Golden Child

A throwback to the Golden Era, the Golden Child is based on Joel Parkinson's favorite board from 2009, which he rode to victory in multiple contests. This updated version incorporates cutting-edge influence from 2024 on the deck roll and rails. It's designed to be ridden 1-2 inches longer than your regular everyday shortboard, and either the same width or 1/8" narrower. The flatter vee deck brings you closer to the water for increased sensitivity and instant response, differing from the dome deck of more modern good wave boards. It features less concave than the Monsta for extra hold, complemented by a narrower nose and tail outline for control in critical sections. This model is designed for rail surfing, allowing you to cut through the water with ease.

Product type: Parent Board

Series: Performer Series

Wave type: The Golden Child is geared towards good and powerful waves.

Fin setup: 3 FIN

Features: Rocker: The Golden Child features a Medium+ rocker for greater control in critical sections. Rail Type: The Golden Child has a flatter vee deck in comparison to our other Performer Series shortboards that feature more of a dome deck. This leads to a slightly fuller rail and overall brings you closer to the water for sensitivity, providing instant response. Glassing: Sizes 5'6" to 6'4" are glassed standard with 4 x 3oz glass on the deck and 4oz on the bottom. 6'5" and above are glassed 4 x 4oz deck with 4oz bottom. Fin setup: The Golden Child comes stock as a thruster. Alternate fin set ups and tail shapes are available under custom order.

Bottom contour: The Golden Child features a single concave starting at the nose running into a double concave beginning in front of the fins. Slightly less concave than the Monsta for extra hold, which is complemented by a narrower nose & tail outline for control in critical sections.

Construction: PU