Read our expert's review for the full scoop on the Aquaglide Amundson.

Aquaglide has teamed up with John Amundson to bring his custom shapes into production for all to enjoy. John has been living on the North Shore of Oahu for 20 years, shaping and building surfboards, kite boards and paddle boards. He is on the water daily, and gathers input from a wide range of enthusiasts to come up with designs that are easy to ride, but also favored by the top paddlers on the island.

Both Aquaglide models feature a mast track to attach a windsurf rig, and a full-length EVA deck pad that guarantees great traction and comfort with no waxing required. Aquaglide boards also feature Paddleguard, a high-density strip of EVA foam laminated along the rail to reduce wear and tear to both the board and the paddle.

The Aquaglude 11'3" Duratec stand up board features a versatile shape that is suitable for the first time paddler, as well as for more experienced riders who want a board for flat water or surf. John was able to achieve this flexibility when he discovered that a board's stability comes primarily from length and width, not thickness or volume, so he made this board 29 1/2" wide so that anyone can start out on it in flat water. For surf conditions, he thinned out the rails on the 11'3" and gave it a modified longboard rocker, so it reacts quickly and holds a rail. Finally, the Duratec construction results in a tough and durable board that is still relatively light.