The Black Diamond is DHD’s true all-rounder — a genuine one-board quiver designed to handle almost anything you’re likely to surf. With extra flotation through the front half for easy paddling and wave entry, it stays forgiving and user-friendly in small, weak surf, while still offering enough performance to handle steeper, better waves when they turn on. It’s a board that covers a lot of ground and suits a wide range of surfers and conditions. Ability: Beginner to AdvancedIdeal Wave Size: 1–6ft+Wave Type: All conditions Size Reference Ride it around your standard shortboard length. The added volume and width up front improve paddle power and make it forgiving across a broad range of surfers, without needing to oversize. THE DETAILS Rocker: Medium to low entry rocker for speed and easy acceleration Concave:Single to double concave flowing into vee out the tail Outline: Wider nose with the wide point pushed forward for paddle power and early entry Rails: Forgiving through the front, more refined through the tai Fin:Five-fin setup (Thruster or Quad compatible – FCS II or Futures) Construction: Standard PU glassing (4 × 4 × 4) Volume Distribution:Foam pushed forward for easier paddling and wave catching HOW IT SURFS The Black Diamond is easy to paddle, quick to get moving, and forgiving underfoot. The extra width and volume up front help generate speed early and glide through weaker sections, while the pulled-in rounded pin tail and refined rear rails let the board sit comfortably in the pocket when waves get steeper. It feels fast off the front foot, smooth through turns, and predictable at speed. Whether it’s one-foot slop or cleaner, more powerful surf, the Black Diamond adapts without feeling out of place.
