Infinity Surfboard Co. Hook Rail vs Infinity Surfboard Co. Rainbow Chaser

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Both boards come from Infinity Surfboard Co.: the Hook Rail is a groveler & hybrid and the Rainbow Chaser is a groveler & hybrid. Documented stock sizes run 25.5 L–35.9 L for the Hook Rail and 29.5 L–37 L for the Rainbow Chaser.

Hook Rail by Infinity Surfboard Co.

Hook Rail

Infinity Surfboard Co.

Groveler & hybrid

Groveler & hybrid

No reviews yet

The Hook Rail is an archived model from the 80's era originally designed by Steve Boehne and Terry Senate. The "hook" described the unique bottom rail shape that grips through turns and rail transitions at the tail wing. This model was a team favorite and one of our most popular boards in the early thruster era. For 2022 Dave Boehne took the original templates and spec'd out one of his original boards from his wall

Wave size

Knee → Head-high

Wave power

Moderate

Length
5' 6"–6' 2"
Width
18.88"–21"
Thickness
2 1/4"–2 1/2"
Volume
25.5 L–35.9 L
Rainbow Chaser by Infinity Surfboard Co.

Rainbow Chaser

Infinity Surfboard Co.

Groveler & hybrid

Groveler & hybrid

No reviews yet

Rainbow Chaser is a new hybrid design by Dave Boehne. With the increase in popularity for Quad fins this year, this board fits right in to that small wave performance everyday type wave board we all love to ride. The outline is inspired by the Tombstone with a short length and wider width and keeping the wider tailblock. This all translates to get up and go speed and holding glide through flat sections. The quad fin

Wave size

Knee → Head-high

Wave power

Moderate

Length
5' 3"–5' 9"
Width
19.65"–21 1/4"
Thickness
2 1/4"–2.65"
Volume
29.5 L–37 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 Infinity Surfboard Co. Hook Rail and the Infinity Surfboard Co. Rainbow Chaser?

The Infinity Surfboard Co. Hook Rail is a groveler & hybrid and the Infinity Surfboard Co. Rainbow Chaser is a groveler & hybrid. Across documented stock sizes the Rainbow Chaser carries more volume than the Hook Rail.

Which has more volume, the Hook Rail or the Rainbow Chaser?

Documented stock sizes run 25.5 L–35.9 L for the Hook Rail and 29.5 L–37 L for the Rainbow Chaser. The Rainbow Chaser has more volume on average.

How do surfers rate the Hook Rail and the Rainbow Chaser?

The Hook Rail has no reviews yet, and the Rainbow Chaser has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the Hook Rail or the Rainbow Chaser?

Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The Hook Rail is a groveler & hybrid and the Rainbow Chaser is a groveler & hybrid; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.

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