THE PHANTOM TWO

The Phantom Two is an updated version of one of the most popular daily drivers in our lineup: the Phantom.

Part of the Ghost Family, it's a step-down based on the Ghost rocker, designed to be your go-to board for slower, weaker waves in everyday conditions. It's still highly capable in good waves too, and has proven to be a great board for surfers of all levels.

Over the years it has developed an almost cult-like following, so we decided it was time to make some updates that improve on the original design without taking away any of its best characteristics: easy speed, fast paddling, stability and maneuverability.

At the end of that process, we made one for John John (without telling him what it was). His feedback after just a few surfs was simple: "This board is really fun, I really like it!" High praise from the best surfer in the world. We knew we'd succeeded.

The Design

The Phantom Two is a squashed-down, souped-up daily driver with added volume, great for everyday sessions in less-than-epic conditions.

It's based on the Ghost rocker, but we added nose rocker through the last 12" to make later, steeper take-offs easier.

A deep single concave flattens out the rocker through the centre, creating lift, speed and flow without taking away from the overall performance or feel of the original design.

The width in the tail and nose creates a more parallel, fuller outline, which helps keep speed up through slower sections and tight turns. The new outline also features a hip squash that allows for more pivotal surfing and tighter radius turns than the original.

The rails are soft and forgiving. Medium/full, but gently tapered, giving you more flotation and speed without losing the sensitivity we all love. As with many of our designs, the volume carries through the chest for solid paddle performance without too much overall thickness.

Still best in waist-high to overhead waves of all types, the Phantom Two is a great updated daily driver with a high-performance edge.

Key Changes

• New outline: A hip in the tail for added responsiveness through turns.
• Slightly pulled-in squash: More hold in tight sections and easy maneuverability overall.
• Added nose rocker in the last 12": Helps on late drops and in hollower waves without sacrificing paddling speed.

Sizing

Depending on your ability, ride it around your height, a touch wider and about the same thickness as your Ghost or current HPSB. Intermediate surfers can go bigger and wider.

This is a daily driver that will help raise your performance level without sacrificing the things that currently benefit you.