The new Goya Quad 9 builds on the proven speed, ease of use, and wave-riding confidence of the Quad 8, while introducing a host of performance upgrades. Designed with a slightly more pulled-in nose and a progressive rocker curve, the Quad 9 delivers a tighter turning radius, while retaining the effortless glide riders loved in the previous generation, adding acceleration and top-end speed.
The new Pro Carbon construction is now lighter than earlier versions. The new shapes and construction feel slippier, looser, and more rail-to-rail-oriented, offering performance once reserved for custom boards only. A refined building process with lighter, higher-density foam in varying thicknesses throughout, and continuous Carbon/S-Glass layering contribute to our best and lightest Custom Quad ever, elevating wave performance to a new level of precision and flow.
Speed.
By refining the rocker, reshaping the bottom contour, and tapering the rails, the board’s efficiency, drive, and flow have been brought to the next level. Quick planning, fast acceleration, and a noticeably higher top-end performance, resulting in our quickest and most responsive front-to-back and rail-to-rail ride to date. Meaning you can make that section, make that lip, where before it would have seemed a far reach.
Shape.
A true World Cup wave board, the Custom Quad delivers quick planing and forward-driving carving turns, perfectly tuned to perform as a quad without compromise. Each model begins from the same master design to ensure a unified feel and aesthetic, then undergoes careful, size-specific refinements. Since rider needs don’t scale in strict proportion with volume, length, or rocker, each board is hand-tailored to a precise balance between proportional calculations and riding feel—crafted to match intuitive performance in onshore to frontside World Cup conditions.
A more pulled-in, higher front improves fit and control in the most demanding, tightest sections, while the reduced width in the middle minimizes drag, increases core center flotation, and speeds rail-to-rail transitions.
Size Guide.
Wave & Freewave.
When in doubt, riding a slightly bigger board with a smaller sail will almost always feel better and more comfortable than a smaller board with a bigger sail.
That said, the best feeling comes when you find the perfect match.
Use the guidelines below to help choose the right volume for your Wave or Freewave board. These recommendations are based on rider body weight in kilograms.
Add 2 to 4 extra liters if you regularly sail in onshore conditions.
High Wind + Intermediate = 4 to 8 liters above body weight High Wind + Advanced = 0 to 4 liters above body weight Medium Wind + Intermediate = 8 to 12 liters above body weight Medium Wind + Advanced = 4 to 8 liters above body weight Float & Ride + Intermediate = 12 to 16 liters above body weight Float & Ride + Advanced = 8 to 12 liters above body weight
Example: An 80 kg advanced rider in high wind would typically look at an 80–84 liter board. In onshore conditions, they should consider adding 2–4 liters (82–86 L range).
Notes on the new shapes:
The Custom Quad 9 allow you to ride a slightly bigger volume than the previous generation (+2 liters) while still feeling equally at home and fitting perfectly in the tightest sections.
The Custom Thruster 5, with its faster rocker and wider tail block, does not require additional volume compared to its predecessor.
