The Pyzel Tiger Twin 5'8 is a 33-liter FunFormance surfboard designed for easy speed, responsive surfing, and fun in smaller or weaker waves. At 5'8" x 20 1/8" x 2 5/8", the Tiger Twin combines a wider beak nose, lower rocker, forgiving rails, and a single wing swallow tail. This board features traditional PU/poly construction and three FCS II fin boxes designed around a twin-fin plus trailer setup.
Pyzel Tiger Twin 5'8 Dimensions & Specifications
- Brand: Pyzel
- Model: Tiger Twin
- Category: FunFormance Shortboard
- Length: 5'8"
- Width: 20 1/8"
- Thickness: 2 5/8"
- Volume: 33L
- Construction: PU / Poly
- Fin System: FCS II
- Fin Configuration: 3 Fin / Twin + Trailer
- Fins Included: No
- Tail: Single Wing Swallow
- Item Number: 119447
What Is the Pyzel Tiger Twin?
The Tiger Twin is Pyzel's twin-plus-trailer addition to the Tiger Series. Pyzel developed the model by blending ideas from the Happy Twin and White Tiger, creating a board aimed at easy speed in weaker surf while maintaining a responsive and user-friendly feel.
The design gives surfers access to the speed and looseness associated with twin-fin surfing while adding a small center trailer for extra control. That makes the Tiger Twin an appealing option for surfers who want to experiment with a twin-inspired feel without committing to a traditional two-fin setup.
Designed for Easy Speed in Weaker Waves
The Tiger Twin uses a wider beak nose and lower overall rocker to help it paddle easily, accelerate quickly, and carry speed through softer sections. Its fuller outline provides useful planing area, making the board particularly relevant when everyday conditions lack the push needed for a more demanding performance shortboard.
Pyzel designed the Tiger Twin to remain agile despite the additional width. The board can generate speed quickly while still allowing the surfer to redirect it in the pocket when the wave offers a more critical section.
33 Liters in a Compact 5'8 Shape
This 5'8" Tiger Twin packs 33 liters into a compact 20 1/8-inch-wide outline. That combination provides useful flotation and paddle support without requiring the surfer to move to a significantly longer board.
The 5'8 can be a good fit for surfers looking for a short, playful board with more support than a conventional performance shortboard. Surfboard sizing should still account for weight, ability, fitness, typical conditions, current equipment, and preferred feel rather than volume alone.
Lower Rocker & Forgiving Rails
Pyzel gives the Tiger Twin a medium-low rocker designed to support easy paddling and quick acceleration. The rails are full but forgiving, complementing the board's user-friendly approach while keeping enough sensitivity for active surfing.
This combination helps the Tiger Twin generate speed without requiring constant pumping, making it particularly useful during smaller or less powerful sessions.
Double Concave to Panel Vee
The Tiger Twin uses double concave through most of the bottom before transitioning into flat panel vee off the tail. The double concave contributes to the board's fast feel, while the vee through the back helps the wider shape transition smoothly from rail to rail.
This bottom contour works with the lower rocker and winged tail to balance speed with maneuverability.
Single Wing Swallow Tail
The Tiger Twin features a single wing swallow tail. The wing pulls the outline inward through the back of the board, creating a more defined turning point while retaining useful width and planing area farther forward.
The swallow tail complements the Tiger Twin's fast and loose approach, giving the back of the board a refined feel compared with carrying the full width all the way through the tail.
FCS II Twin + Trailer Setup
This 5'8" Tiger Twin has three FCS II fin boxes. Although a three-box setup can resemble a conventional thruster layout in an inventory system, Pyzel specifically designed the Tiger Twin around a twin-fin plus trailer configuration.
The two larger side fins provide the speed and freer feel associated with twin-fin surfing, while the smaller center trailer adds control and stability through turns. Fins are not included, so a compatible FCS II setup will need to be supplied separately.
What Waves Is the Tiger Twin Designed For?
Pyzel rates the Tiger Twin for approximately 1- to 6-foot surf. Its lower rocker, wider nose, and speed-oriented design make it particularly useful in smaller and weaker waves, while the responsive tail and rail design allow it to handle better conditions as well.
Who Is the 5'8 Tiger Twin Best For?
The 5'8 Tiger Twin is a strong option for surfers looking for a fast and playful everyday board that can generate speed without requiring perfect waves. Its 33-liter volume provides meaningful flotation in a compact package, while the twin-plus-trailer design offers a different feel from a conventional thruster.
It can also be a useful choice for surfers who are curious about twin fins but want the added control of a trailer. Choosing the right size should take into account your ability, weight, fitness, current boards, typical waves, and preferred amount of flotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions of the 5'8 Pyzel Tiger Twin?
The 5'8 Tiger Twin measures 5'8" x 20 1/8" x 2 5/8" with a volume of 33 liters.
What fin setup does this Tiger Twin use?
This board has three FCS II fin boxes. Pyzel designed the Tiger Twin to be ridden as a twin fin with a smaller center trailer.
Are fins included with this Tiger Twin?
No. Fins are not included with this surfboard.
What kind of waves is the Tiger Twin designed for?
Pyzel rates the Tiger Twin for approximately 1- to 6-foot surf. The design places particular emphasis on quick acceleration and easy speed in smaller and weaker waves.
What tail does the Pyzel Tiger Twin have?
The Tiger Twin uses a single wing swallow tail, which helps pull in the wider outline through the back of the board while complementing its fast, loose surfing style.
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