Lane Splitter Quick Facts
Christenson Lane Splitter quick facts
| Brand / shaper | Christenson Surfboards, shaped by Chris Christenson in San Diego County, California; made in America |
| Board type | Full-throttle performance twin fin built for speed and flow down the line, with a tighter tail for control; “just step on the gas and bang it thru all the gears” |
| Best waves | Average-sized days at your home break, and it has proven itself from high-tide mushy beach breaks to draining reefs in Indonesia |
| Skill level | All skill levels; enjoyed most by intermediate to advanced surfers |
| Tail | Squash tail as standard, with a swallow tail available on request |
| Design | Chris’s signature rail template to maximize forgiveness, performance and speed in a smaller package, with a tighter tail than a traditional twin for control and predictability |
| Fins | Twin fin (FCS II or Futures boxes); also available as a 2+1. Best template: the Christenson x FCS II Twin or the Christenson x Futures Twin. |
| Stock sizes | 5’3 to 6’2 (25.40 L to 37.83 L) (squash tail); the swallow-tail chart is nearly identical |
| Sizing | Chris recommends 2" to 4" shorter than your height |
| Constructions we stock | PU (poly); every Christenson we have carried is a polyurethane board, made in America by Christenson Surfboards |
Lane Splitter Q&A
What size Lane Splitter should I get?
Chris Christenson’s recommendation is a length 2" to 4" shorter than your height. For example, a 6’0 surfer looks at the 5’8 (19 3/4" x 2 9/16", 31.12 L) to the 5’10 (20" x 2 11/16", 34.01 L). Stock sizes run from 5’3 (19 1/4" x 2 5/16", 25.40 L) to 6’2 (20 1/2" x 2 3/4", 37.83 L) in the squash tail, and the swallow-tail version is built on the same dims. Our shop staff can help you pick a size.
What fins does the Lane Splitter use?
It is a twin fin, stocked with FCS II or Futures boxes, and Chris also offers it as a 2+1. For a high-performance twin that is built to push the limits, use Chris’s own modern twin template: the Christenson x FCS II Twin, which gives smooth, fast down-the-line speed, or the Christenson x Futures Twin, a pivot-style template with an oversized base for drive and speed while keeping great release off the top.
What is the Lane Splitter?
A full-throttle twin fin that can push the limits. In Chris’s words, just step on the gas and bang it through all the gears. It is a twin built for speed and flow down the line, with a tighter tail than a traditional twin for more control and predictability, and it carries Christenson’s signature rail template to maximize forgiveness, performance and speed in a smaller package. It is made as a squash tail unless requested as a swallow tail.
What waves is the Lane Splitter for?
Average-sized days at your home break are its sweet spot, but it has proven itself in line-ups from high-tide mushy beach breaks to draining reefs in Indonesia, which is why Chris calls it a great travel companion for a pro or an amateur.
Who is the Lane Splitter for?
All skill levels can ride it, but intermediate to advanced surfers who want twin-fin speed with shortboard-like control will enjoy it most.
What construction does the Lane Splitter come in?
We stock the Lane Splitter in PU (poly). Every Christenson board we have carried has been a traditional polyurethane/polyester build, made in America at Christenson’s factory. Each in-stock board on this page lists its construction and fin set-up.