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High Performance Shortboard

Simon Anderson Alley review

Generous nose & tail area, rounded square tail, vee deck to low rail, deep single concave, low - mid nose entry, slight flip towards...

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High Performance Shortboard

Alley

Generous nose & tail area, rounded square tail, vee deck to low rail, deep single concave, low - mid nose entry, slight flip towards...

Simon Anderson Alley board-family silhouette; an exact verified model image is not currently available
Primary categoryHigh Performance Shortboard
Also suitsdaily_driver
Fin intentThruster
Best suited forprogressing, intermediate, advanced, expert
Quiver positionPerformance board

Behavioural profile

Quivrr Board DNA

Paddle
8 / 10Strong
Speed
9 / 10Exceptional
Drive
7 / 10Strong
Release
9 / 10Exceptional
Hold
6 / 10Moderate
Forgiveness
8 / 10Strong
Sensitivity
7 / 10Strong
Weak waves
7 / 10Strong
Powerful waves
6 / 10Moderate
Beach
9 / 10Exceptional
Point
7 / 10Strong
Reef
6 / 10Moderate
Outline
balanced
Rocker
medium low entry / medium tail
Rails
medium
Tail
square
Bottom
single, vee
Fins
thruster, five fin
Style
versatile, balanced, easy performance, fast, forgiving, stable
Quiver roles
daily driver, one board quiver

Quivrr Board DNA is derived from current manufacturer design information and governed Quivrr classification. It does not imply manufacturer endorsement.

What it was designed to do

The Alley sits in the High Performance Shortboard board family and follows a High Performance Shortboard direction. This describes design intent; it is not a score, award or claim that the model suits every surfer.

What it does well

Alley follows a High Performance Shortboard direction within the High Performance Shortboard family. Its low paddle support and Thruster fin setup help define where it may fit; the final result still depends on size, construction, rider and conditions.

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Best suited for

Available board information associates this model with beach break, open face, point break. The available rider guidance includes progressing, intermediate, advanced, expert.

Riding feel

Fin options: Thruster. Paddle support: low. The final feel depends on size, construction and conditions.

Where it sits in your quiver

This model most naturally sits in the performance board position. Its actual role depends on the selected size, your existing boards and usual conditions.

Things to keep in mind

  • hold
  • glide

Board guidance is kept separate from live inventory. A model may be documented without being available in a specific size or region.

Sizing guide

20.44L to 35.15L in the available board specifications. Use litres alongside length, width, rails, outline and foam distribution. Confirm current specifications before choosing a size.

Design details

Available specifications place the Alley in the High Performance Shortboard family, with a High Performance Shortboard design direction, Thruster fin options and low paddle support. Use the linked manufacturer source to confirm current construction and dimensions.

Bodhi's Board Notes

Ask Bodhi to relate this design to your ability, preferred volume, current board, quiver and usual waves.