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Speaking Step-Ups & Guns
Speaking Step-Ups & Guns
'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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Pete Mendia. photo: Stafford
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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
Peter Mendia: Boards for the Journey
Peter Mendia: Boards for the Journey
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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Jarrah Tutton. photo: Timo
Jarrah, West Oz 'Blue Collar Barrels'
Jarrah, West Oz
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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Jay Phillips. photo: Swilly
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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
Popular Dimensions | Volume | Rider Weight |
5’9″ x 18 3/8″ x 2″ | 24L | Rider weight: 125-145 lb / 56-66 kg |
5’10” x 18 3/8″ x 2″ | 25L | Rider weight: 125-145 lb / 56-66 kg |
5’11” x 18″ x 2 1/4″ | 23.8L | Rider weight: 125-140 lb / 56-63 kg |
6’0″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 7/16″ | 28L | Rider weight: 155-175 lb / 70-79 kg |
6’2″ x 17 5/8″ x 2 5/16″ | 24L | Rider weight: 125-145 lb / 56-66 kg |
6’2″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 3/8″ | 28.2L | Rider weight: 155-175 lb / 70-79 kg |
6’2″ x 19″ x 2 9/16″ | 29L | Rider weight: 155-175 lb / 70-79 kg |
6’3″ x 18 1/8″ x 2 3/8″ | 26.8L | Rider weight: 135-165 lb / 61-74 kg |
6’3″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 7/16″ | 29.4L | Rider weight: 155-175 lb / 70-79 kg |
6’3″ x 19 3/8″ x 2 11/16″ | 34L | Rider weight: 155-190 lb / 70-81 kg |
6’3″ x 19 5/8″ x 2 3/4″ | 36L+ | Rider weight: 155-190 lb / 70-81 kg |
6’4″ x 18 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ | 26.4L | Rider weight: 135-165 lb / 61-74 kg |
6’4″ x 18 5/8″ x 2 3/8″ | 28L | Rider weight: 155-175 lb / 70-79 kg |
6’4″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 1/2″ | 30L | Rider weight: 155-175 lb / 70-79 kg |
6’4″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 7/16″ | 28.5L | Rider weight: 155-175 lb / 70-79 kg |
6’4″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 5/8″ | 32L | Rider weight: 155-180 lb / 70-81 kg |
6’4″ x 19″ x 2 1/2″ | 30L | Rider weight: 155-180 lb / 70-81 kg |
6’4″ x 19″ x 2 3/4″ | 32L | Rider weight: 155-180 lb / 70-81 kg |
6’4″ x 19 1/4″ x 2 11/16″ | 33-33.5L | Rider weight: 165-195 lb / 74-88 kg |
6’4″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 11/16″ | 32.8L | Rider weight: 165-185 lb / 74-84 kg |
6’4″ x 19 7/8″ x 3″ | 40L | Rider weight: 180-230 lb / 81-104 kg |
6’5″ x 19 5/8″ x 2 3/4″ | 35.5L | Rider weight: 165-195 lb / 74-88 kg |
6’6″ x 18 1/8″ x 2 5/16″ | 27.5L | Rider weight: 135-155 lb / 61-70 kg |
6’6″ x 18 3/8″ x 2 1/2″ | 29L | Rider weight: 145-165 lb / 65-75 kg |
6’6″ x 18 5/8″ x 2 7/16″ | 29.5L | Rider weight: 145-165 lb / 65-75 kg |
6’6″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 7/16″ | 30L | Rider weight: 155-175 lb / 70-79 kg |
6’6″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 1/2″ | 30.7L | Rider weight: 155-175 lb / 70-79 kg |
6’6″ x 19″ x 2 9/16″ | 31.7L | Rider weight: 165-185 lb / 74-84 kg |
6’6″ x 19 3/8″ x 2 5/8″ | 32.8L | Rider weight: 165-185 lb / 74-84 kg |
6’6″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ | 35L | Rider weight: 165-195 lb / 74-88 kg |
6’6″ x 19 7/8″ x 2 11/16″ | 34.8L | Rider weight: 165-195lb / 74-88 kg |
6’6″ x 22″ x 3 1/8″ | 45L | Rider weight: 180-230 lb / 81-104 kg |
6’8″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 1/2″ | 32.37L | Rider weight: 165-185 lb / 74-84 kg |
6’8″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 9/16″ | 33.63L | Rider weight: 165-185 lb / 74-84 kg |
6’8″ x 19″ x 2 5/8″ | 33.5L | Rider weight: 165-185 lb / 74-84 kg |
6’8″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ | 34L | Rider weight: 170-195lb / 77-88 kg |
6’8″ x 20 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ | 39.4L | Rider weight: 180-215 lb / 81-97 kg |
6’10” x 18 3/4″ x 2 7/16″ | 35.2L | Rider weight: 165-195 lb / 74-88 kg |
6’10” x 19″ x 2 3/4″ | 36.7L | Rider weight: 170-195lb / 77-88 kg |
6’10” x 19 1/4″ x 2 5/8″ | 35.3L | Rider weight: 165-195lb / 74-88 kg |
6’10” x 19 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ | 33.35L | Rider weight: 165-195lb / 74-88 kg |
7’0″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 5/8″ | 36.3L | Rider weight: 180-215 lb / 81-97 kg |
7’4″ x 20 1/4″ x 3″ | 45.9L | Rider 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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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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All in a day’s work…
(Multiplied harvestings all on the same swell)
1. @huntray284 Mavs airdrop on the left. 9’0” x 20 1/2” x 3 1/2” #Archangelsurfboard Hunter is 22, 6’0”, 175lbs.
2. @jakes_strength big carve at Rincon. 6’0” x 19 5/8” x 2 11/16” 33L #Falcon3surfboard Jake is 23, 6’1”, 195lbs.
3. @petemendia backhand buckets to foam explosion coverup at Pupukea 6’4” x 19 1/4” x 2 11/16” 32.5L #Flyionlionsurfboard Pete is 6’2”, 190lbs.
4. @mmohagen L.A. county mysto beachbreak. 6’6”x 19” x 2 5/8” #Anteupsurfboard Matt is 30, 5’11”, 185lbs.
5. @oahusurfingexperience Pipeline from above 7’6” x 18 3/4” x 3” #Pipecleanersurfboard Tamayo is 6’1”, 190lbs.
6. @the__________frank Rincon stab 5’11” x 19 3/4” x 2 5/8” 33L #Zipstajet Frank is 5’11”, 180lbs.
7. @allen_sarlo Cove slamma jamma 7’0” x 21 1/2” x 3 1/4” #Monstachiefsurfboard step-up. Allen is 64, 230lbs.
8. @k_epic_mendia_ puffed out at Pipe 5’11” x 18 1/4” x 2 5/16” #procco2030surfboard step-up Kepa is 15, 5’8”, 120lbs.
Jan 19
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All in a day’s work…
(Multiplied harvestings all on the same swell)
1. @huntray284 Mavs airdrop on the left. 9’0” x 20 1/2” x 3 1/2” #Archangelsurfboard Hunter is 22, 6’0”, 175lbs.
2. @jakes_strength big carve at Rincon. 6’0” x 19 5/8” x 2 11/16” 33L #Falcon3surfboard Jake is 23, 6’1”, 195lbs.
3. @petemendia backhand buckets to foam explosion coverup at Pupukea 6’4” x 19 1/4” x 2 11/16” 32.5L #Flyionlionsurfboard Pete is 6’2”, 190lbs.
4. @mmohagen L.A. county mysto beachbreak. 6’6”x 19” x 2 5/8” #Anteupsurfboard Matt is 30, 5’11”, 185lbs.
5. @oahusurfingexperience Pipeline from above 7’6” x 18 3/4” x 3” #Pipecleanersurfboard Tamayo is 6’1”, 190lbs.
6. @the__________frank Rincon stab 5’11” x 19 3/4” x 2 5/8” 33L #Zipstajet Frank is 5’11”, 180lbs.
7. @allen_sarlo Cove slamma jamma 7’0” x 21 1/2” x 3 1/4” #Monstachiefsurfboard step-up. Allen is 64, 230lbs.
8. @k_epic_mendia_ puffed out at Pipe 5’11” x 18 1/4” x 2 5/16” #procco2030surfboard step-up Kepa is 15, 5’8”, 120lbs.
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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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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
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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
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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.
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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. …
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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
Jun 9
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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
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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

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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

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