The Expresso, stretched to 9 feet and built to nose-ride
The Smik Expresso Longboard takes the speed and rail-to-rail feel of the original Expresso shortboard and extends it out to 9 feet — built for high paddle speed into distant takeoff zones, exceptional nose-riding, and turns that carve like a dynamo on rail. Whether the surf is small and weak or genuinely powerful, this board is designed to perform across the range.
A simple single concave feeds into a subtle V from the midsection through the tail, paired with a slightly lower rocker and an area pintail outline. Despite the longer length, the rail profile and thickness stay fine and responsive, scaled to suit a range of rider weights without losing the board’s lively feel.
Key Features
- High Paddle Speed — Gets you into distant takeoff zones with less effort
- Exceptional Nose-Riding — Designed specifically for classic longboard nose work
- Dynamo-on-Rail Turning — Responsive, lively turning for a board this length
- Single Concave into Subtle V — Smooth rail-to-rail transitions from midsection to tail
- Area Pintail Outline — Lower rocker for speed and control
- Pintail or Twin-Fin Setup — Ride as a single pintail or configure as a twin-fin
- HANALEI Fins Included — First-time collaboration fins with unique rake, foil, and twist tuned specifically for this board
- Versatile Performance — Handles everything from small, weak surf to powerful ocean swells
Specifications
| Size | Length | Width | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9’0″ | 27″ | 104L |
| 2 | 9’0″ | 28″ | 109L |
| 3 | 9’0″ | 29″ | 120L |
| 4 | 9’0″ | 30″ | 125L |
| 5 | 9’0″ | 32″ | 132L |
Construction
Built by extending the proven Expresso shortboard design out to 9 feet, the Longboard keeps a fine rail profile and thickness despite the added length — this is what preserves the responsiveness and speed of the original shape while adding the paddle power and nose-riding ability a longboard needs. Supplied with HANALEI fins developed specifically for this board’s rake, foil, and twist requirements.
Why We Recommend It
A genuine longboard for riders who still want performance — fast paddling, real nose-riding, and turns that don’t feel sluggish at 9 feet. Equally at home cruising small, weak surf or driving through more powerful swell.
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