Haydenshapes DarkNoiz – Stab In The Dark Edition PU Surfboard

The Haydenshapes DarkNoiz – Stab In The Dark Edition PU Surfboard is the award-winning performance shortboard that claimed victory in Stab In The Dark 2026, ridden by Ethan Ewing. Designed by Hayden Cox and refined through years of performance surfboard development, the DarkNoiz is built for surfers chasing maximum speed, precision and control in quality waves.

Purpose-built for committed surfing, the DarkNoiz features a refined round tail combined with a fast, highly tuned rocker that delivers outstanding drive while maintaining effortless rail-to-rail flow. Whether carving long arcs or attacking critical sections, the board remains smooth, predictable and incredibly responsive underfoot.

The carefully engineered bottom contour begins with a subtle rolled vee entry, blending into a single concave beneath the front foot before transitioning into a double concave with slight vee through the tail. This combination generates exceptional acceleration, maintains speed through turns and provides seamless transitions between manoeuvres.

Built in PU Polytech construction, the DarkNoiz combines a traditional polyurethane core with premium E-Glass laminations and high-quality polyester resin to create a lively, responsive flex pattern that feels familiar while offering faster rebound and enhanced durability. It's designed for surfers who appreciate the feel of classic PU construction while demanding modern high-performance responsiveness.

Recommended for intermediate to advanced surfers, the DarkNoiz performs best in 3–12ft waves, from clean point breaks to powerful reefs and quality beach breaks. If you're looking for the same board Ethan Ewing trusted to win Stab In The Dark, this is it.

Features

• Winning board of Stab In The Dark 2026
• Designed by Hayden Cox
• PU Polytech construction
• Traditional PU core with premium E-Glass layup
• Polyester resin construction
• Performance round tail
• Fast tuned rocker
• Rolled vee entry
• Single to double concave with slight vee through the tail
• Precision performance rails
• Excellent drive, hold and rail-to-rail response
• Suitable for 3–12ft waves
• High-performance shortboard design
• Available in multiple stock sizes
• Futures or FCS II options available depending on model specification

Perfect For

• Intermediate to advanced surfers
• Performance surfing
• Powerful beach breaks
• Point breaks
• Reef breaks
• Everyday high-performance surfing
• Surfers wanting Ethan Ewing's Stab In The Dark winning board

Why You'll Love It

The Haydenshapes DarkNoiz – Stab In The Dark Edition is more than just another performance shortboard—it's the board that impressed one of the world's best surfers enough to win Stab In The Dark 2026. Fast, precise and incredibly smooth through turns, it delivers outstanding hold when the waves get serious while maintaining the lively response of premium PU construction. If you're chasing your highest level of performance, the DarkNoiz is ready to deliver.