Jeff “Doc” Lauschshortboard
New Buddy
Your go-to small-wave shredder. The New Buddy makes weak surf feel fun—paddling easily, getting you into waves early, and holding control through the back where most small-wave boards feel…
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About
Your go-to small-wave shredder. The New Buddy makes weak surf feel fun—paddling easily, getting you into waves early, and holding control through the back where most small-wave boards feel washy.
Features
- Best for 1–6 ft waves, summer beach breaks, and weak afternoon sessions
- Ideal for surfers seeking a fun, approachable shortboard for everyday conditions
- Ride stays loose and playful while maintaining predictable control
- Available in PU/Polyester or EPS/Epoxy with a typical 3–4 week build time
- Inspired the F-Money—a performance-oriented variant for stronger surf
Built for
The wave sizes, wave power and rider skill this model is made for.
- Wave size
Knee → Head-high
- Wave power
Soft → Moderate
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