Reza D.
Bought the 45L 6'2 Modern Highline. I am 5'11, 180lb. I have about 30 years surfing experience in Southern California and consider myself an intermediate surfer. My usual boards are like 10L less than this but I wanted to try something new. I was not sure about the board when I received it because I though it was just too much foam for me. Talked to the U.S. rep named Mike, who was extremely helpful and very experienced. He reassured me about the board and told me while it will paddle like a long board, it will turn like a shortboard.
I waxed the board up and took the boards out in 3-5 foot surf. The board really exceeded my expectations. Paddling and catching waves was a joke!! I usually get a good number of waves every session but this was just crazy. I was able to catch the waves even earlier and had time to set up for the wave even faster, which made all the difference in setting up your moves. What surprised me was that the board was very responsive and I was able to turn, hit the lip and fly over the flat sections. I can say that my surfing level improved after that day, which we all know is not an easy to do after so many years of surfing.
This board definitely gives you the best of boards worlds and you will have lot of fun. Special thanks to Mike for his help.
Thanks
Reza
Peter O.
The board is super easy to catch waves on. Im 200 lbs and 6’4 and my 6’4” looks like a short board when
I ride it. I mostly winter surf in water as cold as 3 C and have beaten the board up fairly badly. I build boards so I added a 6 oz layer of glass on the deck and bottom (with epoxy resin)The board is bulletproof now! The black line is carbon Fiber.
Meghan K.
Absolutely amazing company to order from. I ordered a board in the knick of time for my fiancés birthday. Super fast shipping and customer service was nothing short of amazing. Thank you GSI!
Landen B.
10/10. Normally surf the 7ft love child with a single fin or the quad fin. I wanted something a little more skatey. It’s exactly like the description promotes. Easy wave catching and stability just like the love child but fun and skatey. I had so much fun on it the first day I took it out, i surfed until i couldn’t see. Im 5’8, 170 went with the 6’4. I live in Galveston on the gulf coast performs well in choppy mushy surf. Performs amazing on the good days. Would recommend if you surf longer boards and want something shorter, going from a foamie to fiber glass.
Genevieve C.
Amazing! Start to finish. The guys at global surf industries were so helpful with information on the board , shipping etc. Board arrived within a week and I am now I. Panama catching more waves that anyone else!! I haven’t surfed In 20+ years & don’t like how cumbersome a long board can be this board is the best - lots of volume to float you easily into most waves and small enough to to maneuver! Highly recommend!
Jonas P.
It paddles super well and is easy to catch waves on but it is also short enough to make it playful once you catch them. I am 6' 185lbs and got the 6'8", I was debating whether I should go shorter but I am happy with my decision. I won't be duck diving with it but it does seem like a fun all around board for smaller surf.
Qwin G.
this is my first real surfboard and i have to say i love it! as a younger surfer who has experience with skating and other similar sports to surfing this board was great, i surfed it in 5ft to 1ft and it was awesome. the packaging was great too, you here too many stories about boards coming in the mail damaged but my board came without even a scratch. if you are looking for a beginner board that you can progress on and can ride in almost any conditions this is the board for you. Happy surfing!!!
Samuel S.
Amazing experience I just went from my 7ft foamie to this 6’0 hybrid
It’s the best board to get right after you learn how to angle your take off easy paddling
Great purchase!!!
James K.
Best board purchase ever - brought a new level of fun to the game! Good forward volume for paddling power, tapered tail for easy turning - amazing results so far. Most sessions at beach breaks in CA in the 3-5ft range, paddles like a beast - in early and flying down the line. I’m interested to push it a bit further in heavier conditions to see how it performs.
The only “potential” downside could be the glass job. Be nice to have 6 oz on the deck as an option....no pressure dings yet - so far so good.
6’3” 215 lbs
I have the 6’4” Highline - paddles/floats insane!! Go get one!
Michael C.
Awesome board. I really like the shape and texture of this board. Still need to ride it. Like the hassle free shipping from Global. I have bought boards from other dealers and the shipping was a major thing. This was UPS at my door in a quality shipping box.
Jacob M.
Fantastic board! Took it out for the first time at urbn surf and built an instant connection. Perfect for paddling and for intermediate to advance levels I would say :)
Thanks heaps!
Daniel B.
Upgrading from 60L foamie to this board, and the experience was quite impressive. For breaking waves from 1-3 feet, this board actually works better than my old foamie and I really caught more waves! Confidence booster!
Ian M.
This board is awesome! I've been surfing for a number of years, but most of the time I've surfed on a long board. I've tried out a number of short boards over the years but never had too much success. I never got comfortable. The modern high line from Global Surf Industries is a different story. The board has plenty of volume for surfers looking to ride a shorter board, but still needing a little bit volume to get into the waves. The board turns really well, paddles easy, is light and easy to carry around, and it moves quickly through the waves. I highly recommend this board. I bought it online and had it shipped straight to my house. It arrived promptly and was in perfect condition. Thank you GSI!
Marc G.
Epic board! I have been surfing for a long time with alot of different boards and this one is by far my best board . So stoked. Double
Zachary B.
Super fun board.
John S.
First short board. Paddled well and easy to maneuver in the surf. At 6 2 and 45 L was able to duck dive but not easy. Overall I recommend this board to those transitioning from mids or LB.
Joanna D.
supeeerrr buoyant!!! easy to catch waves and paddle out. i thought sizing down from 8’0 to 6’8 would be a struggle but it’s honestly not that hard as long as you keep on going out there and familiarise yourself with the board. and since this board is smaller, it gives me a boost of confidence and ease to paddle far out there.
Liz M.
It’s not exactly what it looks like online. Against white walls it has a blueish tint. It’s not exactly as expected. It’s pretty but depending on the lighting
Skye R.
I love this board so much! Having recently transitioned from a long board, this board is so light and easy to paddle and its quick making it easy to get on waves without loosing any stability.
Would 100% recommend
Natasha B.
Great board! I found it easy to transition from an 8ft board to this 6'4" board. Short enough so you don't nose dive, wide enough so it's easy to catch waves and easy to stand up on. The sea tint colour looks great!
Dirk M.
There's no doubt this board is shortening the learning curve for me. It is challenging and fun! Thank you Global Surf for the awesome customer service and helping me find the right board to up my game. Cheers!
Tyrone P.
I like the board, it just took a bit long to arrive because of some delays. Otherwise all good and would recommend!
Chelsea
Design and shape of this board is PERFECT. Shorter more maneuverable less annoying than a long board but catches waves just if not more easily even when they’re small and mushy! An excellent easy board to ride when surf is less than spectacular. Problem is the board is very fragile. The board had a small crack and ding all the way into the foam when purchased, so small and easy to fix GSI was excellent in refunding me to get it repaired. Unfortunately since then I’ve surf the board two to three times and the board is already getting shatters and cracks without bumping it in anything or dropping it, just by surfing it in 1-3 waves, granted it was beach break but still. Love the board just wish it was more heavy duty like my other top boards
David D.
I had a really great experience ordering this board through Global Surf Industries. They were initially sold out of the Modern Highline 6'8" I was looking for but thanks to their messaging platform I was able to speak with one of their reps who told me that the US was getting a big shipment within weeks. So, he sent me a link to buy the board and a few weeks later... volia, it arrived! I had a great chat with 2 reps actually and they both were super rad. Couldn't be more stoked with my experience and oh yeah.. the board is great too!
Rory H.
Great service from the guys in Auckland I’ll buy from them again for sure!
Felipe Z.
Great surfboard! It’s exactly what I was looking for. This 5’10” modern has been perfect for me to improve my turns and technique.
Easy to ride and paddle in small to medium size waves.
Andrew E.
I bought a 5'8" Highline for my 9yo son. He loves it. Easy to catch waves and turns well. It a great board.
Alina B.
I surfed on my boyfriends old single fin before I decided to get my own. When I went out with this board for the first time I thought I might have to get used to it and the first session wouldn't be good. But this board is insane!! I immediately got used to it and catched like 80% of the waves I went for (which is pretty good for me since I started surfing a few months ago). I even got my first green wave. My boyfriend who usually uses a short board tried it too and he loved it as well. He said it's even better then his short board ( where we live in northern WA) cause we don't always get the best and biggest swell. It's Fast, super floaty - easy paddle, and maneuvers just like a shortboard. Can 100% recommend, haven't had any issues at all.
Jessica D.
I purchased this board a couple of months ago, it arrived on time (as was on back order) but was kept up-to-date on its ETA. Customer service A+
The board itself is awesome for me, stable and loads of grunt for me to improve my skills! Such a great board!
Anthony R.
Really surprising package. Excellent paddler and wavecatcher. But the lively performance especially for the heavier guy who can throw it around was surprising. Heaps of lift from the bottom contours and volume makes turns extra spicey.
Fletcher S.
Great board for a beginner
Matthew K.
I bought a 6'8 Modern Highline transitioning from a 8'6 foamie. I wish I had started off on the Highline. So much buoyancy. (I'm 85kg) Take off on any wave with very little paddling power. But the Highline is much more manageable and manoeuvrable than a big board. As a result my surfing skills have improved. My only regret was I bought the clear board. Should have paid extra for the Sea Tint coloured board.
Joseph E.
I ought this board at the end of 2018 in 5'10. I have really enjoyed riding and getting to use this board. I got into surfing when I was 4, and then just I stopped surfing. This board was really good at getting me back into it, as the high volume makes it much easier to learn to stand up on, and get the idea of doing small turns. The only down side was that I found it very hard to duck dive under waves, because of the high volume, so I resorted to rolling. However, since I have progressed, I have upgraded to a 7s, Jetstream. The Modern Highline fun to ride and I would thoroughly recommend it to someone who is just starting and looking to get into surfing.
Adriano K.
Amazing board!
I was learning to surf but had to stop for a few years, so I consider myself a beginner. So, I wanted the most buoyant one I could get and initially was thinking on the Blackbird. Standing at 1.73m, weighing 73kg, and being reasonably fit, the consultant from the GSI chat recommended the 6’4”. At first, I was skeptical and almost got the 6’8”. But the 6’4” packs an astounding 48 liters, it’s super stable to paddle and pop-up. It requires a bit of practice but I can still maneuver and duck dive it.
I have been surfing for one and a half year, and am amazed on how quickly I progressed and even passed my previous skill level. It really helps you catch a lot of waves, even amongst long-boarders in Noosa, I still caught some waves. I feel this board will stay with me even after I upgrade to a slimmer board.
It is very reasonably priced, you get a lot of value from this board!
Ness
I bought a 6'8" Highline about a year ago as my first foray into shorter boards and I LOVE IT! Has really helped me take off in bigger waves with confidence, and has more floatation than I was expecting making it a really fun board in different conditions with a good ability to turn. I also have the Modern Blackbird 8'6" and together they give me heaps of options depending on the conditions. Happy as with my Modern boards.
Ezra T.
Amazing board whether you're starting to advance to a shorter board and further develop your turns or whether you're experience and just want something that is a little more forgiving.
Really easy to paddle with its wide build and high volume and has performed well through 1ft-4ft swell.
john c.
I bought the 6'8" as a family board for a trip to Sri Lanka, the whole family enjoyed it, but i think I'm enjoying it most - now that we're back in Perth, it gets used on local small waves and the better waves up north and down south. Easy paddle onto waves, enough volume for me at 90kg, loose and great fun. I'd recommend it to anyone.
jai c.
Just purchased the 6”8 high line for my first board. Paddles great and Moves smoothly in the water. I feel a lot more confident when turning as the board has volume. Would highly recommend for anyone coming down from a longboard or a beginner.
Cheers
Josh S.
I dropped from an 8’ XL Superfish to the Highline 6’4. I thought that a drop this big would be difficult, but the Highline is a super fun board to surf. There’s definitely enough volume to keep you entertained and catch what you paddle for. Really smooth and fun to turn. Would highly recommend the board to someone dropping down in length. Absolutely love it.
J J.
Great fun board. Is I am getting older and haven’t surfed in years, I bout this board for the extra volume. Paddles well, can be duckdived easily. Fun to surf
Rachel B.
Omg this is amazing, I use to surf a lot a while ago and have recently decided to get back into riding the waves. This board is amazing for that. I'm able to easily get back into the swing of surfing and am enjoying every bit of it. I enjoy getting up before dawn and being out in the water watching the sun rise as I surf. This board has helped me greatly with getting back out there and building my skills back up. And as an added bonus it looks amazing, I live the design and the colours used are like water design. Can't wait to get back out there again today
Josie S.
Love my wee highline. I'm still learning to surf well, but the stability makes it really easy to feel comfortable on a wave and cruise along.
Leanne W.
I have had the modern highline for 6 months now It’s super fun in lots of different conditions. I have had quite a few friends keen to give it a try so have lent it out heaps they loved it so much they bought one for themselves!
Rhetto B.
Great little weapon, its not only a great beginners board because of the volume ratio to board length, but its also great 'fun board' for the experienced surfers out there too
Diego
Hey, just wanted to follow up with you about the Highline I bought in February. Finally, took it out a couple of months ago in some mushy hip high waves and was astonished!
Let me rephrase: ASTONISHED!
Because it is 54 liters I thought it would be bulky and slow. I was regretting buy so much board. I compared it to my other fun and short boards when I realized it has more liters (10) than my two 7’6 boards.
Needless to say, I was really skeptical when I took it out to Pacifica in hip high waves. Thought it would be a boat with an old man on it. Lol. First wave I paddled for picked me up and off I went. The stability was amazing. It didn’t try to squirt out from under me. Then I leaned in for a turn and got my mind blown. It turned faster and cleaner than my 5’11 (36 liters) fish and faster than any other board I’ve ever owned. It felt like I was on one of those potato chip 5ft boards. So after a dozen more waves I started focusing on the duck diving and paddling abilities of the board. I found it was easy enough to duck with just the right technique. The paddling was a bit slower than my 7’6, but I was slow and steady. (So use to flying back out to the line up on my long board. I always over paddle)
So I’ve been out on it now in shoulder high waves and have yet to pearl when dropping straight down off the lip for a bottom turn. So I guess the rocker is sufficient too.
Anyway, I simply love this board. I’m 58 and my surfing shorter boards has been reenergized. This board gave me more confidence to get back out on smaller boards. And confidence translates into better surfing. So I think I’ve found my Roseta Stone that has finally opened up all of surfing and my potential.
Thank you again for the great customer service when pitching this board. Hope to see you out at Pleasures one of these days.
Dave Roche
Yes this board is an excellent wave catching machine and it paddles really well. It packs an amazing volume into a ridiculously short board. It also turns OK if you stand at the rear but not if you stand forward. It has a lovely cruzy feel that makes you totally chill on a wave.
It is not a performance short board. While it’s not slow you can’t put to much into the rail turns. That is, it’s skatey but definately not carvey.
The nicest feature of this board is, it only wants your back foot to stand on the pad and stay there. Foot placement is totally simple and once you know where to put your feet it’s ride away.
Simple shortboard surfing.