ANTE-UP

For when the waves are getting a bit bigger and punchier than your regular shortboard can handle
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'Tis the season for step-ups & guns.Todd & Nick discuss the ingredients brewed into an El Niño rich year of waves o'plenty, and the defined crafts tuned to enjoy every bit of power that's been on tap.

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…just a workin’ class guy – Peter Hayes – gets a sick pit on his Proctor6'4" x 18 1/2" x 2 1/4" Ante Up. -photo: Josh Househam

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Heading to good waves? There's still nothing like the responsiveness of a high performance shortboard when conditions call for it. Pete is 6'1"/195lb and rides a 6'1" x 19 1/4" x 2 5/8" 32L Superabound, G4-71 HD, and Shalomic Intervention.

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Going on a trip of a lifetime to get some dream waves? ... then get equipped with an 'Ante-Up'.Jarrah Tutton demonstrates. Tom Jennings documents.

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For when the waves are getting a bit bigger and punchier than your regular shortboard can handle. The Ante Up is that little extra you need to get into bigger waves easier and maintain the balance of speed and stability necessary to rip on the overhead dream days.

The rocker has an even bend from nose to tail. The bottom features a slight single-to-double concave bottom with a touch of subtle vee off the back fin for drive and a positive hold through turns.

The deck is a bit more domed and foiled down to the rail. This keeps most of the volume of the board under the chest for paddling while keeping a lower volume fine-tuned rail for lightning responsiveness.

Thumbtails and rounded pins handle the power best.

All step-ups & guns customized according to locations to be surfed.

  • Experience: Intermediate to Advanced
Todd’s picks for traction, fins, & other board essentials

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Bruce Irons Dakine Traction

Popular DimensionsVolumeRider Weight
5’11” x 18″ x 2 1/4″23.8LRider weight: 125-140 lb / 56-63 kg
6’0″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 7/16″28LRider weight: 155-175 lb / 70-79 kg
6’2″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 3/8″28.2LRider weight: 155-175 lb / 70-79 kg
6’3″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 7/16″29.4LRider weight: 155-175 lb / 70-79 kg
6’3″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 5/8″ 31.68LRider weight: 155-180 lb / 70-81 kg
6’4″ x 18 1/2″ x 2 1/4″26.4LRider weight: 140-165 lb / 63-74 kg
6’4″ x 18 5/8″ x 2 3/8″28LRider weight: 155-175 lb / 70-79 kg
6’4″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 1/2″30LRider weight: 155-175 lb / 70-79 kg
6’4″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 5/8″ 32LRider weight: 155-180 lb / 70-81 kg
6’4″ x 19″ x 2 1/2″30LRider weight: 155-180 lb / 70-81 kg
6’4″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 11/16″32.8LRider weight: 165-185 lb / 74-84 kg
6’6″ x 18 1/8″ x 2 5/16″27.5LRider weight: 135-155 lb / 61-70 kg
6’6″ x 18 3/8″ x 2 1/2″29LRider weight: 145-165 lb / 65-75 kg
6’6″ x 18 5/8″ x 2 7/16″29.5LRider weight: 145-165 lb / 65-75 kg
6’6″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 7/16″30LRider weight: 155-175 lb / 70-79 kg
6’6″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 1/2″30.7LRider weight: 155-175 lb / 70-79 kg
6’6″ x 19″ x 2 9/16″31.7LRider weight: 165-185 lb / 74-84 kg
6’6″ x 19 3/8″ x 2 5/8″32.8LRider weight: 165-185 lb / 74-84 kg
6’6″ x 19 7/8″ x 2 11/16″34.8LRider weight: 170-195lb / 77-88 kg
6’8″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 1/2″32.37LRider weight: 165-185 lb / 74-84 kg
6’8″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 9/16″33.63LRider weight: 165-185 lb / 74-84 kg
6’8″ x 19″ x 2 5/8″33.5LRider weight: 165-185 lb / 74-84 kg
6’8″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 1/2″34LRider weight: 170-195lb / 77-88 kg
6’8″ x 20 1/2″ x 2 3/4″39.4LRider weight: 180-215 lb / 81-97 kg
6’10” x 18 3/4″ x 2 7/16″35.2LRider weight: 165-190 lb / 74-86 kg
6’10” x 19″ x 2 3/4″36.7LRider weight: 170-195lb / 77-88 kg
6’10” x 19 1/4″ x 2 5/8″35.3LRider weight: 165-195lb / 74-88 kg
6’10” x 19 1/2″ x 2 1/2″33.35LRider weight: 165-195lb / 74-88 kg
7’0″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 5/8″36.3LRider weight: 180-215 lb / 81-97 kg
7’4″ x 20 1/4″ x 3″45.9LRider weight: 180-230 lb / 81-104 kg

in conditions where you might normally require a 6’3” - 6’4” step-up, you would ride this; 4-6” inches shorter

construction options & pricing

Polyester/Polyurethane

$900+
traditional foam & fiberglass - starting at ...

Proxy epoxy/EPS

$1050+
3-5 x the strength & durability of a poly, lighterweight & slightly more buoyant

Carbon Footprint

$1250+
stringerless Proxy epoxy with carbon reinforced rails

Titanium II Series

$1250+
any of our Proxy epoxy iterations with the additiona of strategically placed carbon/kevlar mesh
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how to get your board

ordering options

Ready to Ship >> from Stock

Custom Order & Detail your Board directly with Todd >>

Order Stock Quick >> 2 week build

Customize your Board >> in the Online Shop

Three waves in L.A. on a crisp winter morning: Stoked surfer reports this just in >> “Todd, hope all is well with the family. Happy new year. Here’s a few shots from down here in LA. The 6’6 you made me with the channels has been working great. Stoked to dust her off.” Matt Mohagen 
6’6” x 18 3/4” x 2 5/8” 32.2L #Anteupsurfboard
Matt is 30-something, 6’0”, 175lbs. 





Three waves in L.A. on a crisp winter morning: Stoked surfer reports this just in >> “Todd, hope all is well with the family. Happy new year. Here’s a few shots from down here in LA. The 6’6 you made me with the channels has been working great. Stoked to dust her off.” Matt Mohagen
6’6” x 18 3/4” x 2 5/8” 32.2L #Anteupsurfboard
Matt is 30-something, 6’0”, 175lbs.



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“Ok wait!...so your saying Pipe is how big right now? I’m in California at my shapers picking up a new 5’7” step-up for Pipe right now and then I’m straight there...yeeeew!!” - @k_epic_mendia_ interfacing with the worldwide grom posse...
5’7” x 16 3/4” x 2 1/8” #Anteupsurfboard #Flyinpigsurfboard 
Kepa is 13, 4’11”, 95lbs. 
#billabongbloodlines
@billabong @billabongusa @gardenoflife @electric_surf @nomadsurfshop @freak_traction @shadesunscreen @stancesocks @jo_bistro

“Ok wait!…so your saying Pipe is how big right now? I’m in California at my shapers picking up a new 5’7” step-up for Pipe right now and then I’m straight there…yeeeew!!” – @k_epic_mendia_ interfacing with the worldwide grom posse…
5’7” x 16 3/4” x 2 1/8” #Anteupsurfboard #Flyinpigsurfboard
Kepa is 13, 4’11”, 95lbs.
#billabongbloodlines
@billabong @billabongusa @gardenoflife @electric_surf @nomadsurfshop @freak_traction @shadesunscreen @stancesocks @jo_bistro

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Deep thoughts . . . big shack on the prairie; Tutty in West Oz 6’3” x 18 3/4” x 2 9/16” 30L #anteupsurfboard Tutty is 6’0”/175lb

Deep thoughts . . . big shack on the prairie; Tutty in West Oz 6’3” x 18 3/4” x 2 9/16” 30L #anteupsurfboard Tutty is 6’0”/175lb

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And another step-up...this one’s for Riley from SD who’s headed to Chopes: 6’4” x 18 3/4” x 2 1/2” 30.5L #Flyinlionsurfboard step-up #Anteupsurfboard in poly construction with ‘tarball jellyfish bullet holes’ art. Riley is 18, 6’1”, 160lbs.

And another step-up…this one’s for Riley from SD who’s headed to Chopes: 6’4” x 18 3/4” x 2 1/2” 30.5L #Flyinlionsurfboard step-up #Anteupsurfboard in poly construction with ‘tarball jellyfish bullet holes’ art. Riley is 18, 6’1”, 160lbs.

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When the L.A. county beachies start packin’ a punch, Matty-Mo eats ‘em for lunch. 6’6” x 19 1/8” x 2 11/16” 33L deep six channel bottom round pin #Anteupsurfboard
Matt is 30-something, 6’0”, 185lbs. 
Photo: Brad Jacobson

When the L.A. county beachies start packin’ a punch, Matty-Mo eats ‘em for lunch. 6’6” x 19 1/8” x 2 11/16” 33L deep six channel bottom round pin #Anteupsurfboard
Matt is 30-something, 6’0”, 185lbs. 
Photo: Brad Jacobson

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Hey, tarantula’s don’t bite. But sometimes they growl. Days like these were made for the #Anteupsurfboard
@keepittropical gettin’ his psychedelic desert groove on. Photo: Ord


Hey, tarantula’s don’t bite. But sometimes they growl. Days like these were made for the #Anteupsurfboard
@keepittropical gettin’ his psychedelic desert groove on. Photo: Ord

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Congratulations to this salty sea dog @keepittropical on joining the swarthy lads @salty_crew can’t think of a better match. (6’3” x 18 3/4” x 2 1/2” #Anteupsurfboard)
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So stoked to have joined the @salty_crew family!! They’re a brand for the hard workers. The searchers. The risk taking, mistake making, watermen with nothing to prove. 🤙 #findrefugeinthesea @forgot2kickout @whereswahlers @proctor_surfboards @yeti_au @claylikesyeti

Congratulations to this salty sea dog @keepittropical on joining the swarthy lads @salty_crew can’t think of a better match. (6’3” x 18 3/4” x 2 1/2” #Anteupsurfboard)
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So stoked to have joined the @salty_crew family!! They’re a brand for the hard workers. The searchers. The risk taking, mistake making, watermen with nothing to prove. 🤙 #findrefugeinthesea @forgot2kickout @whereswahlers @proctor_surfboards @yeti_au @claylikesyeti

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