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
DHD Phoenix Flight EPS
Info The Phoenix – Flight is the refined evolution of our best-selling small-wave model, built to make weak surf faster, sharper, and more dynamic....
Official manufacturer information
Typical surfer profile
Intermediate to Expert surfer seeking a step up.
Wave direction
The available board information associates this model with reef break, hollow waves, point break. Confirm the intended wave range with the manufacturer.
Where it sits in the design range
The Phoenix Flight EPS 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
5'4 to 6'6, 26L to 45L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5'4 | 19 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 26L | EPS |
| 5'5 | 19 3/8 | 2 5/1 | 27L | EPS |
| 5'6 | 19 1/2 | 2 7/1 | 28L | EPS |
| 5'7 | 19 5/8 | 2 7/1 | 29L | EPS |
| 5'8 | 20 | 2 1/2 | 31L | EPS |
| 5'9 | 20 1/4 | 2 9/1 | 32L | EPS |
| 5'10 | 20 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 34L | EPS |
| 5'11 | 21 | 2 5/8 | 35L | EPS |
| 6'0 | 21 1/4 | 2 | 37L | EPS |
| 6'1 | 21 1/2 | 2 | 38L | EPS |
| 6'2 | 21 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 40L | EPS |
| 6'3 | 22 | 2 3/4 | 41L | EPS |
| 6'4 | 22 1/8 | 2 | 42L | EPS |
| 6'6 | 22 1/4 | 2 7/8 | 45L | EPS |
Board design direction
- Public family
- Groveller
- Detailed category
- Small Wave Performance Shortboard
- Also suits
- eps
- Ability guidance
- intermediate, advanced, expert
- Fin configuration
- Thruster, Quad
- Wave intent
- reef break, hollow waves, point break, weak
- Strengths
- drive, projection, hold
- Trade-offs
- forgiveness, release
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
- 7 / 10
- Speed
- 7 / 10
- Drive
- 10 / 10
- Release
- 5 / 10
- Hold
- 9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 4 / 10
- Sensitivity
- 8 / 10
- Outline
- narrow
- Rocker
- medium high entry / high 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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Related design guidance
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Reviewed by QUIVRR editorial on 2026-07-14. Board information updated: 2026-08-19. Confirm final specifications with the manufacturer or retailer.