{"id":2901,"date":"2016-04-28T21:54:33","date_gmt":"2016-04-28T20:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/?page_id=2901"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:44:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:44:32","slug":"shortboard-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/?page_id=2901","title":{"rendered":"My first Shortboard The Pod"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pod, Your ideal first Shortboard Surfboard<\/h2>\n

The Pod is a slightly Larger shortboard that has all the performance features of an advanced board, just in a more friendly way. This makes it a great step down towards a higher level of surfing. and the best option for your first Shortboard. Furthermore it would also make a good board for the bigger surfer who wants to ride something shorter with out the loss of performance.\"First<\/a><\/p>\n

Advance your Surfing with the Pod<\/h3>\n

With generous volume the Pod helps the intermediate surfer get more waves equaling more time on the wave. Enabling the surfer to progress towards there goals a lot quicker, However using the same shortboard features as the very popular Bandit the Pod delivers rail to rail surfing with plenty of stability.<\/p>\n

No lost performance<\/h4>\n

The Pod is the ideal step down from a\u00a0 Minimal. Especially if you are wanting to progress your surfing towards advanced\u00a0 level.\u00a0 Bottom contours are slight hulled nose to deep double concave from under the chest, right out of the tail. A rounded diamond tail for quick turns, and slightly thicker rails to help with stability Lowered nose rocker for early entry, performance tail rocker for ripping. A perfect first shortboard blend to\u00a0 give stability and performance.\"Shortboards\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Custom Pod Features<\/h4>\n

The Pod comes with Future or FCS11 fin systems<\/p>\n

Waves: 1ft to 6ft<\/p>\n

Surfer: beginner to intermediate, not a total beginner you need to be surfing down the line.<\/p>\n

Sizes:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 6ft X 20″ X 2 3\/4″\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 37ltr\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 6ft4″ x 20 1\/2″ x 2 3\/4″\u00a0\u00a0 40ltr\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 6ft8″ x 21″ x 2 3\/4″\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 42ltr<\/p>\n

Custom orders available to suit your spec, just email me your details and i will send you a plan of the Pod size i recommend for you!<\/p>\n

Price starts at \u00a3549.99 plus shipping<\/p>\n

To order your Pod<\/p>\n

Ring: 07789764475<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Email: northerndawnsurfboards@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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