G&S Surfboards & Skateboards The Magic Glider vs G&S Surfboards & Skateboards The Stretch Model

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Both boards come from G&S Surfboards & Skateboards: the The Magic Glider is a longboard and the The Stretch Model is a longboard. Documented lengths run 9' 0"–11' 6" for the The Magic Glider and 9' 0"–10' 6" for the The Stretch Model.

The Magic Glider by G&S Surfboards & Skateboards

The Magic Glider

G&S Surfboards & Skateboards

Longboard

Longboard

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This is our Magic template from the "Short Board Revolution" and is one of the most versatile templates in our lineup. Modified with glider rocker, rails and bottom contours, The Magic Glider has a "wide point forward" continuous curve outline that translates into down the line speed, smooth turning and incredible control from the tail. Built to ride well in a range from Micro small waves to larger surf. Turns free a

Wave size

Knee → Waist-high

Length
9' 0"–11' 6"
The Stretch Model by G&S Surfboards & Skateboards

The Stretch Model

G&S Surfboards & Skateboards

Longboard

Longboard

No reviews yet

Designed at G&S in 1965 by Mike Hynson with input from Skip Frye and Billy Hamilton for the Tom Morey Noseriding contest held that same year in Ventura. The Stretch is specifically designed to "Stretch" your time on the nose while still maintaining good overall performance. This was one of the first "reverse" rocker models made for noseriding. In addition, the nose is "cut off" so when nose riding, your weight is a f

Skill

Advanced

Length
9' 0"–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 G&S Surfboards & Skateboards The Magic Glider and the G&S Surfboards & Skateboards The Stretch Model?

The G&S Surfboards & Skateboards The Magic Glider is a longboard and the G&S Surfboards & Skateboards The Stretch Model is a longboard.

How do surfers rate the The Magic Glider and the The Stretch Model?

The The Magic Glider has no reviews yet, and the The Stretch Model has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the The Magic Glider or the The Stretch Model?

Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The The Magic Glider is a longboard and the The Stretch Model is a longboard; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.

Are the The Magic Glider and The Stretch Model made by the same shaper?

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

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