After many requests, we've expanded on our flagship high volume "big rider" model, the Chief, by adding this bat tail version for those of you in cooler water who want the lift, looseness, and extra speed of the bat tail. The PE core brings the flex, and a single carbon fiber stringer and slick mesh control it. The package is completed with an HDPE slick and graduated channels, while keeping the 60mm thickness and extra width that have made the Chief the go-to for riders over 200 lbs (90 kg).
WHO IS THIS BOARD FOR?
Ideal Rider Profile
- Rider Size: The Chief is the go-to for riders over 200 lbs (90 kg).
- Conditions: A PE core for cooler water or riders who want more flex.
Best Suited For
- Bigger riders in cooler water.
- Chief fans who want the lift, looseness, and speed of a bat tail.
- Riders who want the Chief's extra width and volume.
WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE?
Bat Tail: Adds lift compared to a crescent tail.
Polyethylene (PE) Core: Brings the flex for cooler water.
Single Carbon Fiber Stringer and Slick Mesh: Control the PE core's flex.
HDPE Slick and Graduated Channels: A durable bottom with standard graduated channels.
Extra Width and High Volume: The Chief's signature float, up to 60mm thick.
Slick-Side Finger Bulbs: Added grip and control.
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?
The Chief 2.0 HV PE BT shares its PE construction with the crescent tail Chief HV PE. The key differences are the bat tail and slick-side finger bulbs.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Length (in) | Nose (in) | Width (in) | Down from Nose (in) | Tail (in) | Thickness (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 13 5/8 | 21 1/8 | 15 3/4 | 17 1/2 | 59 |
| 42 | 13 7/8 | 21 1/2 | 16 1/8 | 18 | 59 |
| 43.5 | 14 1/2 | 22 1/4 | 16 3/4 | 18 3/4 | 60 |
| 45 | 14 5/8 | 23 5/8 | 17 3/8 | 19 1/4 | 60 |
Materials & Construction
- Core: Polyethylene (PE).
- Stringer: Single carbon fiber stringer.
- Mesh: Slick mesh.
- Slick: HDPE.
- Channels: Standard graduated channels.
- Tail: Bat.
- Grip Features: Slick-side finger bulbs.
SIZING GUIDE
Chart sizes: 41, 42, 43.5, and 45 inches. Thickness ranges from 59mm to 60mm.
Still not sure? Contact us with your height, weight, current board, and preferred riding style, and we'll help you choose your size.
KEY DIFFERENCES FROM THE CHIEF HV PE
Choose the Chief 2.0 HV PE BT if you want the lift of a bat tail.
Choose the Chief HV PE if you prefer the control of a crescent tail.