G&S Surfboards & Skateboards Egg vs G&S Surfboards & Skateboards Modern Machine Swallow

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Both boards come from G&S Surfboards & Skateboards: the Egg is a mid-length and the Modern Machine Swallow is a mid-length. Documented lengths run 6' 0"–9' 10" for the Egg and 6' 4"–7' 6" for the Modern Machine Swallow.

Egg by G&S Surfboards & Skateboards

Egg

G&S Surfboards & Skateboards

Mid-length

Mid-length

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Size Range: 6’2″-8'6" + Sample Dimensions: Length: 7'6 Width: 22" Nose:16" Tail: 15" Thickness: 2.75" - 3 " Wave Type: Great for average to excellent conditions in a variety of waves from waist high to head high Shaped by: Chris Darby Description: The Original "EGG" was designed right here at G&S by Skip Frye in the early 70's with its curved "egg shaped" outline, full rounded tail and catch free 60/40 rails, the

Wave size

Waist → Head-high

Length
6' 0"–9' 10"
Modern Machine Swallow by G&S Surfboards & Skateboards

Modern Machine Swallow

G&S Surfboards & Skateboards

Mid-length

Mid-length

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Part of the “Modern Machine” series from 1976, with the concept of “Wider, Rounder, Thinner” for increased overall performance in everyday conditions. It featured a 60/40 egg rail for smooth rail to rail turns and flat to “Vee” bottom contour for predictable speed and control. The swallow tail creates increased drive and hold in and out of turns in steeper more powerful conditions Sample Dimensions: Length: 7'2 Width

Wave size

Waist → Overhead

Wave power

Moderate → Hollow / powerful

Length
6' 4"–7' 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 G&S Surfboards & Skateboards Egg and the G&S Surfboards & Skateboards Modern Machine Swallow?

The G&S Surfboards & Skateboards Egg is a mid-length and the G&S Surfboards & Skateboards Modern Machine Swallow is a mid-length.

How do surfers rate the Egg and the Modern Machine Swallow?

The Egg has no reviews yet, and the Modern Machine Swallow has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the Egg or the Modern Machine Swallow?

Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The Egg is a mid-length and the Modern Machine Swallow is a mid-length; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.

Are the Egg and Modern Machine Swallow made by the same shaper?

Yes. Both are G&S Surfboards & Skateboards models.

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