T-Low by Tanner Gudauskas
Model Description
R&D on the T-Low began with Tanner Gudauskas seeking a lower rockered shortboard and has resulted in an ultra-forgiving all-around performance board.
The plan shape of the T-Low takes a different path than the extreme curves in the DFR and Proton by utilizing medium entry and low exit rockers. T-Low bottom contours combine single concave at the 12” mark to flat exit through the back fin. The rails are tapered so consider riding this board 1/16” thicker than your DFR, Rubble, Proton, Rookie, etc.
The T-Low has proven to be a unique design, being user friendly and still meeting World Tour requirements as evident by Tanner’s surfing and Dane Reynolds riding a T-Low prototype to a 2012 CT final in France. Tanner says, “If you could take one board on a trip this would be it.”
The T-Low was in all CI team riders’ bags for the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast from March 2-13.
Photos
Experience
Novice to Expert
Feedback
Ride this board about your same height
Designed For
Knee high to well overhead in all wave types.
Videos
Chris Grow via The Shred Show, talks about the T-Lows.
Stock Dimensions and Volumes
| Dimensions | Volumes | |||
| Stock Length | Glass | Width | Thickness | Liters |
| 5’6 | UL/SO | 18 1/4 | 2 1/8 | 22.4 L |
| 5’8 | UL/SO | 18 3/8 | 2 3/16 | 23.9 L |
| 5’9 | UL/SO | 18 1/2 | 2 1/4 | 25.1 L |
| 5’10 | UL/SO | 18 5/8 | 2 5/16 | 26.3 L |
| 5’11 | UL/SO | 18 7/8 | 2 3/8 | 27.8 L |
| 6’0 | UL/SO | 19 | 2 7/16 | 29.1 L |
| 6’1 | UL/SO | 19 1/8 | 2 1/2 | 30.4 L |
| 6’2 | UL/SO | 19 1/4 | 2 9/16 | 31.8 L |
| 6’3 | UL/SO | 19 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 33.5 L |
| 6’4 | UL/SO | 19 3/4 | 2 11/16 | 35.1 L |
| 6’5 | UL/SO | 19 7/8 | 2 3/4 | 36.7 L |
| 6’6 | UL/SO | 20 | 2 3/4 | 37.4 L |
| 6’8 | UL/SO | 20 1/4 | 2 7/8 | 40.6 L |
| 6’10 | UL/SO | 20 1/2 | 2 7/8 | 42.1 L |
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Hey what would the volume be on a t-low if its 6’1 x 191/8 x 2 3/8?
Thanks so much,
W
Wombat –
TLOW 6.1 19.125 2.375 – 28.9L
what would be the dims and volume on a 5’7″ t-low
thanks
The T-LOW has to be one of the most responsive boards i have ever ridden! I don’t know what else to say about it other than this board works GREAT!
Drew – Katin Surf Shop
I had not ridden a CI in a couple years and I am kicking myself for wasting two years on missed sets and blown barrels. Took a chance for my birthday and picked up a T-Low, that I will call the T-WOW. paddles better than my thicker boards even with the thinner rails, and can’t makes a mistake, it responds to every command from my brain. Light too!
I need to know what dimestions and length I should get for a board. When I go to the board selector I can never get results because I’m a 90 pound 5’1 grom. I need a board that has nice turns rides small waves good and isn’t hard to ride. I’m biggener- intermediate. I don’t want a board to short that ill out grow fast. Maybe a 5’3? Tell me what you think
Charles,
Yep the selector doesn’t go down to 90lb groms! A custom 5’3″ T-Low would work for you for a couple years until you get to be about 5’4″ tall. go about 16 5/8″ x 2 to keep the original aspects of the T-Low.
CI
I rode the tlow all weekend and pretty much think it’s the best board ever. I’ve been getting great feedback as well so I thought I would let you guys know. Its the best short board I’ve had in a really long time. Fast, loose and razor sharp. I’m completely tripping on how good it worked and can’t wait until my next session on it.
Oh ya, Ted R tried one and was frothing so hard he bought one that day at HSS.
So stoked. – Rich
To the CI team,
If i was 6’10 70kg would i best going the 6’10 or 6’11?
Reports have been nothing but positive for this model, looking forward to getting one.
Cheers – Harry
Harry do you mean 6-zero or 6-one?
Otherwise at 6’10 that’s going to ride like funshape and be plenty of foam for anything.
try this link http://cisurfboards.com/suggested_boards.php to dial in your voumes and dims
Hi there,
wich size should i choose from the T-LOW?
my wight 154lb, 5´10 high, level advanced
Marcel
Have you tried this link? http://cisurfboards.com/suggested_boards.php
Marcel,
Have you tried this link? http://cisurfboards.com/suggested_boards.php
I need to know what dimestions and length I should get for a board. I’m about 5’8″ and 140lbs. I need a board that has nice turns rides small waves good and isn’t hard to ride as well. I’m biggener- intermediate. So I was just wondering what would be best for me because I want to start off good! Thanks
Kelsey this link is a perfect start to dialing in your size: http://cisurfboards.com/suggested_boards.php
Where do I buy one
Wil – use this link to locate a dealer near you http://www.cisurfboards.com/find-a-dealer/
are they already out
This is the best board in the world. I dont think you could find a better board.it works perfectly in any condition and i love channel island boards. If you need a new board this is it!! Perfection in fiberglass. There is no better word to describe it. It is a must have
hey guys have you made Jordy a Tlow? if so what dims would or did you make it in?
John,
We have;
Jordy 6’2 x 19 1/2 x 2 5/8 T-low
Dane’s T-lows: 5’11 x 18 7/8 x 2 7/16 and 6’0 x 18 7/8 x 2 1/2
I had to let you guys know how impressed I am with this T-Low. The first time I rode it was in surf that was a couple feet overhead and I was blown away at how well it worked. It has a tremendous amount of hidden volume. It paddles really well but doesn’t feel like a fuller volume board under your feet. It’s super responsive and holds really well off the bottom. Today was the first time I used the board in some smaller surf (waist to chest high) and sure enough it continued to impress me. It really is a truly versatile board. Super stoked!!! Keep up the good work boys.
Hi, I’m 6’2 84kgs intermediate surfer. Been riding a Stock DFR 6’2 for about 8 months and find when I get in the sweet spot on the best part of a good wave I do the best turns of my life – the problem is hitting the sweet spot every time in the fat junk surf we often get at my local in NZ. Looking at the T-low or the Rubble but can’t decide – any thoughts?
Much appreciated
Sean,
Get the same dims in TLow as your DFR. Make sure you are running the 4.75 Merrick fins on it as well.
CI
i just wanna to know how much rocker it has in the tail and in the nose?
This looks like a fantastic looking board.
Daniel,
Tail block: 2.242”
Nose: 5.237”
I’m sorry, I’ve posted in the wrong board page.I just wanna know the rocker of “THE DAGGER”. would you guys mind to give me the value?? thank you so much!
WOW @ this video! It’s ten times better than any other surfboard review video I’ve seen. Miles beyond any of the standard read the dims and recite stuff from the companies product page video that most shops do. I can’t believe I understand so much about this board now. I’m getting one.
Hi,
Is possible to get this board in 5’10 with Round Pin Tail?
Ignacio,
yes we make stock on the 5’10 round tail and you can always order custom too.
CI
Hello,
I am moving to San Clemente and will mostly be surfing Trestles. I currently ride a 29.7L shortboard similar to FR in head high beach breaks. I was hoping to drop a liter or two and keep performance and paddle about the same. I am 5-10 , 160lb intermediate skill surfer. I was leaning towards a 5-11 T low, but not sure vs FR and DFR for Trestles head high to overhead surf? (I have a fish small wave board).
-JEFF
Jeff sorry this one slipped through the cracks. The T-Low has less entry rocker than the Fred to will paddle a little easier, the low rocker will also work well in the slopey walls at Trestles, a good choice! The DFR would like more curve in the wave.
hi just wondering what danes dimensions n volume are for the Tlow he rode at France
cheers
Hello CI,
I had a “Whip” 1 years ago with dimensions : 5′ 10 / , 18 1/2 , 2 1/4 ;
i would like to know the volume because it was perfect!
thanks
Rom1
5_10_whip_18(1-2)x2(1-4) = 26.6L
Hey,
I am 4,10 80 pounds what size board would you think I should get
Hey what would the volume on a 5,10 x 18 7/8 x 2 3/8
cheers
Yo Mr AL,
Currently riding a 5’9 neck beard (176pounds 180cm) and looking for a another board for the bigger stuff down in Margret River region Aus (head high+) and Mexico thinking 5’11/6’0 T-Low thoughts?
Dingo,
If you are liking that 5’9″ NB then go stock 6’0″ 19 2 7/16 at 29.1 L and consider it in Round tail or Swallow tail.