What skill level is the SG No.8 for?

The SG No.8 is designed for Intermediate/Advanced surfers.

What kind of waves is the SG No.8 best in?

The SG No.8 works best in Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs.

What wave size does the SG No.8 suit?

The SG No.8 performs best in 2-6ft waves.

What fin setup does the SG No.8 use?

The SG No.8 has a Thruster set up.

What type of surfboard is the SG No.8?

The SG No.8 has a High Performance outline.

What volume does the SG No.8 come in?

The SG No.8 is available in a 21–34 L volume range.

SG No.8

Name: SG No.8
Brand: DHD

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The SG No.8 is Stephanie Gilmore's refined high-performance shortboard, built around her signature file to celebrate her eighth world title. A wider WI nose adds stability and progression, a narrow round tail brings sensitivity, and a reduced tail rocker and concave combo generate pure speed and glide. Suited to beachies, points and reefs from roughly 2 to 6 feet, it sits between an everyday shortboard and a step-up for intermediate to advanced surfers chasing flow and finesse.

Specs Overview

Outline: High Performance

Ability Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Wave Height: 2-6ft

Wave Type: Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs

Fin Type: Thruster

Concave: Single to Double

Entry Rocker: Moderate

Exit Rocker: Low/Moderate

Overall Rocker: Moderate

Rail Type: Low/Medium

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Under Your Feet

Fast and stylish underfoot, a board that glides and flows rather than jerks through turns. The narrow round tail keeps it sensitive so it reads your feet, while the wider nose keeps it stable and forgiving out front. Made for smooth, connected surfing, not for muscling.

When it's pumping

The round tail bites and holds in a good wall, rewarding clean, flowing lines.
Speed builds easily so you can link sections and surf ahead of the wave.

When it's fair

The reduced tail rocker keeps it moving in smaller, softer surf where stiffer boards bog.
The wider nose makes the weak days easy to surf fast.

Quick compare

	SG No.8 DHDThis board	EE JULIETTE DHD
Dimensions
Wave Height	2-6ft	3-7ft
Concave	Single to Double	Single to Double
Entry Rocker	Moderate	Moderate/Aggressive
Exit Rocker	Low/Moderate	Moderate/Aggressive
Rail Type	Low/Medium	Medium

Silhouettes are normalized to the same nose-to-tail length, so this is a shape comparison rather than a true-scale view. Outlines are generated automatically from product photos, not CAD files, so minor inaccuracies can occur.

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Frequently asked questions

What skill level is the SG No.8 for?: The SG No.8 is designed for Intermediate/Advanced surfers.
What kind of waves is the SG No.8 best in?: The SG No.8 works best in Beach and Point Breaks, Reefs.
What wave size does the SG No.8 suit?: The SG No.8 performs best in 2-6ft waves.
What fin setup does the SG No.8 use?: The SG No.8 has a Thruster set up.
What type of surfboard is the SG No.8?: The SG No.8 has a High Performance outline.
What volume does the SG No.8 come in?: The SG No.8 is available in a 21–34 L volume range.

DHD

DHD Surfboards, founded by Darren Handley, is a premier surfboard brand from Australia's wave-rich Gold Coast. Handley, who grew up surrounded by famous waves and talented surfers, honed his skills to become one of the world's best shapers, crafting boards for legends like 3X World Champion Mick Fanning and 8X Women's World Champion Stephanie Gilmore. Despite his success, Handley remains grounded, drawing inspiration from his team riders and the surfing community to continually innovate. This dedication has earned DHD numerous awards, including two Stab in the Dark wins, with the most recent in 2024.

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