Chris Ruddy Surfboards Kama'aina Model vs Chris Ruddy Surfboards Thunder From Down Under

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Both boards come from Chris Ruddy Surfboards: the Kama'aina Model is a longboard and the Thunder From Down Under is a longboard. Documented lengths run 8' 6"–10' 10" for the Kama'aina Model and 8' 7"–10' 6" for the Thunder From Down Under.

Kama'aina Model by Chris Ruddy Surfboards

Kama'aina Model

Chris Ruddy Surfboards

Longboard

Longboard

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Model: Kama’aina Available Lengths : 8’6” - 11” Fins: 2+1 Futures or Fcs-2 Features: Gloss and Polish, handshaped by Chris. The word Kama’aina is Hawaiian for local islander. For more than 25 years this model has been a great choice for all surfers who want performance in all conditions from small Waikiki waves to 12’ Sunset beach. This design has medium rocker with soft rails all the way back tp the square tail

Wave size

Knee → Waist-high

Length
8' 6"–10' 10"
Thunder From Down Under by Chris Ruddy Surfboards

Thunder From Down Under

Chris Ruddy Surfboards

Longboard

Longboard

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The Thunder From Down Under is an amazing noserider. Developed by our pro team, it has been refined with rolled bottom, thin 50/50 rails, and a sweet nose concave for lift and stability on the nose. Ideal for boat waves, small to overhead ocean surf. Includes a fiberglass single fin! Sized from 8’7”-10’6”

Wave size

Overhead

Length
8' 7"–10' 6"

Size ranges describe each model's documented stock sizes, not a specific board. Compare every spec side by side.

Quick answers

What is the difference between the Chris Ruddy Surfboards Kama'aina Model and the Chris Ruddy Surfboards Thunder From Down Under?

The Chris Ruddy Surfboards Kama'aina Model is a longboard and the Chris Ruddy Surfboards Thunder From Down Under is a longboard.

How do surfers rate the Kama'aina Model and the Thunder From Down Under?

The Kama'aina Model has no reviews yet, and the Thunder From Down Under has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the Kama'aina Model or the Thunder From Down Under?

Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The Kama'aina Model is a longboard and the Thunder From Down Under is a longboard; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.

Are the Kama'aina Model and Thunder From Down Under made by the same shaper?

Yes. Both are Chris Ruddy Surfboards models.

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