the lightweight

Transport yourself back to 1966, when Nat Young clinched surfing’s World Title at Ocean Beach, CA, on his legendary 9’4” surfboard, “Sam.” That moment changed everything as US manufacturers moved away from heavyweight noseriders and lighter materials redefined performance surfing, making the cutback the new benchmark.

The Hobie Lightweight carries that evolution forward. Designed by Adam Davenport, boards 9'6" and under use green weight foam with an ultra-light diamond wedge balsa stringer, while 9'6"+ models step it up with a balsa and high-density foam T-band and classic weight foam. Each board features a volan glass schedule, either 6 oz or 8 oz depending on the surfer’s needs. This keeps the Lightweight lighter than our triple-stringer redwood or darkwood boards, giving a more responsive ride.

Shaped with pinched 50/50 rails, a refined step-deck, and blended concave, this timeless template trims fast, noserides freely, and pivots far easier than our traditional noseriders. Hold onto your seatbelts, you’re going to love this board!