5'6 HAWKEYE - BLACK STRINGER

5'6 HAWKEYE - BLACK STRINGER

By Blackbird Surfboards

The Hawkeye is Blackbird's most versatile twin. A forward wide point, low rocker and pinched nose keep it flat and fast, with a performance mid rail that turns down in the tail for bite. It's very skatey, it grovels very, very well, and you can still put it in solid surf. Blackbird says it works from 2 ft to overhead. This is the wider, fuller of our two 5'6 Hawkeyes, with a black stringer.

There's a Volan patch underfoot across the back two-thirds of the board, which means lighter glass up by the nose. That keeps the board from being super heavy and makes it snappy when you need it. The trade-off is that with a wide, light nose, choppy days aren't its best.

Pickup instore & local delivery only.

BOARD DETAILS

• Shaper / Brand: Blackbird Surfboards
• Model: Hawkeye
• Board Type: Twin Fin
• Construction: PU (Polyurethane)
• Glassing: Volan patch underfoot, lighter glass in the nose

DIMENSIONS

• Length: 5'6
• Width: 19 1/2
• Thickness: 2 3/8
• Fin Setup: Twin
• Fin System: FCS II
• Tail: Round tail

IDEAL CONDITIONS

• Wave Type: Beach break / Reef / Point
• Wave Size: 2 ft to overhead
• Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Feel in the Water: Flat / Skatey / Fast
• Does Not Like?: Wind slop

WHY WE PICKED THIS BOARD

We picked the Hawkeye because it covers more ground than just about any twin out there. It's pretty flat and very skatey, so it flies in small, weak surf, but it doesn't fall apart when the waves get solid. One board, most days.

We recommend running it with the Mark Richards 2+1 set, minus the trailer. We have these available in the shop.

ABOUT THE SHAPER

Tim Crozier is the shaper behind Blackbird Surfboards.

PICKUP

Available for local pickup at Grandview Surf Shop in Leucadia.

Questions about sizing or fit? Call or DM the shop and we’ll help you dial it in.

FINALLY

Need help deciding? Shoot us a message - we’ll help you find the right board for your goals.