The Humanoid by SMTH Shapes is a versatile hybrid surfboard designed to help you get as many waves as possible without sacrificing performance (originally called “The Wave Snatcher’ for good reason). It features a fuller outline with a touch more width around the nose than a standard shortboard, this helps with paddling and let’s you edge you into waves earlier. Combined with a pulled in rounded-pin tail allowing you to have more control in the pocket and feel stable when laying into some heavy footed carves. In regards to volume distribution the Humanoid is well balanced, paired with a relaxed rocker that flips up in the nose and tail the result of this gives you tonnes of down the line speed without compromising top to bottom surfing.

The Humanoid comes standard as a thruster (3 fin) but works well in a quad for serious tube shooting order as a 5 fin for the flexibility to try both. The all-rounded nature of this design makes it an excellent choice for travel. Tested by Jordy Smith and reviewed positively by Matt Wilco for Surfing Life Sled Review. (see below)