Designing the next evolution in wave boards is no easy task. A great board must adapt to individual riding styles while performing across an incredibly wide range of conditions. With such a high bar set with the Ultimate Wave range next to it, the challenge was to develop a board that could stand proudly beside it—yet become the top choice for our team riders in their tour quiver to outperform their competitors also in less-than-ideal conditions. After countless hours of testing and refining multiple prototypes, we discovered a shape that not only met our expectations—but exceeded them.

Effortless planing, explosive drive, and seamless control—this is where the new Magic Move truly lives up to its name. Incredibly fast onto the plane and with unmatched upwind performance, this board lets you position yourself perfectly to catch every wave. Once you're on it, the board unfolds its MAGIC: whether you're doing upwind turns or riding down-the-line, the Magic Move delivers unmatched acceleration and flow through every transition. Front foot or back foot—it adapts to your stance and style, giving you full confidence in every section of the wave.

S-TEC:

This year, the standout detail is our groundbreaking S-TEC technology, introduced for the first time for the Magic Wave. The weight saving is impressive: This generation of Magic Wave boards is about 400 grams lighter! This is achieved through several key changes:

No paint

Reduction of anti-slip, used only in standing areas

Smaller pads – less EVA and less glue

Refined custom lamination process, with fibres prepared and laminated separately

The durability maintained at the proven level by replacing the Innegra material with more high-quality S-glass, combined with Biax-Carbon reinforcements and UD Carbon layers underneath the high density PVC. Additionally, the bottom laminate no longer stops at the tuck line but wraps around the rail. Together with the overlapping deck laminate, it acts as an additional stringer along the rails, providing more rigidity and strengthening the rail simultaneously.

This not only creates a totally new look, but being almost a half kilogram lighter delivers a new riding sensation!

Shaper Werner Gnigler updated the outline of the Magic Wave what brings a new balance between control and manoeuvrability. A wider tail with the familiar swallow tail improves early planing and enhances manoeuvrability, especially for radical turns in smaller waves. A slightly narrower nose adds precision without compromising overall stability. Also Floating balance was a key design focus, helping riders cross white water more easily and get onto the plane faster, even in marginal conditions.

A more cantered balance point allows for quicker rotations and more radical transitions on the wave. With stance and fin boxes shifted further back, the board delivers powerful back foot turns while maintaining exceptional control on the wave. The more parallel tail outline adds grip and precision, supporting both front and back foot riding styles.

The bottom shape has also been redefined. The proven concept—separating the flatter centre scoop rocker line from the rail line—remains, but with refinements. Increased V in the front adds extra rail curve, making sharp turns smoother and an even more comfortable ride in choppy conditions.

Further performance gains come from tuning the footstrap and fin box positions. These details combine to deliver a Magic Wave that’s more reactive, more versatile, and simply more fun—whatever the conditions will have to offer.

Fits 99% of wave conditions

High-performance all-round wave board

Super light and durable thanks to S-TEC

Updated shape for faster planing, improved control, and unmatched flow

Refined outline and bottom shape boost manoeuvrability and precision

The perfect board for unforgettable moments on the water in almost any conditions

TECH FEATURES

S-glass technology

High-density PVC in complete deck and bottom

Double Carbon reinforcements in the foot strap area

Biax-Carbon reinforcements in the whole standing area

UD Carbon X-wrapping layers increase torsional stiffness and reinforce the standing area

Fully overlapping parabolic S-Glass rail construction

Omega Stringers in the bottom made of high-density PVC reinforced with UD carbon

Thruster fin setup

Fin positioning scale

Double Footstrap Plugs

Footstrap with scale

New Sail Positioning Scale

RIDER TALK

Robby Swift:

“The original Magic Wave was a breakthrough board for me, one board that let me ride anywhere from Sylt to the Canary Islands and even small days at Ho’okipa comfortably and perform well. Challenging ourselves to create a worthy replacement took five years of hard work and the new Magic Wave incorporates lessons learned from the Ultimate Wave. The result was worth the wait. The new S-TEC construction made them some of the lightest production boards I’ve ever felt. I’ll use them in almost all contests this year and can’t wait to perform my best!”