Where it fits
This model is classified as Small Wave Performance Shortboard. Use the documented family, selected size and intended conditions to decide whether that direction matches the surfer's brief.
Small Wave Performance Shortboard
Chilli Mini Bird
The bird collection grows. This one is for the groms, it covers all levels of surfer. Absolutely perfect for anyone starting out and looking...
Official manufacturer information
Typical surfer profile
Beginner to Intermediate surfer seeking a small wave performance shortboard.
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 Mini Bird sits in the Small Wave Performance Shortboard family with a Small Wave Performance Shortboard direction. Related models may solve a different design job even when their volume is similar.
Dimensions and volume
Available size range
4'10 to 5'5, 19.3L to 23.9L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10 | 18 1/8 | 2 1/16 | 19.3L | Standard |
| 4'11 | 18 1/4 | 2 1/16 | 19.8L | Standard |
| 5'0 | 18 3/8 | 2 1/8 | 20.8L | Standard |
| 5'1 | 18 1/2 | 2 1/8 | 21.3L | Standard |
| 5'2 | 18 5/8 | 2 3/16 | 22.4L | Standard |
| 5'3 | 18 3/4 | 2 3/16 | 22.9L | Standard |
| 5'4 | 18 7/8 | 2 3/16 | 23.4L | Standard |
| 5'5 | 19 | 2 3/16 | 23.9L | Standard |
Board design direction
- Public family
- Performance Shortboard
- Detailed category
- Small Wave Performance Shortboard
- Also suits
- small_wave, youth
- Ability guidance
- beginner, progressing, intermediate
- Fin configuration
- Thruster
- Wave intent
- beach break, open face, point break, weak
- Strengths
- paddle, wave entry, forgiveness
- Trade-offs
- sensitivity, hold
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
- 5 / 10
- Release
- 5 / 10
- Hold
- 4 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 10 / 10
- Sensitivity
- 3 / 10
- Outline
- wide centre
- Rocker
- low entry / low tail
- Rails
- soft
- Quiver role
- learning, small wave
Quivrr Board DNA is derived from current manufacturer design information and governed Quivrr classification.
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Related design guidance
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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.