The Mentawai Islands are undoubtedly a contender for a surfer’s paradise. Filling a boat with group whose taste in waves, preferred board length, and desire to get barrelled ran the full range does present even the most experienced surf guide with a challenge however, when trying to ensure that everybody finds their slice of paradise.

The latest model to join the ranks of the Cord Surfboards range is a long fish, born from head shaper Markie Lascelles’ on-going enjoyment and experimentation with twin fins.

This winter we welcomed Arthur Randell to the Cord Surfboards team. This week, he's off to represent England at the 2025 ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship in El Salvador.