{"id":47761,"date":"2018-08-15T18:33:58","date_gmt":"2018-08-15T17:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/?page_id=47761"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:26:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:26:51","slug":"drifter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/?page_id=47761","title":{"rendered":"The Drifter Performance Longboard"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Drifter, a performance longboard surfboard<\/h2>\n<p><strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"188\">The Drifter Performance Longboard strikes the perfect balance of ease and stability,<\/strong> delivering a smooth, enjoyable ride every time. Its classic pintail shape, single concave nose, and hulled V-bottom make rail-to-rail surfing effortless. Whether you\u2019re cruising on the nose or carving through waves with confidence, the Drifter performs beautifully. Available in single fin or 2+1 setups and ranging from 8\u2019 to 9\u2019, this custom-order longboard combines timeless design with versatile performance for everyday sessions.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Custom-Longboards-UK.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-51444 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Custom-Longboards-UK.png\" alt=\"Longboard Surfboards\" width=\"600\" height=\"793\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Custom-Longboards-UK.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Custom-Longboards-UK-480x634.png 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/793;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Versatile Performance Log<\/h3>\n<p><strong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"157\">The Drifter strikes the perfect balance of performance and maneuverability,<\/strong> making it ideal for a wide range of surfers. Unlike larger, heavier longboards, its size hits a sweet spot\u2014long enough for smooth glide but nimble enough to feel responsive. Its narrower template is especially popular with female surfers, offering comfort and control.<\/p>\n<p>Easy to handle, the Drifter is also a great starter board, helping beginners build confidence while progressing their skills. Crafted in the North East of the UK, it\u2019s a local favorite, performing effortlessly across nearby surf breaks with the perfect mix of stability and agility.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"The Drifter Longboard #surfboard #surf #surfing\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qCeCgHst9NM?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Available in two styles the standard single fin or the 2+1 version with a slightly wider pin tail. The Price for a Custom Drifter starts at an amazing \u00a3629.99 for the 8ft version, as little as \u00a3699.99 for the 9ft version. This does not include shipping or fins. Fins can be supplied at cost price and shipping cost is \u00a350.00<\/p>\n<p>Any more info give us a call on 07789764475<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200731_121506_430.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-48522 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200731_121506_430.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200731_121506_430.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200731_121506_430-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200731_121506_430-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200731_121506_430-768x768.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200709_120436_057.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-48523 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200709_120436_057.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"936\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200709_120436_057.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200709_120436_057-256x300.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200709_120436_057-768x899.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/936;\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Custom-Surfboards-UK.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48464 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Custom-Surfboards-UK.jpg\" alt=\"Surfboards for Sale UK\" width=\"800\" height=\"878\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Custom-Surfboards-UK.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Custom-Surfboards-UK-273x300.jpg 273w, https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Custom-Surfboards-UK-768x843.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/878;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Drifter, a performance longboard surfboard The Drifter Performance Longboard strikes the perfect balance of ease and stability, delivering a smooth, enjoyable ride every time. Its classic pintail shape, single concave nose, and hulled V-bottom make rail-to-rail surfing effortless. Whether you\u2019re cruising on the nose or carving through waves with confidence, the Drifter performs beautifully. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":48229,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Drifter Performance Longboard - Custom Boards made for UK Surfers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Drifter Performance Longboard Surfboard \u2013 designed for style, speed, and precision. 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