THE BEST SURFBOARD YOU CAN BUY IN 2025 (FOR ALL LEVELS)

[@arunr5529]

I know there’s always a bit of cynicism about with the launch of boards like this, but in the few times I’ve taken it out so far I really like my kbd twin fin, easy to paddle onto waves and very responsive - I can see a lot of love has gone into the design great stuff mate.

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks Arun !! 👊🏽👊🏽

[@mooboo6603]

I would say the cynicism comes from the title. I thought he was going to (independently) review various brands/boards that came out in 2025

[@BAP785]

From watching ‘How to Rip’ 6 odd years ago to this video is an incredible journey. Congratulations

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks so much!!

[@nickozu169]

Absolutely, and I'm jealous AF! Imagine earning a living from doing what you love. Time to start an OF...😅

[@FlightofWyverns]

Congratulations, Kale. These boards look sooooooooooooo sick. So extremely psyched for you on arriving at this place on your journey. Thank you for continuing to share with us! All the best to you!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks Kevbo!!! Appreciate it big dog.

[@Tony-b1f]

Congratulations Kale, so great to see someone putting energy into designing mid length boards. It must be the most under appreciated section of everyone's quiver and probably the boards the majority of surfers should be spending a lot (or at least some) of their time on. So much scope for development between 6'8" - 7'10", can't believe it has been ignored for so long by so many surfers and designers. Nice looking boards and great surfing by the way. All the best with Kale Brock Surfboards. TC (Tony Crimmins Surfboards, Scotts Head NSW Aus)

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks Tony!!! 👊🏽👊🏽 completely agree!

[@ShauninParadise]

I used to be skeptical of this channel, but over the years it's become super informative and reliable. Thanks for all the hard work! (Great surfing too!)

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@ronaldinho5860]

That fact you actually teach people would help alot with your surfboard designs.

[@spinnikm1]

Congrats on having a great head shape. He rips and now he looks like Kelly!

[@WEEBER13]

😂

[@KalesBroccoli]

haha I'll take it

[@andyprice6653]

VERY impressed with how all of your expertise and experience has been channeled into these boards. What I love is that you are/and have been very open at every stage of your development. In my opinion this launch really needs no justification- it is natural progression to fill a genuine need with certain surfers who need your support. You won’t need luck Kale, , things will go well for you guys👏 …very keen to have one to ride in our better UK surf👌🏄🏻‍♂️

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you so much Andy!!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Stay tuned re UK - order window coming soon!

[@casanova8135]

I’m really proud of you Kale. I am trying to start my own surfboard company here in the states and this has inspired me to continue on, learn, and make my dream into a reality. Thanks for sharing the journey 🤙

[@KalesBroccoli]

🙏🏽

[@thisrelationshipthing]

Sho! What a journey to bring a passion into a lifestyle, a lifestyle into a calling, and ultimately finding a way to share all of it with a tangible experience which is riding a wave on a board of your design. AMAZING! Congratulations indeed!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Means a lot, thanks for being here! 🙏🏽

[@TravisVarga]

Epic, that board looks super fun and congrats on the new company. The mid length twin makes the most sense to combine a longboard and shortboard I'd reckon in my own experiences - esp after surfing the Revo Max. Paddle power + fin release abilites = perfecto

[@Trook-outdoor]

Not sure the boards are so close..You might have more hold in this midlenght twin than the revo max, but revo max seems better in poor and weak wave. That board still needs some steepness it seems or minimum power, but can't take as an alternative groveler I think

[@sizzleslider4334]

Stoked for you and this ever evolving journey you are on and taking us with ya. Boards looks sweet

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you mate! :)

[@markmeehan4882]

Great work mate, always good to see a surfer stoked on there craft and I think it’s the best I’ve seen you surf yet on these boards, can’t wait to have a go on one.

[@KalesBroccoli]

Ah thanks so much mark!!

[@Griffdoggshreddy]

I’d watch the premier, but I think the surfs on so I’ll watch it later 😅❤

[@KalesBroccoli]

🤞🏽

[@JDeePee]

Congratz dude! Beautiful board and what a fun process it must have been crafting it. Will be ordering once they ship to the UK! Stoked!

[@peacepuffz]

I'd share a shipping box.

[@jamescollingham9172]

Yup, UK please Kale

[@KalesBroccoli]

Awesome! Make sure you put your email into the website (on the product page) because we'll let you know when there is a limited order window for the UK :)

[@HoStevie]

Stoked to watch this unfold dude, congrats 🤙🏼

[@KalesBroccoli]

Appreciate it 🙏🏽

[@mitchellpotts3609]

I was lucky enough to have a few sessions on Kales 6”6 last week at one of his pool retreats. I have had ridden two other mid lengths in the past. This board definitely had more rocker and felt like it had more performance. The rails are not too thick and it still has volume in the board where you need it. Definitely keen on picking up one of these when funds permit. I recon it would suit a punchy beach break as well as a mellow point break. I saw Kale and another surf coach absolutely ripping on them in the flesh.

[@KalesBroccoli]

👊🏽 thanks Mitchy !!

[@mitchellpotts3609]

@@KalesBroccoliall good mate I gota say you are such a genuine bloke, what you see here in these videos is on point in person. Thanks heaps for last week.

[@joseantoniobrazagomez6997]

Congrats mate. Awesome work. Never mind the haters you got them cause you are doing it right. Surf is up !

[@KalesBroccoli]

🙏🏽😃

[@richardstobbs2032]

They look so good, congratulations Kale. amazing work!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽

[@thomasryan5681]

Congrats and good luck with your launch. You did the work (yeah, surfing your brains out....real work Ha!) seriously it's alot of dedication. Always liked your vids.

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks Thomas!! Haha yes lots of laptop time too

[@patjosefsson3885]

Well done! Proper testing under a long period of time and different waves. All the best mate!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you!! :)

[@marschantescorcio1778]

Kudos Kale, that's exactly what I want out of mid-length too. Closest it's come is the Chilli Midstrength. I've worked on a few iterations of my own designs but eventually the costs add up to too much. Stoked you've managed to push through that hurdle. Your designs look sick, as does your surfing on them. Well done mate. Don't forget South Africa when you start distribution!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you mate 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@MikeD-hn9hf]

Good onya matey! F* the haters! Looks like a super fun sled.

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you!

[@carlo-mariaricci9781]

Go Kale! More amazing content for sure. I missed you at the wave Bristol by a few bookings. The intermediate sessions sold out so fast!!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Next time!

[@KalesBroccoli]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mjlewi4024]

Every shaper has been building the “perfect “ board forever.

[@baptistechazelle]

So stocked for you, board looks amazing 👏

[@KalesBroccoli]

Merci mec!!! Appreciate this :)

[@jonc2037]

Been following you from the beginning mate. Congratulations, I hope 1 day ill be able to purchase one of your boards. Keep it up Kale!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks Jon !! :)

[@ChrisMcCabe-t6b]

I paused it on 7:42 to go get a coffee and came back and was shocked at how critical that turn is on a mid length, like properly on rail, don't think real time does that turn justice. Fair play. I'm 44 and not ready to accept the mid length story yet. I only started surfing 6 years ago at 38 so my whole goal was to be on a HPSB and surfing in the pocket as long as I can. Then the performance mid length will be the go to in a few years I'm sure haha

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks Chris!! Haha come onnnnn join the club bro!!

[@ChrisMcCabe-t6b]

@@KalesBroccoli In the words of William Wallace.....HOLD...HOLD...but yeah it's coming haha

[@richierichest10810]

Great video Kale and those boards looking good. As a matter of interest, I picked up a set of Futures Solus fins by chance from a mate of mine. I found the regular fins didnt quite match my middie ( 6'7) and thought i would give them a go .......Its as if they were made for a mid length thruster setup . Changed the drive and turning ability. Maybe get your hands on a set if they are in the old stock at Futures - All the best mate .

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks man!! Fins can absolutely make a big difference !

[@artistAnthonyWood]

good work KB all information is good information and you always deliver, cheers mate.

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks for watching mate! Appreciate that!

[@AndyBrownKajabiExpert]

Good on you, Kale - best of luck with the launch 🙌

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks Andy!

[@floydrudolph321]

Nice one mate. Perfect for Christchurch NZ beach breaks

[@darrenconnell7885]

Well done mate no ego just fun good onya

[@stokedsurfadventures]

These looks epic Kale! Keen to give them a blast on our next surf trip! 🏄‍♂

[@KalesBroccoli]

😍😍

[@patrickshipman3723]

Your surfing is way better on a midlength. Not as choppy and. more flow. Great to take the that to a short board, just wait for it instead of trying to get it.

[@peekukthefrog]

I’m interested in how these designs and riding compare with the Christenson range from beginner up to advanced etc. Possibly too early to tell

[@arunr5529]

Ordered one, can’t wait to get it… hopefully it’s great for my progression and is sufficiently forgiving

[@KalesBroccoli]

❤️❤️ can’t wait to see you shred it!

[@labestimating]

Love your work mate, all of your vids to this, thank you for all the content 🙏 can't wait to to get my hands on the thruster 🤙

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you mate!! Frothing to see how it goes for ya!!

[@matt1317]

Well done Kale!!!!!!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you!!

[@samueltourist]

Nice job Kale, I've watched so many of ur vids and brought my surfing to the next level. Would love to buy a board from europe one day !

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks Sam!!! Be sure to put your details into one of the product pages kalebrockdesigns.com and we can contact you soon with the details :)

[@jaymclure4482]

Stoked for you and stoked that you had such a big hand in the design of the boards that will bear your name. Most pro athletes just sign an agreement to advertise a brand (I don't think Michael Jordan knows how to make shoes). I've been watching your videos for a few yrs. It seemed like you didn't like twinies in a few reviews you did.

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you!! Love the twinnys:)

[@livinonmybike3424]

Back in the 70's I rode a "Fat Albert" 5'11" by John Arnold in Sth. Aust. a cheap "Pop out" single fin and seriously that thing could take on anything regardless of size and it would never let go and it was because of the deep flexible single fin which would hold it in the wave flex as you hit the bottom and it would send you right back up to the top with so much force you were vertical against the wave, magic board, I was young and a lot better surfer than I am now and I have had some very fond memories of that board, just wish I looked after it better, I also liked Gravelles tear drop shape, had one years ago really nice board, could really throw it around, so, I think alot of these boards are personal choice, if it works for you , it works for you, regardless of shape.

[@ETYSURF]

This thing looks insane under your feet mate. I can tell the board goes amazing aswell as your talented surfing

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you!

[@mtsquash2458]

Looks fun good dims. Congrats bro

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thanks mate!

[@FrancescoPischedda]

Best of luck for your project, looking forward to try one of your boards, as soon as those will be available in Europe!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Make sure you’re signed up on the website so we can let you know when we open up the order window!

[@GaryPatton-um2gk]

Best of luck with the launch as with everything you do it will be a great success.Boards looking amazing.🤙

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you mate !

[@beenaproblemrsa]

Can't wait to get one of these. Congrats

[@KalesBroccoli]

Awesome ! Can’t wait for you to try it :)

[@brooksperry7794]

@KalesBroccoli congrats brother! Super amped to place an order from SoCal and get one of these in the water Stateside. Sick clips from somewhere tropical after the 12:25 mark… 🤙🏼

[@KalesBroccoli]

Ahhh!!! Cheers brother! Looking forward to seeing a cutla' big swoops with the addy under your feet!

[@dmausr]

Looks awesome kale!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Stoked you think so!!

[@maxssonberg]

Looks like really nice boards and some great work behind it. It would be great to see some reviews by the kind of surfers I guess you’re aiming at - intermediate of the kind that would follow your roadmap.

[@dreamlifephotography]

Congrats mate.. so epic and inspiring what you are doing with it all

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank youuuu!

[@ChiapasPioneer]

. . . an 8' 2" round bottom shaped by Pat Tobin circa 1970 . . . cut backs and backside bottom turns were so much fun . . . Trestles, Salt Creek and Thalia Street . . . FOND MEMORIES at least that's how I recall those magical moments . . . " we were young, we were surfers, and some of us grew up in Laguna Beach during the sixties . . ." California's Golden Era in my mind . . .

[@thebraitlife]

love this vid!!

[@CarnivoreSurfer8888]

Just had a look at the website mate.. looks Awesome.. well done.. keeping it simple will work.. definitely keen on the Twinny... when you are back in Adelaide.. you should set up a demo day.. or drop some Demo's with Shane at DaleyGrind or Greg at Extreme Surf.. i have a Gerry Lopez Squirty that is very similar.. but i do love the idea of supporting local business and 8ve really enjoyed watching your transitional stories and Journeys on KZbin.. as a senior surfer of 53 yrs nowadays.. i wish to say Congratulations mate and good on you for giv8ng it crack and sticking with it.. f..k the Naysayers.. they are would be if they could be!!! GOD BLESS.look forward to throwing a Kale Brock Design under my arms mate.. Cheers Charlie.😊

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you Charlie !! We will have demo boards at my retreats but unlikely to leave any around at stores at this stage ( logistically a challenge). Be perfect for you on the mid though!! Be frothing to see you on one!

[@surflisbon]

What size are you riding it? 6’6? Longer? Looks amazing!

[@KalesBroccoli]

6'5 :)

[@JarvisJiri1998]

hey kale, if you get a chance to get onto an asym get one! my friend made me one and ive went from shortboard surfing every surf to not being able to get off the asym. Speed like a twinny but also hold in the right places like a shorty and loose off the top like a twin. cant get enough

[@delreym22]

Who and where’s your shaper. Spread the word!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Happy with the middy 😊😃😄

[@jaycee571]

I was sceptical at first before watching but that 4.0 looks really really good mate, it really holds rail and pivots well when initiating and then finishing turns. What im saying is when its on rail it holds really well but when you want to release it turns on a dime. You seem to have unlocked tbe da vinci code I want one now

[@KalesBroccoli]

Ah great news! Thanks brother.

[@jaycee571]

​@@KalesBroccoliwhere might one order the 4.0 thruster

[@sachaDS0]

So glad to see your dreams take shape

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you!!

[@sachaDS0]

@ when you ship them to France, we’ll support the brand 😎 can’t wait !

[@thestow35]

Looks a smoooooth ride. Would be interesting to see how your boards compare to the other ones out there, both global brands and the locals Vouch, Campbell Designed, Simon Jones / MOTE, Ash Ward and so on

[@jsev607]

Looks like a sweet board. It'll be interesting to see who ends up getting more traction given that EAST just finished up over on Stab. You might be competing for similar audiences with Ryan Lovelace.

[@felixbousquet9685]

What is the name of the facility shaping and glassing your boards? I have never seen robotic arms used in the sanding of boards. I would like to learn more about that and get in contact with some people. Cheers!

[@MrBreakthompson]

Board looks sick! But could you please give a little bit more info on that site about the board? How are the rails (low, medium, full), bottom contours, mid-point, etc.)? I get you don't wanna give away your secrets but knownig the bottom contours is the bare minimum imo.

[@KalesBroccoli]

This is something we’ll consider - thanks for your input 🙏🏽

[@KookSurfing]

So Cool! Makes me want to make a board!

[@TJ-tp7ji]

Looks fantastic, I’d love to give the thruster a crack, with a twin plus one.

[@KalesBroccoli]

I’m currently loving that set up!

[@jazzyprince7133]

Before I knew it was your board I could tell by your surfing it was a smooth board

[@KalesBroccoli]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jhilliard280]

Hi mate, are you riding any in Epoxy in this vid? Deciding Pu or Epoxy in a 6’6! Yew

[@KalesBroccoli]

EPS / epoxy !! :) love it!!

[@hman7236]

👏 Congrats on your accomplishment into the Wave craft realm,,Nice 🤙🤙can you ride the thruster as a twin if you want to get just 1????

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you very much :) technically Yes but the fin placement is different so it wouldn’t perform as optimal. If you’re looking for a similar feeling to the twin in your thruster then try a 2+1 set up :)

[@A.tin.can1]

Thanks!

[@Live2Surf]

Yeah!!

[@mitchellpotts3609]

Are you going to have any at the wave pool next week? keen to try a 6'2

[@KalesBroccoli]

Yes matey but only 6’8 and 6’10 - our shortest one is 6’4. That’s shortboard territory

[@MrBigad77]

Fair play. Chasing a new board myself, going to look into the thruster not into twins

[@KalesBroccoli]

Just rode my thruster with 2+1 this morning - it's a dream :)

[@Travelpigs]

With the board sliding out and then moving your foot forward a cm feeling good, does that equate to a very small sweet spot?

[@KalesBroccoli]

No - was just an adjustment that I've never felt I had to consciously make again since.

[@SurfFishChrist]

i would be so skoked to get one, can i get these in the us

[@KalesBroccoli]

Make sure you put your email in the website (on the product page) so that we can let you know about our upcoming USA limited order window :)

[@xWaxxy]

what size twinnie were you riding?

[@lukeproudfoot4348]

I think he said 6'6

[@KalesBroccoli]

6'5 :)

[@safetybeachlife]

@@KalesBroccolihaha. That’s my SHORT board. My middie is 7’6. But I like the idea of a mid twin.

[@Aiguy872]

yeah, i want one, im a little curious on how the thruster is a 2+1 tho because it doesnt have a large central fin?

[@KalesBroccoli]

Twin + 1 (trailer) 👌🏽

[@calamitypj]

I wonder how the thruster version compares to a Parmenter Stubb Vector as far as performance goes.

[@KalesBroccoli]

You’ll have to try it out!

[@erickvpoul]

Well done!

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you!

[@arrzfr]

Congratulations Kale on making shapes that have a bit of length but aren‘t so over volumed. Being able to duck dive a board and actually get out the back is important. Next step: team up with folks like Growblanks and start offering alternative constructions. Time to say goodbye to PU and styrofoam, it‘s 2024.

[@riskmanagersc8290]

when we can expect shipping to Canada?

[@KalesBroccoli]

Asap!!

[@quetioole]

Waiting for your surfboards in Tenerife 😊

[@KalesBroccoli]

🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@tbaart4428]

For sure ordering one

[@KalesBroccoli]

Yeew!!

[@jaysmartin]

Looks like a fun board, is the end result of the orange board youve been riding?

[@KalesBroccoli]

Yes ! We’ve updated the design on the website :)

[@JeffLewis619]

Sickkkk I want one!

[@KalesBroccoli]

me too

[@DadKooks]

Would be super stoked to review your boards yew!

[@lukeArmstrong524]

deck grip ? or better foot placement without it?

[@KalesBroccoli]

I prefer none - can feel the board and tail a bit more intuitively :)

[@lukeArmstrong524]

@@KalesBroccoli what size do you ride? 6,5?

[@KalesBroccoli]

@@lukeArmstrong524yes :)

[@jeibky]

Nice mid length - what fins are you riding with the thruster/twins ?

[@KalesBroccoli]

Recommendations on the website!!

[@ralphramirez1979]

Sounds good. I take a 8.0 I'm 66 6'4 230 still like short board feel.

[@jiseungjung]

How would you say it compares to the 'El Baron' from JS or 'Mid Strength' from Chili?

[@KalesBroccoli]

We wanted to offer a better paddling experience for starters, and we wanted an easier manoeuvrability - I believe we’ve achieved both (stepped deck hides volume and the tail is a good short board testament). I’m biased - would love to hear after you try it

[@simonfooks6962]

Hey Kale would love to see some pics of the outline and the rocker on the website

[@KalesBroccoli]

They’re all up there matey

[@ReganStadlwieser]

Hey! Any preferred fins for the twin? Upright vs keels?

[@KalesBroccoli]

Uprights :) specific recommendations on website

[@BadHabits-lg2bt]

Radical

[@hybrid20]

Massive congrats

[@KalesBroccoli]

Thank you!

[@louis.A.sardine]

🎉 bien joué l'ami 🎉

[@KalesBroccoli]

Merci :)

[@lucaswohl]

When will you ship to the US ? :(

[@KalesBroccoli]

ASAP. Organising as we speak. We’ll open up an order window soon - make sure you’re on the mailing list and registered in the USA !

[@lucaswohl]

@ huge news! Cheers brother!

[@amir4r803]

Kale: Where's your hair, Brother ?

[@bob33932]

Can you get the thruster in 6 4 4 glassing?

[@KalesBroccoli]

Currently we’re not doing custom jobs as we’re pretty confident in all the specs. But I believe we match your request anyway 😊 PU is 6oz E Glass bottom and 2 x 4oz E Glass deck. EPS is 6oz bottom and 4ozE + 4ozS glass deck.

[@bob33932]

@KalesBroccoli thanks Kale , I'll wait till 6 4 on deck. I'm heavy footed.

[@dynodin81]

What size / volume are you riding. And what's your weight - thx.

[@KalesBroccoli]

Mine is the 6’5 twin :) 80kg

[@dynodin81]

@KalesBroccoli thanks man, I'm out here in Florida. Looking forward to seeing your boards shipped to this side of the world. That twin fin is calling me.

[@MrAlidor]

Super Kale! Bonne chance a toi frerot. Je suis interesse.

[@KalesBroccoli]

J'espère on peut envoyer une planche a France :)

[@OspreyVision]

Thanks for sharing! Where can we buy this board? 🤙

[@KalesBroccoli]

kalebrockdesigns.com

[@seancallahan1312]

Great board, great final concept. I realized 30 years ago, the best board for Kelly or Rob Machado isn't the best board for 95% of the other surfers on the planet. Since my airs didn't ever include full rotations, the best board was different for me, too. If you're doing full rotation airs, a pro-tour style tri is the go-to for a reason. Otherwise, I can do straight airs, reverses and carving 360s on a 6' 5" quad. So why sacrifice the massive loss in paddle power? If you're thinking of grinding it out on the qs? Good luck, go get 'em! Otherwise a board like this is for the 95% that you might find yourself in, like me. Best thing you could ride. (Twins are faster than tris, too.)

[@KalesBroccoli]

Couldn't agree more!