{"product_id":"the-charlie-pig-inspired-longboard-surfboard-swirl","title":"The Charlie Pig-Inspired Longboard Surfboard – Swirl - Ships 10\/6\/26","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCharlie is our most playful longboard yet\u003c\/strong\u003e—a modern take on the classic pig, designed to blend the style and glide of traditional longboarding with the maneuverability and control needed for everyday surfing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around a carefully balanced, pig-inspired outline, the Charlie carries width through the tail for speed, control and smooth turning while keeping the nose narrower than a traditional noserider. The result is a longboard that feels surprisingly responsive underfoot without giving up the ability to walk forward and spend time on the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003econcave under the nose\u003c\/strong\u003e creates lift and stability for noseriding, while the refined nose helps the Charlie fit more comfortably into tighter pockets and react quickly when conditions aren't perfect. This makes it equally at home cruising a mellow beach break, navigating less-than-perfect East Coast surf or drawing clean lines when a better swell arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rocker, foil and rails were designed around that same balance. A \u003cstrong\u003econtinuous rocker with a subtle lift through the nose\u003c\/strong\u003e helps the Charlie handle steeper, dumpier beach breaks while retaining enough glide for small, soft days. A foiled-out profile and refined egg rails give the board a sleek, responsive feel, with enough fullness in the rail to remain smooth and forgiving rather than overly sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because the Charlie is meant to be fun, we gave it a look to match. Each board features a \u003cstrong\u003ethree-color swirl\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the Charlie a playful visual identity to complement the way it surfs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a little bit old school, a little bit modern, and built to make longboarding fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBEST FOR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noseriding, trimming, turning and playful longboarding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mellow beach breaks, small surf and clean open-faced waves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurfing Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Playful, smooth, responsive and traditional-inspired\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern Pig-Inspired Longboard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74.6L–78.3L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foiled Egg Rails\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refined Pig-Inspired Nose\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Contour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nose Concave\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRocker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuous Rocker \/ Slight Nose Lift\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e EPS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-Color Swirl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy the Charlie Works\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMODERN PIG-INSPIRED OUTLINE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Charlie takes inspiration from traditional pig longboards but adds modern refinements to make it more versatile in everyday surf. Its proportional nose and tail create a balanced outline that's visually classic while remaining highly functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth through the tail provides speed and control through turns, while the narrower nose keeps the board maneuverable and allows it to fit more comfortably into the pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNOSE CONCAVE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcave underneath the nose helps generate lift when you walk forward, giving the Charlie the ability to noseride despite its more refined nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than building the entire board around maximum nose width, the Charlie balances \u003cstrong\u003enoseriding ability with maneuverability\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you more freedom to move around the board and surf it from both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eREFINED NOSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Charlie's narrower nose is one of the characteristics that separates it from a dedicated noserider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reduces unnecessary swing weight and gives the board a more responsive feel, particularly in cleaner waves and tighter sections. It also helps the Charlie remain manageable in the less-than-perfect, sometimes dumpy beach-break conditions common along the East Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWIDE, CONTROLLED TAIL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Charlie carries enough width through the tail to maintain speed and provide a stable platform through turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat width gives the surfer leverage and control from the back of the board without making the Charlie feel sluggish. Step back and turn it; move forward and let it run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCONTINUOUS ROCKER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smooth, continuous rocker runs through the Charlie with a subtle lift through the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe additional curve helps the board fit into steeper waves and makes late or faster takeoffs more manageable, while retaining enough glide to keep the board fun when the waves become small and soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFOILED EGG RAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Charlie is deliberately foiled to create a sleek, responsive feel. Its refined egg rails are thinner than those of a chunky traditional longboard but retain enough fullness to remain smooth and predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helps the board transition from rail to rail and respond quickly to the surfer without becoming overly sensitive or catchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHREE-COLOR SWIRL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Charlie isn't supposed to look serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach board features a playful \u003cstrong\u003ethree-color swirl\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the model a personality all its own. The color treatment complements what the Charlie is designed to be: a longboard that's as fun to look at as it is to surf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCharlie Sizes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9'4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 15\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e74.6L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9'6\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e78.3L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e9'4\" — 74.6L\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e9'4\" Charlie\u003c\/strong\u003e is the more maneuverable option. It retains the glide and presence of a full-size longboard while feeling quicker through turns and easier to redirect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the 9'4\" if you want to emphasize the Charlie's playful, responsive side while still having plenty of board for trimming and noseriding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e9'6\" — 78.3L\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e9'6\" Charlie\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a little more length, volume and glide. The additional size provides greater paddle power and stability while maintaining the responsive characteristics of the Charlie's pig-inspired outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the 9'6\" if you want to emphasize glide, wave catching and time spent forward while still having considerably more maneuverability than a dedicated traditional noserider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBUILT FOR PLAYFUL LONGBOARDING\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Charlie wasn't designed to do just one thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has enough nose concave to walk forward, enough tail to turn from the back, enough rocker to handle imperfect beach breaks and enough glide to make tiny days worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's our interpretation of what a modern pig should be: \u003cstrong\u003ethe best characteristics of the past, refined for the waves we actually surf today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCharlie Longboard FAQ\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a pig longboard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pig is a traditional longboard design characterized by carrying more of its width and area toward the back half of the board. The Charlie takes inspiration from that concept but incorporates modern rocker, foil, rails and nose design to create a more versatile everyday longboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Charlie a traditional pig?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot exactly. The Charlie is \u003cstrong\u003epig-inspired rather than a strict reproduction of a vintage pig\u003c\/strong\u003e. We wanted to preserve the smooth lines, tail control and distinctive feel associated with classic pigs while adding modern elements that make the board more responsive and versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you noseride the Charlie?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Charlie features \u003cstrong\u003econcave underneath the nose\u003c\/strong\u003e to create lift and stability when surfing from the front of the board. Its nose is intentionally more refined than that of a dedicated noserider, allowing the board to balance nose time with maneuverability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the Charlie have a narrower nose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrower nose makes the Charlie easier to maneuver, reduces swing weight and helps the board fit more naturally into tighter sections of the wave. It's a major part of what gives the Charlie its playful character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Charlie good for small waves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its longboard length, generous width and volume provide plenty of paddle power and glide for small, softer surf. The continuous rocker and refined outline also allow it to remain responsive when those waves become steeper or less predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Charlie good for East Coast surf?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's one of the environments it was specifically designed around. The Charlie has enough glide for small, mushy days while its rocker, refined nose and responsive rails help it handle faster, dumpier beach-break conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the 9'4\" and 9'6\" Charlie?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e9'4\" emphasizes maneuverability and responsiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the \u003cstrong\u003e9'6\" emphasizes glide, stability and paddle power\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both share the same overall design philosophy and pig-inspired characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho should ride the Charlie?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Charlie is best suited to surfers who already have some experience and want a longboard that can be actively surfed rather than simply cruised. It's particularly appealing to surfers who enjoy trimming and noseriding but also want to step back, turn hard and use the entire board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Charlie a dedicated noserider?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo—and that's intentional. A dedicated noserider generally prioritizes maximum stability and time on the nose. The Charlie is designed to be \u003cstrong\u003emore versatile and maneuverable\u003c\/strong\u003e, while still providing legitimate noseriding capability through its nose concave and balanced outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the Charlie different from the PRIMO?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePRIMO is the dependable all-around workhorse\u003c\/strong\u003e of the longboard lineup, designed around versatility, smooth surfing and predictable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCharlie is the more playful, pig-inspired option\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a refined nose, wider tail, foiled rails and a design intended to encourage movement around the board. Choose the PRIMO for traditional all-around versatility; choose the Charlie if you want something with more personality and a more playful approach to longboarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a different longboard feel? 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