About the Modern Love Child
With loads of surface area up front, and a more tapered outline in the tail, the Modern Love Child is a versatile cruiser that is sure to double your wave count. This surfboard paddles exceptionally well, has plenty of turning ability off the tail, and will adapt as the conditions, and your approach changes.
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OUTLINE: The longboard outline up front creates a huge stable zone under the front foot and chest, which is great for catching waves early and riding forward towards the nose. The tapered area pintail keeps the board manoeuvrable and adds control in bigger, steeper waves.
ROCKER: The low rocker is designed to glide effortlessly into waves and maintain down-the-line speed and acceleration. The subtle lift in the tail rocker promotes smooth gliding turns on the face.
CONTOURS: Pronounced vee-double concave starts under the front foot and runs all the way out the back maintaining ample manoeuvrability on an otherwise wide, higher volume board.
FIN: The single and 2 + 1 set-ups deliver a free-flowing ride while promoting longer lines.
AESTHETIC: The traditional resin tints, rail laps, and gloss finish not only look striking but also guarantees that each board has its own unique appearance.
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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 | FINS | APPROX WEIGHT RANGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6'8" | 21 3/4" | 3" | 47.6ltr | D: 1 x 4oz + 1 x 6oz B: 1 x 4oz full + 1 x 4oz Patch | 7" Rake (supplied) FCS II Performer Sides (rec) | 176lb / 80kg or less |
| 7'0" | 22" | 3 1/8" | 52.6ltr | D: 1 x 4oz + 1 x 6oz B: 1 x 4oz full + 1 x 4oz Patch | 7" Rake (supplied) FCS II Performer Sides (rec) | 187lb / 85kg or less |
| 7'6" | 22 1/4" | 3 1/4" | 58.6ltr | D: 1 x 4oz + 1 x 6oz B: 1 x 4oz full + 1 x 4oz Patch | 7" Rake (supplied) FCS II Performer Sides (rec) | 198lb / 90kg or less |
| 8'0" | 22 1/2" | 3 3/8" | 66.6ltr | D: 1 x 4oz + 1 x 6oz B: 1 x 4oz full + 1 x 4oz Patch | 7" Rake (supplied) FCS II Performer Sides (rec) | 209lb / 95kg or less |
RECOMMENDED SKILL LEVEL
Proficient
Advanced
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What type of waves is the Modern Love Child best for?
The Modern Love Child performs best in small to medium waves but can handle a wide range of conditions, including larger, steeper surf thanks to its tapered tail.
Will the Modern Love Child help me catch more waves?
Yes, the generous surface area and volume up front make paddling easy and help you catch waves earlier and more consistently.
What skill level is the Modern Love Child suitable for?
The Modern Love Child is best suited to intermediate and advanced surfers looking for a smooth, high-volume cruiser.
What does the Modern Love Child feel like to surf?
It feels smooth, stable, and fast, with excellent glide. The Modern Love Child encourages flowing lines and longer rides rather than quick, sharp turns.
Why does the Modern Love Child have so much volume in the front?
The fuller nose and forward volume create a stable platform under your chest and front foot, making paddling easier and allowing you to move forward on the board.
How does the tapered pintail affect performance?
The tapered pintail keeps the board manoeuvrable and adds control, especially in steeper or more powerful waves.
What is the rocker profile like?
The low rocker helps the board glide easily into waves and maintain speed, while the subtle tail rocker allows for smooth, controlled turns.
What do the bottom contours do?
The vee-double concave helps maintain manoeuvrability and allows for smoother rail-to-rail transitions, even with the board’s wider outline.
What fin setup should I use?
The board can be ridden as a single fin or in a 2 + 1 setup, both offering a smooth, flowing ride with good control.
Does the Modern Love Child come with fins?
A 7" rake is supplied with the board. We recommend buying FCS II Performer Sides separately.
How does the Modern Love Child differ from a standard longboard?
The Modern Love Child combines longboard-style glide and stability with a shorter, more manoeuvrable shape, making it easier to handle in a wider range of conditions.
Is the Modern Love Child go as a daily go to board?
Yes, the Modern Love Child is a versatile cruiser that works well across a variety of wave conditions, making it a great everyday option.
Can the Modern Love Child handle bigger waves?
Yes, while the Modern Love Child excels in smaller surf, the tapered tail and added control allow it to perform well in larger, steeper waves.
Will this board help me to improve my surfing?
Yes, by increasing wave count and stability, the Modern Love Child helps build confidence and encourages smoother, more controlled surfing.
It paddles great and gets me out in the ocean on days when there's not much swell around. It's a glider, a really fun board to just paddle out and catch a few. Love surfing this board on small clean glassy days. It's a great board to share with friends who haven't done much surfing, they get up and going cruise along on a gentle wave and have a bit of fun in the ocean. Nice being in the water.
I purchased the 7ft Love Child, after transitioning from an 8ft foamie. I Was catching green waves after my second session, paddling is easy and this board glides so well. I’m so happy with my new board, highly recommend it :)
My husband has the Highline, a lot wider than the Love Child, but very easy to ride as well.. we just love our Moderns 😉
Haven't been able to take it out but hopefully soon. It is soo fast and turns so easily. I have now put on the side bites and hopefully that will slow it down and make it more stable. I usually ride bigger board and want to move to smaller board hence I bought the lovechild 6'8.
Looking forward to practicing more on it!
Wowee! Hold on to your hats, if you're upgrading from a foamie like me! Janis (my 7'6 Love Child) took off so quickly I flew off the back the first time, I was so used to the slow meandering pace of my foamie I had not prepared myself for how keen Janis was to fly down that wave. But what a dream she is. She caught everything I paddled for, and still has heaps of volume so the stability is there for an easy pop up when you are still learning, but soooo much easier to move and go across the wave instead of lumbering straight down (in absolute fear you're are going to run over the children in front of you because you and your foamie can't change direction within a 10 minute time frame). You genuinely feel like you have progressed your surfing ten fold in the first session with this board. I was beaming after my first session with her. Happy freaking days.
Nice looking and good surfing board first board, was pulling waves on first sesh, highly recommended!
I started off riding a 7.6 board, when i started surfing at the ripe old age of 30. Though through the buoyancy and smart shape of the Love child I was able to quickly progress on to a 6.8 where I am able to master my turns and keep up speed in big or small surf. I love the Love child such a fun easy board to rip with.
I got my Love Child in June 2019, I was pretty new to surfing and had gone from a 9.1 to my Modern Love Chile 7ft, it gave me the freedom to progress but still have heaps of buoyancy to stand up and ease of paddling. Still riding my Love Child regularly and loving it!!
Love it!
Another great board to learn on but look cool while doing it. With a great combination of fin set ups, you can ride any kind of wave, from 1ft to 8ft. The experience surfer will love having fun on this board just as much as the beginners. Its an all rounder, if you ask me
I love that board, it's so easy to get into the waves! 😊
Love it!!
Great board. Easy to paddle and very versatile. I like surfing it as a 2+1 fin on bigger waves and one fin on smaller waves.
The love child 7ft was my jump from my foam. I could not be more happy. The board feels so stable, crazy but some times more than my foam. And starting to do my first movements. thank you so much for the advice from the customer service you have guys. cheers!!!
Wonderful to hear Ana.
Love the board has been perfect for me since day 1
Super fast delivery, board came without any scratches or dents
Awesome
As expected paddles like a demon! Very stable easily able to walk up and down. Still able to get a nice big arcing turn if needed.
Shop was pleasant to deal with.
One neg I would have is the included fin is a tad small for the length but can’t complain on a free fin XD
Awesome board. I got the 8’0 and it is perfect for me @215lbs. It glides effortlessly into waves.
Great buying experience and beautiful board.
Received the board 6 days after ordering, great service!
I'm super happy with this board. I got the 7' Kaleidescope.
I'm pretty beginner and just came down from a 9' mal. I'm riding the love child with a 2 1 fin set up. It's super stable and feels nice and steady on the wave. Good to paddle. I feel it was the perfect choice.
It's a beautiful looking board too.
The service and delivery from GSI was fantastic! Highly recommend ordering goods from them.
Pure fun! Catching all sort of wave. A perfect combination between a longboard and a more aggressive fun board. I am so happy with this choice....and it does look totally cool!
Board is exactly as described and the shipping was super fast. Thanks!
This board paddles onto waves quite well & really does turn & carve better then traditional longboard shape. I have only had it a few weeks but been able to ride in small 2ft waves and also 4-5ft waves which it really came to life in the bigger waves.
happy with my purchase.
I love this board! Super easy to paddle, stable under foot. It's lightweight and easy to carry. I love riding it as a single fin--makes big turns and I can fly down the face. Makes surfing so fun...and that's what it's all about!
I ordered a board and then found the same board at my hometown on sale and the guys at global helped arrange the refund and new board and i appreciate it so much! love my board and couldn't recommend global more! :)
Absolutely love the board (Modern Love Child - PU, 8', psychedelic). New to surfing, it's already proved to be a very versatile & fun board... AND VERY WORTH IT. I also want to add that my experience with GSI has been great all-around- 5 star. The NZ territory MGR (Jordan) was extremely helpful to chat with online while I was deliberating between boards and provided useful information that helped my informed decision. I live in the Far North, and the board was at my doorstep in less than a week. I am 100% satisfied.
I brought 7' 6'' love child found it very to paddle and very versatile with the fin set up. I found gsi very good to deal with and the boards packed v/good. Ihave brought six boards over last 7 years jeff. b w. aust .
Hi. I am an older surfer soon to hit 65 but still fairly fit. After years of riding a mal I wanted something a bit more exciting and easy to travel with and decided on a 7'6 Modern Lovechild. It gives me stability with manouverability and is a great board to ride in a variety of conditions. I took it on a tour of Sri Lanka and it really took some punishment on our travels without any issue. Would highly recommend this board.