Where it fits
This model is classified as Daily Driver / All-Rounder. Use the documented family, selected size and intended conditions to decide whether that direction matches the surfer's brief.
Daily Driver / All-Rounder
DHD Black Diamond
Info The Black Diamond is DHD’s true all-rounder — a genuine one-board quiver designed to handle almost anything you’re likely to surf. With extra...
Official manufacturer information
Typical surfer profile
Progressing to Expert surfer seeking a everyday daily driver.
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 Black Diamond sits in the Daily Driver / All-Rounder family with a Daily Driver / All-Rounder direction. Related models may solve a different design job even when their volume is similar.
Dimensions and volume
Available size range
5'6 to 5'6, 27.5L to 27.5L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5'6 | 19 1/4 | 2 7/1 | 27.5L | PU |
Board design direction
- Public family
- Daily Driver
- Detailed category
- Daily Driver / All-Rounder
- Ability guidance
- progressing, intermediate, advanced, expert
- Fin configuration
- Thruster
- Wave intent
- beach break, open face, point break, average, weak
- 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
- 9 / 10
- Speed
- 7 / 10
- Drive
- 7 / 10
- Release
- 7 / 10
- Hold
- 7 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 7 / 10
- Sensitivity
- 7 / 10
- Outline
- balanced
- Rocker
- medium 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.
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Related design guidance
How to choose a surfboard, understand volume and sizing, or ask Bodhi to explain trade-offs.
Reviewed by QUIVRR editorial on 2026-07-14. Board information updated: 2026-08-19. Confirm final specifications with the manufacturer or retailer.