Most surfboard brands don't tell you what their boards weigh. You'll get length, width, thickness and litres, but rarely a number on the scale. Yet weight is one of the things you feel most: carrying it down the beach, paddling it out, and how it turns once you're up.
So we went looking. We pulled every real board weight we could find for the boards Aussies ride most: gliders, noseriders, performance longboards, mid-lengths, mini mals and fish. We've included our boards too.
The short version: traditional PU is usually the heaviest construction, and a PU log or glider often weighs 8–11 kg. Modern EPS / epoxy boards can be several kilos lighter at the same size. Only premium carbon and epoxy builds match or beat Summer vibes weights, and they usually cost much more and often carry less foam. Here's how it breaks down.
Glider weights (10'6–11'0)
Gliders are where weight matters most. You're carrying 10–11 feet of board, often a fair way, for a session on small clean days. Across 28 weighed 10'+ PU gliders and speed shapes, the typical board weighed around 9.5 kg, and the 11'0s from Christenson, Gato Heroi and Nick Melanson weighed 10–11.3 kg.
~ Approx. weight/price · † reported weight · — unconfirmed
Gliders
| Board · size · build | kg | A$ |
|---|---|---|
| Summer vibes Glider | 7.1 | 1,299.99– |
| Thunderbolt Oracle | ~8.1† | ~2,300 |
| Surftech Ultra Glide | 8.7† | — |
| Agave Eagle | 8.9† | — |
| Nick Melanson Glider Pin | 9.4† | — |
| Gato Heroi Killer | 9.5† | — |
| Walden Glider | 9.5† | ~2,100 |
| Jim Phillips Glider | 9.7† | — |
| Josh Hall Eagle | 9.9† | — |
| Bing Glider | ~9.5– | ~2,700– |
| Gato Heroi sZaber | 10.2† | — |
| Christenson Glider | 10.0– | — |
| McTavish Sugar | ~10– | 3,995 |
| Takayama Prince Kuhio | ~10.5 | ~4,000 |
| Vouch Glider | ~10.5 | ~3,900 |
| Christenson Chris Craft | 10.4– | ~2,500– |
| NSP Longboard E+ | 10.7† | ~1,250 |
| Nick Melanson Glider Pin | 10.8† | — |
| Christenson Fish Glider | 11.3† | — |
| Thomas Postie | ~12 | ~3,300 |
Sources & notes
Prices checked 22 Oct 2026 where linked. Colour, finish and freight can change the total.
Different lengths, volumes and constructions are shown. A lighter board is not automatically the better fit.
- Summer vibes Glider 11'0, 89.2L: Summer vibes product catalogue, checked 22 October 2026. Price varies by colour/finish where a range is shown. Summer vibes product
- Thunderbolt Oracle 10'6, 91L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Surftech Ultra Glide 11'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Agave Eagle 10'6: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Nick Melanson Glider Pin 10'6: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Gato Heroi Killer 10'6: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Walden Glider 10'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Jim Phillips Glider 10'4: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Josh Hall Eagle 10'6: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Bing Glider 10'0–11'0: Earlier indicative price retained from the original comparison; not freshly verified as current RRP. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Gato Heroi sZaber 11'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Christenson Glider 11'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- McTavish Sugar 11'0: Current 11'0 stock example. The 10–11 kg figure remains an estimate, not a published McTavish weight. Listed AU price
- Takayama Prince Kuhio 11'0: Earlier indicative price retained from the original comparison; not freshly verified as current RRP. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Vouch Glider 11'0: Earlier indicative price retained from the original comparison; not freshly verified as current RRP. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Christenson Chris Craft 11'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- NSP Longboard E+ 11'0, 124L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Nick Melanson Glider Pin 11'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Christenson Fish Glider 11'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Thomas Postie 12'1: Earlier indicative price retained from the original comparison; not freshly verified as current RRP. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
How to read the comparison
Rows run from lightest to heaviest; weight ranges are ordered by their midpoint. The short view includes Summer vibes and the lightest alternatives. Compare length, volume, shape and construction together when choosing a board to carry and handle. PU logs are intentionally built for trim; carbon and engineered epoxy builds may be lighter at different volumes.
Source types: Summer vibes figures come from its current product catalogue. Published weight charts and individual-board reports are different evidence. A † identifies an individual-board report; it is not a guaranteed weight for every board with that model name. ~ before a weight marks an estimate from similar-sized boards and construction, not a measured weight or a manufacturer specification. ~ before a price marks an approximate guide price. Rounded current prices and earlier figures awaiting a fresh exact-model price check are identified in the category notes. A dash means the value could not be confirmed.
Current linked prices are Australian brand retail or retailer listed prices, not a blanket claim of manufacturer RRP. Sale, sold-out and custom-order prices are explained in the category notes. Shipping, fins, finish and different-year construction can change the comparison.
Original weight research sources: USEDSURF, Seakong, BREAKOUT, Surftech/NSP. Current price sources are linked beside each researched model above.
The McTavish Sugar and the North Coast Takayama Prince Kuhio are beautiful boards, but neither has a published weight. As thick PU gliders with wooden stringers, you'd expect them to sit right up there with the other premium PU gliders. For reference, the lightest 10'0 epoxy longboards we found (like the Thunderbolt Kai Sallas Waikiki) weigh around 7 kg, about the same as the Summer vibes Glider, but they're a foot shorter.
Bottom line: premium PU gliders from McTavish, Takayama, Thomas and Christenson cost roughly $2,500–$4,000 and weigh around 10–11 kg. The Summer vibes Glider is around $1,300 and 7.1 kg, the lightest 10'-plus glider on the market that we know of. No need to spend $4k, or lug 11 kg down the beach, for those small, clean glider days.
Noserider and classic log weights (9'1–9'6)
A traditional PU noserider is meant to have some heft, as it helps the board trim and hold on the nose. Across more than 200 weighed 9'0–9'8 PU logs from Bing, Christenson, Takayama, Thomas and Gato Heroi, typical PUs weigh 8–9 kg, while EPS logs from Thunderbolt, NSP and co. come in at roughly 6–7 kg. Summer vibes came in under or level with all of them, at 6.3 kg for the 9'4, with more foam.
~ Approx. weight/price · † reported weight · — unconfirmed
Classic & noseriders
| Board · size · build | kg | A$ |
|---|---|---|
| Summer vibes Classic | 6.3 | 929.99– |
| Thunderbolt Tsunami | ~6.5† | — |
| Thunderbolt Takayama DT2 | ~6.6† | — |
| Thunderbolt Mango Jam | ~6.8† | — |
| NSP Longboard Elements | 6.83 | 1,049– |
| Prism Original | 7.2† | — |
| Torq Noserider | 7.3† | — |
| SIC Nose Rider | 7.5† | — |
| Takayama In The Pink | 7.6† | ~2,700 |
| McTavish Super Stock Long | ~8.0 | 2,195 |
| Bing Aussie Square | 8.1† | — |
| Christenson Dead Sled | 8.1† | ~2,500 |
| Gato Heroi Californian | 7.8– | ~2,300 |
| Gato Heroi Fat Cat | 7.6– | ~2,200 |
| Takayama Model T | 8.4† | ~2,900– |
| Thomas Keeper | 8.4† | ~2,450– |
| Keyo International | ~8.5 | ~1,950 |
| McTavish Noserider | ~8.5 | ~2,900 |
| McTavish Occasional Pin | ~8.5† | — |
| Thomas Wizl | 8.5† | ~2,450– |
| Christenson CC Slider | 8.1– | ~2,500 |
| Bing Continental | 9.0† | ~3,000 |
Sources & notes
Prices checked 22 Oct 2026 where linked. Colour, finish and freight can change the total.
Different lengths, volumes and constructions are shown. A lighter board is not automatically the better fit.
- Summer vibes Classic 9'4, 76L: Summer vibes product catalogue, checked 22 October 2026. Price varies by colour/finish where a range is shown. Summer vibes product
- Thunderbolt Tsunami 9'4, 69L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Thunderbolt Takayama DT2 9'4, 71L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Thunderbolt Mango Jam 9'4, 68L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- NSP Longboard Elements 9'6, 82L: Australian listing: colour-dependent price and published weight chart ±5%. Other model years/regions quote different weights. Listed AU price · Published size/weight chart ±5%
- Prism Original 9'4, 82L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Torq Noserider 9'1, 77L: The original 7.3 kg report did not identify TET, TEC or ACT construction. These are different builds; no price has been assumed for this unidentified version. Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- SIC Nose Rider 9'4, 78L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Takayama In The Pink 9'4: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- McTavish Super Stock Long 9'5: 9'5 × 23 × 3; 12 mm ply stringer. Finished board weight not published. Fins recommended separately. Summer vibes estimate: Comparable 9'4–9'6 hand-glassed logs, adjusted for the 9'5 × 23 × 3 shape, 12 mm ply stringer, 6-8-6 cloth and matte finish. This exact board has not been weighed; ~ marks the estimate. Brand retail price
- Bing Aussie Square 9'4: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Christenson Dead Sled 9'6: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Gato Heroi Californian 9'2–9'8: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Gato Heroi Fat Cat 9'2–9'8: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Takayama Model T 9'4: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Thomas Keeper 9'4: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Keyo International 9'4: Earlier indicative price retained from the original comparison; not freshly verified as current RRP. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- McTavish Noserider 9'4: Current 9'4 stock range $2,695–$3,195; the comparison shows the rounded midpoint ~$2,900. Individual board and finish affect price. McTavish does not publish a finished board weight on the product page. Summer vibes estimate: Comparable 9'4–9'6 traditional PU logs, including the reported McTavish Involvement and Occasional Pin around 8.5 kg; allowance for glass, stringer and finish. This exact board has not been weighed; ~ marks the estimate. Listed AU price
- McTavish Occasional Pin 9'6: Owner weigh-in dated 2 February 2014, for an individual 9'6 Occasional Pin. Current Australian new-board price not confirmed. 2014 owner weigh-in
- Thomas Wizl 9'6: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Christenson CC Slider 9'4–9'6: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Bing Continental 9'4: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
Bottom line: premium PU logs from McTavish, Thomas, Christenson, Takayama and Bing cost roughly $2,200–$3,300 and weigh around 8–9 kg, and a Keyo is around $1,950. The Summer vibes Classic 9'4 is around $930 and about 2 kg lighter, with Thunderbolt-quality light weight but more volume. No need to spend $2,500-plus, or carry the extra weight all the way to the point, to walk the board on those clean summer days.
Performance longboard weights (9'0–9'3)
Performance logs are built to turn, so lighter is better. This is where carbon and Thunderbolt builds shine: the lightest we found weigh 4–5 kg, but they're also thinner and lower in volume, coming in at around 60–65L.
~ Approx. weight/price · † reported weight · — unconfirmed
Performance longboards
| Board · size · build | kg | A$ |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt TJ Pro | 5.2† | 1,596 |
| Thunderbolt HIHP | 4.7– | 2,345 |
| Thunderbolt Diamond Drive 2 Red | ~5.5 | 1,995 |
| Thunderbolt HI4 | 5.3– | 1,995– |
| Summer vibes Performance | 5.8 | 899.99– |
| Crime Involvement | 5.8† | — |
| Firewire The Gem | ~6 | ~1,800 |
| Firewire longboard | 6.1† | — |
| Stewart Redline | 6.1† | — |
| Thunderbolt HI4 | ~6.1† | 1,995– |
| Firewire Special T | ~6– | ~1,700 |
| Torq TET CS | 6.3† | ~850 |
| NSP Overdrive HDT | 6.4† | — |
| NSP Longboard Elements | 6.44 | 1,029– |
| Firewire TJ Pro | ~6.5 | ~1,400 |
| McTavish Fireball EVO 2 | ~6.5† | 2,545 |
| NSP Longboard E+ | 6.7† | — |
| McTavish Speed Shape | 7– | — |
Sources & notes
Prices checked 22 Oct 2026 where linked. Colour, finish and freight can change the total.
Different lengths, volumes and constructions are shown. A lighter board is not automatically the better fit.
- Thunderbolt TJ Pro 9'0, 60L: Thunderbolt Red sale listing, previously $1,995; out of stock. It is not the separate Firewire TJ Pro construction. Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. Listed AU price
- Thunderbolt HIHP 9'1, 64L: HIHP Speed / Thunderbolt Black. Current 9'1 listing includes a 63.7L version; original weight range reports may span variants. Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. Listed AU price
- Thunderbolt Diamond Drive 2 Red 9'2, 64.8L: Current Diamond Drive 2 Red, 9'2 × 64.8L. The original 5.5 kg report was not traced to this exact revision; current finished-board weight is not confirmed. Summer vibes estimate: Comparable 9'1–9'3 Thunderbolt longboards around 5.3–5.8 kg and 60–70 L, adjusted for the 9'2, 64.8 L Red construction. This exact board has not been weighed; ~ marks the estimate. Listed AU price
- Thunderbolt HI4 9'1, 64.5L: Red is $1,995; Black is $2,245. Original reported weights did not identify Red/Black construction, so this is a model-family comparison rather than a weighed current listing. Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. Listed AU price · Black construction price
- Summer vibes Performance 9'1, 72.8L: Summer vibes product catalogue, checked 22 October 2026. Price varies by colour/finish where a range is shown. Summer vibes product
- Crime Involvement 9'1: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Firewire The Gem 9'1: Earlier indicative price retained from the original comparison; not freshly verified as current RRP. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Firewire longboard 9'0: Original research did not identify the model. No model-specific current retail price can be assigned. Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Stewart Redline 9'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Thunderbolt HI4 9'3, 70L: Red is $1,995; Black is $2,245. Original reported weights did not identify Red/Black construction, so this is a model-family comparison rather than a weighed current listing. Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. Listed AU price · Black construction price
- Firewire Special T 9'0–9'6: Earlier indicative price retained from the original comparison; not freshly verified as current RRP. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Torq TET CS 9'0, 72L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- NSP Overdrive HDT 9'1, 59L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- NSP Longboard Elements 9'0, 73L: Australian listing: colour-dependent price and published weight chart ±5%. Other model years/regions quote different weights. Listed AU price · Published size/weight chart ±5%
- Firewire TJ Pro 9'0: Earlier indicative price retained from the original comparison; not freshly verified as current RRP. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- McTavish Fireball EVO 2 9'1: Current Fireball EVO 2 stock example. The approx. 6.5 kg weight is an owner weigh-in of a different individual board from 2 February 2014, not a specification for this current listing. Listed AU price · 2014 owner weigh-in
- NSP Longboard E+ 9'0, 73L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- McTavish Speed Shape 9'0: Corrected to the model and weight actually named in the 2 February 2014 owner weigh-in. No current RRP could be matched to this older board. 2014 owner weigh-in
Firewire calls its Helium construction its lightest ever, but publishes foam density rather than finished board weights.
Bottom line: premium performance logs from Firewire, Thunderbolt and McTavish cost roughly $1,400–$2,500. The Summer vibes Performance 9'1 is around $900 at around 5.8 kg, so it has more foam than most at roughly half the price. No need to spend double for a light, lively thruster performance longboard.
Mid-length and egg weights (6'8–7'6)
Mid-lengths and eggs are the do-everything boards, and the Channel Islands CI Mid is the benchmark. In PU, most 7'0 mids from Channel Islands, Christenson, Mandala, Thomas and Haydenshapes weigh around 5 kg. Premium epoxy builds from Thunderbolt and Haydenshapes FutureFlex get that down to around 3–4 kg, at $1,200–$2,000.
~ Approx. weight/price · † reported weight · — unconfirmed
Mid-lengths & eggs
| Board · size · build | kg | A$ |
|---|---|---|
| CI x Thunderbolt M23 | 2.8† | — |
| Firewire Seaside & Beyond | ~3.8 | ~1,200– |
| Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto | 3.8† | ~1,200 |
| Thunderbolt Mid 6 | 3.9† | 1,745 |
| Summer vibes Discus | 4.0 | 759.99– |
| Lost Smooth Operator | 4.0† | ~1,380 |
| McTavish Super Stock Mid Twin | ~4.0 | 1,495 |
| Firewire Sunday | 4.2† | ~1,300– |
| Thunderbolt Outlier | ~4.2† | ~1,700 |
| Summer vibes Mid Twin | 4.3 | 759.99 |
| Mandala Delta-V Twin | 4.3† | — |
| Album Lage | 4.4† | — |
| Christenson Ultra Tracker | 4.4† | ~1,200 |
| NSP Speed Line | 4.3– | 949 |
| NSP Funboard Elements | 4.68 | 759– |
| Christenson Long Fish | 4.7† | ~1,130– |
| Pyzel Mid Length Crisis | ~4.7 | ~1,180– |
| Thomas Utility Mid | 4.7† | ~1,840 |
| CI x Thunderbolt Speed Quong | ~4.8† | — |
| Christenson C-Bucket | 4.9† | From 1,199 |
| Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto | 5.0† | ~1,100 |
| Mandala Avocet | 5.0† | — |
| McTavish Rincon | ~5 | 2,195 |
| CI Mid | 5.1† | ~1,220– |
| Mandala Clandestino | 5.4– | — |
| Bing Mini Lovebird | 5.5† | — |
| CI Mid | 5.5† | ~1,220– |
Sources & notes
Prices checked 22 Oct 2026 where linked. Colour, finish and freight can change the total.
Different lengths, volumes and constructions are shown. A lighter board is not automatically the better fit.
- CI x Thunderbolt M23 7'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Firewire Seaside & Beyond 7'2: Earlier indicative price retained from the original comparison; not freshly verified as current RRP. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto 7'0, 60L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Thunderbolt Mid 6 7'0, 40L: 7'0 Thunderbolt Red listing; Red/Black versions have different prices and weight. Existing reported weight should not be treated as a current factory specification. Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. Listed AU price
- Summer vibes Discus 7'0, 51.9L: Summer vibes product catalogue, checked 22 October 2026. Price varies by colour/finish where a range is shown. Summer vibes product
- Lost Smooth Operator 6'10: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- McTavish Super Stock Mid Twin 6'7: 6'7 × 20 × 2¾. Nearby size/shape reference; shorter and lower-volume than the Summer vibes 7'2. Finished weight not published. Summer vibes estimate: Comparable 6'6–7'0 hand-glassed mids, adjusted for the 6'7 × 20 × 2¾ shape, thin ply stringer and 4 oz S-cloth construction. This exact board has not been weighed; ~ marks the estimate. Brand retail price
- Firewire Sunday 7'3, 57L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Thunderbolt Outlier 7'0, 46.5L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Summer vibes Mid Twin 7'2, 55.6L: Summer vibes product catalogue, checked 22 October 2026. Price varies by colour/finish where a range is shown. Summer vibes product
- Mandala Delta-V Twin 7'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Album Lage 7'2: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Christenson Ultra Tracker 7'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- NSP Speed Line 7'2, 49.5L: 7'2 × 49.5L. Published Australian retailer price; existing reported weight range retained. Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. Listed AU price
- NSP Funboard Elements 7'2, 49L: Australian retailer size-specific price, varies by colour. Published weight tolerance ±5%. Listed AU price · Published size/weight chart ±5%
- Christenson Long Fish 7'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Pyzel Mid Length Crisis 7'0: Earlier indicative price retained from the original comparison; not freshly verified as current RRP. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Thomas Utility Mid 7'2: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- CI x Thunderbolt Speed Quong 7'2, 45L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Christenson C-Bucket 7'2: Model-family custom-order starting price, not a firm quote for the weighed 7'2. Options can add cost; no stock held. Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. Listed AU price
- Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto 7'0, 60L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Mandala Avocet 7'2: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- McTavish Rincon 7'2: Stock board price; custom orders and finishes can differ. Weight shown with ~ is an estimate, not a published McTavish weight. Listed AU price
- CI Mid 7'2: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Mandala Clandestino 7'2: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Bing Mini Lovebird 7'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- CI Mid 7'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
Bottom line: mid-lengths from Channel Islands, Lost, Firewire, Thomas and McTavish cost from $1,200 up to around $2,200. The Summer vibes Discus 7'0 and Mid Twin 7'2 are around $760 and weigh around 4 kg, lighter than most PU mids and about the same as premium epoxy. No need to spend double for an easy-riding, wave-catching mid that goes great.
Mini mal weights (7'0–8'0)
Mini mals are the classic first surfboard after a softboard, so weight really matters: they get carried, dropped and paddled by progressing surfers. Most 7'0–8'0 boards we found weigh 4.2–5.7 kg, and traditional PU 8'0s reach 5.8–6.9 kg.
~ Approx. weight/price · † reported weight · — unconfirmed
Mini mals
| Board · size · build | kg | A$ |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt Outlier | ~4.2† | ~1,700 |
| Torq Mod Fun | 4.4† | 779– |
| NSP Funboard Elements | 4.68 | 759– |
| Summer vibes Mini Mal | 4.7 | 799.99– |
| Harley Ingleby Moe | 4.7† | ~1,900 |
| Thunderbolt Skindog Ova | ~4.7† | — |
| Buster Mini Malibu | 4.8† | — |
| Thunderbolt Outlier | ~4.8† | ~1,700 |
| NSP Funboard Elements | 4.81 | 779– |
| Haydenshapes Mid Length Glider | 4.9– | ~1,400 |
| CI Waterhog | 5.0† | — |
| Thunderbolt Outlier | ~5.2† | ~1,800 |
| Modern Love Child | ~5– | ~915– |
| NSP Longboard Elements | 5.45 | 859– |
| McTavish Rincon | ~5.5 | 2,195 |
| BIC Mini Malibu | 5.7† | — |
| Christenson Flat Tracker | 5.8† | — |
| Kevin Connelly Magic Carpet | 6.5† | — |
| Cosmos Classic | 6.9† | — |
Sources & notes
Prices checked 22 Oct 2026 where linked. Colour, finish and freight can change the total.
Different lengths, volumes and constructions are shown. A lighter board is not automatically the better fit.
- Thunderbolt Outlier 7'0, 46.5L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Torq Mod Fun 7'2, 47L: TET 7'2: $799 at Melbourne Surfboard Shop; Tidal Surf lists $779. Colour and stock can differ. Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. Listed AU price · Tidal Surf listed price
- NSP Funboard Elements 7'2, 49L: Australian retailer size-specific price, varies by colour. Published weight tolerance ±5%. Listed AU price · Published size/weight chart ±5%
- Summer vibes Mini Mal 8'0, 58.7L: Summer vibes product catalogue, checked 22 October 2026. Price varies by colour/finish where a range is shown. Summer vibes product
- Harley Ingleby Moe 8'0, 61L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Thunderbolt Skindog Ova 7'6, 53L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Buster Mini Malibu 7'6, 50L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Thunderbolt Outlier 7'6, 53L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- NSP Funboard Elements 7'6, 54L: Australian retailer size-specific price, varies by colour. Published weight tolerance ±5%. Listed AU price · Published size/weight chart ±5%
- Haydenshapes Mid Length Glider 7'7, 49L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- CI Waterhog 7'10: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Thunderbolt Outlier 8'0, 60L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Modern Love Child 7'0–7'6: Earlier indicative price retained from the original comparison; not freshly verified as current RRP. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- NSP Longboard Elements 8'0, 57L: Matched to Elements construction, with Australian retailer published weight ±5%. Listed AU price · Published size/weight chart ±5%
- McTavish Rincon 7'6–7'10: Stock board price; custom orders and finishes can differ. Weight shown with ~ is an estimate, not a published McTavish weight. Listed AU price
- BIC Mini Malibu 7'3: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Christenson Flat Tracker 8'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Kevin Connelly Magic Carpet 8'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Cosmos Classic 8'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
Bottom line: mini mals from Thunderbolt, Haydenshapes and McTavish cost roughly $1,400–$2,200, and even budget PU options run around $900–$1,000. The Summer vibes Mini Mal 8'0 is around $800–$860 and as light as or lighter than every board we found at its size: 4.7 kg. No need to carry a 6 kg board, or spend $1,500-plus, to progress and cruise.
Fish weights (6'0–6'6)
Fish are short and wide, so the weights are small: most PU fish from 6'0 to 6'6 weigh 3.5–4.8 kg, and premium epoxy builds from Firewire, JS and Haydenshapes get down to 2.5–2.9 kg. The bigger difference here is price: most name-brand fish cost $1,100–$1,400.
~ Approx. weight/price · † reported weight · — unconfirmed
Fish
| Board · size · build | kg | A$ |
|---|---|---|
| Firewire Go Fish | 2.6† | ~1,120 |
| Firewire Seaside | 2.7† | ~1,200– |
| Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto | 2.8† | ~1,125– |
| Firewire Mashup | 2.9† | ~1,300– |
| JS Black Baron | 2.9† | ~1,100– |
| DHD The Twin / Phoenix | ~3.0 | ~1,100– |
| McTavish Super Stock Fish | ~3.0 | 895 |
| Pyzel Astro Pop | ~3.0 | ~1,100– |
| Sharp Eye Disco | ~3.0 | ~1,150 |
| Lost RNF | 3.1† | ~1,100– |
| Summer vibes Fish | 3.2 | 699.99– |
| Christenson Fish | 3.3† | ~1,130– |
| CI x Thunderbolt Fish | 3.2– | — |
| Christenson Lane Splitter | 3.5† | ~1,130– |
| CI x Thunderbolt Fish | 3.2– | — |
| DHD Mini Twin 2 | 3.5† | ~1,100 |
| Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto Twin | 3.5† | ~1,000– |
| JS Big Baron | 3.5† | ~1,100– |
| Album Vesper | 3.7† | ~1,900– |
| NSP Fish Elements | 3.7† | 709– |
| Torq Mod Fish | 3.8† | ~750 |
| CI Twin Pin | 3.7– | ~1,100– |
| Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto Twin | 3.9† | ~1,000– |
| Lost Retro Tripper | 3.9† | ~1,100 |
| Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto Twin | 4.0† | ~1,000– |
| NSP Fish Elements | 4.0† | 719– |
| NSP PU Kingfish | 4.0† | ~750– |
| CI Fish | 3.7– | ~1,100– |
| Album Bom Dia | 4.2† | ~1,400– |
| Rusty Fish | 4.8† | ~1,000 |
Sources & notes
Prices checked 22 Oct 2026 where linked. Colour, finish and freight can change the total.
Different lengths, volumes and constructions are shown. A lighter board is not automatically the better fit.
- Firewire Go Fish 6'4: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Firewire Seaside 5'7–5'8: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto 6'0, 37L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Firewire Mashup 6'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- JS Black Baron 5'7, 30L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- DHD The Twin / Phoenix 6'0: Earlier indicative price retained from the original comparison; not freshly verified as current RRP. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- McTavish Super Stock Fish 5'6, 33.5L: Sale listing, previously $1,295; sold out when checked. It is 6 inches shorter than the Summer vibes 6'0; compare volume and shape, not just price. Summer vibes estimate: Comparable hand-glassed fish around 3.3–3.7 kg at 6'0, adjusted for the shorter 5'6, 33.5 L shape, 6 mm ply stringer and 4 oz S-cloth construction. This exact board has not been weighed; ~ marks the estimate. Brand retail price
- Pyzel Astro Pop 6'0: Earlier indicative price retained from the original comparison; not freshly verified as current RRP. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Sharp Eye Disco 6'0: Earlier indicative price retained from the original comparison; not freshly verified as current RRP. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Lost RNF 6'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Summer vibes Fish 6'0, 38.5L: Summer vibes product catalogue, checked 22 October 2026. Price varies by colour/finish where a range is shown. Summer vibes product
- Christenson Fish 6'2: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- CI x Thunderbolt Fish 6'2, 40L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- Christenson Lane Splitter 6'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- CI x Thunderbolt Fish 6'5, 43L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ.
- DHD Mini Twin 2 6'1: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto Twin 6'0, 37L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- JS Big Baron 6'8, 38.5L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Album Vesper 6'4: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- NSP Fish Elements 6'0, 35L: Size-specific Australian retailer price; colour-dependent. Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. Listed AU price
- Torq Mod Fish 6'3, 36L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- CI Twin Pin 6'5: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto Twin 6'6: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Lost Retro Tripper 6'3: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto Twin 6'4, 43.5L: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- NSP Fish Elements 6'4, 40L: Size-specific Australian retailer price; colour-dependent. Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. Listed AU price
- NSP PU Kingfish 6'4: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- CI Fish 6'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Album Bom Dia 6'6: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
- Rusty Fish 6'0: Reported weight retained from the original comparison; individual board, year, finish and included fittings may differ. ~ marks an earlier indicative price, not a current verified RRP.
Bottom line: name-brand fish from JS, DHD, Lost, Pyzel, Firewire, Channel Islands and Haydenshapes cost roughly $1,100–$1,400. The Summer vibes Fish 6'0 is around $700 at around 3.2 kg, lighter than most PU fish and with more foam than most, so there's no need to spend $1,100-plus for a fast, fun fish.
Why some boards are lighter: PU vs epoxy vs carbon
The biggest factor is construction, not brand.
- PU (polyurethane): the traditional foam, glassed with polyester resin. Classic feel and flex, but the heaviest. Tints, gloss coats, thick stringers and glass-on fins add more.
- EPS / epoxy: expanded polystyrene foam with epoxy resin. Lighter and more buoyant than PU at the same size, and tougher against dings. Most of the lighter boards in these tables are EPS / epoxy, including every Summer vibes board.
- Carbon and premium epoxy (Thunderbolt, Firewire Helium, FutureFlex): carbon or engineered laminates over light EPS. The lightest boards you can buy, usually at the top of the price range.
How Summer vibes boards are built
Since most brands don't publish this either: every Summer vibes surfboard is a 30 kg/m³ EPS core, glassed with fibreglass cloth and epoxy resin. The glass schedule by model:
| Board | Deck | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Grom | 2 x 6oz | 6oz + 4oz fin patch |
| Fish, Discus, Mid Twin | 2 x 6oz | 6oz + 4oz + 4oz fin patch |
| Mini Mal | 6oz + 2 x 4oz | 6oz + 4oz + 4oz fin patch |
| Performance, Classic | 2 x 6oz + 4oz | 6oz + 4oz + 4oz fin patch |
| Glider | 2 x 6oz + 4oz + 6oz deck patch | 6oz + 4oz + 4oz fin patch |
Surfboard weight FAQ
How much does a longboard weigh? A 9'0–9'6 longboard typically weighs 5–9 kg. PU logs sit at 7.5–9 kg, epoxy longboards at 5.5–7.5 kg.
How much does a glider weigh? A traditional 11'0 PU glider usually weighs 10–11 kg. Epoxy gliders can get down to 7–9 kg.
How much does a mid-length weigh? Around 4–5.5 kg at 7'0 in PU, and 3.8–4.5 kg in epoxy.
Is a heavier longboard better for noseriding? Some weight helps a log trim and hold on the nose, but it makes the board harder to carry and paddle. Volume and rocker matter more for noseriding than weight alone.
Does weight matter for beginners? Yes. A lighter board is easier to carry, easier to paddle into waves and easier to handle in the shorebreak.
What's the lightest surfboard? For its size, the lightest boards are carbon and premium epoxy builds like Thunderbolt, Haydenshapes FutureFlex and Firewire. Among the gliders we compared, the lightest 11'0 was the Summer vibes Glider at 7.1 kg, against 10–11 kg for most premium PU gliders.
What's the best value surfboard in Australia? Value is weight, quality and price together. EPS / epoxy boards from Australian direct-to-customer brands like Summer vibes cost roughly half of premium-brand boards ($700–$1,300 vs $1,400–$4,000) and weigh the same or less.
Is there a cheaper alternative to McTavish, Channel Islands or Firewire? Yes. Those brands make beautiful boards, but you don't need to spend $1,500–$4,000 for a light, well-shaped board. Summer vibes boards in the same shapes (glider, noserider, performance log, mid-length egg, fish) cost around $700–$1,300.
Is Summer vibes an Australian brand? Yes. Summer vibes is an Australian-owned small business, designed on the Gold Coast and sold direct, so you're not paying for a big-brand markup.
The bottom line
You don't have to spend $2,000–$4,000 or carry a heavy board to get a great one. Every Summer vibes board is EPS / epoxy, designed on the Gold Coast and sold direct, with no big-brand markup. The numbers are above: compare them yourself.
Cheers, Branchy
Sources
Weights:
- usedsurf.jp: Japanese surf shop that weighs every board it sells
- Seakong and Seakong blog: board weights on every listing
- BREAKOUT: new Thunderbolt and Channel Islands boards with stated weights
- NSP longboards, NSP fish, Surftech: brand weight tables
- SIC Nose Rider, Prism, Walden: brand specs
- Seabreeze McTavish thread: McTavish longboard weights
- Firewire Helium: construction details
Prices (AUD, October 2026) come from brand stores and Australian retailers, including McTavish, Noosa Longboards, Thomas Surfboards, Onboard, Surfection, Keel Surf Supply, Surf Culture, Surfboard Empire, Channel Islands AU, Haydenshapes AU, Lost AU, JS Industries, DHD, Surfs Up Warehouse and Surfboards Direct. Boards with no Australian listing are converted from US prices at October 2026 exchange rates.