Pyzel Power Tiger 6'2 x 19 ½ x 2 ⅝ Surfboard

Early this year, John John Florence approached Pyzel, requesting a board that would fit between the Red Tiger and his Ghost in terms of wave size and quality. John had previously collaborated with Pyzel to develop the Red Tiger for performance surfing in smaller, weaker waves, showcasing impressive results on that board. The Power Tiger is a refined version of the Red Tiger, with design changes made to handle bigger, more powerful waves.

The Red Tiger remains John's choice for slower, head-high and below waves, while the Power Tiger excels as the surf increases in size and power. The primary difference lies in the outline, where both the nose and tail were pulled in to create more curve, significantly impacting how the Power Tiger surfs.

The narrower tail provides better hold at speed, even during hard turns, and the additional curve through the tail increases looseness in tighter pockets. The pulled-in nose allows the board to fit seamlessly into the curve of hollow, more "cupped out" waves without catching. This overall outline curve enhances responsiveness and makes it easier to hit the lip at speed.

Additionally, Pyzel made subtle adjustments by thinning out the rails, allowing for better control in powerful waves without excessive pushback. The thinner rails also improve performance in barrels and during large carves. Pyzel also modified the bottom rocker, adding ⅛" of curve in the last 18" of the tail, which enhances looseness, helps with rail engagement at speed, and improves hold through turns.

Pyzel recommends riding the Power Tiger when the Red Tiger feels too small for the waves being surfed, at the same length but with slightly less volume, or opting for an inch longer and narrower. The stock dimensions of the Power Tiger are about ¼" narrower and 1/16" thinner than the Red Tiger in the same lengths.