BOS Widowmaker Surfboard 6ft 0 FCS - White
- Estimated delivery: Nov 18 - Nov 22
The Widowmaker in shorter lengths is a great pocket-rocket tube rider and good wave shortboard alternative.
In longer lengths it works as a high performance midlength or alternative step up.
The Widowmaker works in a good variety of wave types and wave sizes, and the fin set up is what really makes it highly functional.
We find a 6.75" centre fin is great all rounder and then we switch to a 6.5" centre for bigger surf or a 7.0" for smaller surf.
The really neat thing we find with the Widowmaker is you can dial the fins in for a lot of different waves/conditions which makes it a versatile beast.
For tighter arcs we move the centre fin up in line with the side fins, this tighter cluster creates a more responsive feel under foot but reduces the size of the sweet spot and moves it forward so its better suited for smaller waves.
Then for longer, drawn-out lines on larger waves, we pull the centre fin back in the box to spread things out a bit more with a wider sweet spot you can really jam into.
The Widowmaker - was Hugh Brockman's take on Dave Parmenter's Widowmaker fin set up. Hugh's version is essentially a 70’s single fin inspired outline, modernised with different bottom contours and fins (We don't recommend riding as a single fin - WE FORBID THIS).
We find the Widowmaker set up provides all the benefits of riding a single fin but with the added snap and bite of the side fins. Appropriate for small(ish) waves to well over head waves, the Widow is a favourite with everyone that rides it.
The front half is fairly forgiving and the rear half is a lot more refined and tuned in.
Dimensions:
6'0 x 19 1/4 x 2 1/2
Surfboard Features:
6 / 6 + 4 Glassing
Tapered Redwood Stringer
2+1 set up (FCS1 sides with 18.5" center)
Leash Plug
Matte Sand Finish