Vessel Dark Horse Performance Shortboard – AU Made

The Aussie Made Vessel Dark Horse is a performance PU shortboard that’s tailored for small-to-medium size surf with a wider profile and ample volume under the chest for added paddle power.

Think of this board as a super versatile model you can trust to deliver reliable performance on any given day. The Dark Horse is also more affordable than other models in the same class, but will go toe-to-toe with the more ‘profile’ brands on performance.

Generous single concave flows from the nose to a slight double through the fins and tail, allowing drive and acceleration through bottom turns and flow between rail-to-rail carves. Slightly wider outline through the body and back half increases lift making it easy to plane, maintain and increase speed.

Made at the S-Lab facility on QLD’s Gold Coast by experienced craftsmen, the Dark Horse is constructed using the highest quality foam, composites, fiberglass and resins sourced from trusted suppliers. These boards are built to deliver optimum flex, performance, durability and clean aesthetics for your shedding pleasure.

If you’re after a fun, super responsive all-round shortboard, then the Dark Horse is it!

Fins not included.

Best suited for Experienced user who want power and performance without sacrificing float and forgiveness

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH	WIDTH	THICKNESS	VOLUME
5’4	18 7/8	2  1/8	23.4L
5’6	19 3/16	2  3/16	25.5L
5’8	19  7/16	2  5/16	27.7L
5’10	19  3/4	2  3/8	30L
6’0	20	2  7/16	32.5L
6’2	20 5/16	2  9/16	35.1L
6’4	20 5/8	2  5/8	37.8L
6’6	20 7/8	2  3/4	41L
6’8	20 7/8	2  3/4	41.9L

 

SIZING GUIDE

 

WEIGHT	BEGINNER	INTERMEDIATE	ADVANCED
< 50KG	N/A	5’6	5’4
50-60KG	N/A	5’8	5’4
60-70KG	N/A	5’8	5’6
70-80KG	N/A	5’10 – 6’2	5’8 – 5’10
80-90KG	N/A	6’0 – 6’4	5’10 – 6’0
90-100KG	N/A	6’6 – 6’8	6’2 – 6’4
100-110KG	N/A	6’8	6’6
> 110KG	N/A	N/A	6’8

 

SPECS

SPECIFICATION	DESCRIPTION
SKILL LEVEL	Intermediate – Advanced
CONSTRUCTION	PU Foam / 6 + 4oz Deck / 4oz Bottom  / Carbon Tail Patches
ROCKER	Medium entry
CONCAVE	Single to Double
RAIL TYPE	Medium Profile
FIN CONFIGURATION	Thruster 3 Fin Configuration Twin Tab
TAIL TYPE	Rounded Square
CARE INSTRUCTIONS	View a copy of our Product Care Manual
BOARD ADVICE	Learn more about Board Types, Construction and Specifications here

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