Big, winter surf is a whole other beast.
If you've surfed a nor'easter before, you'll know what I'm talking about. Warm water hurricane swell in August is challenging as it is. Drop the water temp by 30 to 40 degrees, stiffen up the winds and swap out the boardshorts and bikinis for 5-7mm of head-to-toe rubber, and it doesn't just feel like a different season - it feels like a whole different world. And, well, it is. With oppressive and exhausting conditions, it's more critical than ever to have the right board(s) under your feet - every detail customized to your advantage.
CONFIDENCE is the name of the game in big surf, especially big winter surf. In these challenging conditions that mess with both your body and mind, you need to have the utmost confidence in that slab of foam, fiberglass & resin between you and the ocean. Luckily, that's exactly what Davey does for a living; builds custom boards designed and personalized for you that you can depend on and trust to build the confidence you need to push and progress your surfing in the toughest of conditions. STEP-UP YOUR GAME THIS WINTER.
Below are our choice models for both big waves and winter surf alike. Click on each model to learn more to help you choose which board model(s) suit your surfing style and goals best. And of course, don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you have - Dave will personally answer your questions and help dial in the best option(s) for you. While it's true that a new surfboard likely won't make you a professional surfer overnight, it's also true that you can only surf as good as the board under your feet, and how well that board matches you personally as well as the waves you're surfing any given session. And that rings especially true in critical, big winter conditions.
