Thomas Surfboards Malibu vs Thomas Surfboards Moose Knuckle

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Both boards come from Thomas Surfboards: the Malibu is a longboard and the Moose Knuckle is a longboard. Documented lengths run 9' 2"–10' 0" for the Malibu and 9' 2"–9' 8" for the Moose Knuckle.

Malibu by Thomas Surfboards (Thomas Bexon)

Malibu

Thomas Surfboards (Thomas Bexon)

Longboard

Longboard

No reviews yet

The Malibu is our most versatile noserider and works equally well in mushy beachies and clean point breaks. A wide nose and square tail provide stability and glide through slower sections, while extra concave and a chamfered edge through the nose help to slow things down and make noseriding more forgiving. The Malibu’s renowned for being a stable, “easy” noserider. It works best in below knee to head high waves. 50/

Wave size

Knee → Head-high

Length
9' 2"–10' 0"
Moose Knuckle by Thomas Surfboards (Thomas Bexon)

Moose Knuckle

Thomas Surfboards (Thomas Bexon)

Longboard

Longboard

No reviews yet

Born out of a desire to push through turns without sacrificing stability, the Moose Knuckle is a fresh feeling, easy to ride, all-rounder. The design came about while working closely with some of our female team riders, and in particular, Mason Schremmer, in the hopes of making a log that was a little more user-friendly for light-footed surfers. It’s perhaps the most approachable log that I’ve designed. The slightly

Wave size

Knee-high

Wave power

Hollow / powerful

Length
9' 2"–9' 8"

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 Thomas Surfboards Malibu and the Thomas Surfboards Moose Knuckle?

The Thomas Surfboards Malibu is a longboard and the Thomas Surfboards Moose Knuckle is a longboard.

How do surfers rate the Malibu and the Moose Knuckle?

The Malibu has no reviews yet, and the Moose Knuckle has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the Malibu or the Moose Knuckle?

Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The Malibu is a longboard and the Moose Knuckle is a longboard; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.

Are the Malibu and Moose Knuckle made by the same shaper?

Yes. Both are Thomas Surfboards models.

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