At a glance
Quick facts
Fit check
Is a high performance right for you?
Honest prompts — not a scored quiz. If several apply, this shape is worth researching.
- Are you an advanced surfer?Comfortable in overhead waves
- Want maximum maneuverability?Radical turns and aerials
- Surf quality waves regularly?Head-high or better
- Competition or progression focused?Push your limits
Still unsure? Take the skill assessment or run Match Me.
Shape overview
About high performance boards
Explore the design of the high-performance shortboard (HPSB). Understand how shapers use continuous rocker, low-volume rails, and deep concaves to produce speed, hold, and pivot for surfing in critical wave sections. Find shapers to build your own.
High-performance surfboards are precision instruments built for advanced surfers who demand maximum responsiveness and maneuverability in quality waves.
Works well when
- Maximum maneuverability
- Responsive in steep waves
- Competition-level performance
- Radical turn capability
Trade-offs
- Less forgiving
- Narrower paddling window
- Requires advanced skill
- Not ideal for small waves
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.
4 custom boards from local shapers
Catalog
High Performance boards on Sticks
Search and compare retail models in the catalog — or scroll to custom shapers above.
Hypto Krypto Grom PU
Haydenshapes
Not available...
$600-900
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Sweet Spot 4.0
DHD
The best performing travel board... the ultimate step up! So what’s different from the 3.0? The nose...
$896-1095
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Xero Gravity Youth
JS Industries
Xero Gravity Youth is the next in line of our favourite fusions ever. The Xero Gravity has foam hidd...
$600-900
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Monsta Youth
JS Industries
The latest evolution of our flagship shortboard, we had to create a new Monsta once the Traktor Team...
$600-900
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Sub Xero
JS Industries
This is everything you want in small surf. To create the Sub Xero, we combined the new Xero with our...
$600-900
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Raging Bull
JS Industries
Over the last year, Occy’s fallen back in love with surfing all over again. He’s in the water more, ...
$600-900
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Learn about high performance boards
Background
Design history
High-performance shortboards grew out of competition surfing and continue to push design innovations for quick, sharp turns.
Answers
Common questions
What is a high performance surfboard?
High-performance surfboards are precision instruments built for advanced surfers who demand maximum responsiveness and maneuverability in quality waves.
Who should ride a high performance?
Unlock your full surfing potential with high-performance shortboards designed for radical maneuvers and competition-level riding.
What waves suit a high performance best?
Typical length: 5'6" - 6'4" | Volume: 22-32L | Best for: Quality waves, advanced surfers
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