{"id":73,"date":"2012-06-14T15:15:08","date_gmt":"2012-06-14T14:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livesurf.netisland.co.uk\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:45:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:45:29","slug":"step-up-shortboard","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/?page_id=73","title":{"rendered":"Our Step Up Shortboard The Piper"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Everything you need from a Step Up Shortboard<\/h2>\n<p>If your after a Step Up Shortboard for more performance in Heavier Waves this is the board for you! . Designed to hold well in really steep waves, it&#8217;s perfect for chasing Barrels and makes a great travel companion to far off Reefs<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Performance-Step-Up-Board.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-51558 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Performance-Step-Up-Board.png\" alt=\"Step up Shortboard\" width=\"500\" height=\"889\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Performance-Step-Up-Board.png 500w, https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Performance-Step-Up-Board-480x853.png 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 500px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/889;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <em>Step Up<\/em> is a performance-driven shortboard built for powerful surf and pushing limits when the waves get serious. Designed for experienced surfers, this Board offers added length and refined contours to deliver stability, control, and speed in steeper, more critical conditions.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Custom-Step-Up-Shortboard.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-51559 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Custom-Step-Up-Shortboard.jpg\" alt=\"Performance shortboards\" width=\"500\" height=\"888\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Custom-Step-Up-Shortboard.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Custom-Step-Up-Shortboard-480x852.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 500px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/888;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Our Performance Step Up Features<\/h3>\n<p>The Step Up is perfectly designed for the winter hollow waves, chasing bombs and traveling abroad This 100% Hand shaped tboard is ideal for when the surf gets big. Thriving\u00a0 in barreling waves and heavy steep surf it holds the line with a stable fast ride. Featuring a single to double concave bottom, a serious rounded pin tail that fits perfectly and reliable performance rails this board means business.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250105-WA0004.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-51231 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250105-WA0004.jpg\" alt=\"Barrel riding\" width=\"1419\" height=\"945\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250105-WA0004.jpg 1419w, https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250105-WA0004-1280x852.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250105-WA0004-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250105-WA0004-480x320.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1419px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1419px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1419\/945;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You should ride this board about 4&#8243; tot 6&#8243; longer than your normal shorty this gives you the paddle power needed for bigger days. However this shape is fully customized to your spec as a hand shaped surfboard i can add volume or alter the shape slightly to your needs..<\/p>\n<p>Check our Surf Store for available Shortboards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surfpunk.co.uk\">Surf Punk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The bottom deck is a single to double concave with a slight V through the tail, rails can vary in thickness depending on your ability. I usually build this with only Thruster fins but Tri\/Quad setup is available as an extra.<\/p>\n<p>The Piper is available in either FCS11 or Future fin setup.<\/p>\n<p>Sizes from 6ft to 7ft\u00a0 available as a Custom order<\/p>\n<p>The price starts for as little as \u00a3549.99 plus shipping<\/p>\n<p>For more info ring\u00a0 on <a href=\"tel:07789764475\">07789764475<\/a> email: <a href=\"mail:northerndawnsurfboardsaaa@gmail.com\">northerndawnsurfboards@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"eco surfboard construction #surfboard #surfing #surf #ecosurfboards\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-EQOojtebk8?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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everything you need from a Step Up Shortboard If your after a Step Up Shortboard for more performance in Heavier Waves this is the board for you! . 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