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Almond Surfboards Joy vs LoveMachine FM
Also searched as: Joy vs FM, Almond Surfboards Joy or LoveMachine FM, LoveMachine FM vs Almond Surfboards Joy
Almond Surfboards Joy vs LoveMachine FM: Almond Surfboards Joy fits knee-high to chest-high days, while LoveMachine FM holds through waist-high to double-overhead+. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
This Joy vs FM page compares wave size (knee-high to chest-high vs waist-high to double-overhead+), wave power (soft / mushy to moderate vs moderate to punchy), and skill demand using Quivr catalog spectra — the same ranges shown in the app. Quivr catalogs 1,630+ surfboards.
Almond Surfboards
Joy
Midlength
Best for speed + glide
✦ Tighter size lane: knee-high to chest-high, speed + glide.
The Joy is a versatile mid-length surfboard that excels in smaller waves while also providing early entry into larger surf. It's suitable for surfers of all skill levels looking for a reliable and forgiving ride.
knee-high to chest-high
soft / mushy to moderate
beginner-friendly skill window
Manufacturer
View on Almond Surfboards websiteYouTube reviews
Search YouTube for Almond Surfboards Joy reviews
LoveMachine
FM
Midlength
Best for drive + hold
✦ Excels in powerful carving while maintaining ease of use.
The FM is designed for surfers looking for a balance of aggression and flow, suitable for a wide range of wave conditions. It excels in powerful carving while maintaining ease of use.
waist-high to double-overhead+
moderate to punchy
intermediate to advanced skill window
Manufacturer
View on LoveMachine websiteYouTube reviews
Search YouTube for LoveMachine FM reviewsJoy vs FM — quick answers
What's the difference between Almond Surfboards Joy and LoveMachine FM?
Almond Surfboards Joy vs LoveMachine FM: Almond Surfboards Joy fits knee-high to chest-high days, while LoveMachine FM holds through waist-high to double-overhead+. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
What wave size is Joy for?
Almond Surfboards Joy covers knee-high to chest-high.
What wave size is FM for?
LoveMachine FM covers waist-high to double-overhead+.
Which is better for small waves, Almond Surfboards Joy or LoveMachine FM?
Almond Surfboards Joy is tuned for a smaller top-end (knee-high to chest-high) than LoveMachine FM (waist-high to double-overhead+).
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