Phil Ward Surfboards 4 out of 5

7'0 x 20 1/4 x 2 5/8

"My version of a San Diego speed egg. 

Again, a Rich Pavel template and design. He made me a mind melting version of this ten years back and I have one with me all the time now. 

The essence of an everyday board, hence the name. The 4/5 is both the thinking man’s step up to enjoy the paddle power and a longer rail line as much as if can be the longboarders’ short board. 

A more pulled in nose and tail than the Huervo and well suited to both vertical surfing in the pocket and open-faced carving. 

Bottom contours can be anything from an aggressive vee/double concave (my preference) to a roll/panel vee. 

Whilst designed as a quad, it is suited to thruster, single with sides, twin or twinzer set ups. 

As suited to Sydney beach breaks as it is a big be board travel option. Take one to Indo or Fiji - you’ll be surprised. 

Wave range: Waist high to well overhead.