Phase 5 Model X Wakesurf Board

Phase 5 Model X Wakesurf Board - 2027

The 2027 Phase 5 Model X combines easy cruising with room to progress. Its full outline, gradual entry rocker, and single-wing swallow tail balance stability, speed, and maneuverability. A 3/4-inch core provides additional float, while three 2-inch skim fins emphasize hold and control. Comfortable in the pocket—the wave's usable riding area—and responsive above the lip, the Model X suits riders who want relaxed sessions and opportunities to develop more advanced maneuvers.

Best For

• Shared crew riding: Versatile handling for different riders whose weight and height suit the selected board size.
• Cruising and progression: Riders seeking stability for relaxed riding alongside maneuverability for developing new skills.
• Control-focused riding: A tri-fin setup provides strong hold and helps the board maintain its line along the wave.
• Riders seeking more float: The 3/4-inch core offers more flotation than Phase 5's thinner 5/8-inch profile.

Shape & Riding Performance

The Model X's full outline, gradual entry rocker, and single-wing swallow tail work together to balance stability with maneuverability. That combination makes the board relevant to riders who want to cruise comfortably while retaining room to practice turns and more advanced maneuvers.

Both sizes use a 3/4-inch continuous core, meaning the board maintains the same thickness from nose to tail. Phase 5 describes this profile as offering more float and less responsiveness than its 5/8-inch core. For shoppers, this is a useful distinction: the Model X places greater emphasis on flotation and controlled riding than the thinner profile used on many technical skim-style boards.

Three 2-inch skim fins reinforce that emphasis on control. Phase 5 describes its tri-fin configuration as its most stable fin setup, helping the board hold a consistent line. This makes the Model X a practical choice for riders who prioritize hold and predictable tracking when choosing their board.

GatorSkin Construction

GatorSkin glass incorporates carbon and aramid fibers in a lightweight, tough weave. Phase 5 designs this construction to produce a fast, stiff board for performance-focused riding. It gives the Model X a construction that complements both its cruising versatility and its capacity for progression.

V.R.T. technology uses a vacuum-assisted hand lamination process with built-in glass/bar stringers along the board's bottom edge for extra strength and pop. Polyester resin provides strength and durability, with a gloss finish and PROPEL bottom graphics completing the build.

Features

• Full outline and gradual entry rocker: Work with the tail shape to balance stability, speed, and maneuverability.
• Single-wing swallow tail: Part of the Model X's versatile shape for cruising and progression.
• GatorSkin glass: Lightweight carbon and aramid weave creates a tough, fast, stiff performance platform.
• 3/4-inch continuous core: Consistent thickness from nose to tail, offering more float and less responsiveness than Phase 5's 5/8-inch profile.
• V.R.T. technology: Vacuum-assisted lamination with bottom-edge glass/bar stringers adds strength and pop.
• Polyester resin: Provides strength and durability.
• Three 2-inch skim fins: Tri-fin configuration emphasizes stability, hold, and control along the wave.
• P5 Techno Grip V2 Deluxe Skim pads: Mid-density EVA with horizontal grooves and dimple dots provides traction and connection to the board.
• Gloss finish and PROPEL bottom: Gloss exterior finish with proprietary digital graphic inlays on the bottom.

Specifications & Size Guide

Compare rider weight and height with the suggested ranges below when selecting a Model X. The 57-inch board offers greater length, width, and volume than the 53-inch board. Both retain the same 3/4-inch thickness and three 2-inch fins. For a shared board, check the suggested sizing against each intended rider.

Sizing assumes average fitness and ability. Experienced riders may size down; beginners may need larger boards.

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