Where it fits
This model is classified as High Performance Shortboard. Use the documented family, selected size and intended conditions to decide whether that direction matches the surfer's brief.
High Performance Shortboard
Christenson OP3
Official manufacturer evidence was unavailable for OP3.
Official manufacturer informationTypical surfer profile
Intermediate to Expert surfer seeking a high performance shortboard.
Wave direction
The available board information associates this model with beach break, reef break, hollow waves. Confirm the intended wave range with the manufacturer.
Where it sits in the design range
The OP3 sits in the High Performance Shortboard family with a High Performance Shortboard direction. Related models may solve a different design job even when their volume is similar.
Dimensions and volume
Available size range
5'10 to 6'2, 21.72L to 31.26L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5'10 | 18 5/8 | 2 5/16 | 25.99L | Performance |
| 5'11 | 18 3/4 | 2 3/8 | 27.25L | Performance |
| 5'6 | 18 | 2 1/8 | 21.72L | Performance |
| 5'7 | 18 1/4 | 2 1/8 | 22.36L | Performance |
| 5'8 | 18 3/8 | 2 3/16 | 23.54L | Performance |
| 5'9 | 18 1/2 | 2 1/4 | 24.75L | Performance |
| 6'0 | 18 7/8 | 2 7/16 | 28.56L | Performance |
| 6'1 | 19 | 2 1/2 | 29.89L | Performance |
| 6'2 | 19 1/8 | 2 9/16 | 31.26L | Performance |
Board design direction
- Public family
- Performance Shortboard
- Detailed category
- High Performance Shortboard
- Also suits
- performance_daily_driver
- Ability guidance
- intermediate, advanced, expert
- Fin configuration
- Thruster
- Wave intent
- beach break, reef break, hollow waves, powerful, average
- Strengths
- pivot, carve, release
- 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
- 6 / 10
- Speed
- 8 / 10
- Drive
- 8 / 10
- Release
- 9 / 10
- Hold
- 8 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 5 / 10
- Sensitivity
- 9 / 10
- Outline
- narrow
- Rocker
- medium high entry / high tail
- Rails
- low performance
- Quiver role
- performance, competition
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.