Torq Surfboards V+

The Torq V+: High-Volume Mid-Length Performance

The Torq V+ is the defining mid-length in the Torq lineup, built for surfers who want more paddle power and carry than a shortboard without giving up the drive and control that makes surfing genuinely exciting. Torq set out to rewrite what an epoxy composite surfboard could feel like, and the V+ is the result: a board that paddles like a longboard, trims like a funboard, and responds underfoot with far more agility than its generous outline suggests.

At Island Water Sports, we carry the Torq V+ because it fills a gap that matters to Florida surfers. Our coastline rarely throws overhead barrels; it throws waist-to-chest wind swells with soft, rolling faces and the occasional punchy reform. The V+ is shaped around exactly that environment. The added volume up front lets you catch waves before they back off, and the fuller mid-section keeps you riding through the flat spots between sections.

Shape, Rocker, and Outline

The V+ outline is characterized by a rounded nose with generous width through the chest of the board that tapers gradually into a narrower, performance-oriented tail. This pulled-in tail gives the board a pivot point that shortboard riders will recognize immediately, allowing sharper directional changes than a traditional longboard tail would permit. The rail profile is low in the nose for early entry and transitions to a slightly tucked edge through the tail section, engaging the wave face cleanly without the rail catching on steeper drops.

The rocker is moderate throughout. There is enough nose rocker to handle steeper wave faces without pearling, but not so much that it robs the board of its paddling efficiency in slower, weaker surf. The tail rocker is tuned to keep the board lively under the back foot, letting you generate speed from a carve rather than relying on the wave to do all the work.

Bottom contours run a single concave from beneath the front foot that transitions toward the fins, adding lift and channeling water flow to increase speed through flat sections. This contour choice is one reason the V+ feels more dynamic than its volume might imply.

Epoxy Composite Construction

Torq built their reputation on vacuum-laminated epoxy construction, and the V+ is built to that same standard. The layup combines plain weave fibres with a carbon reinforcement layer, producing a board that is notably lighter than a comparable polyurethane shape at the same volume while remaining resistant to the dings and pressure dents that accumulate quickly on a daily driver. For surfers who park a board in a hot car, knock fins through a bag zipper, or simply surf hard every day, the durability advantage of this construction becomes apparent within the first season.

The finish is clean and consistent across both the SeagreenFade and ElectricBlueDeck colorways, with a hard gloss rail that holds up to board bag contact and leash tug over time.

Fin Configuration and Setup

The V+ runs a three-fin thruster configuration. The thruster setup suits the V+'s performance ambitions: it delivers drive and directional hold down the line while giving the tail enough release to execute turns without the board feeling locked in. Compared to a two-plus-one longboard setup, the thruster stance on the V+ rewards surfers who like to surf from the back foot and generate speed through bottom turns rather than pure trim.

Who the Torq V+ Is For

The V+ is the right board for a wide band of surfers. Beginners who have graduated from a foam board and want their first hard-top epoxy surfboard will find the volume and width accessible without feeling like they are riding training equipment. Intermediate surfers looking for a high-performance alternative to their longboard, or a step down from a longboard that still catches plenty of waves, will get genuine return from the shape. Advanced surfers building a quiver for small days will find the V+ earns its spot: it handles weak, gutless surf better than a standard shortboard and is still fun enough to ride on purpose rather than out of necessity.

If you have questions about whether the V+ fits your skill level, height, weight, or the conditions you surf most often, call us at 954-427-4929 or stop into one of our South Florida locations. Our staff surfs local breaks and can help you match volume to conditions honestly.

Torq Surfboards at Island Water Sports

Island Water Sports has carried Torq since the brand established itself as a benchmark in the performance epoxy category. The consistency of the construction and the range of shapes Torq produces make them a reliable answer to the question most surfers face: what board do I ride when conditions are average but I still want to have fun? The V+ answers that question well, and we stock it in the colorways that hold up well in Florida sun.

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