monstachief

engineered specifically for bigger guys and / or power surfers

MonstaChief
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Monstachief with an 80’s flat deck with down angled rails and #jetstreamsurfboard caves and sluicebox inset doubles adding nitrous boosters and grip to a big guy ripper. Carbon reinforced tail for a’stompin’ ...and a subtle little beak nose for style points.
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6'5" x 22" x 3 1/8" 52L for Allen. Allen is 60/230lb. photo: Ben Tomson
MonstaChief shortboard for large humans who wanna throw buckets
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Todd tells the MonstaChief story
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At 62, still shooting the pier, for over 40 years. As seen on @surfer_magazine photo: @seawolfcollective
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in process in the lam room
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All the guys on their little boards couldn’t make the drop haha - still lovin’ my 6’6 step up when it gets a couple feet overhead! Troy
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Our brother Allen, lip blast to buckets on the 6'4" x 21 1/2" x 3 1/8" 47L MonstaChief HD
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MonstaChief buckets to tha beach. Allen snags one all the way through on his new 6'5" x 22" x 3 1/8" 50L MonstaChief. Allen is 60 yrs frothing, 230lbs.
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"Just wanted to send you a pic from the Mentawais at Scarecrows. MonstaChief living up to it’s name." Lance 230 lb | 6'6" x 21 3/4" x 3 1/8" 47L MonstaChief thumbtail
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Luis making the transition to short boarding in Panama on his 7'6" x 21 1/2" x 3 1/8" 52.8L
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MonstaChief shortboard for large humans who wanna throw buckets
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Specifically designed for guys in the 200 – 300lbs + range that want a versatile all-around board they can gouge away on…..in anything from 2 ft. sludge, to overhead throaters. Taken from the original monsta design, this board is armed with folkloric dimensions on a grand scale. For instance, the flagship of the line boasts 6’4″ x 21 1/2″ x 3 1/8″ with full, boxy rails; a 14 1/2″ wide nose and 16 1/2″ wide tail. Engineered to thunder down the line like a relentless freighttrain displacing buckets of biblical proportions. Don’t go longer to have the edge on the rest of the line-up….go stouter….THICK IS THE NEW THIN!!
This board reminds us all to respect the elders of the tribe.

Are you a large human that wants to unleash buckets of biblical proportions?….get more waves and go faster than everybody

  • FIN CONFIGURATION: thruster or five fin option to ride as tri or quad
  • WAVE PREFERENCES: knee high and mushy to head high and hollow
  • AVAILABLE TAIL CONFIGURATIONS: wide rounded squash, wide hip-squash, pulled squash, round/thumbtail
  • RECOMMENDED RIDER TYPES: beginner to advanced

Monstachief thumbtail

The thumbtail is a great compliment to the more powerful El Niño waves of winter & holds a rail through long arcs on big open faces. Specifically designed for guys in the 190 – 300 lb range that want a versatile, all-around high performance board they can gouge away on…..in anything from 2 ft. sludge, to overhead throaters. Armed with folkloric dimensions on a grand scale to thunder down the line like a relentless freight train displacing buckets of biblical proportions.

Todd’s picks for traction, fins, & other board essentials

Power Broker XL

Wideload Dakine Traction

Popular DimensionsVolumeRider Weight
6’0″ x 21″ x 2 7/8″ 40LRider weight: 165-220 lb / 74-100 kg
6’2″ x 20 1/2″ x 2 5/8″35LRider weight: 155-200 lb / 70-90 kg
6’2″ x 21 1/4″ x 3″43LRider weight: 175-220 lb / 79-100 kg
6’3” x 21” x 2 7/8” 41LRider weight: 165-220 lb / 74-100 kg
6’4″ x 21 1/4″ x 2 7/8″43LRider weight: 175-230 lb / 79-104 kg
6’4″ x 21 1/4″ x 3″45LRider weight: 175-230 lb / 79-104 kg
6’4″ x 21 1/2″ x 3″47LRider weight: 190-230 lb / 86-104 kg
6’4″ x 21 1/2″ x 3 1/8″47L+Rider weight: 190-230 lb / 86-104 kg
6’4″ x 22″ x 3 1/8″50LRider weight: 190-255 lb / 86-115 kg
6’4″ x 22″ x 3 1/4″50LRider weight: 190-255 lb / 86-115 kg
6’5″ x 22″ x 3 1/4″48LRider weight: 190-230 lb / 86-104 kg
6’6″ x 21 3/4″ x 3 1/8″48LRider weight: 190-240 lb / 86-109 kg
6’6″ x 21 3/4″ x 3 1/4″48.4LRider weight: 190-240 lb / 86-109 kg
6’8″ x 22″ x 3 1/4″50-51LRider weight: 190-260 lb / 86-117 kg
6’8″ x 22″ x 3 3/8″52.9LRider weight: 190-260 lb / 86-117 kg
6’10” x 22″ x 3 1/4″51LRider weight: 190-265 lb / 86-120 kg
6’10” x 22 1/4″ x 3 1/2″56.1LRider weight: 190-265 lb / 86-120 kg
7’0″ x 22 1/4″ x 3 1/4″55LRider weight: 190-265 lb / 86-120 kg
7’0″ x 22 1/2″ x 3 5/8″59.8LRider weight: 190-285 lb / 86-129 kg
7’0″ x 23″ x 3 1/2″60LRider weight: 190-285 lb / 86-129 kg
7’2″ x 22 1/2″ x 3 1/4″55.2LRider weight: 190-285 lb / 86-129 kg
7’2″ x 22 1/2″ x 3 3/8″59.6LRider weight: 190-285 lb / 86-129 kg
7’2″ x 22 1/2″ x 3 5/8″62LRider weight: 200-285 lb / 90-129 kg
7’6″ x 22″ x 3 1/4″60.4LRider weight: 200-275 lb / 90-124 kg
7’6″ x 23″ x 3 1/2″66.4LRider weight: 200-300 lb / 90-136 kg
7’6″ x 24″ x 3 1/2″69LRider weight: 200-300 lb / 90-136 kg
7’6″ x 24″ x 3 5/8″70LRider weight: 200-300 lb / 90-136 kg
7’6″ x 23″ x 3 3/4″70.3LRider weight: 200-300 lb / 90-136 kg
7’8″ x 22 7/8″ x 3 1/4″62.8LRider weight: 200-300 lb / 90-136 kg
7’10” x 23″ x 3 1/4″64.5LRider weight: 200-300 lb / 90-136 kg
7’10” x 23 1/4″ x 3 1/2″69.5LRider weight: 200-300 lb / 90-136 kg
8’0″ x 23 1/2″ x 3 5/8″75LRider weight: 200-350 lb / 90-158 kg
8’0″ x 24″ x 3 3/4″73-77LRider weight: 220-350 lb / 99-158 kg
8’6″ x 23″ x 3 1/2″75.7LRider weight: 220-350 lb / 99-158 kg
Sleeked Up Dims
6’2″ x 20 3/4″ x 2 3/4″38LRider weight: 170-220 lb / 77-99 kg
6’4″ x 21 1/2″ x 3″44LRider weight: 190-230 lb / 86-104 kg
6’5″ x 21 1/2″ x 3″46LRider weight: 190-230 lb / 86-104 kg
6’6″ x 21″ x 2 3/4”41LRider weight: 170-230 lb / 77-104 kg
6’6″ x 21″ x 2 7/8”43LRider weight: 170-230 lb / 77-104 kg
6’8″ x 22″ x 3”48.5LRider weight: 190-275 lb / 86-125 kg
7’0″ x 21 1/2″ x 3 1/8″ 52.5LRider weight: 190-275 lb / 86-125 kg
7’0″ x 21 1/2″ x 3 1/4″ 52.6LRider weight: 190-275 lb / 86-125 kg
7’2″ x 22 1/2″ x 2 7/8″53LRider weight: 190-275 lb / 86-125 kg
7’6″ x 22 1/4″ x 3″53LRider weight: 190-275 lb / 86-125 kg
7’8″ x 22″ x 3 1/8″ 57LRider weight: 210-285 lb / 95-129 kg
7’8″ x 22 1/2″ x 3 1/4”62.4LRider weight: 210-300 lb / 95-136 kg
7’10” x 23” x 3 1/4” 64.5LRider weight: 210-300 lb / 95-136 kg
Don’t go longer to have the edge on the rest of the line-up….go stouter….THICK IS THE NEW THIN!!

construction options & pricing

Polyester/Polyurethane

$950+
traditional foam & fiberglass - starting at ...

Proxy epoxy/EPS

$1100+
3-5 x the strength & durability of a poly, lighterweight & slightly more buoyant

Carbon Footprint

$1350+
stringerless Proxy epoxy with carbon reinforced rails

Titanium II Series

$1400+
any of our Proxy epoxy iterations with the additiona of strategically placed carbon/kevlar mesh
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MONSTACHIEF step-up/gun:

 

Are you a large human that wants to unleash buckets of biblical proportions in pumping well overhead conditions? A goliath who wants to step inside a mansized cave of folkloric dimensions. Well, then get some foam under ya and git out there and live. Leviathan dimensions for the giants of the tribe doing battle on a larger than life scale.

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Allen, 65 yrs young in JBay on his 7’0” x 21 1/2” x 3 1/4” MonstaChief step-up

The uniqely refined rocker and distinct concaves of the MonstaChief allows it to catch everything super easy (other people in the lineup actually get a bit disgusted with how many waves people are able to catch on this board), and the heavy concave under the front foot combined with a flatter area in the rocker between the feet provides a one of a kind performance that allows for incredible speed off the front foot, but with powerful turns that hold through when you jam on the tail to rail it through. I have been doing a version of this board with a slightly more pulled in tail actually lately quite a lot from people requesting just that….and the feedback is very good for quicker turning. I’m pretty much sticking to the wider tails for surfers wanting plenty of planing area mostly at mushier waves spots.

The MonstaFish:

“Gut that fish” – the all new modern retroactive Quad Fang uses progressive rocker & deep heavy concaves for a board that gets up on plane, and holds a rail through full-speed carves like none before it. This one comes in at a gargantuan yet fetching 6’6″ x 23 1/2″ x 3 3/8″ 60.5L MonstaFish. I’ve literally gutted the belly of the beast so she has more efficient water flow, making her speedy as all get out with no lack of fast-twitch muscle fiber rail response. Go on, and manhandle the baby. Other features include 80s style flat deck to pack on the liters combined with sloped, downrails and hard edges to knife your corners at zip-stitch top velocity. Nose features a subtle beaky buzzard.

This board combines a modernized, sleeked up retro fish outline with a progressive rocker and one-of-a-kind freaky hull contours. Glide or gouge, float or carve, crouch low with five on the nose, or stand tall and arch the back.

Popular Rocker Options
even single with inset doubles to slight vee off the back fin. a predictable drivey feel that caters to a front footed approach;
deep single to super deep single with inset double bonzeresque concaves through the fins, with single concave running off the tail block; “exhaust pipe”. Ideal for small scale to full throttle waves; incredible back foot control through on-rail full-speed cutties.
For flatter faced slopier waves that tend to lack power. A flatter, drivier rocker also featuring Todd’s new jetstream/ hydrofoilized hull concept. A favorite for surfer’s wanting a lot of smooth speed and lateral lift and exceptional hold through turns from their board. I use a flat deck with down rails in this model to put maximum foam and liters into the board while still keeping the rails sensitive and able to knife into the wave face, keeping them nice and responsive. A very unique, futuristic new design of Todd’s that is transforming so many surfer’s experience in the water. Favors the wide squashtail for maximum lift in waves that lack energy.

with more tail rocker through the back 1/3 of the tail . . . a fuller volume big guy ripping board.  A good waves version of the Monstachief

Introducing the #Monstachiefasym A synthesis of the new asym tail and the beloved Monstachief where the world of battering ram turbo charged hemi meets the extra toe side drive of a longer rail off the bottom and the tighter pivot of a shortened rail on your heel side. The feedback has been over the top positive, and I liken the feel of this board to driving a souped up restored 1960’s era Cobra. Muscle car madness coupled with buttery smooth silk precision that perfectly syncs with your body mechanics and good form for classic power surfing. Just remember whether your goofy foot or regular foot, the long rail goes on the toe side, short rail on your heel side. You’ll be amazed at the natural speed and strength of flow.  The one featured is 6’2 1/2” x 20 5/8” x 2 3/4” 39L

Introducing the #Monstachiefasym A synthesis of the new asym tail and the beloved Monstachief where the world of battering ram turbo charged hemi meets the extra toe side drive of a longer rail off the bottom and the tighter pivot of a shortened rail on your heel side. The feedback has been over the top positive, and I liken the feel of this board to driving a souped up restored 1960’s era Cobra. Muscle car madness coupled with buttery smooth silk precision that perfectly syncs with your body mechanics and good form for classic power surfing. Just remember whether your goofy foot or regular foot, the long rail goes on the toe side, short rail on your heel side. You’ll be amazed at the natural speed and strength of flow. The one featured is 6’2 1/2” x 20 5/8” x 2 3/4” 39L

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Legend of legends @petemendia 
🎥 @liquidbarrel 
6'1" x 19 1/2" x 2 11/16" 32.5L #procco2030surfboard v5 Pete is 6'1"/190lb

Legend of legends @petemendia
🎥 @liquidbarrel
6`1" x 19 1/2" x 2 11/16" 32.5L #procco2030surfboard v5 Pete is 6`1"/190lb

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Chief Sarlo just got his new custom 8’4” x 22" x 3 3/8" #Monstachiefsurfboard gun for Sunset. A new fuller outlined design to move around the lineup with authority, and a pinch more rocker through the back third of the board to rail up some wide open thickbucket arcs in the bowl. Just in time for the North Shore to roar back to life.

Chief Sarlo just got his new custom 8’4” x 22" x 3 3/8" #Monstachiefsurfboard gun for Sunset. A new fuller outlined design to move around the lineup with authority, and a pinch more rocker through the back third of the board to rail up some wide open thickbucket arcs in the bowl. Just in time for the North Shore to roar back to life.

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@jakes_strength Big kid, clean tracks
6'1" x 19 1/2" x 2 11/16" 33L #procco2030surfboard

@jakes_strength Big kid, clean tracks
6`1" x 19 1/2" x 2 11/16" 33L #procco2030surfboard

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So, I had a vision of thickets and trees on a South African plain; rugged beauty where thorns and thistles could provide shade, an oasis in a dry and weary land ... where cool water from subterranean springs mysteriously appears. And that was my inspiration for this resin art.

So, I had a vision of thickets and trees on a South African plain; rugged beauty where thorns and thistles could provide shade, an oasis in a dry and weary land … where cool water from subterranean springs mysteriously appears. And that was my inspiration for this resin art.

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This is why we build boards the way we do, custom towards the individual and where they want to take their surfing. For honorable, hardworking class folks that are serious about their surfing and appreciate a premium experience that will take their skills to the next level. Everyone is unique and different and more than a height / weight chart amalgamated version of “what the pro’s ride”. We think there’s a far better way than algorithms and automating people. We believe in promoting individual excellence with unparalleled attention to detail. This is Alex from Santa Cruz on a recent Indo trip where he brought a three-pak quiver of Proctors. 

Two identical 6’2” x 19 3/8” x 2 5/8” 32.5L #Holyrollersurfboard and this step-up 6’6” x 19 3/8” x 2 3/4” 34.5L #Anteupsurfboard / #Flyinlionsurfboard rocker & bottom.

Here’s his stoked surfer feedback >> just in: “Todd and Charissa, loving the boards!! Got the wave of my dreams in Indo! Be talking to you again soon to get some more.” - Alex
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This is why we build boards the way we do, custom towards the individual and where they want to take their surfing. For honorable, hardworking class folks that are serious about their surfing and appreciate a premium experience that will take their skills to the next level. Everyone is unique and different and more than a height / weight chart amalgamated version of “what the pro’s ride”. We think there’s a far better way than algorithms and automating people. We believe in promoting individual excellence with unparalleled attention to detail. This is Alex from Santa Cruz on a recent Indo trip where he brought a three-pak quiver of Proctors.

Two identical 6’2” x 19 3/8” x 2 5/8” 32.5L #Holyrollersurfboard and this step-up 6’6” x 19 3/8” x 2 3/4” 34.5L #Anteupsurfboard / #Flyinlionsurfboard rocker & bottom.

Here’s his stoked surfer feedback >> just in: “Todd and Charissa, loving the boards!! Got the wave of my dreams in Indo! Be talking to you again soon to get some more.” – Alex
26/5’11”/175lb

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