5'10 PERFORMANCE SERIES Hybrid Shortboard — FCS 2
🏷 Hybrid 5’10 — Performance Series (Epoxy/Carbon – Hybrid Shapes)
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(A version designed for greater comfort and tolerance than the 5’8, while remaining highly technical.)
Dimensions & Volume
📐 Exact dimensions: 5’10″ × 20 ¼″ × 2 11/16″ — Volume: 33.5 L, ideally distributed under the chest for a quick start and smooth glide.
Profile: balanced outline with pinched tail, designed to maintain speed while offering excellent grip.
Construction & Structure
🦾 Epoxy + Longitudinal carbon slat: for controlled flexibility, remarkable lightness, and increased strength.
Vacuum lamination in a climate-controlled room with resin drainage for a stronger and more durable board.
Aileron setup
🌊 FCS 2 thruster with 3 Performer fins included—for responsive surfing, precise turning, and rail-to-rail riding.
Recommended level & template
🏄 Target level: advanced to expert, more accessible than smaller boards thanks to its volume.
⚖ Recommended weight range: approximately 99 to 187 pounds.
Surf conditions: waves 32 inches and above — versatile in intermediate to hollow waves.
Responsiveness & Overall Behavior
🚀 Take-off: very smooth and fast in weak waves thanks to the well-balanced volume.
🌟 Glide: dynamic with a good balance between liveliness and stability.
🔄 Maneuverability: pinched tail and flat rails offer precision in rail maneuvers.
⏱ Versatility: a high-performance, accessible model, but suited to surfers looking for a technical board.
Target audience
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Experienced intermediate surfers looking for a board that is more forgiving than the 5'8, without losing responsiveness.
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Light to medium riders (45–85 kg) who want a board for intense sessions but with a comfortable ride.
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Those who want to combine modern performance with ease of use in everyday life.
PRISM's Eco-Commitment & Values
🌱 Epoxy and carbon material for durable, lightweight, and sturdy equipment.
🇫🇷 PRISM: A committed and independent French brand. 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.
Summary
The 5'10 PERFORMANCE SERIES FCS 2 Hybrid Shortboard is the perfect compromise between control and accessibility, designed for surfers weighing 45–85 kg who are looking for performance in a variety of conditions. With its vacuum-formed carbon/epoxy design, it guarantees a fast take-off, excellent responsiveness, and dynamic maneuverability, while remaining comfortable.
Comparison with other PRISM models
| Model | Distinct advantage | Recommended if… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 5'8 | less volume and more liveliness | You want a responsive board | |
| 6'0 Hybrid | More forgiving on takeoff | You often surf in somewhat sloppy conditions and want more ease. | |
| 6'2" Hybrid | Even greater stability and tolerance | Want even more comfort in soft conditions? | |
| Magic Fish 5'11 LTD | Shape fish with volume under the bust | You're looking for more speed when gliding and smooth rail-to-rail transitions. | |
| Magic Fish 6’3 LTD | Generous volume and versatility | You want a universal board that is both high-performance and accessible, with a board that "flies." |
