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Orion Surfboards Menace 2: High-Performance Shortboard from Greg Geiselman
Since 1985, Greg Geiselman and Orion Surfboards have been crafting performance shortboards out of Edgewater, Florida, steps from the world-class beach breaks of New Smyrna Beach. The Menace 2 is Geiselman's refined competition shortboard, a board built for experienced surfers who demand precision, speed, and critical manoeuvrability in everything from punchy beach breaks to overhead swells. If you have been searching for Greg Geiselman Orion Surfboards, this is the model that defines the Orion standard.
Outline and Nose Design
The Menace 2 carries a pulled-in, performance-oriented nose with moderate rocker entry that keeps the board lively and quick off the tail without sacrificing drive down the line. The outline narrows progressively from nose to tail, giving the board a refined, razor-edge profile that channels water cleanly through every section of the wave. This is not a board with extra width for paddling ease; it is shaped for surfers who already have their pop-up dialed and are chasing speed and projection.
Tail Shape and Bottom Contours
The tail on the Menace 2 is a classic squash tail with just enough surface area to pivot through tight turns while still holding rail in faster, more powerful surf. Underneath, Greg runs a single concave through the entry that blends into a deep double concave through the fins, channeling water under the board for lift and acceleration. Through the tail the concaves converge to a slight vee, which softens the release and lets the fins breathe at full speed. This bottom contour sequence is a signature Geiselman trait across the Orion line, dialed through decades of shaping and team-rider feedback.
Fin Configuration and Feel
The Menace 2 is set up as a thruster. Three fin boxes are positioned to deliver the drive-hold-release balance that a thruster is known for: predictable rail-to-rail response, controlled carve, and snap off the top that responds to foot pressure rather than fighting the surfer. The thruster setup makes the Menace 2 a quiver board that works in a wide variety of conditions, from smaller, walled beach break where you want fast pivot, to hollow overhead surf where hold through the barrel is everything. Use the variant selector on this page to see the fin box system included with your board.
Who the Menace 2 is Built For
This is an intermediate-to-advanced performance shortboard. If you surf three or more days a week, can generate speed through your turns, and are ready to step from an everyday groveler into a board that rewards commitment, the Menace 2 is the right step. It is particularly at home on Florida's beach breaks, where a tighter outline and triple concave reward aggressive surfing. Beginners and early intermediates will find it demanding; the Menace 2 is built to challenge and elevate, not to float or forgive.
Greg Geiselman and Orion Surfboards
Greg Geiselman has been shaping surfboards under the Orion label since 1985, building a reputation as one of the most respected shapers on Florida's East Coast. His boards are shaped in Edgewater, Florida, refined through the feedback of competitive team riders including his son Eric Geiselman, and tested in the beach breaks of New Smyrna Beach, one of the world's most prolific surf breaks. Every Orion board reflects decades of accumulated knowledge: subtle rocker adjustments, concave depths, and outline curves drawn from real-world performance, not trends. When you buy an Orion Surfboards Menace 2, you are buying a board that Greg Geiselman has shaped thousands of times and is still actively refining.
Get Help Choosing the Right Size
The Menace 2 size chart is below. If you are unsure which length suits your weight, ability, and the waves you surf most, call our staff at 954-427-4929 or visit Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach. We surf these boards and can point you to the right size for your build and your local break.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Orion Surfboards
- Model
- Menace 2
- Shaper
- Greg Geiselman
- Shaping Since
- 1985
- Shaped In
- Edgewater, Florida
- Board Type
- Performance Shortboard
- Fin Setup
- Thruster (3-fin)
- Tail Shape
- Squash Tail
- Bottom Contour
- Single to Double Concave to Vee
- Skill Level
- Intermediate to Advanced
- Fin System
- See variant selector
Size & Dimensions
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5'2" | 18.90" | 2.12" | 21.75 L |
| 5'4" | 19.12" | 2.20" | 23.60 L |
| 5'6" | 19.25" | 2.26" | 25.10 L |
| 5'8" | 19.38" | 2.32" | 26.75 L |
| 5'9" | 19.50" | 2.34" | 27.80 L |
| 5'10" | 19.65" | 2.40" | 29.00 L |
| 6'0" | 19.85" | 2.50" | 33.15 L |
| 6'2" | 20.10" | 2.60" | 35.95 L |
| 6'4" | 20.30" | 2.65" | 35.00 L |
| 6'6" | 20.60" | 2.75" | 37.60 L |
Full manufacturer size chart. Sizes available to order are shown in the selector above.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Greg Geiselman and why does it matter for my board?
- Greg Geiselman is the founder and head shaper of Orion Surfboards, shaping since 1985 out of Edgewater, Florida. He has spent four decades refining performance shortboard templates through team-rider feedback and personal travel to world-class breaks. Buying an Orion means your board was shaped by someone who has made thousands of the same model and is still actively tuning it. That institutional knowledge shows up in the details: rocker, concave depth, and outline curves that are dialed for real East Coast conditions.
- Is the Orion Surfboards Menace 2 a good board for Florida beach breaks?
- Yes. Greg Geiselman shapes in Edgewater and tests his boards in New Smyrna Beach, so the Menace 2 is built from the ground up for the conditions you will encounter on Florida's East Coast: punchy, fast beach break with variable power. The pulled-in outline and triple concave bottom are specifically suited to that kind of wave, rewarding surfers who commit to their turns and generate their own speed.
- What waves does the Menace 2 work best in?
- The Menace 2 is a high-performance shortboard designed for surfers who can actively generate speed and control. It performs best in waist-to-overhead surf with reasonable shape, from punchy beach break to overhead beach break. It handles cleaner, more powerful swells well too, where the thruster setup provides hold and the squash tail releases through snaps. It is not a board designed for small, gutless conditions; it rewards surf with some punch behind it.
- What skill level is the Orion Menace 2 designed for?
- The Menace 2 is shaped for intermediate to advanced surfers. The performance outline, lower volume profile, and thruster setup demand active, committed surfing. If you are still building your pop-up or learning to generate speed, a more forgiving outline will serve you better while you develop. If you surf regularly, can pump for speed, and are ready for a board that challenges your technique, the Menace 2 will elevate your game.
- How do I choose the right Menace 2 size for my weight and ability?
- Consult the size chart on this page for the full range of lengths, widths, thicknesses, and volumes. Generally, volume is the key variable: more experienced surfers can ride lower volumes for performance, while surfers stepping into a shortboard for the first time may prefer a size with more float. If you are unsure, our staff at Island Water Sports are surfers themselves and happy to help. Call 954-427-4929 or stop in at the store.
- Is the Menace 2 a thruster or a quad setup?
- The Menace 2 is set up as a thruster (three-fin configuration). The thruster setup gives you the predictable drive and hold that makes it a versatile everyday performance board across a range of wave conditions. See the variant selector on this page for the specific fin box system included with your board.
- What is the difference between the Orion Menace and Menace 2?
- The Menace 2 is Greg Geiselman's evolved version of the original Menace template, refined through additional years of team-rider feedback and shaping experience. It carries forward the performance shortboard DNA of the original but with updated bottom contours, refined rocker, and a tuned outline. If you have ridden the original Menace and want to know how the two compare for your specific build and surf style, our staff can walk you through the differences.
- Where are Orion Surfboards shaped?
- Orion Surfboards are shaped by Greg Geiselman in Edgewater, Florida, near New Smyrna Beach. This is not an overseas-manufactured label; these are domestically shaped boards crafted by a shaper with more than four decades of hands-on experience in the same region.
- Does Eric Geiselman ride Orion Surfboards?
- Yes. Eric Geiselman, Greg Geiselman's son and a professional surfer, is one of the Orion team riders. His feedback from competing at the highest level of professional surfing has directly influenced the Orion model lineup, including the Menace 2 template. Knowing a board is ridden and tested by a competitive professional surfer at New Smyrna Beach gives you confidence that the design decisions are backed by real performance data.