Boss Up: By Design | Dan Mann for Slater Designs

Watch to learn about the all-new Boss Up in I-Bolic Technology firsthand from world-class shaper and designer of this model, Dan Mann. Designed in partnership with Kelly Slater, this is the 11x World Champion's first-ever performance midlength. Now available with Volcanic Lamination, this is the most versatile and well-rounded shape in the Slater Designs range.
The Boss Up is the board you would travel with if you could only bring one board with you. Your one board quiver with maximum performance in a purely versatile package.
Our crew has really been enjoying this midlength when keeping it mellow and cruising is top-of-mind (or the need to be more mobile to battle crowds). That said, Dan Mann's also been putting it in punchier surf with an open face - as it's perfect for carving. Michel Bourez has ridden well-overhead barrels at home in Tahiti, and loved it equally in those conditions.
For fins, we'd recommend running the KS1 template as a Quad. This template has a lot of pivot for a neutral template, and when combined with the long rail line of the Boss Up, you want fins that can pivot immediately like the KS1. Or, start with your favorite fin set and if it feels too stiff, add more pivot with the KS1 template.
For size and volume, the beauty of this shape is that it doesn't command you dial-in your volume perfectly. Any single surfer can ride the Boss Up in a variety of sizes. Dan Mann has been enjoying both the 6'8" and the 7'0", while Kelly, Shane Dorian and Kevin Schulz have stayed on the 6'8", and Michel has been riding the 6'10". We recommend riding this around 13 liters more in volume than your standard shortboard. The increased volume means paddle power is incredible, but doesn't compromise performance.
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[@Sekelele]

# awesome stick to froth up some tubes with, sliding like a cool man with machomaccado surf machine. 🏖️🏄🌊

[@TravisVarga]

Mid lengths here to stay

[@douge4444]

FCS's as option please?

[@mralexchang]

No more firewires with FCS anymore. Long story but cheaper for manufacturing boards to just use futures.

[@xwhite2020]

Why would you or anyone request an inferiour product?

[@tezf6883]

What's wrong with Futures?