The Al Merrick The Solution is the ultimate frustration-buster developed by Britt Merrick to glide effortlessly over sluggish or small waves. This step-down shortboard features a wider outline and a generous round tail, which maximise planing surface area, speed and drive in sluggish sections. Featuring a hull design combining a single to deep double concave, it delivers instant acceleration under the front foot whilst remaining fluid and playful from rail to rail. An ultra-versatile board to ride two inches shorter than your usual shortboard at the Anglet spots.
The Al Merrick The Solution: Your cure for frustration in small waves.
Designed by Britt Merrick to outperform the Better Everyday in sluggish conditions, The Solution is the ultimate high-performance step-down board.
Thanks to a wider outline and generous volume, it boosts your paddle and guarantees an early wave catch, even when there’s a lack of energy.
Premium Construction: A classic PU shape with a 4+4/4 laminate, combining lightness and durability.
Speed & Lift: Its transition from a single to a deep double concave generates immediate acceleration and impressive responsiveness on mushy sections.
Total Versatility: Fitted with 5 plugs, it can be ridden as a thruster for vertical manoeuvres or as a quad for drive. Its smooth round tail allows you to link turns with style.
Pro tip: Choose one about 2 inches shorter than your usual shortboard.
It’s the ultimate weapon for turning a mediocre beach break into a radical playground.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5'8 | 20 | 2'9/16 | 31.1 |
| 5'9 | 20'1/4 | 2'5/8 | 32.7 |
| 5'10 | 20'1/2 | 2'11/16 | 34.3 |
| 5'11 | 20'3/4 | 2'3/4 | 36 |
| 6'0 | 20'7/8 | 2'13/16 | 37.6 |