Soft, small waves happen more often than not. The Solution is built for them.Designed by Britt Merrick, this step-down shortboard is meant to bring speed, glide, and performance back into everyday conditions. Recently, Britt put it to the test himself at URBNSURF Melbourne alongside Tom Carroll and Luca Elder in a session with the Onboard Store crew.What Is The Solution?The Solution is what you reach for when your normal shortboard isnt cutting it in weak surf.Britt says it best: We all have that problem the waves arent giving me what I want, but I wish I had a board that was.Its designed as a true step-downsomething you can ride smaller, generate speed easily, and still surf properly.How It Felt in the WaterWith Britt, Tom, and Luca all riding different sizes, the feedback lined up fast.Tom on first impressions: It felt zippy instantly almost zero effort and I still held a lot of speed.Luca after his first wave: I connected instantly putting almost zero effort off the bottom and it still carried speed.Even with the wide, round tail, the board didnt feel sticky or tracky. Britt pointed out thats been the surprise:You think its going to get skippy or not hold but that just hasnt been the experience.Britt also called out something you dont fully see in a pool:This thing is a crazy wave catcher.The Design in ShortThe Solution keeps things simple but effective: Fuller outline and round tail for speed in weak waves Single to double concave to keep it lively New rocker and outline that work off the front foot or neutralBritt built it after chasing a board that sat below his everyday shortboardand it clicked within a few versions.How to Ride It Ride it about 2 shorter than your Better Everyday Works as a quad, thruster, or 2+1 Best in small, soft, everyday surfStock Dimensions:Bottom LineThe Solution does exactly what it saysit solves the problem of below-average waves. Its fast, forgiving, and makes the kind of days youd normally skip worth paddling out.Watch + Learn MoreFull breakdown by Britt:https://youtu.be/0ihuErX36gkExplore The Solution:https://cisurfboards.com/products/the-solution