The "Wave Brick" Phenomenon
The 60–65 cm width sweet spot for "wave bricks" (compact, high-volume sinkers like 55–75L models) surged in 2025 popularity. These boards offer a hybrid stability—wide enough for early planing in 8–12 knots (20% easier lift vs. 55 cm boards) yet short (4'10"–5'2") for snappy wave turns.
Brands like Tabou's Rocket (60 cm at 65L) emphasize beveled rails for rebound in slop, making them 15–20% more forgiving than narrow race bricks for intermediates chasing wave events.
Physics of Swing Weight
Compact Mass: By concentrating volume in a shorter, wider shape, the board's moment of inertia is reduced. This means less effort is required to rotate the board during turns or aerials.
Carbon monocoque builds (e.g., Duotone Sky Style SLS) drop weight by another 10%, further enhancing agile pop.
Balancing Volume and Carve
This width balances volume (e.g., Jimmy Lewis Flying VM's 60 cm flat deck for 9.9 lb lightness) with carve radius, ideal for 70–90 kg riders in choppy coasts. Data from Wingpassion tests show 25% better pump retention vs. 70 cm+ boards.
Board Width Comparison
Who is it For?
It suits progression from freeride to surf without quiver bloat. If you're a 70-90kg rider looking for one board to handle both light wind planing and wave performance, the "Wave Brick" is your answer.
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