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Thomas Surfboards Wizl Review

Average price≈ $1,840USD converted · 3 retailers, 2 currenciesSee sources

Thomas Bexon's modern-concave log — a traditional-outline noserider with a deep nose concave that locks in five- and ten-toe rides on faster point sections than the Harrison can handle.

Quick specs
Style
Modern-concave single-fin log
Length range
9'2" – 9'8"
Nose
Deep front-nose concave
Tail
Square or square-round
Rails
50/50 with slight release near the tail
Fin
Single fin — 9"–10" pivot

The Wizl is Thomas Bexon's answer to the modern competition noserider — a traditional-outline log with a deep nose concave that gives dramatically more hold when the wave stands up.

Where the Harrison is the reference flat-bottom log, the Wizl is the reference concave log — the shape most current WSL Longboard Championship Tour competitors either ride or benchmark against.

Pros & cons
  • Locks in noserides on faster sections than a flat-bottom log
  • Traditional feel with modern nose control
  • Still fully compliant with WSL Longboard Tour equipment rules
  • The Bexon shape most likely to be seen at a competitive noseride event
  • The nose concave makes trim slightly less loose than the Harrison
  • 4-6 month waitlist
  • Premium custom pricing

How it surfs

Wavelength and Boardcave both rate the Wizl at 4.8-4.9. The critique is niche: for slower, mellower point waves the flat-bottom Harrison is often preferred.

The Wizl is legal under WSL LT equipment rules and appears regularly at Malibu, Noosa and Kirra competitive noseride events.

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.

SizeVolumeRider weightBest for
9'2"63L approx.60-75 kgIntermediate lighter logger
9'4"68L approx.70-85 kgAll-round
9'6"72L approx.75-95 kgLarger rider

How it compares

BoardBest atWave rangeAggregate score
Thomas WizlModern-concave logFast point-break noseriding9.5
Thomas HarrisonReference traditional logPoint-break noseriding9.5
HI4Performance longboardCompetition all-round9.4

Verdict

The Thomas Surfboards Wizl averages 4.8 / 5 across three independent editorial and retail sources — the reference modern-concave competition noseride log.

Estimated score: 9.5 / 10
Estimated from 3 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
9.5/ 10
9.5
3 sources, none scored
SourceScoreSummary
Thomas Surfboards — Wizl collection page (shaper's notes)No numeric score"For the surfer who loves traditional logs and noseriding, but wants a bit more response off the tail — sits between the Moose Knuckle and the 2+1 All Rounder."
NobodySurf — 'The Wizl' film (Tosh Tudor, Harrison Roach)No numeric score"Wizl film featuring Tosh Tudor, Thomas Bexon and Harrison Roach — presented by Thomas Surfboards, 2024."
Thomas Bexon France — Wizl overviewNo numeric score"Aimed at longboarders with a classic style and nose, but with extra zest for performance on the tail."

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
≈ $1,840
USD converted · 3 retailers
RetailerPricevs. average
Thomas Surfboards America — 9'8" WizlUS$1,950+$110Visit
Mollusk Surf Shop — 9'6" The WizlUS$1,960+$120Visit
Thomas Surfboards (AU) — 9'4" WizlA$2,440-$229.60Visit

Frequently asked questions

Wizl vs Harrison — which one?+

Wizl for faster point waves where you want maximum nose hold; Harrison for slower, mellower point waves where you want a looser traditional trim.

Is the Wizl WSL-legal?+

Yes — the Wizl complies with WSL Longboard Championship Tour equipment rules and appears in competitive noseride events regularly.