Phase 5 Ahi Wakesurf Board - 2027 Designed by John Akerman, the 2027 Phase 5 Ahi brings an ocean-inspired feel to surf-style wakesurfing. Its moon tail, wide midsection, and rounded pin nose balance...
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Add to CartDesigned by Parker Payne, the 2027 Phase 5 Phantom is a surf-style wakesurf board for technical riders developing advanced turns and aerial maneuvers. Its concave deck provides a responsive feel underfoot, while the parallel outline, rocker profile, and bottom concave support speed and pop off the wave. A Futures quad fin setup combines turning grip with release for aerial maneuvers, and Flightlite V2 Pro Select construction emphasizes low weight and board feel.
The Phantom's concave deck contributes to its sensitive, responsive character. This makes response underfoot a key reason to consider the shape when developing technical surf-style maneuvers.
The parallel outline, rocker profile, and bottom concave work together to support speed and pop. For riders practicing aerials, these characteristics help carry speed into the wave's lip and launch the board off the water.
Reflex Speedrail adds a refined rail profile engineered for speed, responsiveness, and release through edge-to-edge transitions. It complements the Phantom's focus on turning and technical maneuvering.
The quad fin configuration adds traction and control while retaining a loose riding character. On the Phantom, the Futures quad setup balances grip through turns with release for aerial maneuvers, supporting riders who want to develop both carving and airborne tricks.
Flightlite V2 Pro Select is Phase 5's lightest surf-style build, with a stated 20% weight reduction. Designed to emphasize board feel and performance, the layup includes full Innegra sheets on the top and bottom, a carbon stringer underneath, and carbon tape reinforcing the tail.
An ultralight EPS core and epoxy resin form the foundation of the construction. The Flexspine carbon stringer runs from nose to tail to enhance stiffness and overall performance. V.R.T. technology uses a vacuum-assisted hand lamination process with built-in glass/bar stringers along the bottom edge for extra strength and pop.
Compare rider weight and height with the suggested ranges below when selecting a Phantom. Length, width, volume, and fin size vary across the lineup. The 50- and 53-inch boards use 3.7-inch fins, the 56-inch board uses 4.3-inch fins, and the 59-inch board uses 4.7-inch fins.
| Length | Width | Volume | Fin Size | Suggested Weight Limit | Rider Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50" | 19" | 16.3 L | 3.7" | 175 lbs. | 5'1"–5'11" |
| 53" | 19.5" | 17.9 L | 3.7" | 200 lbs. | 5'3"–6'1" |
| 56" | 20" | 19.2 L | 4.3" | 225 lbs. | 5'4"–6'2" |
| 59" | 20.7" | 24 L | 4.7" | 250 lbs. | 5'7"–6'5" |
Sizing assumes average fitness and ability. Experienced riders may size down; beginners may need larger boards. Consider the sizing guidance alongside the Phantom's technical, performance-focused riding characteristics.
Avoid extreme heat and prolonged exposure to the elements. Phase 5 cautions that EPS foam melts at 150°F, making protection from excessive heat an important part of caring for this board.
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