Big days with heaving lips, heavy winds and ripping current seem to be becoming a more regular thing here in New Jersey with more idealistic conditions occurring more infrequently, so it was time to make a proper Mini-Gun model for just such occassions. Welcome the Heater to step-up selection!

With ample rocker, a narrow yet modern outline and curves derived from my long-standing Pipe Dream, the purpose of the Heater is simple: gain extra paddle power to fight current and heavy water as well as sit farther outside to hunt for overhead barrels.

The Heater isn't just a straight shooter though! Its special sauce is that it's suprisingly nimble in the tube and is a responsive and adept rail carver. While it's turns are naturally a bit more drawn out than your everyday shortboards, it's highly maneuverable and doesn't feel like you have to fight to make a top carve or cutback.

This is the board to give you the confidence to never be short on rail stability chasing the best & biggest waves of the day, keeping critical positioning top priority while providing extra paddle power.

FIN SETUP: I recommend ordering your custom Heater as a 5-fin tri/quad convertible setup so you have both options depending on wave shape or rider preference. Be sure to check out the COMPARE tab below to see if the Heater is the best choice for you.

Order the Heater if:
⬩ Finding the wave/tube of the day is your ultimate goal.
⬩ The ability to sit farther outside and roll in a little early is important.
⬩ You want to be able to take advantage of any performance turn sections.
⬩ You want more paddle power than a typical step-up/shortboard but still want the most performancey board possible under your feet.

Consider the Bombshell if:
⬩ Finding the wave/tube of the day is an important goal.
⬩ The ability to sit farther outside and have excellent paddle power & wave catching is important.
⬩ Getting barrelled and racing long walls with extra speed are of equal importance.

Consider the Charger if:
⬩ Top-tier paddle power & wave catching is most important.
⬩ Long rides & high wave count is more important than pure barrel hunting, but it's still on the list.
⬩ You like as much versatility in a board as possible.

Consider the Pipe Dream if:
⬩ Finding the wave/tube of the day is your ultimate goal.
⬩ You want the easiest duck-diving possible.
⬩ You prefer or need to take off near or under the lip as opposed to sitting farther outside.