Steve M.
I am so chuffed with my new board. I thought it would be a difficult step down from my 7'4 to a 6'2 but wow! Honestly I'm kicking myself for not doing it sooner. This board is exactly what I've needed. First wave I paddled for I was straight up on my feet and with that extra width it was quite forgiving for any minor mistakes. Such a smooth ride and very easy on those big bottom turns. Customer service was amazing aswell. Any questions or concerns I had ,the crew at global surf were straight back to help with choosing the perfect board and size and other questions I had. Could not be happier 10/10
darren l.
Just had my first surf on it, super fat ordinary conditions but could still catch waves and have fun stoked with it it’s got me back on the water after a 5 year break
Wendy C.
Just amazing, awesome help to me buying a board for my son for Christmas and was worried about delivery in time. especially when I called on a Sunday afternoon and no answer. Within 5 minutes, I was called back, had the board ordered and it was delivered the following Tuesday. I cannot recommend this company enough and Cal you are the epitome of every buyers dream. Can’t thank you enough !!!!!
mathew k.
Board review on Modern Highline
My aim is to review boards for the average knockabout surfer (or ‘kook’ like me), without all the technical terms and manoeuvres.
Modern Highline
As lockdown is in full effect it has been a bit difficult for me access new boards to do reviews on… So naturally, I started ripping through the misses’ quiver.
The board I was most interested in doing a review on was her 6”0 Modern Highline at 42L, which comes with fins and retails at $645 which is such a good price considering how nice this board is. The resin tint finish job is perfect and the shape of the board is so inviting.
The Highline comes in three different colours fire storm, sea tint and clear. The wife’s board is a beautiful blue colour which is last years colour but the shape of the board is the same.
This is her ‘go to’ short board and I can see why. It is super reliable and is a wave catching machine. Every time I “borrow” this board I know that I will be racking up a high wave count.
Once you have mastered the art of catching waves on your foamie, log or mini mal, The Highline would be the perfect transition to a shortboard. With a heap of foam compacted into a shortboard shape, it makes catching waves on a smaller board much easier. And, with more time on the wave you will have the opportunity to try new things or dial in on something you have been working on to help progress your surfing skills to the next level.
The Highline has the perfect amount of rocker. Every wave felt so smooth on the take off no matter how peaky the wave was, how deep I was sitting or if there was any small bumps in the wave face. The tail is super wide and thick making it so easy to adjust my feet. If I ‘Kooked’ the take off or if I felt like I needed to move my back foot I knew it had the forgiveness to do this. Which is awesome if you are learning and need that stability. The downside to this is that there is a lot of board to turn.
The Highline comes with basic medium fcs II performer fins. This was the first time I realised how important the right fins are. I noticed straight away my first bottom turn the board slid out from underneath me. It took me a couple of waves to get the hang of it. After switching the fins to a larger and better quality am2 fin, I noticed straight away that this board had a lot more to give. I would suggest to upgrade the fins straight away to match your ability and weight to get the full potential from this board.
The Highline is a board that you could relax and get comfortable with and surf in every kind of condition. Or if you have a busy life style and don’t get a chance to surf often it is a board that you could get back to where you left off. Personally, I reckon this would be an awesome board first board for any grom or beginner, or even great for those more experienced surfers looking for a fun little wave with the kids or your misses on a sunny summer’s day!
I rate this board 7/10
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Cassandra D.
It’s good for getting under the waves, on the waves and small enough to turn it as an beginner surfer. Perfect for small days at the beach breaks and bigger days at the rocks. And it’s a beautiful board.
Savannah
I’m obsessed with this board that I bought in 6’2 | 45L and had the best service from GSI team. I was a bit iffy buying online instead of sussing it out in person but I gave it a shot and it was so worth it! These guys made my day :) quickest delivery I’ve ever had!
Brayden W.
I am quite new to surfing and have been trying to stand up on a 5’11” approx 28L board for a few months with no success nor confidence. But first wave on the modern highline i was up and on the face of the wave. Was worth every penny!
Adam
This review isn't really about the board, even though it's a winner, but rather the team. Board delivered in next to no time, and the team member took me through the board's features.
Legends.
anthony B.
Have not surfed for 20 years and the first wave was amazing with this board. It's fantastic!
Jacob M.
Fantastic board! Took it out for the first time at urbn surf and built an instant connection. Perfect for paddling and for intermediate to advance levels I would say :)
Thanks heaps!
Daniel B.
Upgrading from 60L foamie to this board, and the experience was quite impressive. For breaking waves from 1-3 feet, this board actually works better than my old foamie and I really caught more waves! Confidence booster!
Ian M.
This board is awesome! I've been surfing for a number of years, but most of the time I've surfed on a long board. I've tried out a number of short boards over the years but never had too much success. I never got comfortable. The modern high line from Global Surf Industries is a different story. The board has plenty of volume for surfers looking to ride a shorter board, but still needing a little bit volume to get into the waves. The board turns really well, paddles easy, is light and easy to carry around, and it moves quickly through the waves. I highly recommend this board. I bought it online and had it shipped straight to my house. It arrived promptly and was in perfect condition. Thank you GSI!
Marc G.
Epic board! I have been surfing for a long time with alot of different boards and this one is by far my best board . So stoked. Double
Zachary B.
Super fun board.
John S.
First short board. Paddled well and easy to maneuver in the surf. At 6 2 and 45 L was able to duck dive but not easy. Overall I recommend this board to those transitioning from mids or LB.
Joanna D.
supeeerrr buoyant!!! easy to catch waves and paddle out. i thought sizing down from 8’0 to 6’8 would be a struggle but it’s honestly not that hard as long as you keep on going out there and familiarise yourself with the board. and since this board is smaller, it gives me a boost of confidence and ease to paddle far out there.
Liz M.
It’s not exactly what it looks like online. Against white walls it has a blueish tint. It’s not exactly as expected. It’s pretty but depending on the lighting
Skye R.
I love this board so much! Having recently transitioned from a long board, this board is so light and easy to paddle and its quick making it easy to get on waves without loosing any stability.
Would 100% recommend
Natasha B.
Great board! I found it easy to transition from an 8ft board to this 6'4" board. Short enough so you don't nose dive, wide enough so it's easy to catch waves and easy to stand up on. The sea tint colour looks great!
Dirk M.
There's no doubt this board is shortening the learning curve for me. It is challenging and fun! Thank you Global Surf for the awesome customer service and helping me find the right board to up my game. Cheers!
Tyrone P.
I like the board, it just took a bit long to arrive because of some delays. Otherwise all good and would recommend!
David D.
I had a really great experience ordering this board through Global Surf Industries. They were initially sold out of the Modern Highline 6'8" I was looking for but thanks to their messaging platform I was able to speak with one of their reps who told me that the US was getting a big shipment within weeks. So, he sent me a link to buy the board and a few weeks later... volia, it arrived! I had a great chat with 2 reps actually and they both were super rad. Couldn't be more stoked with my experience and oh yeah.. the board is great too!
Rory H.
Great service from the guys in Auckland I’ll buy from them again for sure!
Felipe Z.
Great surfboard! It’s exactly what I was looking for. This 5’10” modern has been perfect for me to improve my turns and technique.
Easy to ride and paddle in small to medium size waves.
Andrew E.
I bought a 5'8" Highline for my 9yo son. He loves it. Easy to catch waves and turns well. It a great board.
Alina B.
I surfed on my boyfriends old single fin before I decided to get my own. When I went out with this board for the first time I thought I might have to get used to it and the first session wouldn't be good. But this board is insane!! I immediately got used to it and catched like 80% of the waves I went for (which is pretty good for me since I started surfing a few months ago). I even got my first green wave. My boyfriend who usually uses a short board tried it too and he loved it as well. He said it's even better then his short board ( where we live in northern WA) cause we don't always get the best and biggest swell. It's Fast, super floaty - easy paddle, and maneuvers just like a shortboard. Can 100% recommend, haven't had any issues at all.
Jessica D.
I purchased this board a couple of months ago, it arrived on time (as was on back order) but was kept up-to-date on its ETA. Customer service A+
The board itself is awesome for me, stable and loads of grunt for me to improve my skills! Such a great board!
Anthony R.
Really surprising package. Excellent paddler and wavecatcher. But the lively performance especially for the heavier guy who can throw it around was surprising. Heaps of lift from the bottom contours and volume makes turns extra spicey.
Fletcher S.
Great board for a beginner
Matthew K.
I bought a 6'8 Modern Highline transitioning from a 8'6 foamie. I wish I had started off on the Highline. So much buoyancy. (I'm 85kg) Take off on any wave with very little paddling power. But the Highline is much more manageable and manoeuvrable than a big board. As a result my surfing skills have improved. My only regret was I bought the clear board. Should have paid extra for the Sea Tint coloured board.
Joseph E.
I ought this board at the end of 2018 in 5'10. I have really enjoyed riding and getting to use this board. I got into surfing when I was 4, and then just I stopped surfing. This board was really good at getting me back into it, as the high volume makes it much easier to learn to stand up on, and get the idea of doing small turns. The only down side was that I found it very hard to duck dive under waves, because of the high volume, so I resorted to rolling. However, since I have progressed, I have upgraded to a 7s, Jetstream. The Modern Highline fun to ride and I would thoroughly recommend it to someone who is just starting and looking to get into surfing.
Adriano K.
Amazing board!
I was learning to surf but had to stop for a few years, so I consider myself a beginner. So, I wanted the most buoyant one I could get and initially was thinking on the Blackbird. Standing at 1.73m, weighing 73kg, and being reasonably fit, the consultant from the GSI chat recommended the 6’4”. At first, I was skeptical and almost got the 6’8”. But the 6’4” packs an astounding 48 liters, it’s super stable to paddle and pop-up. It requires a bit of practice but I can still maneuver and duck dive it.
I have been surfing for one and a half year, and am amazed on how quickly I progressed and even passed my previous skill level. It really helps you catch a lot of waves, even amongst long-boarders in Noosa, I still caught some waves. I feel this board will stay with me even after I upgrade to a slimmer board.
It is very reasonably priced, you get a lot of value from this board!
Ness
I bought a 6'8" Highline about a year ago as my first foray into shorter boards and I LOVE IT! Has really helped me take off in bigger waves with confidence, and has more floatation than I was expecting making it a really fun board in different conditions with a good ability to turn. I also have the Modern Blackbird 8'6" and together they give me heaps of options depending on the conditions. Happy as with my Modern boards.
Ezra T.
Amazing board whether you're starting to advance to a shorter board and further develop your turns or whether you're experience and just want something that is a little more forgiving.
Really easy to paddle with its wide build and high volume and has performed well through 1ft-4ft swell.
john c.
I bought the 6'8" as a family board for a trip to Sri Lanka, the whole family enjoyed it, but i think I'm enjoying it most - now that we're back in Perth, it gets used on local small waves and the better waves up north and down south. Easy paddle onto waves, enough volume for me at 90kg, loose and great fun. I'd recommend it to anyone.
jai c.
Just purchased the 6”8 high line for my first board. Paddles great and Moves smoothly in the water. I feel a lot more confident when turning as the board has volume. Would highly recommend for anyone coming down from a longboard or a beginner.
Cheers
Josh S.
I dropped from an 8’ XL Superfish to the Highline 6’4. I thought that a drop this big would be difficult, but the Highline is a super fun board to surf. There’s definitely enough volume to keep you entertained and catch what you paddle for. Really smooth and fun to turn. Would highly recommend the board to someone dropping down in length. Absolutely love it.
J J.
Great fun board. Is I am getting older and haven’t surfed in years, I bout this board for the extra volume. Paddles well, can be duckdived easily. Fun to surf
Rachel B.
Omg this is amazing, I use to surf a lot a while ago and have recently decided to get back into riding the waves. This board is amazing for that. I'm able to easily get back into the swing of surfing and am enjoying every bit of it. I enjoy getting up before dawn and being out in the water watching the sun rise as I surf. This board has helped me greatly with getting back out there and building my skills back up. And as an added bonus it looks amazing, I live the design and the colours used are like water design. Can't wait to get back out there again today
Josie S.
Love my wee highline. I'm still learning to surf well, but the stability makes it really easy to feel comfortable on a wave and cruise along.
Leanne W.
I have had the modern highline for 6 months now It’s super fun in lots of different conditions. I have had quite a few friends keen to give it a try so have lent it out heaps they loved it so much they bought one for themselves!
Rhetto B.
Great little weapon, its not only a great beginners board because of the volume ratio to board length, but its also great 'fun board' for the experienced surfers out there too
Diego
Hey, just wanted to follow up with you about the Highline I bought in February. Finally, took it out a couple of months ago in some mushy hip high waves and was astonished!
Let me rephrase: ASTONISHED!
Because it is 54 liters I thought it would be bulky and slow. I was regretting buy so much board. I compared it to my other fun and short boards when I realized it has more liters (10) than my two 7’6 boards.
Needless to say, I was really skeptical when I took it out to Pacifica in hip high waves. Thought it would be a boat with an old man on it. Lol. First wave I paddled for picked me up and off I went. The stability was amazing. It didn’t try to squirt out from under me. Then I leaned in for a turn and got my mind blown. It turned faster and cleaner than my 5’11 (36 liters) fish and faster than any other board I’ve ever owned. It felt like I was on one of those potato chip 5ft boards. So after a dozen more waves I started focusing on the duck diving and paddling abilities of the board. I found it was easy enough to duck with just the right technique. The paddling was a bit slower than my 7’6, but I was slow and steady. (So use to flying back out to the line up on my long board. I always over paddle)
So I’ve been out on it now in shoulder high waves and have yet to pearl when dropping straight down off the lip for a bottom turn. So I guess the rocker is sufficient too.
Anyway, I simply love this board. I’m 58 and my surfing shorter boards has been reenergized. This board gave me more confidence to get back out on smaller boards. And confidence translates into better surfing. So I think I’ve found my Roseta Stone that has finally opened up all of surfing and my potential.
Thank you again for the great customer service when pitching this board. Hope to see you out at Pleasures one of these days.
Dave Roche
Yes this board is an excellent wave catching machine and it paddles really well. It packs an amazing volume into a ridiculously short board. It also turns OK if you stand at the rear but not if you stand forward. It has a lovely cruzy feel that makes you totally chill on a wave.
It is not a performance short board. While it’s not slow you can’t put to much into the rail turns. That is, it’s skatey but definately not carvey.
The nicest feature of this board is, it only wants your back foot to stand on the pad and stay there. Foot placement is totally simple and once you know where to put your feet it’s ride away.
Simple shortboard surfing.
