Mini-Long 6'8″ - Original Series - Prism Surfboards Hybrid mini-longboard - Traditional glide & compact performance
🧭 Level: Intermediate to expert
⚖️ Size: 50-90 kg
🌊 Waves: from 50 cm up to 2 m
🦈 Fins: Tri-fin (US Box 7" fiberglass + 2 FCS II Side Fins) – Fins included
✨ Mini-Long 6'8: balancing tradition and performance
The Mini-Long 6'8 Original Series is a hybrid board, close to the noserider longboard spirit, but in a more compact and technical format. With 47 L of volume, a subtle rocker and a pronounced tail pin, it delivers early take-offs, stable glide and elegant curves. Its sandwich construction in natural paulownia + epoxy, developed in France by Prism Surfboards, ensures good load-bearing capacity, unrivalled solidity and refined aesthetics.
Prism is committed to an eco-responsible approach: the Original Series wooden range benefits from the ECOLOGIC recycling scheme, guaranteeing sustainable management of materials.
✅ Technical data
Dimensions: 6'8″ × 21¾″ × 2″¾
Volume: 47 L - perfect for medium to heavy surfers
Construction :
High-density EPS core + through-beam wooden slat
Vacuum epoxy lamination + fiberglass with wood sandwich
Reinforced bridge
Carina: Flat in the middle, slight vee towards the tail
Tail: Pin-tail - for fine grip and smooth glide
Housings: 2 FCS II side-fins + central US Box
Fins included: Two FCS II Performer M + us box centerboard (7″ fiberglass)
Recommended weight: 50-90 kg
🌊 On the water - classic glide & commitment
Right from the paddle, the Mini-Long 6'8 stands out for its lift and stability, ideal for early starts. The pin-tail makes it agile, responsive on the rails and perfect for long, harmonious turns, even on hollow waves.
The hybrid shape provides a smooth glide , boosted by the vee tail, and retains a pleasant retro flow. Whether for noseriding or stylish turns, this board is surprisingly versatile.
Its structural stability (wood+epoxy) also makes it a strong, durable board, capable of withstanding frequent and varied use.
🧍♂️ For whom?
Intermediate to expert surfers (50-90 kg) looking for an elegant, accessible ride
For those who want to combine longboard style and compact size
Surfing in small to medium wave conditions (50 cm-2 m)
Riders looking for a progression board that combines stability and maneuverability
Although stable, this model requires a minimum of experience to make the most of its fine shape.
❓ FAQ
→ Is it suitable for beginners? It may be suitable for beginners who have already had a few sessions: its lift is combined with smooth handling, but a beginner should aim for a more forgiving fish or classic longboard.
→ What does the pin-tail change? It offers better grip in corners and enables tight, precise curves, while maintaining a smooth glide.
→ Are daggerboards included? Yes: this board comes with two FCS II Performer M fins for side-fins and a 7″ US Box fiberglass centerboard.
→ Can we change the fins? Of course: compatible with any FCS II fin for side-fins, and any US Box fin.
→ Why choose the Original Series wood/epoxy? It offers the best strength/lightness/durability ratio with a magnificent visual rendering. Manufactured with care, it is also environmentally friendly (ECOLOGIC).
✅ Conclusion
The Mini-Long 6'8 Original Series embodies an elegant, high-performance and robust board, ideal for those seeking a compact longboard shape with a technical signature. A French board made from eco-designed paulownia wood, it's perfect for riders looking to combine stability, stylish glide and old-school fun.
All our boards are 100% shaped and glassed in our factory in Asia, which replicates our manufacturing methods, and are designed and tested in our workshop in France.
Guillaume P.
