Past Custom Builds
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NDR - Customize
The NDR is the one-board quiver killer. Our most versatile shortboard, custom shaped to rip equally well in small mushy waves and steeper, more powerful surf.
The NDR was originally designed for smaller surf, but the board's secret is what isn't extreme about it. The nose and tail rocker are relaxed. The bottom runs a very slight single-to-double concave. The rails are neutral, more tapered than boxy. Nothing on this template is overbuilt for one specific condition. The most aggressive design element is how subtly the volume is foiled from nose to tail, with the foam placed exactly where you need it for paddling.
Those neutral design choices ended up doing something Doc didn't fully expect. Once the team riders started taking the NDR into bigger surf, they realized the board paddles and holds up in waves much larger than its original design intent. What started as a small-wave shape turned into a one-board quiver. A daily driver that scales from chest-high beach break to overhead points without missing a beat.
The NDR is available with a swallow tail (original) or a round tail (later addition that opens up even bigger waves), and shapes with a 5-fin box setup so you can run it as a thruster when conditions call for vertical surfing or switch to a quad for speed and looseness in lined-up waves. Two tail options. Two fin configurations. One board that legitimately does everything.
If you're tired of swapping boards every time the swell shifts, this is the one.
Doc's Board Recommendation:
- 5 Fins
- Swallow or Round Tail
- No Channels
Best for:
- Waves from 2 to 8 ft
- Surfers wanting one board to cover small to medium-large surf
- Surfers chasing trips where they don't want to bring a full quiver
- Anyone who values versatility over specialization
Specs:
- Fin setup: 5-fin (FCS or Futures boxes) — thruster or quad compatible
- Tail: Swallow (original) or round tail (for bigger waves)
- Rocker: Neutral, relaxed nose and tail
- Bottom: Subtle single-to-double concave
- Rails: Neutral, tapered
- Foil: Volume foiled subtly from nose to tail
- Drive Speed: 4/5
- Wave Height: 2–8 ft
- Maneuverability: 4/5
- Paddle Power: 4/5
- 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
2-8FT
MANEUVERABILITY
4/5
PADDLE POWER
4/5
