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Album Surf Plasmid vs McTavish Diamond Sea
Also searched as: Plasmid vs Diamond Sea, Album Surf Plasmid or McTavish Diamond Sea, McTavish Diamond Sea vs Album Surf Plasmid
Album Surf Plasmid vs McTavish Diamond Sea: Album Surf Plasmid leans speed + glide in knee-high to head-high (soft / mushy to moderate power); McTavish Diamond Sea leans speed + glide in knee-high to chest-high (soft / mushy to moderate power). Compare both on Quivr.
This Plasmid vs Diamond Sea page compares wave size (knee-high to head-high vs knee-high to chest-high), wave power (soft / mushy to moderate vs soft / mushy to moderate), and skill demand using Quivr catalog spectra — the same ranges shown in the app. Quivr catalogs 1,454+ surfboards.
Album Surf
Plasmid
Midlength
Best for speed + glide
✦ Built around speed + glide across knee-high to head-high.
The Plasmid is a versatile mid-length board that excels in small beach breaks and can handle various conditions at point breaks. It offers easy maneuverability and solid hold, making it suitable for a range of surfers.
knee-high to head-high
soft / mushy to moderate
25–65 on Quivr's skill spectrum
Manufacturer
View on Album Surf websiteYouTube reviews
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McTavish
Diamond Sea
Midlength
Best for speed + glide
✦ speed + glide across knee-high to chest-high surf.
The Diamond Sea offers an involved feel in small point waves, allowing for smooth transitions and responsive maneuvers. It's perfect for intermediate to advanced surfers looking for a classic ride with modern refinements.
knee-high to chest-high
soft / mushy to moderate
27–67 on Quivr's skill spectrum
Manufacturer
View on McTavish websiteYouTube reviews
Search YouTube for McTavish Diamond Sea reviewsPlasmid vs Diamond Sea — quick answers
What's the difference between Album Surf Plasmid and McTavish Diamond Sea?
Album Surf Plasmid vs McTavish Diamond Sea: Album Surf Plasmid leans speed + glide in knee-high to head-high (soft / mushy to moderate power); McTavish Diamond Sea leans speed + glide in knee-high to chest-high (soft / mushy to moderate power). Compare both on Quivr.
What wave size is Plasmid for?
Album Surf Plasmid covers knee-high to head-high (10–45 on Quivr's wave-size spectrum, knee → double+).
What wave size is Diamond Sea for?
McTavish Diamond Sea covers knee-high to chest-high (4–39 on Quivr's wave-size spectrum).
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