The Scorpio is our performance shortboard with step-up DNA — built for clean chest-to-overhead surf with real push.
WHAT IT WANTS
Clean chest-to-overhead surf with real push — Lowers on a real day, Mentawais reefs, Rincon at size, mainland Mexico points. Scorpio asks for waves with push.
SKILL LEVEL
For intermediate-to-advanced surfers who want HPSB performance committed to punchier surf. Not a forgiving shape on soft days.
WHAT IT'S NOT
Not a knee-high grovel shape. For softer surf, the Innuendo handles a broader wave range, or the Gumball paddles earlier.
BUILD DETAILS
Build overview — rocker profile, rail shapes, fin positions. Hover any zone for the per-section call-outs.
THE DESIGN
High entry rocker lets you drop clean on steep takeoffs without pearling; high exit rocker keeps the tail alive off the top. A single concave runs the full bottom — the classic HPSB drive surface that loads the lead foot and generates speed through the middle of a wave. 60/40 rails through the midsection transition to hard rails through the last 12" of the tail. The hard-tail edge is what distinguishes the Scorpio from a pure grovel HPSB — it releases water cleanly at speed and holds a line through critical sections.
THE RAILS
60/40 rails through the midsection for forgiving rail-to-rail; hard rails through the tail release cleanly at speed and keep the board committed through critical turns.
BRO vs PRO
Scorpio ships with two stock-dim tables — PRO dims (lighter-rider / HPSB-biased) and BRO dims (heavier-rider / small-wave-biased, +0.5–1L per length). Same outline, same rocker, same bottom. If you ride heavier or want more paddle, message Blake about the BRO dim set.
+ Not sure which size? Calculate your volume
Volumes are starting points, not rulebooks. Conditions, stance, and style all shift the math.
STOCK DIMENSIONS
Stock dimensions are where we start. Scorpio ships with two tables (PRO and BRO) — the spec below shows PRO dims by default. Talk to Blake about the BRO dim set or any per-dim adjustments; he'll help you dial in a board with your riding preferences in mind.
Featured sizes cover the core-liters range (26–35L) most of our customers land in. Need a size outside the band? Expand All sizes or start a custom order for a specific dim.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5'9" | 19.00" | 2.63" | 26.0L |
| 5'10" | 19.13" | 2.67" | 27.0L |
| 5'11" | 19.25" | 2.70" | 28.1L |
| 6'0" | 19.38" | 2.73" | 29.3L |
| 6'1" | 19.50" | 2.77" | 30.4L |
| 6'2" | 19.63" | 2.80" | 31.6L |
| 6'3" | 19.75" | 2.83" | 32.8L |
| 6'4" | 19.88" | 2.87" | 34.1L |
| 6'5" | 20.00" | 2.90" | 35.3L |
+ How to think about dims
Length. Scorpio favors the 5'10"–6'4" range for clean chest-to-overhead surf. Longer = more rail and paddle for step-up situations (Mentawais, Rincon at size); shorter = quicker rail-to-rail in the pocket.
Width. The hard-tail rails benefit from a slightly narrower outline through the tail — narrower holds in punchy surf, wider adds paddle for softer days.
Thickness / volume. PRO dims run tighter (sensitive underfoot, committed rail bury); BRO dims add 0.5–1L for more paddle margin.
Between sizes? Size up for the step-up use case; size down for pure performance.
Don't see your size? Message Blake
FIN SETUP
Quad stock. Futures boxes. The quad gives drive under the front foot and a looser, more skating tail release than a thruster — a step-up favorite when you want speed through the middle of a wave and freedom off the top. Add the 5-fin option at order time and you can run thrusters too on the same board (5 boxes total = 4 quad + 1 center thruster).
Need help picking between quad and thruster templates, or per-brand fin recommendations? Read the fin guide, then start a conversation — Blake's happy to talk through what's going to match your riding before you lock the build.
Recommended Fins
Scorpio is aggressive and demands commitment. It wants stiffer, higher-performance fins with more rake for hold through critical sections. This is not the board for flexy small-wave fins — Scorpio rewards power and precision.
Accelerator
Medium· PC CarbonSpeed / Power
Speed-generating template with enough rake to hold through powerful carves. The PC Carbon construction matches Scorpio's demand for stiff, immediate response.
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Carver
Medium· Neo CarbonPower / Hold
More area and a wider base than the Accelerator. If you're surfing Scorpio in heavy, hollow waves, the Carver gives you the hold to commit.
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Carver
Medium· Performance CoreDrive / Rake-Leaning
More rake + larger area than the Performer. Holds drawn-out lines through head-high+ surf and rewards committed rail-to-rail carves. Reach for the Carver when the Performer feels too loose.
Shop FCS II →
Reactor
Medium· Performance CorePivot / Top-to-Bottom
Upright template with shorter base — releases off the top vertically. The pick when you want tight, snappy shortboard surfing in punchy beach break.
Shop FCS II →
JJF
Medium· TechflexPerformance / Drive
John John's template has the drive and hold Scorpio demands. More rake than standard fins extends your turns and keeps the board locked in through critical sections.
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Alpha
Medium· Carbon / FiberglassMaximum Performance
Futures' most advanced construction. Carbon-wrapped for maximum stiffness and response. Scorpio is aggressive enough to use every bit of what the Alpha offers.
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F8 Legacy Series
· HoneycombDrive / Rake-Leaning
Larger area + more rake than the F6. Sustained drive through long-line carves; the right Futures pick when you want hold over loose-tail release.
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P6 Alpha
· AlphaPivot / Top-to-Bottom
Futures's P-series is their dedicated pivot template — upright leading edge, shorter base, vertical release. Pairs with shortboards built for punchy contest-style surfing.
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Channel Islands Tri Medium
Medium· HexcoreAll-Around / Mid-Rake
True Ames's CI-collab thruster — hand-foiled fiberglass hexcore tuned for the modern shortboard. Balanced rake plus clean foil response on Futures-compatible boxes.
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Channel Islands Tri Large
Large· HexcoreDrive / Rake-Leaning
Same CI-collab template scaled up. Larger area + more drive — the True Ames pick for shoulder-to-overhead surf where the Medium feels overwhelmed.
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Apex
MediumPerformance Drive
NVS's performance template with enough stiffness to handle Scorpio's aggressive turning radius. Clean release with solid base hold.
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C-Drive Thruster Medium
Medium· ApexDrive / Rake-Leaning
NVS C-Drive cluster — drive-focused fiberglass hand-foil. Holds clean lines through committed turns; the NVS pick when JL feels too neutral and you want more drive off the bottom.
Shop NVS →Not sure which fin template is right for you? Rake, area, flex, and construction all change how a board feels.
Read the Complete Fin Guide →RAKE SPECTRUM
Where each recommended fin sits between drawn-out rake (heavier arcs, more hold) and tight pivot (vertical release, modern shortboard turning). Mid-rake (neutral) is the balanced default.
Drawn-out arcs. Power, hold, drive through long-line turns.
Balanced — drive plus pivot release. The everyday HPSB default.
Tight, vertical release. Modern shortboard pivot off the top.
FCS IIAcceleratormid-rake (neutral)
FCS IICarvermid-rake (neutral)
FCS IICarverrake-leaning
FCS IIReactorpivot-leaning
FuturesJJFmid-rake (neutral)
FuturesAlphamid-rake (neutral)
FuturesF8 Legacy Seriesrake-leaning
FuturesP6 Alphapivot-leaning
True AmesChannel Islands Tri Mediummid-rake (neutral)
True AmesChannel Islands Tri Largerake-leaning
NVSApexmid-rake (neutral)
NVSC-Drive Thruster Mediumrake-leaning
On a high-performance shortboard, the spectrum reads: rake = drive priority through long-line carves; pivot = release off the top in steep pockets. Mid-rake (neutral) covers most everyday HPSB conditions.
WHAT TO PICK
Mid-rake (neutral) is the safest first pick on a high-performance shortboard — drive plus pivot release covers most clean shoulder-to-overhead conditions. Lean toward rake for heavier, drawn-out turns when the surf has push and shape; lean toward pivot for tight, top-to-bottom shortboard surfing in punchy beach break. Per-fin picks for this model are coming — message Blake for current recommendations across FCS, Futures, True Ames, and NVS.
SPECS REFERENCE
Full Build Specifications
Stock dimensions, rocker, bottom contour, rail profile, fin positions, recommended fins by brand, and shaper notes for shapers and partner shops.
CONSTRUCTION & PRICING
Starting at $750 + tax
Every Scorpio is built to order in San Clemente. Pick a finish tier below; customize further in the next section.
Clear Resin Sanded
4-6 weeks
Functional finish, fastest turnaround. PU blank, polyester resin, sanded off the lam.
Resin Tint Sanded
6-8 weeks
Color both sides of the board in the lam, then sand it smooth.
Tint Gloss + Polish
8-10 weeks
Top-tier finish. Resin tint plus a gloss coat polished to show-quality.
Foam + Resin options
Customize your build
AESTHETIC
STRUCTURAL
TAIL VARIANTS
25% deposit today, balance due on completion. Timeline reflects current queue — confirmed on order.
Boards we've built
Recent customer builds — every Scorpio dialed to the rider.
3442323JNY — Mitch Lundquist (6’6 Black Rails)
3612327FY — Dustin Morrison (5'10 Clear Simple)
3692327FY — Harris Boys (5'10 Black Rail + Stringer)
3702327FY — Micah Lundquist (5'11 Deep Red)
3712327FY — Harris Boys (6'0 Checkered Striped)
4512401JNY — Cooper Norland (6'6 CS)
4602429FY — Kaul Packer (5'11)
682219MY — Micah (Simple Clear)
702219MY — Justin Alcantara (6'5 Clear Simple Tats)
GO DEEPER
Every construction call links to a full guide. Start with the essentials:
Board Details Checklist
Everything we need from you to begin your custom build.
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Foam & Resin Types
Understanding the materials that make up your board's core and shell.
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Fins — A Complete Guide
Single fins to thrusters, base systems, sizing by weight + wave, and how to pick across True Ames, NVS, Futures, and FCS.
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Gloss + Polish vs Sanded Finish
The final touch that defines how your board looks and feels.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is the Scorpio a shortboard or a step-up?
Both. The Scorpio is primarily a performance shortboard, but the high entry rocker + single concave + hard-tail-rail combination holds in punchier surf than most pure shortboards. Riders who want a one-board option for chest-to-overhead clean surf land on the Scorpio. We cross-list it as a step-up so it shows up when you're filtering for either.
What's the difference between BRO and PRO dims?
Two versions of the same shape. PRO dims (the default on the spec table) are lighter-rider / HPSB-biased — thinner rails, less volume, tuned for quick turn response. BRO dims add +0.5 to +1L per length — heavier-rider / small-wave-biased, more paddle, more margin. Same outline, same rocker, same bottom. Message Blake if you want the BRO dim set.
What fin setup does the Scorpio ride?
Thruster stock (Futures boxes). Quad and 5-fin optional at order. Most riders stay thruster.
What waves is the Scorpio built for?
Clean, chest-to-overhead surf with push — Lowers on a real day, Rincon at size, reef breaks with shape. Not a knee-high grovel shape. If you want something for small soft surf, look at the Innuendo or Gumball.
How does the Scorpio compare to the Innuendo?
Innuendo is our baseline HPSB — slightly lower rocker, wider volume range, suits a broader wave window. Scorpio adds higher entry rocker + hard-tail-rail edge — more committed to punchy surf, less forgiving on softer days.
What size Scorpio should I order?
Same volume logic as any HPSB — pick the size that matches your weight + wave window. PRO dims at 26–30L suit intermediate competitive surfers around 150 lbs; 30–35L suits 160–180 lbs; BRO dims shift each up 0.5–1L.
How long does a Scorpio take to build?
4–6 weeks clear-sanded, 6–8 weeks gloss-and-polish, 8–10 weeks tint-sanded. 25% deposit locks your slot.
Can I see one before ordering?
Sometimes we have a Scorpio in clearance inventory at the shop — check `/shop/in-stock`. Custom orders are the primary path.
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COMPLETE THE QUIVER
“Surf Everyday” means a board for every condition. Your Scorpio covers chest-high to double-overhead— here's what rounds out the quiver.
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Building a quiver around the Scorpio? Start a conversation — we'll build the right boards for how and where you actually surf.
More boards live in the website catalog than at the shop. Visits are by appointment — text or call (949) 750-5067 to look at boards in person or start a custom build.
READY TO START?
Built to order in San Clemente — 4–6 weeks on a clear-sanded build, 6–8 weeks on tint-sanded, 8–10 weeks on gloss and polish. Lock your slot with a 25% deposit.
Shop: 106 W Mariposa Unit B, San Clemente, CA 92672
By appointment · 8am–8pm daily · (949) 750-5067