Carve, Cruise, or Shred: Finding Your Directional

Choosing the Right Directional: What to Consider

Directional boards are built with intention — tailored for the specific way you like to ride. The key? Understanding your riding style and the conditions you chase.

• Carving: You live for smooth, drawn-out turns, leaning deep into the rail with precision and flow. You need a board that holds an edge, responds to subtle weight shifts, and delivers a clean exit out of turns.
• Cruising: Easy-going rides, effortless transitions, and maximum comfort. A stable board with a forgiving shape is key. Staying upwind in marginal conditions.
• Shredding: Big turns, critical sections, aggressive maneuvers. You need explosive responsiveness, quick pivots, and control at speed.
• Strapless freestyle: Smashing through chop and launching off onshore ramps, where small waves demand a nimble board with loose fin release. Generating pop for air tricks — grabbing, flipping, and rotating mid-air — means you need a board that’s lively, responsive, and built for creativity.

From big waves to butter-flat water, the right board doesn’t just fit your style — it elevates it.

The Kokomo: For Carvers and Cruisers

Smooth. Precise. Effortless. The Kokomo is a dream for riders who thrive on seamless transitions and long, flowing carves. Its shape is built for stability, with a refined outline that locks into turns and holds its line through everything from mellow waves to drawn-out bottom turns.

• Why you’ll love it: The balanced volume and moderate rocker create a stable, forgiving ride — perfect for carving and cruising. The wide tail is stable and rockets you upwind in marginal conditions.
• How it compares: While the Fish and Global lean toward more aggressive performance, the Kokomo lets you settle in and feel the ride, making it ideal for riders who want smooth control with zero surprises.

The Fish: Built for Freeride and Aggressive Turns

Short, wide, floaty and great in light winds. Holding speed through turns, the Fish is made for freeride sessions where quick rail-to-rail action and powerful snaps are the name of the game. With a wide nose and swallowtail design, this board excels in choppy conditions, turning chaos into pure, fast-flowing fun.

• Who it’s for: Freeriders and riders looking to mix playful turns with high-speed carves. For riders  who like to ride with the power of the wave more so than kite power. A great “one-board-quiver” option for those wanting to travel with one board and love to surf as well when the wind is down.
• What stands out: Its compact shape lets you throw tighter, more aggressive turns while keeping a loose, skate-like feel. Keeping speed through turns without much power from the kite.

The Global: The True Surf Experience

If you’re looking for a directional that brings the raw energy of surfing to your quiver, the Global is it. Built to handle everything from clean overhead waves to unpredictable wind-blown faces, this board is made to perform.

• What makes it special: The quad or thruster fin setup lets you tune it for different conditions — quad for hold and drive, thruster for looser, more pivot-heavy turns.
• Performance edge: The narrower outline and rocker profile keep it responsive, making it the go-to for riders chasing that authentic surf feel. It can handle turns at high speeds and loves power.

The Skater: High-Performance & Playful

For riders who want to blend surf and strapless freestyle, the Skater delivers. With a compact, trick-friendly shape, this board thrives on strapless airs, spins, and butter-smooth landings. It’s also a fantastic option if you’re making the jump from twin tip to surf riding, with the option to add footstraps for that extra boost during the learning curve.

• Who it’s for: Progression-focused riders who want a board that reacts instantly, or beginners to surf style wanting an easy transition. A wide nose that gives you balance in the air to keep the board on your feet.
• What sets it apart: A balance of stability and agility makes this board ideal for learning new tricks and refining your style.

Key Design Elements That Matter

• Tail shape & rocker profiles: More rocker means better handling in waves, while a flatter profile adds speed and drive. Swallowtails (Fish) are great for snappy, fast turns, while rounded pintails (Global) bring smooth, surf-like performance.
• Length & width: A longer board (Global, Kokomo) will provide extra stability, whereas a shorter, wider shape (Fish, Skater) allows for quicker, more agile movements.
• Materials & flex: A stiffer board offers precision and control, whereas a softer flex brings a more forgiving ride.

Don’t forget your fins. MFC Fins: Unlocking Performance

Your board is only as good as your fins. The new MFC fins paired with these directionals enhance drive, speed, and control. Whether you're dialing in quad setups for added hold or opting for a thruster for looser, pivot-heavy rides, these fins make a difference.

The Matchup: Which Board is for You?

Every directional has its own personality. Find the one that speaks to yours, and the ride will never be the same.