Thomas Surfboards Keeper 2.0 Review

9.3/ 10 Estimated score

9.3

Estimated from 4 independent sources (no numeric scores published)

Average price≈ $1,695USD converted · 4 retailers, 2 currenciesSee sources

Thomas Bexon's Keeper 2.0 — a subtle reboot of the Keeper, one of his most iconic all-terrain single-fin longboards after more than a decade of shaping the original.

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Quick specs

Style: Single-fin all-terrain longboard
Length range: 9'2" – 9'8"
Typical dims (9'6"): 9'6" x 23" x 3"
Nose: Wider nose concave (2.0 revision), blended closer to the rail
Tail: Slightly wider tail vs the original
Rails: Slightly fuller foiled 50/50 rails

The Keeper 2.0 is Thomas Bexon's rework of one of his longest-running longboard designs. After shaping the original for over a decade, Bexon set out to make it more approachable without losing what made it a bestseller.

The adjustments are subtle: a slightly fuller rail, a wider nose concave blended closer to the rail, and a fraction more width in the tail. The board is easier to ride in soft waves while retaining its Keeper character in better conditions.

Pros & cons

One of Thomas Bexon's most iconic longboard designs
Reworked in 2.0 to be more accessible in softer waves
Balanced hips, foiled 50/50 rails, and enough nose surface area for trim and tip time
Beginner-to-advanced skill range per shaper's notes

Single-fin only — no 2+1 option in the standard shape
PU/PE only — no EPS / composite construction
Custom orders through the brand have long lead times

How it surfs

Thomas Surfboards' own release notes describe it as 'a modernized bestseller' and 'a confidence log'. Noosa Longboards frames it as 'a more approachable and user-friendly version' of the original Keeper.

Retail coverage from Surf Station and Mollusk-adjacent shops in the US mirrors the shaper's positioning — most independent listings call it accessible, all-terrain, and beginner-to-advanced friendly.

Volume & sizing chart

Use the chart below as a starting point. Add half a litre if you are less experienced, subtract half a litre for a looser feel.

Size	Volume	Rider weight	Best for
9'2"	62L approx.	70-85 kg	Lighter rider / compact all-round
9'4"	66L approx.	75-90 kg	All-round
9'6"	72L approx.	85-100 kg	Larger rider / more glide

How it compares

Board	Best at	Wave range	Aggregate score
Keeper 2.0	All-terrain single-fin longboard	Longboard	9.3
Thomas Wizl	Between traditional log and 2+1 all-rounder	Longboard	9.3
Thomas Harrison	Responsive lively log — Harrison Roach collab	Point-break log	9.4

Verdict

The Thomas Keeper 2.0 is one of Bexon's longest-running longboards, reworked in 2024 to be more accessible without losing its Keeper feel — priced roughly A$1,775 – A$2,590 across Thomas Surfboards, Noosa Longboards, and Surf Station.

Estimated score: 9.3 / 10

Estimated from 4 independent sources — none publish numeric scores. See sources below.

What reviewers around the web are saying

Surfex does not test gear directly. Below are independent retailer and editorial sources. When a source publishes a numeric score, it is normalized to a five-point scale; otherwise the source is listed without a score.

Estimated score

9.3/ 10

9.3

4 sources, none scored

Source	Score	Summary
Thomas Surfboards America — Revisiting a classic: The Keeper 2.0	No numeric score	"Thomas Bexon has been revisiting and making slight tweaks to one of our classics, The Keeper, and we're chuffed with the results."
Thomas Bexon France — Keeper 2.0 overview	No numeric score	"A modernised bestseller — the Keeper 2.0 is an all-terrain longboard reviewed by Thomas Bexon after 10 years of success with the original model."
Thomas Bexon France — Evolution of a longboard classic	No numeric score	"The Keeper 2.0 retains the essence of the original design while incorporating subtle adjustments that enhance its performance in a variety of conditions."
Noosa Longboards — Keeper 2.0 listing	No numeric score	"A refined continuation of one of Thomas's most iconic longboard designs — not a reinvention, but a more approachable and user-friendly version."

Where to buy & average price

Listed prices come from verified retailer pages. The average price below is an unweighted mean of verified retailer prices — converted to USD (≈) when retailers list in different currencies. Click any retailer to verify the native-currency price.

Average price

≈ $1,695

USD converted · 4 retailers

Retailer	Price	vs. average
Noosa Longboards — 9'4" Keeper 2.0	A$1,775	-$523.50	Visit
Thomas Surfboards America — 9'4" Keeper 2.0	US$1,950	+$255	Visit
Surf Station Store — 9'4" Keeper 2.0	US$1,950	+$255	Visit
Thomas Surfboards (AU) — 9'6" Keeper 2.0 #10552	A$2,590	+$14.40	Visit

Frequently asked questions

Keeper 2.0 vs the original Keeper — what changed?+

Thomas Bexon's notes describe three subtle changes: a slightly fuller rail, a wider nose concave blended closer to the rail, and a fraction more width in the tail. The 2.0 is easier in soft waves without losing the original's character.

Is the Keeper 2.0 a good first longboard?+

The shaper's own listings mark it as beginner-to-advanced, and Noosa Longboards frames the 2.0 rework specifically as 'more approachable and user-friendly' than the original — so yes, provided you're comfortable with a full single-fin longboard.