Where it fits
This model is classified as Step Up. Use the documented family, selected size and intended conditions to decide whether that direction matches the surfer's brief.
Step Up
Pukas Pukas Water Lion
Water Lion is Chris Christenson's answer for solid European waves like Hossegor and Mundaka. It sits between a performance shortboard and a step-up, adding...
Official manufacturer informationTypical 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 Pukas Water Lion sits in the Step Up family with a Step Up direction. Related models may solve a different design job even when their volume is similar.
Dimensions and volume
Available size range
6'1 to 6'4, 29.5L to 32.5L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6'1 | 18 | 2 | 29.5L | PU |
| 6'2 | 18 | 2 | 30L | PU |
| 6'3 | 18 | 2 | 31.3L | PU |
| 6'4 | 18 | 2 | 32.5L | PU |
Board design direction
- Public family
- Step Up
- Detailed category
- Step Up
- Also suits
- performance_shortboard
- Ability guidance
- intermediate, advanced, expert
- Fin configuration
- Thruster
- Wave intent
- reef break, hollow waves, point break, powerful
- 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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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.