About the Modern Falcon
The Falcon sets a new benchmark in the funboard category. Stable and buoyant, with a sexier shape and some performance hidden within the design, the Falcon is the perfect board for beginner-to-intermediates wanting a board that gets better as your skills improve.
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OUTLINE: The wide point is forward to enhance trim stability from a central stance position, and the streamlined nose gives the outline a contemporary vibe. The back half of the board tapers steadily towards the tail for easier turning in smaller waves, and to heighten control in slightly larger waves.
CONTOURS: The rocker strikes a balance between paddle speed and just enough nose/tail lift for accessing steeper parts of the wave. Forward vee running to vee/double concave between the feet allows for very smooth rail transitions and a responsive feel when standing further back.
FOIL: Designed with plenty of volume through the spine for appropriate buoyancy and stability. The taper at the tips provides better performance sensitivity when riding on the wave face.
PERFORMANCE: The dual-purpose nature of the Falcon offers a stable and cruisy ride for surfers coming off a softboard or bigger longboard. Alternatively, more capable riders will find a surprising amount of speed a response when adopting a more aggressive approach.
Available in a broad size allocation in clear and tint options, the Modern Falcon is a reliable, and affordable board that will feature prominently in your quiver. Comes as a thruster with FCS II plugs and Performer Medium fins.
NEXT STEP: If you are looking for a more performance version of this board. Check out the 7S Jet Stream +
Specifications
NOTE: Rider weight is based on board volume and intermediate rider skill level
GLASSING KEY: D = Deck | B = Bottom | LD = Low Density | HD = High Density
| LENGTH | WIDTH | THICK | VOLUME | GLASSING | SUPPLIED FINS | APPROX WEIGHT RANGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6'0 | 20 3/4 | 2 5/8 | 35ltr | D: 1 x 4oz + 1 x 6oz B: 1 x 4oz + 1 x 4oz patch | FCSII Performer Medium | 50kg |
| 6'4 | 21 | 2 11/16 | 39ltr | D: 1 x 4oz + 1 x 6oz B: 1 x 4oz + 1 x 4oz patch | FCSII Performer Medium | 60kg |
| 6'8 | 21 1/4 | 2 3/4 | 43ltr | D: 1 x 4oz + 1 x 6oz B: 1 x 4oz + 1 x 4oz patch | FCSII Performer Medium | 70kg |
| 7'0 | 21 1/2 | 2 13/16 | 47ltr | D: 1 x 4oz + 1 x 6oz B: 1 x 4oz + 1 x 4oz patch | FCSII Performer Medium | 80kg |
| 7'6 | 21 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 53ltr | D: 1 x 4oz + 1 x 6oz B: 1 x 4oz + 1 x 4oz patch | FCSII Performer Medium | 90kg |
| 8'0 | 22 1/4 | 3 | 60ltr | D: 1 x 4oz + 1 x 6oz B: 1 x 4oz + 1 x 4oz patch | FCSII Performer Medium | 100kg + |
RECOMMENDED SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
Proficient
Advanced
WHAT SKILL LEVEL ARE YOU?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What type of waves is the Modern Falcon best for?
The Modern Falcon performs best in small to medium waves but can handle a wide range of conditions, typically from around 1–6ft.
Is the Modern Falcon good for small waves?
Yes, its high volume and balanced rocker provide excellent paddling speed and make it easy to catch waves in weaker conditions.
What skill level is the Modern Falcon suitable for?
The Modern Falcon is best suited to intermediate and advanced surfers, as well as advanced beginners transitioning from a softboard or longboard.
Is this a good board for progressing surfers?
Yes, The Modern Falcon is designed to improve with your surfing, offering stability for advanced beginners while still allowing more advanced turning as your skills develop.
Is the Modern Falcon a good transition board?
Yes, the Modern Falcon is ideal for surfers moving off a softboard or longboard into a more manoeuvrable board without losing stability.
Will the Modern Falcon help me catch more waves?
Yes, the volume through the centre and forward outline improve paddling power and help you get into waves earlier and more consistently.
What does the Modern Falcon feel like to surf?
The Modern Falcon feels stable, smooth, and easy to ride, with a cruisy feel for advanced beginners and enough responsiveness for more confident surfers.
How does the Modern Falcon differ from a standard shortboard?
Compared to a shortboard, the Modern Falcon has more volume, a wider outline, and greater stability, making it easier to paddle and catch waves while still allowing controlled turns.
What is the rocker profile of the Modern Falcon like?
The Modern Falcon rocker is balanced to provide good paddle speed while still offering enough lift in the nose and tail to handle steeper sections of the wave.
What do the bottom contours of the Modern Falcon do?
The vee to double concave contour of the Modern Falcon helps create smooth rail-to-rail transitions and a more responsive feel when turning.
What fin setup does the Modern Falcon use?
The Modern Falcon comes as a thruster setup with FCS II plugs, offering a balance of speed, control, and manoeuvrability.
Does the Modern Falcon come with fins?
Yes, the Modern Falcon is supplied with medium FCS II Performer fins.
How do I choose the right size Modern Falcon?
Choose based on your weight and skill level. The board is designed with volume-based sizing to help intermediate surfers maximise performance and stability.
Is the Modern Falcon good as a daily go to board?
Yes, versatility across different conditions and easy paddling make the Modenr Falcon a great everyday board for consistent surfing.
Can the Modern Falcon handle bigger waves?
Yes, while the Modenr Falcon excels in smaller surf, the tapered tail and balanced rocker allow it to maintain control in slightly larger waves.
Will the Modern Falcon help me improve my surfing?
Yes, the Modern Falcon is designed to support progression, helping you catch more waves, build confidence, and develop turning skills over time.
I brought this board for my daughter and she loves it! It is her first proper board,(massive upgrade from the foamie) she is still learning but is picking it up really quickly!
Very happy with the quality of the board
Super fast delivery
Great customer service
Replacing the 6.8 falcon I left on Rote Island.
I love this board it rides really well. Easy to catch waves with at my local break which is normally dominated by Long Board Riders and often has a small swell. It catches really small waves and easy to move about. I brought the 7’6 and i’m 5’9 (58kgs). I also have the Highline which i love too on bigger days and a Retro Long Board, the Falcon is a great in between board. My 7 foot foamie died and the Falcon has replaced it and i can see i will be able to progress so much more on this board. Very happy with the board. Thank you Modern.
Went to get a board for this 3-5 foot swell Wrightsville beach has right now and had some luck with it opposed to my old longboard
Awesome board and quick delivery ! Cheers
Couldn’t be happier with the board as well as the service and advice I received. An incredible board that gets you on to lots of waves, is quick and manoeuvrable. Perfect board for someone moving from a soft top to a more intermediate board.
This board seriously punches above its weight!
I occasionally have back problems and needed something more chill during recovery. I've had a few different mid lengths over the journey, and despite its low cost and vanilla appearance, this board has by far been my favourite. Paddles well, catches waves easily, and has enough edge to dig in when you need to. It's also not as flat as plank so you can take off on steeper waves and enjoy a very easy turn initiation. I do have a very expensive, performance mid in my quiver, but to be honest, there is not much it can do that this board doesn't. Other than that... glassing seems pretty solid and its also pretty light for its size. The graphics won't win any competitions, but who cares about that at the price?
Thanks Jaco. The Falcon is a bit of a secret weapon for sure. The bottom contour really meets the surfer at the level and helps to encourage surfers to go a bit harder, as the board can handle it. Like all of the Global Surf Industries boards we work hard to make them great value for money.
The board is perfect for the conditions that I ordered it for.
I love my Falcon! I was riding a 6’4 Highline and found it too bulky and hard to turn but caught lots of fun waves so it had its season. Decided to change over the Falcon which is also a 6’4 and boy has it improved my surfing. I can now do small turns thanks to the thinner rails and narrower width. It’s still good to paddle onto waves since it’s still that bit longer fore a short board. I’m so happy with it and I highly recommend for those wanting to make the gradual move to a smaller board and but not wanting to drop the wave count. Great company to deal with also and all was well with the delivery. Thank you!
falcon number 7
Great customer service!! AAA+++
As someone transitioning from a range of traditional mid-length rentals, it feels so amazing to finally have a board to call my own. This board feels light and agile in the water making it easier to paddle out but still has enough volume and stability to pop-up easily. Definitely leans more towards performance-oriented over stable, but I'm still newer so take it with a grain of salt.
As advertised - great transition board for beginner to intermediate. Not to mention it looks sexy in clear with the minimalist branding & wood stringer. Beauty!
all good. thx for caring. aloha!
Love it!
Whilst advertised as an intermediate surfer's board, as a long time older surfer I bought it as a more stable board when getting up, but a board that will turn really well when I want to. It's vee down to deep double concave and good rocker allows me to do that. At a glance this model may not seem it, but a closer look at its bottom contours shows it's skillfully designed with features of a modern high performance short board. I am impressed enough with this model that I bought two - the 6'4 and the 6'8. Great boards!!
Great to hear SB. You have picked it. The Falcon is pretty tuned up. We have just taken the bottom contour of the Falcon and dropped in into the new Highline 2.0 as well. Thanks for the review.
I bought 2 Modern Falcons 6. 4 for me and my son. I love mine so much I've just bought the 6.8. Bought first two in store, this 6.8 over the net. Scott was totally on the case in the chat messaging box and it took only 4 minutes for him to confirm the board was in stock, to sort shipping etc. provide me all info needed for then me to pay. Happy days
Awesome board, so easy to catch waves so perfect for beginner looking to progress from soft top to hard. Really fun to ride and I love the design! Staff at GSI were also super helpful in helping me get it set up etc.
Amazing board, will be purchasing from this company again! The surfboard, fins, and pad came within days. I was copied by email into the shipment distribution and received my board in mint condition, with pre-emailed instructions of where to find my fins in packing. They really thought of everything from a consumer perspective. 20/10 would recommend!
Great board, catches everything but also turns well. My favorite board
When I picked up my board I thought the fins that are supposed to come with it weren’t included so immediately emailed the company asking them to send. Almost immediately I received an email back saying where the fins should be and I found them. If they hadn’t responded so quickly they would have gone out in the recycle bin, trash was being picked up in the morning. I’m very impressed with their follow-up. I’ve only been able to ride the board a couple of times but I’m sure I’m going to like it. It’s very responsive
This was a gift for my son & he is super excited & loves the design & the performance. It was the perfect length for him. The shipping process was outstanding, I was kept informed daily as to the status of the boards arrival.
Love the board 👍
Really good user friendly board. Paddles well, Low rocker, glides across flat sections, but still can turn and loose with the Thruster! really good board.
Fantastic & speedy service, great communication
Excellent. Contacted me directly to let me know that I live close enough to their warehouse to pick it up directly and save money and any potential damage from shipping. Will order from GSI again
Great step down from a long board. Two plus 1 setup is fun.
Good board overall
I bought online for christmas present, so hasnt been used yet, but the service and communication were outstanding. Thanks to the team who delivered the board at a time that the surprise wasn't ruined and hiding it for me.