In times of scarcity, when you’re hungry for more substantial fare but none is forthcoming, enter the Spud.

Revitalise your small-wave existence with this high-volume groveller by Cornish-based Maluku. Where previously you might have reached for a longboard, or even sacked it off altogether, with the Spud in your quiver you’ll be positively frothing once again, conditions notwithstanding.

Expect superior paddle power, expect a board whose volume and surface area carries it through flat sections with ease. But in addition to the higher wave count, in addition to the indecent top speeds you’ll be reaching in waves you’d once have written off as sluggish or simply too small, you’ll also be able to, you know, actually surf it – cutbacks, slashing fin releases, easy foam glides, even airs and full-on lip-bashing if you’ve got it in the locker. For the Spud also boast impressive performance characteristics, with plenty of outline curve between your feet, thinned-out rails in the tail, and a subtle diamond tail that provides multiple pivot points for tighter arcs.

For more progressive surfing you basically want to go as small as you can. Less confident surfers should go for something slightly bigger and enjoy catching waves you’d never have thought possible on such a short board.

All Maluku surfboards are handcrafted in the UK.

• Rider Ability: Intermediate to expert
• Suitable Conditions: 1-5ft
• Construction: PU/PE with carbon strips on the tail
• Outline: A short and fat groveller shape
• Fin System: FCS II (fins included)
• Fin Set-Up: 5-fin (can be surfed as a thruster, quad or twin)
• Nose: A full, round nose providing loads of paddle power
• Tail: Subtle diamond
• Large surface area for lift and planing
• Deep double concaves for drive
• Low rocker profile and high volume for speed and glide

Dimensions: