Sharp Eye Surfboards Disco 2 PU
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The Sharp Eye Disco 2 PU is one of the most talked-about high-performance shortboards to come out of shaper Marcio Zouvi's San Diego workshop. Sharp Eye Surfboards has built its reputation by challenging the conventions of modern shaping, and the Disco 2 is the clearest statement of that philosophy: a board designed to let an intermediate-to-advanced surfer push well past the limits of a traditional shortboard outline without sacrificing control.
Sharpeye Disco 2 Design and Outline
The Disco 2 carries a wide, full outline through the chest and midsection that transitions into a refined squash tail. That width through the center generates paddle power and early entry while the drawn-in tail keeps the board responsive and snappy off the back foot. The nose is moderately pointed, reducing swing weight and making the front of the board feel lively through turns rather than sluggish. The overall silhouette sits somewhere between an everyday shortboard and a small-wave design, which is exactly what makes it so versatile for the kinds of beach-break and point-break conditions surfers encounter most often.
Rocker and Bottom Contours
Sharp Eye shaped the Disco 2 with a moderate entry rocker that flows into a slightly flatter midsection, then kicks in the tail. The result is a board that paddles well and generates its own speed on flatter sections, yet still drives through a steep pocket without getting caught high on the wave face. The bottom contour runs a single concave through the entry that transitions to a double concave through the fins, channeling water efficiently out the tail and converting speed into lift and projection through turns. Surfers who have ridden traditional high-performance shortboards will immediately feel the way the concave system adds drive without requiring a steep or powerful wave to activate it.
Fin Configuration and Feel
The Disco 2 is set up as a thruster, with a three-fin arrangement that balances pivot and drive in a way that suits a wide range of surfing styles. The thruster setup rewards surfers who generate speed through rail-to-rail transitions and want a board that holds through a critical turn while still releasing when asked. The fin boxes accept both of the two major fin systems on the market, giving you the freedom to experiment with different fin templates to fine-tune the feel. A smaller, more raked set of side fins loosens the tail for tighter arcs; a fuller template with more area locks the board in and adds drive down the line.
PU Construction
This model is built on a traditional polyurethane (PU) foam blank and finished with a fiberglass laminate. PU has remained the benchmark construction for performance surfing for decades because of the way it flexes underfoot, absorbs feedback from the wave face, and responds to subtle weight shifts with an organic, connected feel. Surfers who have spent time on both PU and alternative constructions consistently describe PU as the more intuitive option, particularly for reading and responding to ever-changing wave sections. The Disco 2 PU rewards that sensitivity: the board communicates what the wave is doing in real time through your feet, making it easier to time snaps, find the pocket, and stay in the critical part of the wave.
Who the Disco 2 Is Built For
The Disco 2 is aimed at surfers who are solidly intermediate to advanced and want one board that handles the full range of everyday surf. It excels from waist-high beach break up through overhead and beyond, holding its own in punchy, hollow conditions while remaining fun and maneuverable when the surf is softer. If you tend to surf a variety of spots and conditions rather than chasing one specific type of wave, the Disco 2 rewards that versatility. It is not a specialty step-up for heavy slabs or a pure small-wave groveler; it is the board you reach for on a normal surf day when you want to surf at your best. Lighter surfers and those on the more progressive end of the intermediate spectrum often find the Disco 2 a natural step up from a wider everyday shortboard.
Sizing and Fin Selection
Sharp Eye publishes a full dimensions chart for the Disco 2 covering every size in the model range, including length, width, thickness, and volume in liters. Use the size chart on this page as your reference for choosing the right board for your weight, fitness level, and the conditions you typically surf. For personalized sizing advice or any questions about the Disco 2, the team at Island Water Sports is here to help: call us at 954-427-4929 or visit us in store.
Select your preferred length and fin system using the variant selector on this page.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Sharp Eye Surfboards
- Model
- Disco 2
- Construction
- PU (Polyurethane)
- Board Type
- High-Performance Shortboard
- Tail Shape
- Squash
- Fin Setup
- Thruster (3-Fin)
- Bottom Contour
- Single to Double Concave
- Skill Level
- Intermediate to Advanced
- Wave Range
- Waist-High to Overhead and Beyond
- Fin Box Compatibility
- Dual Compatible (see variant selector)
Size & Dimensions
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5'4" | 19.0" | 2.36" | 24.90 L |
| 5'5" | 19.2" | 2.38" | 25.65 L |
| 5'6" | 19.35" | 2.4" | 26.80 L |
| 5'7" | 19.5" | 2.45" | 27.70 L |
| 5'8" | 19.75" | 2.5" | 29.10 L |
| 5'9" | 19.88" | 2.55" | 30.30 L |
| 5'10" | 20.0" | 2.58" | 31.30 L |
| 5'11" | 20.15" | 2.6" | 32.20 L |
| 6'0" | 20.25" | 2.62" | 33.10 L |
| 6'1" | 20.4" | 2.65" | 34.20 L |
| 6'2" | 20.5" | 2.68" | 35.20 L |
| 6'4" | 20.75" | 2.7" | 37.00 L |
| 6'6" | 21.0" | 2.75" | 39.00 L |
Full manufacturer size chart. Sizes available to order are shown in the selector above.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Sharp Eye Disco 2 good for?
- The Disco 2 is a high-performance shortboard designed for everyday surf conditions ranging from waist-high beach break through overhead waves. Its wide midsection outline and concave bottom contour make it paddle-friendly and fast while the squash tail and thruster setup keep it sharp and responsive in the pocket. It suits intermediate to advanced surfers who want one board that performs well across a variety of breaks and conditions.
- How does the Sharpeye Disco 2 compare to a standard shortboard?
- The Disco 2 carries noticeably more width through the midsection than a traditional performance shortboard template. That extra width and the fuller outline translate to more paddle volume and early entry, so the board gets into waves earlier and generates its own speed on softer sections. The trade-off is a slightly wider feel underfoot, which most surfers find makes the board more forgiving without costing much in terms of top-end performance in critical conditions.
- Is the Sharp Eye Disco 2 good for beginners?
- The Disco 2 is designed for intermediate to advanced surfers. While its fuller outline and volume make it more forgiving than a pure performance shortboard, it is still a short, low-volume thruster that requires solid pop-up technique, wave reading, and basic rail surfing to get the most from. Surfers who are still developing their fundamentals would benefit from starting on a longer, higher-volume board before stepping down to the Disco 2.
- What size Sharp Eye Disco 2 should I ride?
- Sharp Eye publishes a complete dimensions and volume chart for every size in the Disco 2 range, which you will find in the size chart on this page. Use your weight, fitness level, and the conditions you typically surf as your primary guides. As a general rule, surfers looking for more paddle power or planning to ride the board in weaker surf should size up, while those prioritizing responsiveness and maneuverability in punchy conditions can size closer to their standard shortboard length. Our team is happy to help you choose: call 954-427-4929.
- Does the Sharpeye Disco 2 come in a carbon version?
- Sharp Eye offers the Disco 2 in multiple construction options. The version sold here at Island Water Sports is the PU (polyurethane) build, which is the traditional fiberglass laminate construction favored for its flex, feel, and feedback. Check the variant selector on this page for the specific options we carry.
- What fins does the Sharp Eye Disco 2 use?
- The Disco 2 is a thruster (three-fin setup) and the fin boxes on this model are compatible with the two major fin systems widely used in performance surfing. Check the variant selector on this page to choose your preferred fin system. For advice on which fin template suits your style and local surf conditions, our team at Island Water Sports can help.
- What waves is the Disco 2 designed for?
- The Disco 2 is built to perform across a broad wave range, from punchy waist-to-chest-high beach break through solid overhead surf. Its moderate entry rocker and concave bottom contour generate speed in weaker waves, while the pulled-in squash tail and thruster configuration give it the drive and hold needed in steeper, more powerful conditions. It is not a dedicated big-wave step-up, but it handles well above average surf with confidence.