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Almond Surfboards Pleasant Pheasant vs Paragon Surfboards Retro Noserider
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Paragon Surfboards Retro Noserider vs Almond Surfboards Pleasant Pheasant: Paragon Surfboards Retro Noserider fits knee-high to waist-high days, while Almond Surfboards Pleasant Pheasant holds through knee-high to head-high. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
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This Pleasant Pheasant vs Retro Noserider page compares wave size (knee-high to head-high vs knee-high to waist-high), wave power (soft / mushy to moderate vs soft / mushy), and skill demand using Quivr catalog spectra — the same ranges shown in the app. Quivr catalogs 1,616+ surfboards.
Almond Surfboards
Pleasant Pheasant
Midlength
Best for speed + glide
✦ Those who want to maximize their wave count and enjoy a smooth ride.
The Pleasant Pheasant is a versatile mid-length board that offers excellent rail-to-rail control and is perfect for surfers looking for added foam without sacrificing performance. It's ideal for those who want to maximize their wave count and enjoy a smooth ride.
knee-high to head-high
soft / mushy to moderate
beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window
Manufacturer
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Paragon Surfboards
Retro Noserider
Longboard
Best for paddle + glide
✦ Smaller days — paddle + glide in knee-high to waist-high.
The Retro Noserider offers excellent stability and glide, making it perfect for noseriding in small conditions. It's ideal for those looking to enjoy laid-back summer sessions.
knee-high to waist-high
soft / mushy
beginner-friendly skill window
Manufacturer
View on Paragon Surfboards websiteYouTube reviews
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Paragon 9' Retro Noserider Longboard Surfboard ReviewZenfento
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Review Paragon Surfboards Retro Noserider Longboard | High-Performance & Fun Single Fin Long Board SLove Review
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Retro Noserider in ActionParagon Surfboards
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Pleasant Pheasant vs Retro Noserider — quick answers
What's the difference between Almond Surfboards Pleasant Pheasant and Paragon Surfboards Retro Noserider?
Paragon Surfboards Retro Noserider vs Almond Surfboards Pleasant Pheasant: Paragon Surfboards Retro Noserider fits knee-high to waist-high days, while Almond Surfboards Pleasant Pheasant holds through knee-high to head-high. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
What wave size is Pleasant Pheasant for?
Almond Surfboards Pleasant Pheasant covers knee-high to head-high.
What wave size is Retro Noserider for?
Paragon Surfboards Retro Noserider covers knee-high to waist-high.
Which is better for small waves, Almond Surfboards Pleasant Pheasant or Paragon Surfboards Retro Noserider?
Paragon Surfboards Retro Noserider is tuned for a smaller top-end (knee-high to waist-high) than Almond Surfboards Pleasant Pheasant (knee-high to head-high).
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