Where it fits
This model is classified as Groveller / Small Wave. Use the documented family, selected size and intended conditions to decide whether that direction matches the surfer's brief.
Groveller / Small Wave
DMS Surfboards Gherkin
Gherkin sits in the DMS pocket-rocket lane and is built to make small-wave surfing lively. Rail volume is distributed from nose to tail to...
Official manufacturer informationTypical surfer profile
Progressing to Expert surfer seeking a groveller / small wave.
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 Gherkin sits in the Groveller / Small Wave family with a Groveller / Small Wave direction. Related models may solve a different design job even when their volume is similar.
Dimensions and volume
Available size range
4'6 to 6'0, 21.2L to 42.3L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'6 | 19 | 2 1/16 | 21.2L | Standard |
| 4'8 | 19 1/2 | 2 5/16 | 23.3L | Standard |
| 4'9 | 19 3/4 | 2 3/8 | 24.7L | Standard |
| 4'10 | 19 7/8 | 2 3/8 | 25.3L | Standard |
| 4'11 | 20 | 2 7/16 | 26.7L | Standard |
| 5'0 | 20 1/8 | 2 7/16 | 27.4L | Standard |
| 5'1 | 20 1/4 | 2 1/2 | 28.7L | Standard |
| 5'2 | 20 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 29.5L | Standard |
| 5'3 | 20 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 30.2L | Standard |
| 5'4 | 20 5/8 | 2 9/16 | 31.7L | Standard |
| 5'5 | 20 3/4 | 2 5/8 | 33.2L | Standard |
| 5'6 | 20 7/8 | 2 5/8 | 34L | Standard |
| 5'7 | 21 | 2 11/16 | 35.6L | Standard |
| 5'8 | 21 1/8 | 2 3/4 | 37.2L | Standard |
| 5'9 | 21 1/4 | 2 3/4 | 38L | Standard |
| 5'10 | 21 3/8 | 2 3/4 | 38.9L | Standard |
| 5'11 | 21 1/2 | 2 7/8 | 41.3L | Standard |
| 6'0 | 21 5/8 | 2 7/8 | 42.3L | Standard |
Board design direction
- Public family
- Groveller
- Detailed category
- Groveller / Small Wave
- Also suits
- daily_driver
- Ability guidance
- progressing, intermediate, advanced, expert
- Fin configuration
- Thruster, Quad
- Wave intent
- beach break, open face, point break, weak
- Strengths
- paddle, wave entry, speed generation
- Trade-offs
- hold, glide
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
- 9 / 10
- Drive
- 7 / 10
- Release
- 9 / 10
- Hold
- 6 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 8 / 10
- Sensitivity
- 7 / 10
- Outline
- balanced
- Rocker
- medium low entry / medium tail
- Rails
- soft
- 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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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.