Where it fits
This model is classified as Hybrid Shortboard. Use the documented family, selected size and intended conditions to decide whether that direction matches the surfer's brief.
Hybrid Shortboard
DMS Surfboards Zephyr
Zephyr blends 1970s single-fin heritage with a more modern shape to create a fast, gliding board that still draws smooth turns. DMS frames it...
Official manufacturer informationTypical surfer profile
Progressing to Expert surfer seeking a hybrid shortboard.
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 Zephyr sits in the Hybrid Shortboard family with a Hybrid Shortboard direction. Related models may solve a different design job even when their volume is similar.
Dimensions and volume
Available size range
5'5 to 6'6, 28L to 46.9L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5'5 | 19 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 28L | Standard |
| 5'6 | 19 1/2 | 2 3/8 | 28.8L | Standard |
| 5'7 | 19 5/8 | 2 7/16 | 30.2L | Standard |
| 5'8 | 19 3/4 | 2 1/2 | 31.7L | Standard |
| 5'9 | 19 7/8 | 2 1/2 | 32.4L | Standard |
| 5'10 | 20 | 2 9/16 | 33.9L | Standard |
| 5'11 | 20 1/8 | 2 9/16 | 34.7L | Standard |
| 6'0 | 20 1/4 | 2 5/8 | 36.4L | Standard |
| 6'1 | 20 3/8 | 2 5/8 | 37.2L | Standard |
| 6'2 | 20 1/2 | 2 11/16 | 38.8L | Standard |
| 6'3 | 20 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 40.5L | Standard |
| 6'4 | 20 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 43.2L | Standard |
| 6'5 | 20 7/8 | 2 15/16 | 45L | Standard |
| 6'6 | 21 | 3 | 46.9L | Standard |
Board design direction
- Public family
- Hybrid
- Detailed category
- Hybrid Shortboard
- Also suits
- daily_driver
- Ability guidance
- progressing, intermediate, advanced, expert
- Fin configuration
- Thruster, Single
- Wave intent
- beach break, open face, point break, weak, average
- 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
- 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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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.