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If one surfboard brand has made its mark on the global circuit over the past decade, it’s SharpEye Surfboards. Built around uncompromising high performance, its boards have become a trusted choice for Championship Tour competitors and surfers looking to get more out of every session.
SharpEye Surfboards: Uncompromising Performance
Speed, precision and progressive surfing sit at the heart of SharpEye. Its “Zero Compromise” approach runs through the materials, craftsmanship and performance of every board, with designs made to push what’s possible in the water.
That focus has earned the trust of surfers competing at the highest level. But high performance isn’t just for the Championship Tour: it’s also about finding speed and control in the waves you surf every day.
The Master Shaper: The Story of Marcio Zouvi
Behind the contours and double concaves of a SharpEye board is Marcio Zouvi, a shaper and glasser whose craft brings together decades of experience, curiosity and a drive to keep refining every design. His path from the waves of Rio to the shaping rooms of San Diego helps explain the thinking behind the brand: experiment, pay attention to the details and never stop looking for more performance.
From Copacabana to San Diego
Marcio grew up surfing the waves of Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro. At 12, he took a discarded longboard, stripped it back to the foam and glassed it into an experimental 4'5" board. It was an early hands-on lesson in how a board’s shape could change the way it feels in the water.
In the 1980s, he moved to San Diego for university. To pay the bills, he repaired dings and built boards, learning through the practical work as well as absorbing ideas from shapers such as Rusty, Linden and Al Merrick. That combination of curiosity and experience led him to launch SharpEye in 1992, a brand built around precision and progressive design.
The Turning Point: Filipe Toledo
In 2015, Filipe Toledo joined SharpEye looking for a board that could keep up with his explosive approach to surfing. It needed the maneuverability for demanding turns and aerials, but also the stability to feel dependable underfoot. For Marcio, the partnership offered a chance to keep testing and refining his performance shapes with a surfer competing at the highest level.
That work continues from one tour stop to the next: Marcio builds 10 to 20 boards for each stop on the world tour, while developing models for surfers outside competition too. The same pursuit of speed, control and responsiveness runs through both sides of his shaping.
SharpEye Modern 2: Speed and Fun for Everyday Waves
Part of SharpEye’s Alternate Range, the Modern 2 was designed around a simple idea: high-speed alternative performance in the average waves you surf most days.
Design Breakdown
The Modern 2 blends the easy paddling and glide of a retro fish with the responsiveness and rail control of a modern shortboard.
Its flat entry rocker and fuller, boxy rails help generate speed through weaker sections while offering a forgiving feel underfoot. A Vee contour through the tail supports crisp changes of direction and easier tail release without giving up line speed.
The result is a board shaped for the everyday session: quick to get moving, lively through turns and suited to waves that don’t always bring much power.
Modern 2: Tech Specs
| Wave size | 1–5 ft (0.3–1.5 m) |
|---|---|
| Wave type | Beach breaks, points and softer reefs |
| Wave power | Weak to medium |
| Bottom contour | Vee through the tail |
| Rocker | Flat entry and exit rocker for acceleration |
| Rail profile | Boxy and forgiving, helping prevent caught edges |
| Fin setup | 2+1 or thruster |
Expert Fin Setup from Pukas Surf Shop
To make the most of the Modern 2’s alternate-performance feel, Pukas Surf Shop recommends an FCS II Mark Richards Twin + Stabilizer (PC) 2+1 setup. The twin fins bring drive and a loose, fast feel, while the small center stabilizer adds pivot and control through turns.
Explore three options at Pukas Surf Shop:
Is the Modern 2 Right for You?
If you’re looking to turn sluggish summer waves or average beach breaks into fast, fun sessions without sacrificing maneuverability, the SharpEye Modern 2 could be a great addition to your quiver.
Not sure about the board or the right fin setup? Talk to the Pukas Surf Shop team. We’ll help you find the setup that fits your surfing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the SharpEye Modern 2 compare to a traditional fish surfboard?
While a retro fish relies on volume and a wide outline for glide, the SharpEye Modern 2 pairs flat-rocker speed with modern performance shaping. Its boxy rails and Vee through the tail support quicker rail-to-rail transitions and tighter turns than a classic twin-fin fish, while keeping the easy paddling feel that helps in weak surf.
Should I size the Modern 2 differently than my standard shortboard?
Many surfers ride the Modern 2 around 1 to 3 inches shorter and slightly wider than their everyday high-performance shortboard. Its flatter rocker and fuller rails help preserve paddle power while the compact outline keeps it maneuverable. Your ideal size still depends on your build, ability and the waves you surf.
Can I ride the SharpEye Modern 2 as a pure twin fin without a trailer?
Yes. As a twin fin, the Modern 2 feels fast, loose and skatey. Adding a small center stabilizer for a 2+1 setup brings extra pivot and hold when you want more control through harder turns or steeper sections.
What type of waves benefit most from the 2+1 FCS II Mark Richards fin setup?
The FCS II Mark Richards Twin + Stabilizer setup is suited to punchy beach breaks and soft point breaks. The larger twin fins help generate speed, while the small trailer provides added control when carving through faster sections.
Why do top WSL surfers trust Marcio Zouvi’s designs for small-wave conditions?
Marcio Zouvi focuses on generating and maintaining speed through weaker sections. His attention to bottom contours and foil distribution gives performance surfers such as Filipe Toledo the drive they need to link high-speed maneuvers when the waves have less energy.