that it picks up ding easily with the standard construction so I would recommend going for heavier glass if ordering a custom.

Shop This Model

Disc

Album6' 8" x 22 " x 3 " - 48.6L

Review by Ameleee · Age: 15 | Height: 164 cm | Weight: 58 kg | Skill: Competent · 19 May 2021

Drive / Speed
Movability
Paddle Power
Stability
Quality
Overall

This board is Awesome! The quality is fantastic and this board is easy to catch waves with.

Shop This Model

Seaside

Firewire5' 9" x 22 1/4" x 2 5/8" - 37.3L

Review by Richard · Age: 49 | Height: 174 cm | Weight: 80 kg | Skill: Experienced · 19 May 2021

Drive / Speed
Movability
Paddle Power
Stability
Quality
Overall

Great board so fast and lots of drive but also turns really well. Had so much fun on this board. It paddles really well for someone older. Would love the new model

Shop This Model

Black Diamond

DHD6' 1" x 20 3/4" x 2 3/4" - 36L

Review by Rupert · Age: 43 | Height: 179 cm | Weight: 73 kg | Skill: Competent · 19 May 2021

Drive / Speed
Movability
Paddle Power
Stability
Quality
Overall

Have been surfing 2 1/2 years and bought this after last having a slightly bigger fish. Still catches waves really easily even small stuff but takes steeper drops much better. Fast and good speed with lots of drive. I’ve really enjoyed it and it’s given me more confidence in slightly bigger faster waves. Really progressed my surfing.

Shop This Model

Beach Metall

Misfit Shapes6' 2" x 20 1/4" x 2 5/8" - 35.3L

Review by Brett · Age: 48 | Height: 186 cm | Weight: 90 kg | Skill: Advanced · 19 May 2021

Drive / Speed
Movability
Paddle Power
Stability
Quality
Overall

I love this board, high performance twinny that handles decent sized waves. I can push it through long turns but it also has that beautiful looseness in the pocket and does really nice tail slides. It’s my all round board. Absolutely love it.

Shop This Model

4567 Model

Classic Malibu9' 1" x 22 " x 2 3/4" - 65.1L

Review by Hunter · Age: 25 | Height: 187 cm | Weight: 87 kg | Skill: Competent · 19 May 2021

Drive / Speed
Movability
Paddle Power
Stability
Quality
Overall

First board that I bought myself 10 years ago and still love it. Initially used in Noosa but now down in Sydney, it performs well in the steeper faced waves of Sydney's northern beaches which surprised me a lot. I love this thing, anyone else will as well.

Shop This Model

Hot Knife

Chilli6' 1" x 19 7/8" x 2 3/4" - 35L

Review by Marcus · Age: 43 | Height: 190 cm | Weight: 90 kg | Skill: Experienced · 19 May 2021

Drive / Speed
Movability
Paddle Power
Stability
Quality
Overall

Very loose but quite forgiving as described. It feels closer to a step down than a step up which makes it great for beachies but will handle a hollow section. The hip helps with sharper turns and great release off the top... so much it takes a bit getting used too. A fun all rounder

Shop This Model

Entity

Gary McNeill6' 4" x 20 1/2" x 2 3/4" - 36.6L

Review by Philip · Age: 60 | Height: 177 cm | Weight: 77 kg | Skill: Experienced · 19 May 2021

Drive / Speed
Movability
Paddle Power
Stability
Quality
Overall

Awesome board. Easy paddle due to the deceptive volume under the chest with the rolled deck. Fast, carves turns - just a great board. Had plenty of comments about a really nice shape. Love it!

Shop This Model

Astro Pop

Pyzel5' 9" x 19 7/8" x 2 7/16" - 32L

Review by Robert · Age: 30 | Height: 180 cm | Weight: 78 kg | Skill: Experienced · 19 May 2021

Drive / Speed
Movability
Paddle Power
Stability
Quality
Overall

Awesome Board! Great for most conditions from 2-6ft and paddles really well. i got the 5'9 but if i had the chance again might have gotten it an inch or 2 bigger. I surf it almost every day and found that its pick up a few impressions pretty easily from when i duck dive. Other then that a great board

Shop This Model

Pip

Gary McNeill6’ 0" x 20 3/4" - 37L

Review by Grumpy · Age: 52 | Height: 183 cm | Weight: 90 kg | Skill: Experienced · 13 May 2021

Drive / Speed
Movability
Paddle Power
Stability
Quality
Overall

I ordered this board in flax with bio resin and eps recycled foam. The board is built solid with high quality workmanship. Although I’ve only tested this board so far in slightly fatter 3ft beach breaks. I found out this board turns on a dime but still drives well down the line. I can already see this board would perform in better waves, and is where I think the board will excel. The tail is quite pulled in which is going to give you the control when the waves are optimal as your flying down the line. If your looking for a board that will perform in better waves, has speed to burn turns on dime but also the ability to do it all with control, the pip by Gary McNeil is worth your consideration.

Shop This Model