Whether you’re a hang ten doyen or an aspiring intermediate in trim, choosing the right board is everything. While logs may resemble big, blunt slabs of foam and resin, the slightest inch off here or extra bit of concave there can be the difference between a seamless carve and a thoroughly bogged rail; a levitating nose ride or an instant nose dive. 

To aid you in your never-ending quest for that magic steed, we recently embarked on a deep dive analysis of the boards currently being ridden by the world’s best. 

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