Introducing the Pyzel Shadow XL Squash Tail Surfboard - your favourite daily driver, now available in fuller XL dimensions for added paddle power and flow. The Shadow XL allows you to ride the same length as your standard Shadow but with an extra 2–2.5L of volume. For example, a 6'0" Shadow XL comes in at 32.1L, compared to 29.5L in the standard Shadow, giving you more foam where it counts without changing your go-to length.
Part of the Ghost family, the Shadow has quickly become a team favourite for its blend of paddle power, speed, and responsiveness. Designed off the Phantom and refined into a true high-performance shortboard, the Shadow XL carries the same sleek performance outline while adding subtle volume shifts to help you catch more waves, maintain glide, and push your surfing in a wide range of conditions.
Surfboard Features
Rocker – Extra entry rocker in the last 12” of the nose for freedom through critical turns
Outline – Modern foil with the wide point at center, fuller nose pulled in slightly, and subtle hip for looseness
Concave – Single concave throughout with tuned depth for lift, speed, and rail-to-rail sensitivity
Rail – Medium rails with volume carried forward for paddle power and easy flow
Glassing – Stock under 6'2": 4+4oz deck / 4oz bottom | Over 6'2": 6+4oz deck / 4oz bottom
Fins – Thruster setup (3 plugs), available in both FCS II and Futures
The Pyzel Shadow Squash Tail Surfboard Performance
The Pyzel Shadow XL bridges performance shortboard design with added accessibility through its volume distribution. The XL dims give surfers extra paddle power and float under the chest, improving wave entry and speed generation in slower sections, while maintaining the precise, high-performance feel of the standard Shadow. Loved by John John Florence, Jack Freestone, and Pyzel’s elite team, the Shadow XL is versatile enough for intermediate surfers chasing progression and advanced riders demanding performance in everyday waves.
Recommended Surf Conditions
Best in waist to overhead+ everyday surf, from average beachies to clean points, reefs, and slabs.
Custom Orders
Most surfboards we offer are available to custom order in your preferred size, tint, or glassing. Contact us or use Live Chat to place your custom surfboard order today.
Recommended Accessories
Shop our full range of surfboard fins to match your setup. Explore our tail pads for extra grip and control. Browse durable surfboard leashes for reliability. Protect your board with our surfboard bags for safe travel and storage.
Surfboard Savings
Use code PADDEAL for 50% off a Shapers Tail Pad
Use code DEAL for 15% off Tail Pads, Surfboard Fins, Surf Leashes & Surfboard Bags
Custom Orders
Most surfboards we offer are available to custom order in your preferred size, tint, or glassing. Contact us or use Live Chat to place your custom surfboard order today.
Fast NZ Surfboard Shipping
We provide the fastest and safest surfboard shipping NZ-wide, fully insured and hassle-free:
• North Island – 1–2 business days
• South Island – 2–3 business days
