No Bad Days
The No Bad Days is a progressive mid-length surfboard and according to Doc, the board that lives up to its name better than anything else he's ever shaped. Custom built to send you back to the parking lot grinning ear-to-ear, every single session.
The No Bad Days comes from the Flying Turtle family. The same low entry rocker, same full nose, same turtle-style double barrel concave on the bottom, but stretched into a mid-length (or even longer) template that paddles into everything early. What makes this board genuinely special is the way Doc translated the Turtle bottom contour into a longer outline: the deep double barrel concave lets this mid-length turn far harder than most boards in its category. You get classic mid-length paddle and glide, plus the kind of rail response most wide mid-lengths give up.
Doc shapes the No Bad Days with a center box for a fin in the 6.5"–9" range, paired with glass-on "Thangs". Doc's signature wide-base keel-style side fins. The Thang setup gives this board its unique riding character: easy paddle and effortless glide, plus the kind of drive and hold that lets you push harder than you'd expect from a board this fun.
If you've ridden a V-12 Flying Turtle and loved it, the No Bad Days takes that DNA into mid-length territory. If you've ridden a Twin Royale or other mid-length and wished it could turn harder, the No Bad Days might be the answer.
This is the board for surfers who want to come in from every session smiling.
Doc's Board Recommendation
- Glassed on Thang Keels with a Center Box
- Diamond Tail
- No Channels
Best for:
- Waves from 1 to 6 ft
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Surfers who want a mid-length with sharper turning than most in its category
- Anyone tired of having "bad" sessions on the wrong board
Specs:
- Fin setup: Center box (6.5"–9" fin) + glass-on Thang side fins
- Outline: Mid-length (or longer) Flying Turtle-derived template
- Bottom: Turtle-style double barrel concave
- Rocker: Low entry rocker
- Nose: Full
- Drive Speed: 4/5
- Wave Height: 1–6 ft
- Maneuverability: 3/5
- Paddle Power: 5/5
- Construction: Available in PU/Polyester or EPS/Epoxy
Custom shaped to order in Huntington Beach, California. Typical build time 3–4 weeks.
PU Polyester
- The standard blank, offering a classic feel and smooth ride. Known for its flex and responsiveness in a variety of wave conditions.
- Polyester Blank
- Polyester Resin
Poly with Epoxy Resin
- Stronger than polyester resin and makes the board more durable.
- Polyester Blank
- Epoxy Resin
EPS Epoxy
- Great strength to weight ratio.
- Lighter and stronger than a polyester board in the same dimensions.
- Slightly more flotation.
Single Slot Channel
- A single slot channel is a singular, short groove starting about 10 inches from the tail and getting deeper as it exits out the end of the board.
Benefits:
- Improved Drive: The single slot channel helps direct water flow, providing the board with extra drive and speed, especially in smaller, weaker waves. A great alternative to having a center fin on twin or quad fins.
- Control: It offers enhanced control by channeling water more directly under the board, making it easier to maintain a stable line during turns.
- Versatility: This channel design is versatile, performing well in various wave conditions, from small beach breaks to bigger surf. Adds a little grip to your rip.
4 Channel
- A 4-channel design features four grooves on the bottom of the board. A slightly longer center channel. The outside channels are a little shorter starting from the back quarter of the board, starting shallow and progressively get deeper as it exits the tail.
Benefits:
- Speed and Lift: The 4 channels create lift by directing water flow more efficiently, allowing the board to plane better on the water's surface, which results in increased speed.
- Enhanced Grip: This design provides additional grip and hold during turns, making it excellent for carving and generating speed through sections of the wave.
- Responsiveness: The configuration of the channels offers more responsiveness in turns, allowing for sharper, more precise maneuvers.
- Aesthetic Appeal: High-gloss shine enhances visual appeal and makes the board stand out.
- Durability: Offers a little bit of strength and durability.
Protects the crucial area of the board under your back foot. It’s worth the price if you are hard on your boards and have a tendency to crush the tail with your back foot.
DRIVE SPEED
4/5
WAVE HEIGHT
1-6FT
MANEUVERABILITY
3/5
PADDLE POWER
5/5