Overview
The 8'6" Pintail Funboard rides like a longboard that wants to be a shortboard. It favors medium-size swells, with the pintail shape keeping drag low for speed while staying easy to control. A single fin works well, and the board can also be set up with a thruster arrangement.
Full-size rib and spar templates are included and feature rounded ends, giving the rail profile a foolproof result even for builders working from printed plans at home.
Dimensions & Build Specs
| Length | 8'6" |
|---|---|
| Width | 22 1/4" |
| Nose | 17" |
| Tail | 14 7/8" |
| Thickness | 2 3/4" |
| Nose Rocker | 4 5/8" |
- Fin setup: single fin or thruster
- Glassing: 4 oz. E glass, epoxy resin suggested
- Bottom profile: flat
- Construction: fishbone frame
Who It Suits & Tail Options
This funboard is best suited for riders up to about 190 lbs, though heavier riders may still ride it depending on their experience level. Because the templates keep the rounded-end rail profile consistent, builders have flexibility in tail shape — the board can be finished as a square, pin, diamond, or swallow tail depending on preference.
What's Included & Related Supplies
Plans for the 8'6" Funboard come as downloadable PDF files with the assembly manual and full-size templates, ready to print on a regular ink jet or laser printer. Once you're ready to finish the board, glassing kits sized for boards up to 7'6" or 10'6" and a range of fin kits are available separately.
Building the 8'6" Pintail Funboard from full-size plans is an ideal project for home woodworkers looking for a versatile board that bridges the gap between longboard stability and shortboard responsiveness. The downloadable plans include complete rib and spar templates with rounded ends, which make shaping the rail profile forgiving even for first-time builders. All templates print on standard inkjet or laser printers and can be assembled at home, saving hundreds of dollars compared to buying a finished board. The construction process is laid out step by step in a comprehensive manual, and email support is available throughout your build, ensuring you have guidance from the first template to the final fiberglassing stage.