Step Off

Whether there’s no one else around and you just want to triple your wave count, or it’s a wave that requires a ski for access, this is the exact board we’ve refined to use for step offs. Our team riders, ambassadors and friends have requested it more and more in the last two years, and after constant refining, we’re making it available for custom order.

Its rocker is very close to the FMNII, with a medium entry and exit curve designed to fit in quality, hollow waves. But the similarities end there. The Step Off’s outline is narrow and straight, for incredible speed down the line and extra hold. This is designed to help you fit into the barrel easier, withstanding shockwaves, chandeliers or whatever else is thrown your way.

The concave is a shallow single throughout, as the Step Off is designed to harness the power of the waves you’ll be surfing and maximise control, rather than generate any unnecessary lift. Recommended glassing is 6x6x6 (two layers of 6 ounce on the deck and one layer on the bottom). This of course provides plenty of strength and durability, but also gives extra momentum that you want in powerful, bumpy, or windy conditions.

We also recommend a smaller fin than usual – so if you’d normally ride a large template, go with a medium in your Step Off. This is due to all the hold coming from the outline, which is best complemented by smaller fins to hit max speed and retain some manoeuvrability. During R&D, fin set ups have varied between quad just for tubes, or thruster if you’re likely to be turning as well.

Compared to your regular shortboard, like the Monsta 2020, ride the Step Off 1/4” to 5/16” thinner and 1” to 1 3/8” narrower.

For reference, see our team riders dimensions below:

Dean Morrison // Height: 5’6” (168cm) // Weight: 68 kg - 150lbs

5’8” x 17 ¾” x 2 1/16” x 21.3L

(Monsta 2020 std 5’9” x 18 3/8” x 2 ¼” x 25L)

Joel Scott // Height: 5’10” (178cm) // Weight: 80 kg - 176lbs

5’9” x 17 7/8” x 2 1/8” x 22.2L

(Monsta 2020 std 5’11” x 18 ¾” x 2 3/8” x 27.8L)

Joel Parkinson // Height: 6’0 (183 cm) // Weight: 87 kg - 192 lbs

5’10” x 18” x 2 3/16” x 23.2L

(Monsta 2020 std 6’0” x 19” x 2 7/16” x 29.5L)

Luke Egan/Jason Stevenson // Height: 5’11 (180 cm) // Weight: 90 kg - 198 lbs

5’11” x 18 1/4” x 2 ¼” x 24.7L

(Monsta 2020 EasyRider 6’0” x 19 7/8” x 2 5/8” x 33L)