Form Flow Stik Mini Surfboard 5ft 8 FCS II - White

Introducing the Form Flow Stik Mini surfboard, the latest addition to the Flow Stik family. The Flow Stik Mini was born out of sheer demand; firstly from Alan Stokes who wanted an out-and-out groveller and secondly by Form fans looking for a shorter and wider version of the original FS to thrash about in smaller and weaker summer waves.

Alan and Luke Hart got their heads together over the shaping app and designed the Flow Stik Mini; a squat little board that has got summer-fun written all over it. Alan took a prototype 5'6 with around 32 litres for test-ride and emerged after his first surf genuinely excited, claiming to have "never gone so fast" in knee to waist high waves.

As with all surfboards the devil is in the detail, and while the FS Mini could be compared to a multitude of other grovellers out there (think Lost Bean Bag, CI Average Joe etc) there is a fair bit more going on with the outline and concaves on the Mini. The rocker is low throughout for paddle speed and the curvy outline maintains manoeuvrability and allows it to fit into smaller pockets in 'pockety' beach break conditions. Single concave in the nose blends into a deep double out through the fins. The concave in the nose creates lift and speed as soon as you take off, and the double in the final third assists in rail-to-rail transitions and 'squirts' the board forward especially when rigged with quad fins! If you're pushing the upper limits of the Flow Stik Mini in head-high surf or you need a more solid and predictable feel, stick with a set of thrusters.

Target conditions for the Flow Stik Mini would be sub-par waves in the ankle to shoulder high region with the absolute sweet spot being waist to chest high (as long as the face isn't too steep for the wide tail).

Form's Flow Stik Mini is an inclusive surfboard with a place in a wide variety of surfers quivers. If you're looking to size down from a longboard or larger learner board the FSM is a brilliant option offering a stable platform and a forgiving first foray into the world of shorter surfboards. Guys and girls who rip should follow Alan's example and add a few litres to the FS Mini over their normal HPSB, never forgetting Rob Machado's famous quote that "foam is your friend".

Form Surfboards is a collaboration involving 3 different parties. The guys here at Boardshop were super keen to offer a premium UK handmade surfboard brand with an emphasis on quality utilising premium quality materials. Alan 'Stokesy' Stokes (probably the most successful and well known surfer in the UK) working alongside genius British shaper Luke Hart (the man behind 4th surfboards) have teamed up to produce an incredible collection of surfboards with something for every level of surfer and any conditions.

This project is hugely exciting for all involved and we think the guys have absolutely nailed it, producing some of the coolest looking, well priced, UK hand-made and premium finish shortboards, hybrids and mid-lengths available today.

If we don't have the Form surfboard you're looking for, or the stock dims don't work for you, just give us a ring on (44) 01243 674250 or email info@boardshop.co.uk and we'll happily discuss a custom order for you.

The team at Boardshop are absolutely stoked to be stocking these beautiful boards and would happily consider taking your old or unwanted surfboard as a trade-in against a new Form shape.