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Oxbow 6'6 Chinadog Maxi Shortboard

Sale price £169.00 Regular price £249.00

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As for returns; we will happily refund an item purchased from The SUP Company if returned to us within 30 days; excluding gift vouchers and customised products, except when faulty. Returned goods must be unused and supplied in their original packaging, unless the goods are faulty.

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Description

The Oxbow 6'6 Chinadog Maxi Shortboard is a soft-top surfboard aimed at lighter riders, younger surfers and progressing beginners who want something more agile than a bigger mini mal without jumping straight onto an unforgiving hard board. It is designed to make those early sessions easier, more comfortable and more enjoyable, with enough volume to help with wave catching and enough manoeuvrability to keep things fun as confidence builds.

Within the Chinadog range, the 6'6 Maxi sits as the shorter, livelier option. If you want the most stable and forgiving board in the range, the Oxbow 7'0 Chinadog Magnum Surfboard is the better fit. If you are a lighter surfer, buying for a teenager, or you simply want a board that feels a bit more responsive once you are up and riding, the 6'6 Maxi makes a lot of sense.

Why choose the Oxbow 6'6 Chinadog Maxi Shortboard?

  • Easy-going shape that helps make first take-offs less intimidating
  • Shorter length gives the board a more nimble, playful feel than a larger learner board
  • Soft deck, rails and fins help keep things more forgiving in the knocks and tumbles that come with learning
  • Good option for lighter riders who often find full-size beginner boards too big and cumbersome
  • Reinforced construction gives better durability than many very basic soft-top surfboards

Specifications

  • Length: 6'6" / 201.2cm
  • Width: 21.25" / 54cm
  • Thickness: 3.18" / 8.1cm
  • Volume: 49L
  • Weight: 10.6lb / 4.8kg
  • Fin setup: Thruster tri-fin

Package includes

  • Oxbow 6'6 Chinadog Maxi Shortboard
  • Thruster tri-fin setup

Explore the range

If you are deciding between sizes, the 7'0 Chinadog Magnum is the step up if you want more stability and easier paddling. You can also browse more options in our Surfboards collection.

Need help choosing?

If you are not sure whether this 6'6 Maxi is the right size, get in touch with us before ordering. We can help you work out whether this is the right fit, or whether a bigger, more forgiving option would suit you better.

Who is the Oxbow 6'6 Chinadog Maxi Shortboard best suited to?

It is best suited to lighter riders, teenagers, smaller adults and progressing beginners who want a soft-top that still feels manageable and fun once they start improving.

Is this a good first surfboard?

Yes, for the right rider. If you are lighter in weight or want something shorter and more manoeuvrable than a bigger learner board, it is a strong first surfboard option. If you want maximum paddle power and stability, a larger board will still be the easier place to start.

How does it compare with the 7'0 Chinadog Magnum?

The 7'0 Magnum is the more stable, more forgiving option and will suit heavier riders or anyone who wants the easiest possible start. The 6'6 Maxi is the better choice for lighter surfers or those who want a board that feels a bit more compact and responsive.

Why choose a soft-top surfboard like this?

A soft-top is a smart choice for learning because it is more forgiving, more comfortable and generally less intimidating than a hard board. That gives many riders the confidence to progress faster and enjoy the process more.

Specifications

  • Features

    Forgiving soft-top construction
    The IXPE foam top and rails help make the board more comfortable and less intimidating, especially when you are learning, sharing waves in a surf school environment, or buying for a younger rider.

    Soft fins for extra user-friendliness
    Soft fins keep the overall feel beginner-friendly and help reduce the harshness of the usual bumps and scrapes that come with early surf sessions.

    Easy-riding shape
    The outline is designed to get you up and riding with less effort. That means less frustration paddling for waves and more chance of building confidence quickly.

    Fibreglass and epoxy reinforced core
    This gives the board a tougher, longer-lasting feel than very cheap softboards, while still keeping the ride friendly and approachable.

    Protective deck layer
    The deck layer helps protect the graphics and finish, which is a worthwhile detail on a board that is likely to be used hard, thrown in the car and shared between family members.

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