Shortboard / Performance
If you are looking for High Performance Surfboards, you have come to the right place. High Performance Boards come in a range of styles to suit different waves. In this category you will find boards that are suitable for experienced surfers or intermediate surfers looking to advance their skill level. Click Small Wave / Performance if your still looking for a performance board but are going to be shredding in smaller waves. Another category of high performance is Step Up Shortboards visit this link if you are taking on some heavy swell or packing your bags for Indo. If you're charging even harder visit the Big Wave / Gun category. Super refined high performance surfboards aren't for everyone a lot of surfers these days prefer to surf Hybrid / All Rounder surfboards which are built to perform but also to be more forgiving and to have a touch more paddle power, suitable for the surfer looking for the one board quiver.Popular performance shortboard models include the DHD - DNA rode by legend Mick Fanning, the JS - Monsta 8 a favourite among the elite JS industries team and the Sharp Eye - #77 model Filipe Toledo's weapon of choice for pumping waves.
If you're having trouble deciding if a high performance surfboard is for you, review our article High Performance Surfboards: The Pros and Cons.
The XFC is a smaller wave slaying machine. A super dependable, well rounded board that features lower volume, deep concaves and smooth rocker to provide maximum hold and drive at high speeds through open faced carves, snapping off the top or gouging in the pocket. See more
The SXE3 is a All Rounder Performance Shortboard which is often used as a semi step-up, or good wave board. This board is perfect for setting your line in hollow pumping waves and also surfs well vertically. The versatility of this board makes it a great travel board and is referred to as the Indo favourite. See more
The Varmit is designed as a high volume high performance board. This model is a shorter style 'big guys' board that'll make paddling and take offs easy, yet retain the performance you want out of a shortboard. Surf this board as short as possible for your size for ultra high performance in tight pockets, or a little long if you have been out of the water for a while or coming back from an injury. See more
Rare Bird
The Rare Bird by Chilli is one of the more versatile boards in the Chilli surfboard collection. The 5 fin setup helps it adapt to most conditions from small swell to hollow barrels. High on volume even for the surfboard's size, the Rare Bird is a perfect find for heavy surfers looking for a big guy surfboard. The Rare Bird has proven to be one of the most popular models in the Chilli range. See more
A2
The A2 is your everyday performance shortboard model by Chilli Surfboards and loved by the entire Chilli team. This model is a result of the project black program and is a take on a model Chilli created in 2003 which was loved by Andy Irons. A great performance board in good to pumping waves. See more
When the waves are pumping, this is your go-to performer! See more
Monsta Box Squash Tail
The Monsta Box Squash shines in a wide variety of waves, from flat, weak conditions to steep sections and tubes up to 6ft. If you're only looking to take one board on your next trip, this is it! See more
Monsta Box Round Tail
The Monsta Box shines in a wide variety of waves, from flat, weak conditions to steep sections and tubes up to 6ft. This performance shortboard surfboard is a great choice if you're only looking to take one board on your next trip, this is it! See more
Monsta 8 Squash Tail
The Monsta 8 Squash Tail will perform best in clean pumping beach, point and reef breaks. This performance shortboard surfboard will allow you to get critical and surf hard and tight in the pocket. See more
