Board type guide

All-Rounder surfboards

Find the perfect all-around board that performs in any condition. From waist-high to overhead, all-rounders deliver consistent fun.

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At a glance

Quick facts

Typical length: 6'0" - 7'0" | Volume: 30-40L | Best for: All conditions

Fit check

Is a all-rounder right for you?

Honest prompts — not a scored quiz. If several apply, this shape is worth researching.

  • Do you surf in varying conditions?Different wave sizes and types
  • Want one board for everything?Simplify your quiver
  • Looking for consistency?Reliable performance
  • Traveling with limited space?One versatile option

Still unsure? Take the skill assessment or run Match Me.

Shape overview

About all-rounder boards

An all-rounder, or daily driver, is engineered for predictable performance across the widest range of wave conditions. Discover how shapers balance rocker, volume, and rail design to create a board with predictable drive, flow, and maneuverability for your local break.

All-rounder surfboards are the Swiss Army knives of surfing - designed to handle everything from small summer swells to overhead winter waves.

Works well when

  • Versatile across conditions
  • Good for mixed-skill groups
  • Easy to learn on
  • One board for all seasons

Trade-offs

  • Not specialized for high performance
  • Can feel generic for pros
  • May not excel in any specific condition

Local marketplace

Custom boards from local shapers

Listings on Sticks today — browse shapers in your region, then contact them directly. Strongest coverage in NZ and Australia.

Custom boards from local shapers

Hand-shaped boards from experienced shapers in your region. Open worldwide — deepest listings in NZ and Australia; growing in Brazil, Spain, and South America.

🏆 TOP RATED

5 custom boards from local shapers

Dirty Hipster
🏆 #1 RATED
Dirty Hipster
J-dub Surfboards NZ
A counter culture model, this board is not just for the bearded urban hipster its for all surfers who require a hybrid board that can be surfed in a good range of waves from point breaks to A framing beachies, the bump or flyer pulls in the tail for great hold and release properties, a fullish outline and wide point is forward with a wider nose for easy wave catching capabilities, 4+1 fin plugs to make a versatile more board. Can be surfed with or without a beard.
Best for:
Various conditionsBeginner, Intermediate, Rookie
Key Features:
  • Fin Setup: 5-Fin,Quad,2+1,Thruster,Twin
Contact for pricing
Mutant
🏆 #2 RATED
Mutant
J-dub Surfboards NZ
The Mutant model is our biggest selling board to date, a high performance board for small to mid size waves, a slightly fuller shortboard outline, a low entry rocker and a flattish rocker under the feet, the tail has a late kick in the rocker for a very fast and easy to ride board, mid depth concave from nose into mid depth single concave under the front foot that blends to a deep single concave with doubles inside the single, this makes the board very lively and great in the pocket and on rail.
Best for:
Various conditionsAdvanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Key Features:
  • Fin Setup: 5-Fin,Thruster,Quad,2+1
Contact for pricing
The Drifter
🏆 #3 RATED
The Drifter
J-dub Surfboards NZ
This model is a quiver killer for waves up to 5ft, a slightly fuller outline and the wide point is forward, a moderate amount of rocker through the bottom, low entry rocker and a flick of nose and tail rockers, a deep single into double concaves with vee of the tail, mid/low boxy, a hip in the tail starts from the front fins to create a pivot point and shortens the rail line, the tail is a little pulled in to help in the barrel and responsive turns. The name for this model came about from customers wanting a board for every day surf that will also be good for travel, The Drifter allows you to pack light.
Best for:
Various conditionsExpert, Advanced, Intermediate
Key Features:
  • Fin Setup: 5-Fin
Contact for pricing

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Catalog

All-Rounder boards on Sticks

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Hypto Krypto Grom PU

Hypto Krypto Grom PU

Haydenshapes

Not available...

1-6ftExpert5.0 ★

$600-900

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Monsta Youth

Monsta Youth

JS Industries

The latest evolution of our flagship shortboard, we had to create a new Monsta once the Traktor Team...

3-8ftAdvanced4.0 ★

$600-900

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Golden Child Youth

Golden Child Youth

JS Industries

Standing out from Parko’s favourite boards of all time, the original Golden Child became Joel’s new ...

2-7ftAdvanced4.0 ★

$600-900

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Bull Run

Bull Run

JS Industries

The Bull Run is a step-down fun board that’s incredibly user friendly but still performance oriented...

2-6ftAdvanced4.0 ★

$600-900

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Xero Fusion Easy Rider Squash Tail

Xero Fusion Easy Rider Squash Tail

JS Industries

Easy rider dimensions created with the goal of making our most popular models even more approachable...

1-6ftAdvanced4.0 ★

$600-900

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Xero Fusion Easy Rider

Xero Fusion Easy Rider

JS Industries

Easy rider dimensions created with the goal of making our most popular models even more approachable...

1-5ftIntermediate-Advanced4.0 ★

$600-900

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Background

Design history

All-rounders evolved as surfers demanded one board that does many things reasonably well; they combine forgiving outlines with stability.

Answers

Common questions

What is a all-rounder surfboard?

All-rounder surfboards are the Swiss Army knives of surfing - designed to handle everything from small summer swells to overhead winter waves.

Who should ride a all-rounder?

Find the perfect all-around board that performs in any condition. From waist-high to overhead, all-rounders deliver consistent fun.

What waves suit a all-rounder best?

Typical length: 6'0" - 7'0" | Volume: 30-40L | Best for: All conditions

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