Parallax Surfboard Review John is 6'1" tall and weighs around 195 pounds. He took the Parallax 9'6" out for a spin on a slightly crowded day. Despite the crowd, John said the board felt fast, maneuverable, and easy to paddle. The wide point forward design of the Parallax allowed it to feel very stable under John's feet, while still being nimble enough to navigate through the lineup. He was able to catch waves and get up to speed quickly thanks to the board's ample float and displacement. John gave the Parallax 9'6" glowing reviews, calling it "absolutely amazing" and a...

Parallax Surfboard Review James was stoked with his experience demoing the 9'6 Parallax! He says, "I haven't surfed in about a year so it was awesome getting back out on a new board. The Parallax was perfect for the conditions - it paddled fast so I could catch a decent amount of waves. Turning felt really smooth and easy too. Even though I'm rusty, this board gave me the speed and stability I needed to get some good rides. I loved how quick and maneuverable it felt, especially given the bigger size. For not having surfed in so long, this...

 Parallax Surfboard Review  Abraham was impressed with how this board performed. Normally riding a 9'2 performance longboard, he found the Parallax to be a refreshing change. Despite being on the heavier side, he was able to catch the same waves as smaller surfers, which is a rare occurrence for someone his size. The Parallax allowed him to sit further out and have the first pick of waves, giving him an advantage. Abraham specifically mentions surfing at Queens, a spot known for being crowded. With the Parallax, he was able to maneuver through the crowded lineup easily, thanks to its design....

Parallax Surfboard Review  Jason, a surfer who recently rented the Parallax 9'6 board and had an incredible experience. Jason shares his thoughts and feedback on the board. He describes it as fast and easy to paddle, making it a joy to ride. Jason had the opportunity to surf at Bulls and Canoes, encountering waves ranging from 3 to 4 feet. Despite the varying conditions, the board performed exceptionally well, providing an easy and enjoyable ride. Jason mentions the board's speed and its responsiveness in turning, highlighting how he was able to pivot effortlessly on the back foot. This was Jason's...

CJ Nelson has ridden a lot of surfboards throughout his career. He is considered one of the most accomplished traditional longboarders in the business, was dominant in the 1990s and early 200s, and has won the Duct Tape Invitational and MexiLog Fest. His line of boards with Thunderbolt represent some of the most advanced traditional logs on the market, and his Sprout design in particular is considered to be one of the best noseriders ever made. CJ Nelson has recently been turning heads with his Parallax design, which combines a forgiving outline and rails with a fast, trim-happy hull on the...

Understanding The Parallax: Going Deep With CJ Nelson and Ryan Engle’s Displacement Hull  Displacement hulls are a niche corner of the surfboard market that many people are unfamiliar with. But for some of our best loggers and style masters, these boards represent a unique opportunity to ride waves differently and enjoy a feeling on a wave that isn’t otherwise attainable.  While most surfboards have planing hulls—bottom contours that are either flat or concave, which causes the board to lift and plane on the surface—displacement hulls do the complete opposite. Their convex bottom contours serves as a sort of belly for...