Arakawa Avis

The Avis offers a more responsive, performance-oriented ride than a traditional longboard. While it maintains the glide and trim capabilities of a longer board, the squash tail and mid-length dimensions make it significantly easier to maneuver and carve through turns.

This board is highly versatile, excelling in everything from small, mushy days to clean, shoulder-high surf. Its flat-to-vee bottom contour provides the drive needed to generate speed in weaker waves while remaining stable when the surf picks up.

Yes, this is a classic, industry-standard construction. It offers a reliable, consistent flex pattern that many surfers prefer for its predictable feel in the water, though it requires standard care to avoid dings compared to epoxy alternatives.

The thruster setup provides a familiar, reliable feel with plenty of hold and drive. It allows you to push harder through turns without the board feeling loose or sliding out, making it a great choice for surfers who want stability and control.

It is a great step-up board for someone looking to move away from a soft-top. With 51.8 liters of volume, it provides plenty of paddle power and stability, but the refined rails and squash tail will help you start learning how to actually carve and turn on a wave.