Gerry Lopez Little Darlin - Midlength Surfboard

The Gerry Lopez Little Darlin Fusion-HD is a surfboard designed to provide maximum fun with minimal effort. Evolving from the famous Cheater Model by Gerry Lopez, it retains all the ease of paddling and wave catching that has made this shape renowned, while gaining in responsiveness, maneuverability, and performance.

Thinner and more responsive than its predecessor, the Little Darlin allows for precise turns without sacrificing stability or paddling power. Its perfectly distributed volume facilitates take-offs, while its modern shape enables it to tackle both small waves and more powerful conditions with great confidence.

Thanks to its Fusion-HD construction, this board offers excellent energy return, great lightness, and ideal responsiveness for surfers looking to progress or enjoy a high-performing and versatile board.

Features of the Gerry Lopez Little Darlin Fusion-HD

• Shape designed by Gerry Lopez, inspired by the famous Cheater Model.
• Evolving board offering excellent versatility.
• Optimized width for increased maneuverability and responsiveness.
• Very good paddling power despite a thinner outline.
• Hull with a single concave to double concave design promoting speed and grip.
• Quick and easy take-offs on all waves.
• Excellent hold in hollow and fast sections.
• Suitable for both soft waves and more challenging conditions.
• Lightweight, sturdy, and highly responsive Fusion-HD construction.
• Compatible with FCS II or Futures boxes depending on the model.
• Fins not included.

An easy-to-ride board… without limiting your performance

The Little Darlin Fusion-HD truly lives up to its name. Accessible from the first paddle strokes, it almost feels like it makes every maneuver easier.

Its generous volume allows for early wave take-offs while its refined outline improves trajectory precision and quick rail changes. You benefit from a reassuring board that can support an engaged practice when conditions strengthen.

Fast in all conditions

The hull of the Little Darlin combines a single concave under the front foot with a double concave under the tail.

This configuration allows for:

• naturally generate speed;
• maintain excellent acceleration in softer sections;
• improve grip when the wave becomes steeper;
• offer more control during hard turns.

This combination makes the board particularly enjoyable in both beach breaks and more powerful reef breaks.

Fusion-HD construction: lightweight and responsive

The Fusion-HD Technology provides a superior level of performance thanks to high-quality materials.

The Fusion-HD construction includes:

• EPS Fusion Cell Core with closed cells offering more buoyancy and excellent responsiveness.
• Clear HD Epoxy Resin high performance for better mechanical and thermal resistance.
• E-Glass fiberglass stratification known for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio.
• Full Biax reinforcement on the deck (45° / -45°) limiting dents and improving load distribution.
• UD carbon or wood stringer depending on the models for more pop, responsiveness, and strength.
• FCS II or Futures boxes allowing for quick fin changes.
• Handcrafted finish with machine shaping, lamination, and finishing done by hand.

This technology offers a lightweight, responsive, and particularly durable board.

A board capable of supporting your progression

The Little Darlin Fusion-HD is aimed at both surfers looking to transition from a mini-malibu to a more performance-oriented board and experienced practitioners seeking a versatile model to surf a wide range of conditions.

Its ease of handling, natural speed, and stability make it an excellent everyday board.

The Gerry Lopez universe

A true icon of global surfing, Gerry Lopez has been developing boards recognized for their fluidity, efficiency, and ease of use for several decades. Each model is designed from his vast experience gained on the most renowned waves around the world.

The Little Darlin Fusion-HD embodies this philosophy by offering an intuitive, high-performance, and accessible board that can accompany surfers at every stage of their progression.

Available dimensions