Haydenshapes DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition vs Haydenshapes Mid Length

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Both boards come from Haydenshapes: the DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition is a shortboard and the Mid Length is a shortboard. Documented stock sizes run 16.5 L–40 L for the DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition and 39.5 L–61.75 L for the Mid Length.

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
Mid Length by Haydenshapes

Mid Length

Haydenshapes

Shortboard

Shortboard

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Model Overview The Mid Length Glider has been tuned to bring a balanced gliding feel to any conditions. It has refined neutral rails with a rolled entry flowing into a slight double vee out the tail. "This style of shape was a request from Craig earlier in 2020, to surf in average waves - as well as on the bigger days whilst being stuck at home. Its flatter rocker makes it a really great paddler; able to catch almo

Wave size

Knee → Head-high

Wave power

Moderate

Skill

Beginner → Expert

Length
6' 7"–8' 7"
Width
20 1/2"–21 1/2"
Thickness
2 5/8"–3"
Volume
39.5 L–61.75 L
Construction
PU

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Quick answers

What is the difference between the Haydenshapes DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition and the Haydenshapes Mid Length?

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

Which has more volume, the DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition or the Mid Length?

Documented stock sizes run 16.5 L–40 L for the DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition and 39.5 L–61.75 L for the Mid Length. The Mid Length has more volume on average.

How do surfers rate the DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition and the Mid Length?

The DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition has no reviews yet, and the Mid Length has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the DarkNoiz - Stab In The Dark Edition or the Mid Length?

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

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