Diamond Tail?

[boots]

Many of the SUP boards have diamond tails, from what I heard they are supposed to make the board feel shorter by giving them a smaller turn radius... Is this correct? Anyone care to elaborate?

[Rand]

Hi boots,

You nailed it.  Diamond tails are supposed to shorten the rail line in relation to overall board length, allowing for snappier top turns etc.  I have also heard some say that they can clean up water release over squash tails.

Best,
Rand

[Allan Cheateaux]

Some good qualities of a pintail combined with a squash tail, at least I think.