9 6 Heritage Retro Classic Noserider Longboard Gloss Tint Sky Blue

9' 6" Heritage Nose Rider 9' 6" × 23¾" × 3½" – Volume 80.5L The King of the Lineup The 9'6" is the ultimate wave-catching machine in the Heritage collection. With a massive 80.5L of volume, this board offers a "cadillac" ride, smooth, stable, and completely unflappable. It is designed specifically for traditional noseriding, featuring a wide platform and deep nose concave to create lift while you're hanging ten. This board turns any ripple into a rideable wave, making it perfect for those long summer sessions or surfers who want the absolute maximum glide. Every 9'6" is a hand-shaped masterpiece that celebrates the heritage of British surfing. Available in Bottle Green, Sky Blue or Duck Egg. Fin Recommendations The Heritage Noserider is fitted with a single standard longbox centre finbox, compatible with any screw-and-plate centre fin. This is the traditional, correct setup for a dedicated noserider, fins are sold separately, so you can fine-tune the feel. The right centre fin makes a real difference to how a noserider performs. Working with FCS We've hand-picked the option on the right based on our knowledge of this board's shape and how it rides in the water, our genuine recommendation for this setup. Pick your centre fin on the right to complete your setup. The Circle One Heritage Range Step back in time without sacrificing the tech. Our Heritage range is a tribute to the golden era of surfing, using modernised shapes by the legendary Jeff Townsley, the founder of Circle One and an OG of the British shaping scene since the 70s. These boards feature a Premium Epoxy Resin Tint finish. This traditional technique creates a deep, vibrant, and translucent colour that is "in" the resin, not just painted on. Because each board is hand-laminated and hand-finished, the tint creates unique colours and sometimes patterns, ensuring your board is a one-of-a-kind work of art. Combined with modern FCS II fin boxes (the most versatile system on the market), these boards offer vintage soul, wave catching ease combined with the reliability and performance of today's best materials. Technical Construction EPS High Density Pressurised Foam Core — light, responsive and buoyant Epoxy Resin — significantly stronger than polyester resin, with better impact resistance and a superior strength-to-weight ratio Premium Porcher E-Glass Fibreglass — premium layers for exceptional durability and consistent flex Crosslink Reinforcement on deck and rails for maximum impact resistance Unidirectional Full Length 4-Ply Wood Stringer for strength and controlled flex Hot Coat Durable Outer Shield Finish Glorious Rich Gloss Tint Finish — available in Bottle Green, Teal Blue or Duck Egg Board Specifications Board Dimensions 9' 6" × 23¾" × 3½" Volume 80.5L Shaper Jeff Townsley Board Type Classic Noserider Longboard Fin Setup Single Fin · Standard Longbox (not FCS branded · screw-and-plate compatible · fin sold separately) Tail Shape Square Tail Bottom Contour Nose Concave to Flat to Vee through tail Rail Profile 50/50 (body) transitioning to 60/40 (tail) Skill Level Beginner to Advanced Conditions Knee to Overhead Who Is This Board For? Beginners who want to learn on the most forgiving, wave-friendly shape in the range Developing longboarders working on cross-stepping, trimming and nose-riding technique Experienced surfers specifically pursuing the noseriding discipline — hanging five, hanging ten, classic longboard style Surfers who want maximum glide and the easiest possible wave catching in the lineup Anyone who wants a hand-shaped board that celebrates the true heritage of surfing Frequently Asked Questions What makes the Heritage Noserider different from a standard longboard? A noserider is specifically designed to be ridden from the front of the board. The deep nose concave generates lift when you walk forward, preventing the nose from sinking. The 50/50 rails through the body create drag to keep the board locked in the pocket of the wave, and the single fin provides directional stability and flow. A standard longboard is shaped for more versatility — turns, trimming, varied technique. The Heritage Noserider is optimised for one thing done exceptionally well: walking to the nose and staying there. Is the Heritage Noserider suitable for beginners? Yes — at 9' 6" and 80.5 litres, this is the most accessible board in the range. The volume and length make paddling easy and take-offs forgiving, and the wide, stable platform is ideal for someone still finding their feet. The noserider is also a board that rewards years of practice — learning to cross-step, read the wave, and time your walk to the nose is a skill that develops over time. You won't outgrow it quickly, which makes it a worthwhile long-term investment. What does ‘hanging ten’ mean, and can I learn it on this board? Hanging ten means walking all the way to the nose and hanging all ten toes over the tip while maintaining control and trim on the wave. It's one of the most iconic moves