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WALDEN MAGIC MODEL BOARD INFO

The Magic Model is one of the most sophisticated longboards ever designed. Originally built in 1981, the magic model was years ahead of its time and has become the prototype of the modern longboard. The Original Magic Model has been tested and improved for over twenty five years and today its performance is unmatched.

The Magic model is a great nose riding board, yet it is still an unbelievable all around performance longboard.

The Original Magic is unique in that it is recommended for both beginner surfers as well as advanced surfers, it works well in small surf and giant surf. The combination of stability, maneuverability and speed make the magic model ride easy yet exciting.

The Magic Model is designed with a concave nose flowing to the middle of the board that transitions into double concave hulls extending to the tail with a moderate "V". Rails are hard from the nose to the tail to maintain responsiveness in all conditions. Although the rails tend to be harder than most other longboards, the unique bottom curve and beveled rails keep them from catching like most other hard rail boards.

2009 marks the Original magic models 25th anniversary. It is our all time best selling board simply becasue it rides like magic.

All boards are glassed with a 2 x 6oz deck and 1 x 6oz bottom with a patch on the fin area. We give the boards the gloss polished finish and they come standard with 7” on the boards up to 9’0” and 8” Walden Center fin on the larger models, all come with FCS Walden M Series Glassflex side fins.

DESIGNS

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SIZES

length	width	thickness	surfer weight
8'0"	22"	2^3/4"	< 85kg/185lbs
9'0"	22^1/2"	2^3/4"	85kg/185lbs +/- 5kg/10lbs
9'2"	22^1/4"	2^3/4"	Ideal for all weights
9'4"	23"	3"	Ideal for all weights
9'6"	23>"	3^1/8"	Ideal for all weights

VIDEO

Steve Walden talks about the design features of the Walden Magic Model

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CONSUMERS REVIEWS FOR THE WALDEN MAGIC MODEL

squirrely from texas, us says:

Bought my first 8-0" Magic directly from Steve Walden. It was my board of choice in Texas, Costa, and Peru. Just very confident when paddling out into new setups. I'm 58 yrs and last summer snapped it in two on a three foot beachbreak day in South Padre... incredible. Went right back to the shop and bought a twin to the deceased, love it even more...the second generation. The bottom contour is so unique and I still play with the fin setup a lot.

Austin Cavenaugh from North Caro, USA says:

this board is SWEET. The surf is kinda mushy most of the time here and i can still catch everything. But then some times it gets pretty steep then thats when it is great. It is awesome it turns great and is faster than most of my longboards. If you are looking at buying this you should it is fun

Sharon Brown from NY, USA says:

I won the GSI contest and got to select any board, so I read the specs and reviews on all boards over 8' long. I finally picked a Magic Model 9' glass board because it seemed like the best bet to bring my surfing to a higher level, and it definitely has. I've got more control on all kinds of waves. It holds the face easier, turns quicker and catches more waves. I have always used longboards or funboards, ranging from 8'to 9'6" some made by local shapers, some brand names costing as much as the Walden -- this Magic Model is the best!

Mark Gurman from NSW, Australia says:

This is quite simply a very good sufboard. It is fast off the bottom, quick in a straight line and responsive in a turn. The 9'6 models rides like an eight footer and cruises like a ten footer. If you try one you will buy one.

Matthew Petersen from Victoria, Australia says:

What a board. Noserides better than the 9'3" i traded in and as loose as my 6 foot shortboard. Get your fin setup right for you and the conditions and absolutely rip. Couldn't recommend a better allrounder. After 10 years of surfing and about 15 boards this is the one. This board truly does everything. Just get one.

Chris Gladwell from NSW, AUSTRALIA says:

The best board you've ridden is always the latest one you have. Thats the last time I'll say that cause the 8' Magic is it. Cresent, The Farm, Green Island or Nth end Bendy it does it for this 55 year old 95 kg dog. The 9'3" mal stays in the rack no matter if its only 2'. Paddle, take off, turn, too easy. Hold a rail, drive off the bottom, rail to rail or cruise its got the lot. I want my wife to get off her McTavish Carver and get a Wahine from Santa cause I'm getting a 7'4 Super wide for my "small board" when I find one. Thanks for a great board at a great price. Chris

chris delabarrera from fl, usa says:

if your looking for the best board ever ,your looking at it .. i've surf my walden in 2 ft mush at ft. peirce jetty and up to 2ft. overhead cabo.. this board fits the bill...ever time . i have 6 boards in my quiver and there all waldens ......buy and injoy! this board will have you saying [have board will travel ] .

Mark Gellman from CA, USA says:

I bought the epoxy 9-0 and was amazed at how forgiving and versatile a board it is. From holding in larger steeper waves to maximizing 1 foot mush, Florida to Hawaii, I've thoroughly enjoyed the 1 boardedness of it. I seem to get the most of it with standard 4" sidebites with a wide based center fin pushed all the way foward. The beveled rails make turning super easy and the big fin keeps you in, when walking to the nose or when in a steeper wave. LOVE IT!