HS Atelier Mini Mal PU - Futures - 3 Fin

The Haydenshapes Atelier Mini Mal PU is a versatile mid-length surfboard designed to work across a wide range of skill levels. It stays true to the classic mini mal concept, balancing easy paddling, dependable glide, and accessible turning, while introducing a more refined bottom contour for smoother transitions and better speed generation through the tail.

A defining part of this shape is its combination of soft, forgiving rails and a full forward volume outline. Together, these elements support early wave entry and stable paddling, making the board especially approachable for surfers looking for confidence in mixed conditions or a reliable option between shorter performance shapes and longer, more traditional boards. The fuller distribution of volume through the front half helps maintain momentum and trim, while also making the board less demanding in everyday surf.

Haydenshapes has updated the traditional mini mal platform with a slight vee entry, helping the board roll more naturally from rail to rail. This gives the shape a more fluid feel through direction changes and makes it easier to engage through turns without losing the forgiving character that defines this category. Moving through the board, the contour blends into a subtle single concave through the tail, adding lift and helping create speed as the wave opens up. The result is a shape that keeps the ease and comfort of a mini mal, but with added responsiveness underfoot.

Positioned as a practical all-rounder, the Atelier Mini Mal fits well as the board that fills an important gap in a surf quiver. It is suited to surfers progressing their technique, riders looking for a dependable everyday option, or experienced surfers wanting a more relaxed shape that still offers enough control and flow to stay engaging. Its overall design is focused on usability rather than excess, making it a strong choice for clean trim, confident paddling, and consistent wave-catching.

Features & Specs

• Model, Haydenshapes Atelier Mini Mal PU
• Board type, Mini mal surfboard
• Construction, PU
• Fin setup, Futures, 3 Fin
• Rails, Soft and forgiving
• Outline, Full forward volume outline
• Entry contour, Slight vee entry
• Tail contour, Subtle single concave
• Performance focus, Easy paddling, smooth rail-to-rail transition, lift and speed through the tail
• Skill level, Suitable for surfers of all skill levels
• Fins included, None