NDR Quad by Surf Prescriptions
Surfboard Reviews
Overall Rating
Pros
Great speed on take off
Super loose
Drivey
Very responsive
Paddles Great
Cons
"Skatey" in more powerful surf
These days, surfers are demanding more out of their surfboards. Often overheard is the intangible requirement of allowing an average surfer to feel confident in most conditions. Along comes the NDR by Surf Prescriptions to help fulfill that requirement. The NDR Quad has a fuller outline than a regular short board and because of what can only be described as "hidden volume" can be ridden around 4 - 6 inches shorter than a normal short board shape. This allows for maximum drive while still performing, and sometimes out-performing your regular short board in less than average to good quality surf. The wide sweet spot and user friendly feel was designed to have you surfing better and faster in everyday conditions. And when the waves get good, you'll be flying.
The Board
Dimensions & Material
We tested the 5'8"H x 19 1/2"W x 2 1/2"T Standard Polyurethane Model. Extra volume forward for ease of paddling and wave entry while still allowing for fast and radical surfing.Bottom
The bottom on this version of the NDR Quad is a single to double concaveTail
We tested the NDR Quad with a wide, slightly rounded off swallow tail, but the board itself can be shaped with any tail type the rider prefers.Nose
Wider nose than a standard short board, more volume forward.Fins
We tested this board with Futures quad setup "V2 F4". Overall this setup seemed great for this board. These fins allowed for the board to feel drivey yet loose.
The Test
Paddling
The Surf Prescriptions NDR Quad paddles really well, stable and floaty. I didn't get arm burn as fast as I normally would with this small of a shape. You will get that kind of fishy style feeling from paddling this board. Flatter rocker and full outline allows the board to feel glidey and smooth on the water when paddling for waves or just up and down the line up.Catching
The board shape will coast into waves like that of a wider fish style board, you can actually feel the wave pick you up a bit early due to the low entry rocker. Also the board is really stable down the face, even on late drops. Because the NDR Quad is such a fast spunky board from the take off, you are not limited like you normally are on a "fishy" style board, you kind of get the benefits of that early entry fish feeling with the performance of a good short board.
Board Info
Shortboard
3,4 fin
Polyurethane,XTR
Ideal Use
Waves: All around
Skill: Intermediate
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Riding
Tons of spunk and drive right out of the gate, the quad setup on this board allows for immediate speed once you are on your feet and driving. The board has a somewhat "skatey" feel but can hold rail if needed due to the drawn out rail line and swallow tail. A great feature of this board is its ability to get back to the wave if you race too far on the shoulder. The rail line really seemed to pull me back toward the pocket section of the wave when I would throw a big cutty, even in a flatter part of the wave, which is really nice and allowed me to connect sections easier than a standard short board.Conclusion
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