Stable. Forgiving. Nose-Ready.
Some boards make you work for every wave. The Just The Tip Noserider surfboard – Paulownia Gloss simply invites you forward. As the most approachable noserider longboard in our lineup, it turns the front half of the board into your favorite place to be, getting you into waves earlier and keeping you composed when you step up to the tip. Whether the surf is soft and slow or clean and glassy, this beginner-friendly longboard rewards you with the kind of effortless glide that makes every session feel like progress.
That confidence is no accident. Crafted from beautiful Paulownia wood over a premium core, this surfboard stays light underfoot yet strong enough to surf hard, day after day, season after season. It's a board that nods to the soulful, early days of longboarding while quietly helping you level up your noseriding. Pick the Just The Tip Noserider surfboard – Paulownia Gloss up once, and you'll understand why it earns a permanent spot in the quiver: easy to love, easy to ride, and impossible to put down.
Key Features
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Wide, Stable Nose: A generous front platform makes balance effortless on the front half, helping you catch waves earlier and hold the nose longer.
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Spooned Nose Concave: Engineered for hang tens, cheater fives, and heel hangs so you can get creative on the tip with control.
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50/50 Rails: Smooth, edge-free transitions through cross-steps that won't catch in the water.
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Rolled Bottom Center: Delivers exceptional underfoot stability once you're standing, so walking to the nose feels secure.
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All-Conditions Outline: Thrives in both mushy and clean waves, making it a reliable one-board quiver.
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Premium Paulownia Construction: A Premium EPS core wrapped in Paulownia wood for the lightest-to-strongest, eco-friendly build.
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Beginner-to-Intermediate Friendly: Forgiving enough to learn on, capable enough to grow with.
Specifications
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Model: Just The Tip Noserider Longboard
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Build: EPS Gloss
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Core: Premium EPS
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Material: Paulownia Wood
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Finish: Gloss
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Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
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Fin Setup: Pairs best with any 9" to 10" single fin (sold separately)
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Lighter-Surfer Pick: The 8'6 Just The Tip offers a much more manageable longboard for the lighter surfer.
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Available Sizes:
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8'6 x 22 1/2 x 3" – 65.4 L
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9'2" x 23" x 3 1/4" – 78.3 L
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9'6" x 23 1/8" x 3 7/16" – 87.7 L
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Just The Tip Noserider Surfboard – Paulownia Gloss good for beginners?
Yes. It's our most user-friendly noserider and one of the easiest longboards to learn noseriding on. The wide nose, rolled bottom, and forgiving outline give beginners and intermediates the stability and confidence to progress quickly.
What size should I choose?
Lighter surfers will find the 8'6 the most manageable, while the 9'2" and 9'6" add float and stability for heavier riders or smaller, mushier days if you're between sizes and want easier paddling, size up.
What conditions does it surf best in?
It performs beautifully in everything from soft, mushy waves to clean, well-shaped faces. This makes this board a versatile one-board quiver for most everyday conditions.
What is the Just The Tip Noserider Surfboard – Paulownia Gloss made of?
A Premium EPS core combined with Paulownia wood, which offers the lightest-to-strongest ratio of any wood species and is the fastest-growing hardwood, finished in a smooth gloss.
Why was this board created out of Paulownia wood?
Paulownia keeps the board light underfoot without sacrificing strength, and as the fastest-growing hardwood, it's a more sustainable nod to the early, soulful days of surfing.
