T&C Surf Designs S-4VF vs T&C Surf Designs W4

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Both boards come from T&C Surf Designs: the S-4VF is a step-up & gun and the W4 is a step-up & gun. Documented stock sizes run 29.98 L–35.44 L for the S-4VF and 31.25 L–39.59 L for the W4.

S-4VF by T&C Surf Designs (Town & Country Surf)

S-4VF

T&C Surf Designs (Town & Country Surf)

Step-up & gun

Step-up & gun

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The S-4VF is an intermediate to expert level step up that is the same as the S-4V but with extra foam in the deck. Approximately a 1/4" is added in the strategic places in the deck but still tapers down to the rails. With a more pulled in nose, round pin tail and fins placed specifically to handle size and power. The S-4VF is your go to board when the waves are heavy, hollow and critical and you want extra paddle pow

Wave power

Hollow / powerful

Skill

Intermediate → Expert

Length
6' 1"–6' 7"
Width
18 5/8"–19"
Thickness
2 11/16"–2 7/8"
Volume
29.98 L–35.44 L
W4 by T&C Surf Designs (Town & Country Surf)

W4

T&C Surf Designs (Town & Country Surf)

Step-up & gun

Step-up & gun

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The W-4 is the go to semi-gun for big and serious days. With increased rocker for steep drops and extra vee off the tail to allow the board to still roll over on rail, the W-4 can handle power and speed while still letting you turn in the pocket. Proven at Sunset and big Pipeline, this is a board you can trust in waves of consequence. Should be ordered 8-12 inches longer than your shortboard. Sizes range from 6'8 to

Wave size

Overhead → Double-overhead+

Length
6' 8"–7' 2"
Width
18 3/4"–19 1/8"
Thickness
2 1/2"–2 7/8"
Volume
31.25 L–39.59 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 S-4VF and the T&C Surf Designs W4?

The T&C Surf Designs S-4VF is a step-up & gun and the T&C Surf Designs W4 is a step-up & gun. Across documented stock sizes the W4 carries more volume than the S-4VF.

Which has more volume, the S-4VF or the W4?

Documented stock sizes run 29.98 L–35.44 L for the S-4VF and 31.25 L–39.59 L for the W4. The W4 has more volume on average.

How do surfers rate the S-4VF and the W4?

The S-4VF has no reviews yet, and the W4 has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the S-4VF or the W4?

Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The S-4VF is a step-up & gun and the W4 is a step-up & gun; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.

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