Haydenshapes Cohort II vs Haydenshapes DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition

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Both boards come from Haydenshapes: the Cohort II is a shortboard and the DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition is a shortboard. Documented stock sizes run 25.01 L–38.2 L for the Cohort II and 16.5 L–40 L for the DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition.

Cohort II by Haydenshapes

Cohort II

Haydenshapes

Shortboard

Shortboard

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A high-performance everyday driver for intermediate to advanced surfers, the Cohort II MiG Edition delivers speed and responsiveness across all conditions. Featuring increased surface area and ridden 1" shorter than the Cohort I, it combines versatility with precision control. Features Shallow swallow tail for pivot control and release in the lip Increased surface area despite shorter length Works across all break t

Wave size

Head-high

Skill

Intermediate → Advanced

Length
5' 6"–6' 4"
Width
18 3/8"–21 3/16"
Thickness
2 5/16"–2 5/8"
Volume
25.01 L–38.2 L
Construction
Futureflex
DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition by Haydenshapes

DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition

Haydenshapes

Shortboard

Shortboard

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The DarkNoiz, crowned the winning board in the 2026 Stab In The Dark by Ethan Ewing , is our most refined round tail performance shortboard, designed for maximum control, speed and flow in wave faces from 3–12ft. A fast, responsive rockerline combined with a round tail delivers maximum drive with the ability to push through powerful turns and smooth rail-to-rail transitions. Built in PU Polytech construction for a li

Wave power

Hollow / powerful

Length
4' 11"–6' 6"
Width
16 1/2"–21"
Thickness
1 15/16"–2 7/8"
Volume
16.5 L–40 L

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 Haydenshapes Cohort II and the Haydenshapes DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition?

The Haydenshapes Cohort II is a shortboard and the Haydenshapes DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition is a shortboard. Across documented stock sizes the Cohort II carries more volume than the DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition.

Which has more volume, the Cohort II or the DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition?

Documented stock sizes run 25.01 L–38.2 L for the Cohort II and 16.5 L–40 L for the DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition. The Cohort II has more volume on average.

How do surfers rate the Cohort II and the DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition?

The Cohort II has no reviews yet, and the DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the Cohort II or the DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition?

Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The Cohort II is a shortboard and the DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition is a shortboard; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.

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