Slater Designs S Boss vs Slater Designs Sci-Fi

Also searched as: S Boss vs Sci-Fi · Sci-Fi vs S Boss · Slater Designs Sci-Fi vs Slater Designs S Boss · S Boss or Sci-Fi · Slater Designs S Boss versus Slater Designs Sci-Fi

Both boards come from Slater Designs: the S Boss is a shortboard and the Sci-Fi is a shortboard. Documented stock sizes run 24.9 L–37.7 L for the S Boss and 26 L–45.8 L for the Sci-Fi.

S Boss by Slater Designs

S Boss

Slater Designs

Shortboard

Shortboard

No reviews yet

Our most user-friendly, pure performance shape. Ever. The S Boss combines Kelly Slater’s pursuit of high-performance progression with Dan Mann’s mission to make performance surfing accessible to all by design. With a relaxed rocker, forgiving fin cluster, full outline and hidden volume throughout — the S Boss is the most versatile shape in your Slater Designs quiver. The result? The best turn of your life. The bes

Wave size

Knee → Waist-high

Length
5' 4"–6' 4"
Width
18 7/8"–20"
Thickness
2 5/16"–2 13/16"
Volume
24.9 L–37.7 L
Construction
I-Bolic
Sci-Fi by Slater Designs

Sci-Fi

Slater Designs

Shortboard

Shortboard

No reviews yet

A re-release of the classic Sci-Fi designed by Daniel 'Tomo' Thomson in collaboration with Kelly Slater, newly updated in I-Bolic Technology from Slater Designs. Tomo says, "the Sci-Fi has been such a popular design and stood the test of time because of its functionality. It's such an easy board to ride. It gives the user an effortless sense of control and performance that you wouldn't get in a traditional shortboar

Wave size

Waist → Double-overhead+

Wave power

Soft / mushy

Length
5' 6"–6' 6"
Width
18 5/8"–21 5/8"
Thickness
2 3/8"–3"
Volume
26 L–45.8 L
Construction
I-Bolic

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 Slater Designs S Boss and the Slater Designs Sci-Fi?

The Slater Designs S Boss is a shortboard and the Slater Designs Sci-Fi is a shortboard. Across documented stock sizes the Sci-Fi carries more volume than the S Boss.

Which has more volume, the S Boss or the Sci-Fi?

Documented stock sizes run 24.9 L–37.7 L for the S Boss and 26 L–45.8 L for the Sci-Fi. The Sci-Fi has more volume on average.

How do surfers rate the S Boss and the Sci-Fi?

The S Boss has no reviews yet, and the Sci-Fi has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the S Boss or the Sci-Fi?

Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The S Boss is a shortboard and the Sci-Fi is a shortboard; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.

Ridden either board? Add yours and share the real ride.