Chilli logo

Good Wave High Performance Shortboard / Step Up

Chilli FAD3R

The FAD3R is a refined evolution of the original Fader, blending its predecessor’s smooth glide and versatility with enhanced performance and paddle power. This...

Official manufacturer information
Chilli FAD3R surfboard

Where it fits

This model is classified as Good Wave High Performance Shortboard / Step Up. Use the documented family, selected size and intended conditions to decide whether that direction matches the surfer's brief.

Typical surfer profile

Progressing to Expert surfer seeking a good wave high performance shortboard / step up.

Wave direction

The available board information associates this model with beach break, open face, point break. Confirm the intended wave range with the manufacturer.

Where it sits in the design range

The FAD3R sits in the Good Wave High Performance Shortboard / Step Up family with a Good Wave High Performance Shortboard / Step Up direction. Related models may solve a different design job even when their volume is similar.

Dimensions and volume

Available size range

5'9 to 6'10, 25.5L to 40.5L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.

LengthWidthThicknessVolumeConstruction
5'918 3/42 5/1625.5LStandard
5'1018 7/82 3/827LStandard
5'11192 7/1628.5LStandard
6'019 1/82 1/229.5LStandard
6'119 1/42 9/1630.5LStandard
6'219 3/82 5/831.5LStandard
6'319 7/162 5/832.5LStandard
6'419 1/22 11/1633.5LStandard
6'619 3/42 3/435.5LStandard
6'8202 7/838.5LStandard
6'1020 1/22 7/840.5LStandard

Board design direction

Public family
Performance Shortboard
Detailed category
Good Wave High Performance Shortboard / Step Up
Also suits
step_up, good_wave
Ability guidance
progressing, intermediate, advanced, expert
Fin configuration
Thruster
Wave intent
beach break, open face, point break, powerful
Strengths
paddle, wave entry, stability
Trade-offs
glide, turning radius

Guidance describes board characteristics, not a guaranteed performance outcome.

Board DNA

A compact view of how this board is designed to behave. Live stock and sizing remain the main purpose of this page.

Paddle
10 / 10
Speed
8 / 10
Drive
8 / 10
Release
8 / 10
Hold
7 / 10
Forgiveness
8 / 10
Sensitivity
8 / 10
Outline
balanced
Rocker
medium low entry / medium tail
Rails
medium
Quiver role
daily driver, one board quiver

Quivrr Board DNA is derived from current manufacturer design information and governed Quivrr classification.

Check current regional availability

Stock is not baked into this page. Choose a region to run a current Quivrr search.

Other boards in this family

Related design guidance

How to choose a surfboard, understand volume and sizing, or ask Bodhi to explain trade-offs.

Find this boardView Board IntelligenceAsk Bodhi

Quivrr Board Intelligence is generated from governed Board DNA, current board range information and manufacturer source information. Board information updated 2026-07-16. Confirm final specifications with the manufacturer or retailer.