Mydra

6'6" Mydra — Performance Meets Everyday Fun

The Mydra started as an idea on paper — a board I wanted to ride on the days in between.
Not a pure groveler. Not a full step-up. Something versatile enough to handle Santa Cruz’s mix of conditions, with the flow and speed of a bigger board but tuned to turn sharp and stay lively.

I shaped the 6'6" Mydra around that concept. The outline is clean and fast, with a split diamond tail that gives it a unique blend of control and looseness. The pulled-in tail helps the board roll into turns easily — a must for a board of this length if you want it to stay fun when the waves aren’t firing.

Bottom contours are about keeping it fast and responsive:

• Single to double concave for lift and speed through the middle of the board
• Slight V off the tail to keep transitions smooth and help the board release off the back foot when needed

The five-fin box setup was intentional — this is a board I like to switch up depending on the day:

• Quad for speed and flow when the points are clean
• Thruster when I want more pivot and control on punchier beach breaks

For materials and glassing, I kept it simple but strong:

• Arctic PU blank — classic feel, great weight and flex pattern
• Entropy epoxy resin — for improved durability and flex over standard poly
• Two layers of 4 oz E-glass on the deck — to handle foot traffic and stay clean over time
• One layer of 4 oz E-glass on the bottom — keeping it fast and light
• Extra 4 oz tail patch over the fin boxes — for added strength where it matters most

In the water, the Mydra surprised me — it grovels better than I expected for a board with this much performance potential. The tail shape and bottom contours give it excellent drive and rail-to-rail flow, while the V out the tail keeps it nimble for a board of this size.

It’s become one of my favorite “everyday” boards — fast, versatile, and built to handle whatever I’m seeing out front on a given day. Another fun experiment that’s earned a spot in the regular rotation.