Phase 5 MVP V4 Wakesurf Board - 2027Designed by John Akerman, the 2027 Phase 5 MVP V4 targets aggressive skim-style riding. Its bat tail, pulled-in pin nose, and V-Spline bottom contours combine speed with responsive handling. Full-deck traction and raised kicks at both ends support foot control during regular and revert riding, while the refined outline offers control on larger, steeper waves.Best For Advanced skim-style riders: Technical maneuvers requiring pop, release, and precise foot control.; Revert progression: Full-deck grip and raised kicks support riding with the board reversed.; Larger, steeper waves: Refined shaping emphasizes control in demanding wave conditions.; Shape & Riding PerformanceThe MVP V4 pairs a bat tail and pulled-in pin nose with V-Spline bottom contours for speed and responsive handling. Its full-deck pad extends traction beyond a conventional standing area, while raised kicks at both ends support foot control as the board changes orientation during tricks.A single 1-inch tail fin complements the technical skim-style design. Phase 5 describes its single-fin configuration as offering the least drag among its fin setups, emphasizing speed and agility. This is a useful distinction for riders prioritizing maneuverability when choosing a board.Hybrid Carbon Innegra ConstructionHybrid Carbon Innegra uses a lightweight glass weave incorporating carbon and Innegra fibers. Phase 5 designs this material to create a fast, stiff board for demanding performance riding.Epoxy resin contributes strength and stiffness, particularly when combined with carbon fiber. V.R.T. technology uses a vacuum-assisted hand lamination process with built-in glass/bar stringers along the bottom edge for additional strength and pop. A lightweight texture finish completes the construction, while the PROPEL bottom provides digital graphic inlays.Features Hybrid Carbon Innegra: Lightweight carbon and Innegra weave produces a fast, stiff performance platform.; V.R.T. technology: Vacuum-assisted lamination with bottom-edge glass/bar stringers adds strength and pop.; Epoxy resin: Contributes strength and stiffness to the build.; P5 Techno Grip V2 MVP V4 full-deck pad: Mid-density EVA combines horizontal grooves and dimple dots for traction and connection to the board.; Texture finish: Reduces finish weight as part of Phase 5's premium board construction.; PROPEL bottom: Proprietary material used for digital graphic inlays.; Specifications & Size GuideCompare rider weight and height with the suggested ranges below. All sizes have a listed thickness of 3/4 inch.LengthWidthVolumeSuggested Weight LimitRider Height54"20"9.75 L200 lbs.5'3"6'1"57"20.85"10.75 L230 lbs.5'7"6'4"Sizing assumes average fitness and ability. Experienced riders may prefer smaller boards; beginners may need larger sizes.