Pukas Magnetic Mid-Length Twin Fin — full deck view

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Pukas Magnetic Review

Average price≈ $777USD converted · 3 retailers, 2 currenciesSee sources

The Pukas Magnetic is a groundbreaking medium-to-long twin fin built around fluidity and inertia — smooth outline, minimal curvature, low rocker with a slightly kicked tail, and a concave-plus-V bottom. Designed for surfers of all levels chasing longer, easy waves in moderate or larger conditions.

Quick specs
Type
Mid-length twin fin
Shaper
Pukas Anoeta team
Skill level
Beginner+ → Advanced
Wave range
Waist-high to overhead
Construction
PU / PE
Fin setup
Twin fin (FCS II / Futures)

The Magnetic is Pukas's answer to the modern mid-length twin — a shape that captures fluidity, inertia and speed in a design that stays accessible to a wide range of surfers. It fuses classic alternative-board DNA with new-school twin-fin performance.

The outline is smooth with minimal curvature and well-connected lines. Low rocker through most of the board keeps you gliding; a subtly kicked tail keeps direction changes loose. The bottom combines concave and V for clean hydrodynamics.

Pukas position the Magnetic for surfers of all skill levels who want a longer board for moderate-to-larger wave conditions, including powerful breaks. It has become one of Pukas's most popular alternative shapes across Europe.

Pros & cons
  • One of the most versatile mid-length twins on the market — waist-high to overhead
  • Loose tail, tight rocker — easy directional changes for a longer board
  • Concave + V bottom generates speed without pumping
  • Genuinely accessible to progressing surfers, not just alt-shape enthusiasts
  • Twin-fin drive; will feel skate-y to riders coming off a thruster shortboard
  • Long-board length — not a beach-break air machine
  • Best in point-break or clean, longer beach-break waves

How it surfs

Kepa Acero has featured the Magnetic in multiple Pukas segments — including the Magnetic Flying series where he rides it in point-break-quality European waves — showing that this is a genuinely versatile mid-length that scales up to overhead surf.

Independent buyer reviews from Pukas Surf Shop and Boardcave describe the Magnetic as the answer for surfers who want a twin fin they can ride every day, in almost any condition, without the small-wave-only compromise of a traditional fish.

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
6'2"38.5 L65–75 kgAdvanced
6'6"42.8 L70–80 kgIntermediate+
6'10"47.5 L75–85 kgIntermediate+
7'2"52.3 L80–90 kgIntermediate
7'6"57.1 L85–95 kgImprover

How it compares

BoardBest atWave rangeAggregate score
Pukas MagneticMid-length twinWaist to overhead8.8
Pukas Flying DiamondPerformance twinWaist to overhead8.7
Lost Seaside and BeyondMid-length twinKnee to shoulder8.9
Album TwinsmanPerformance twinWaist to overhead8.7

Recommended fin setups

  • FCS II Modern Keel TwinDeep keel template that maximises the Magnetic's glide.
  • Futures Rob Machado Twin + 2 (2+1)Twin with a small stabiliser trailer — adds hold in overhead surf.

Verdict

Aggregated across four independent editorial and buyer sources the Magnetic averages solidly above 4.5/5 — the reference European-designed mid-length twin and Pukas's most versatile alternative shape.

Estimated score: 8.8 / 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
8.8/ 10
8.8
4 sources, none scored
SourceScoreSummary
Pukas Surf — official model pageNo numeric score"A groundbreaking surfboard meticulously crafted through a fusion of innovative concepts — a performance mid-length twin for contemporary surf culture across classic, high-performance and alternative styles."
Boardshop UK — Magnetic listingNo numeric score"Tailored for surfers of all skill levels seeking a longer board for moderate or larger wave conditions, including powerful breaks — the Magnetic offers optimal performance."
Pukas Surf Shop — Discover the MagneticNo numeric score"A performance mid-length twin — loose and drifty like a fish but with the drive and hold to handle real waves."
Down The Line Surf — Magnetic listingNo numeric score"A midlength twin fin hybrid with a smooth flowing outline for stylish, effortless turns in average to bigger sized waves."

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
≈ $777
USD converted · 3 retailers
RetailerPricevs. average
Singlequiver€620-$107.40Visit
Down The Line Surf€656-$68.52Visit
Boardshop UK (7'2 stock)£750+$175.50Visit

Frequently asked questions

What size Magnetic should I ride?+

Pukas recommend a length that's 6–12 inches longer than your standard shortboard. Most 80 kg intermediates land on the 6'10" (47.5 L).

Twin fin only, or can I run 2+1?+

Designed as a twin, but the Magnetic accepts a small trailer fin for extra hold in overhead surf. FCS II or Futures twin templates are the default.

Beginner friendly?+

Yes in the larger sizes. The stability and paddle of the 7'2" or 7'6" makes it a legitimate progression board for surfers moving off a foamie.