DHD dx1 phase 3

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The DX1 Phase 3 is a versatile shortboard ideal for intermediate to expert surfers, performing best in 2 to 6-foot waves. With its moderate to low rocker and slight single concave, this board ensures plenty of speed and drive. The medium to low rail, coupled with a squash tail and carbon Innegra toe patches, provides excellent maneuverability and strength. Designed with a thruster fin setup, the DX1 Phase 3 performs really well in average surf, being the perfect every day board and a favorite among top surfers when surfing weak to good conditions.

RETAIL PRICE: $995.00 AUS

Specs Overview

Outline: High Performance
Ability Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Wave Height: 2-6ft
Wave Type: Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs
Fin Type: Thurster
Concave: Single Concanve
Entry Rocker: Moderate
Exit Rocker: Moderate
Rail Type: Medium/Low

Specs Overview

Outline: High Performance
Ability Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Wave Height: 2-6ft
Wave Type: Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs
Fin Type: Thurster
Concave: Single Concanve
Entry Rocker: Moderate
Exit Rocker: Moderate
Rail Type: Medium/Low
LengthWidthThicknessVol (lt)
5’718 7/162 3/1624.5L
5’818 1/22 3/1625L
5’918 5/82 1/425.5L
5’1018 3/42 5/1626.5L
5’10192 7/1628L
5’1118 9/162 5/1627L
5’11192 3/828L
5’1119 1/42 1/230L
6’019 1/82 3/828.5L
6’019 3/82 1/230.5L
6’1192 3/829.5L
6’119 3/82 1/231L
6’219 3/82 1/232L
6’319 1/22 1/233L
6’419 3/42 5/834.5L
JNR Sizes
5’017 3/42 1/1619L
5’217 7/82 1/1620L
5’4182 1/821L
5’518 1/82 1/822L
5’618 1/82 3/1623L

DX1 PHASE 3
Ability — Intermediate – Expert

Ideal Wave Size — 1-6ft

FEATURES

Glassing — Stock Lite (4 x 4 x 3/4) + Tiger claws, which improves strength and flex.

Rocker — Medium to Flat Rocker

Concave — Slight Single Concave

Rails — Medium to Low performance rail

Carbon — White Carbon Innegra Toe Patches

Tail — Squash

Fins — Thruster, 3 Fin in Futures or FCS II

To keep the boards performance DH has kept the rails low especially through the tail of the board. This along with a fairly straight rail outline give the board endless speed and drive.

A slightly lowered rocker gives this board plenty of up and go speed which has allowed DH to tone down it’s single concave which helps free the board up through turns, especially when the waves are a little softer.

The DX1 is a model that has evolved throughout the past 15 years and has become a go to shortboard for a number of the worlds best.

The original file began with Parko and was ridden in numerous contests and free surfing clips. Fast forward to 2015 and after a few adjustments to the file the DX1 was crowned #1 by Julian Wilson in the “Stab In the Dark” project.

After It’s success in “Stab In The Dark” the board soon became a team favourite, especially for Jack Freestone which after feedback and a few more alterations became the JF DX1.

Rocker
A slightly lowered rocker gives this board plenty of up and go speed.

Single Concave
Single concave is best described as a single curve from rail to rail. A single concave contains more water or energy which will create more lift. A single concave provides the board with a greater difference between the rail rocker and centre rocker. Longitudinally, the board is straighter through the centre than it is on the rails.

Medium to Low performance rail
A lower rail makes it easier to turn quickly and cuts the easier through the water.

Outline
Shortboard performance outline.

Videos

Suggested Fins

Futures DHD

Futures

More drive

High-performance approach

FCS II DHD

FCS

Power turns

Good in critical waves

Mick Fanning

FCS

Maximum drive

Long carves

What owners think about this board

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DHD

DHD Surfboards, founded by Darren Handley, is a premier surfboard brand from Australia’s wave-rich Gold Coast. Handley, who grew up surrounded by famous waves and talented surfers, honed his skills to become one of the world’s best shapers, crafting boards for legends like 3X World Champion Mick Fanning and 8X Women’s World Champion Stephanie Gilmore. Despite his success, Handley remains grounded, drawing inspiration from his team riders and the surfing community to continually innovate. This dedication has earned DHD numerous awards, including two Stab in the Dark wins, with the most recent in 2024.

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