GEAR: WHICH MID-LENGTH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

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06 october 2026 0

12 shapes to choose between glide, versatility and performance.

Easy paddling, early takeoffs and pure surfing fun: mid-lengths open up a huge range of possibilities. GONG breaks down the different options in the range to help you find the one that matches what you are looking for.

1. The essentials:

Acidolly: the versatile mini-malibu. Efficient paddling and an accessible shape to combine glide, maneuverability and noserides.
Gumball: the compact noserider. A compact, playful longboard for making the most of small, weak waves.
Steve: single fin style. Seventies inspiration for drawing long lines in peeling waves, with a surfing style all about positioning.
Carter: one board to do it all. Easy to paddle and smooth through carves, it covers a wide range of conditions.
Indra: the modern mid-length. A balance of speed, flow and maneuverability for varying your lines every session.
Vibe: the shortboard spirit. For pumping, generating speed and attacking sections with more glide and forgiveness.
Fury: the freedom of a twin. Strong acceleration and tight turns for lively, playful surfing.
Pie: the fun of a long fish. For maintaining speed and flow in long, weak waves with less effort.

Surfer: Vilayta, GONG team rider, on the Indra PU.

2 . The performance mids

Lethal Mid: step-up: designed to charge hollow waves with speed, precision and paddling comfort.
Devil’s Tongue Mid: progressive: more wave-catching ability, glide and speed, without sacrificing style.
Fork Mid: performance swallow: drive and precision for drawing fast lines in imperfect waves.
J.Low Mid: performance fish: the characteristic flow of a fish, extended with more glide and efficiency.

Learn more about the origins of the mid-length and the models in the GONG range.

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