Where it fits
This model is classified as Gun / Big Wave. Use the documented family, selected size and intended conditions to decide whether that direction matches the surfer's brief.
Gun / Big Wave
Chilli Faded 2.0 Gun
James initially designed this board for Jay Davies to handle the heavy water of the West Oz outer reefs. Since then, this board has...
Official manufacturer informationTypical surfer profile
Progressing to Expert surfer seeking a gun / big wave.
Wave direction
The available board information associates this model with hollow waves, point break, reef break. Confirm the intended wave range with the manufacturer.
Where it sits in the design range
The Faded 2.0 Gun sits in the Gun / Big Wave family with a Gun / Big Wave direction. Related models may solve a different design job even when their volume is similar.
Dimensions and volume
Available size range
7'0 to 8'6, 42L to 60L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7'0 | 19 5/8 | 3 | 42L | Standard |
| 7'2 | 19 11/16 | 3 | 43.3L | Standard |
| 7'4 | 19 3/4 | 3 | 44.6L | Standard |
| 7'6 | 19 3/4 | 3 | 46L | Standard |
| 8'0 | 20 1/8 | 3 1/4 | 54L | Standard |
| 8'6 | 20 1/2 | 3 3/8 | 60L | Standard |
Board design direction
- Public family
- Step Up
- Detailed category
- Gun / Big Wave
- Also suits
- big_wave
- Ability guidance
- progressing, intermediate, advanced, expert
- Fin configuration
- Thruster
- Wave intent
- hollow waves, point break, reef break, powerful
- Strengths
- drive, hold, carve
- Trade-offs
- release, pivot
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
- 9 / 10
- Speed
- 7 / 10
- Drive
- 10 / 10
- Release
- 5 / 10
- Hold
- 10 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 6 / 10
- Sensitivity
- 7 / 10
- Outline
- narrow
- Rocker
- medium high entry / medium tail
- Rails
- refined
- Quiver role
- step up, travel, reef
Quivrr Board DNA is derived from current manufacturer design information and governed Quivrr classification.
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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.