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
DHD SG No.8
Built to celebrate Steph’s eighth World Title, the Number 8 is her refined high-performance shortboard — a board shaped from the exact elements she...
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 SG No.8 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
5'8 to 6'2, 21L to 34L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5'8 | 17 3/4 | 2 | 21L | PU |
| 5'8 | 18 3/1 | 6 | 22.5L | PU |
| 5'9 | 18 | 2 1/1 | 22L | PU |
| 5'9 | 18 3/8 | 2 3/1 | 24L | PU |
| 5'10 | 18 5/1 | 6 | 24.6L | PU |
| 5'10 | 18 | 1 | 26.5L | PU |
| 5'11 | 18 1/2 | 2 1/4 | 26L | PU |
| 5'11 | 18 7/8 | 2 3/8 | 28L | PU |
| 6'0 | 19 | 2 3/8 | 28.5L | PU |
| 6'0 | 19 3/8 | 2 7/1 | 30L | PU |
| 6'1 | 19 1/2 | 2 7/1 | 30.5L | PU |
| 6'1 | 19 3/4 | 2 9/1 | 32L | PU |
| 6'2 | 19 7/8 | 2 9/1 | 32.5L | PU |
| 6'2 | 20 1/4 | 2 5/8 | 34L | PU |
Board design direction
- Public family
- Performance Shortboard
- Detailed category
- High Performance Shortboard
- Ability guidance
- intermediate, advanced, expert
- Fin configuration
- Thruster
- Wave intent
- reef break, hollow waves, point break, average
- 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
- 6 / 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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Other boards in this family
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.