Hybrid 5'8 PERFORMANCE SERIES FCS 2

5'8 PERFORMANCE SERIES Hybrid Shortboard — FCS 2

Name & Positioning

🏷 Hybrid 5’8 — Performance Series (Epoxy/Carbon – Hybrid Shapes)
Available in stock with fast, free shipping and secure payment.
(This version focuses on versatility and forgiveness, offering more comfort than the 5’6 without sacrificing responsiveness.)

Dimensions & Adaptation

📐 Exact dimensions: 5’8″ × 20″ × 2 ½″ — Volume: 30 L, well distributed for a smooth take-off and dynamic surfing.
Profile: balanced outline with a slight thickness under the chest, optimized to maintain speed and stay lively.

Technical Construction

🦾 Epoxy/Carbon: Longitudinal carbon slat offering flexibility combined with excellent strength.
Vacuum-laminated in a climate-controlled room to minimize weight while enhancing structural reliability.

Fins & Setup

🌊 FCS 2 Thruster Configuration — 3 "Performance" fins included.
This system promotes precise turning response, excellent propulsion, and ideal rail grip.

Level & Adaptability

🏄 Recommended level: advanced intermediate to expert. This board is more accessible than the 5'6" thanks to its increased stability.
⚖ Suitable for: approximately 35 to 75 kg — it is designed for surfers looking for a compromise between performance and tolerance.
Ideal conditions: waves from 80 cm — it allows for effective engagement in medium to hollow conditions.

Responsiveness & Conduct

🚀 Take-off: instant and smooth, even on low-power waves.
🌟 Glide: well-balanced and dynamic, offering both liveliness and fluidity.
🔄 Maneuverability: excellent control thanks to the refined tail, precise hold in turns, ideal for technical waves.
⏱ Versatility: a shape designed to combine comfort and performance, ideal for aggressive sessions.

Target audience

• Intermediate to advanced surfers looking for a high-performance board that is more accessible than the 5'6" version.

• Medium to light riders who want dynamism without sacrificing stability.

• Those who want a versatile, high-performance board that is still forgiving to handle.

Eco-commitment & Brand Value

🌱 Responsible materials—epoxy/carbon combination for durability, lightness, and performance.
🇫🇷 Designed in France by PRISM Surfboards, an independent brand committed to innovation and performance. 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 5'8 PERFORMANCE SERIES FCS 2 Hybrid Shortboard is a versatile and forgiving model, ideal for experienced intermediate surfers (35–75 kg). Its vacuum-formed carbon/epoxy construction guarantees immediate take-off, balanced glide, and high-level maneuverability, perfect in waves from 80 cm. A board that combines performance and comfort in a modern PRISM design.

Comparison with other PRISM models