T&C Surf Designs Crankshaft vs T&C Surf Designs Mini Beast

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Both boards come from T&C Surf Designs: the Crankshaft is a groveler & hybrid and the Mini Beast is a groveler & hybrid. Documented stock sizes run 24.4 L–41.7 L for the Crankshaft and 28.32 L–41.89 L for the Mini Beast.

Crankshaft by T&C Surf Designs (Town & Country Surf)

Crankshaft

T&C Surf Designs (Town & Country Surf)

Groveler & hybrid

Groveler & hybrid

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High Performance small wave shortboard. Fuller outline with a low entry rocker allowing the board to plane through the flats, the tail rocker allows the board to still turn tight in the pocket. Should be ordered at least an inch shorter and a little wider than your usual dimensions. It has a deep single concave with slight Vee of the tail.

Wave size

Knee → Waist-high

Length
5' 9"–6' 6"
Width
18 1/2"–20 1/4"
Thickness
2 3/16"–3"
Volume
24.4 L–41.7 L
Mini Beast by T&C Surf Designs (Town & Country Surf)

Mini Beast

T&C Surf Designs (Town & Country Surf)

Groveler & hybrid

Groveler & hybrid

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One of the most versatile Makani Designs, This board can be ridden by surfers of all skill levels, shapes and sizes. Volume down the center line with a tuned, tapered rail, makes for easy paddle and acceleration but keeps you connected to the wave. Works well in hollow waves as well as mushy conditions. This will be your go to board for all seasons. Easy paddle, easy ride, enjoy surfing again.

Wave power

Soft → Hollow / powerful

Skill

Beginner → Expert

Length
5' 6"–6' 4"
Width
19 3/4"–20 7/8"
Thickness
2 3/8"–2 7/8"
Volume
28.32 L–41.89 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 T&C Surf Designs Crankshaft and the T&C Surf Designs Mini Beast?

The T&C Surf Designs Crankshaft is a groveler & hybrid and the T&C Surf Designs Mini Beast is a groveler & hybrid. Across documented stock sizes the Mini Beast carries more volume than the Crankshaft.

Which has more volume, the Crankshaft or the Mini Beast?

Documented stock sizes run 24.4 L–41.7 L for the Crankshaft and 28.32 L–41.89 L for the Mini Beast. The Mini Beast has more volume on average.

How do surfers rate the Crankshaft and the Mini Beast?

The Crankshaft has no reviews yet, and the Mini Beast has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the Crankshaft or the Mini Beast?

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

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