CJ Nelson Designs Surfboards

CJ Nelson Designs Slasher Low Pro Thunderbolt Black Surfboard

CJ Nelson Designs

from$1,495.00

  • Tan/Brushed Carbon
CJ Nelson Designs Slasher Low Pro Thunderbolt Silver Surfboard

CJ Nelson Designs

from$1,395.00

  • Bright Yellow
  • Volan
CJ Nelson Designs Parallax Plus Thunderbolt Red Surfboard

CJ Nelson Designs

from$1,220.00

  • Burnt Umber
  • Volan
CJ Nelson Designs Outlier X Thunderbolt Red Surfboard

CJ Nelson Designs

from$1,020.00

  • Army
  • Volan
CJ Nelson Designs Outlier 2 + 1 Thunderbolt Red Surfboard

CJ Nelson Designs

$1,195.00

  • Volan
  • Mustard
CJ Nelson Designs Outlier Thunderbolt Red Surfboard

CJ Nelson Designs

from$1,155.00

  • Mustard
  • Volan
CJ Nelson Designs Milo Thunderbolt Red Surfboard

CJ Nelson Designs

from$1,020.00

  • Deep Blue
  • Mustard
  • Volan
CJ Nelson Designs Chameleon Thunderbolt Red Surfboard

CJ Nelson Designs

from$1,380.00

  • Volan
CJ Nelson Designs Chameleon Thunderbolt Black Surfboard

CJ Nelson Designs

from$1,480.00

  • White/Carbon Bottom
CJ Nelson Designs Paragon Thunderbolt Silver Surfboard

CJ Nelson Designs

from$1,395.00

  • Avacado
  • Volan
CJ Nelson Designs Sprout 2.0 Thunderbolt Silver Surfboard

CJ Nelson Designs

from$1,395.00

  • Dark Gold
  • Volan
CJ Nelson Designs Sprout 2.0 Thunderbolt Black Surfboard

CJ Nelson Designs

from$1,495.00

  • White/Carbon Bottom

CJ Nelson’s surfing style is futuristic, yet constantly pays homage to the forefathers of the sport through subtle nuances and expressive body movement. He brings power when needed but always leads with finesse. For over 30 years, CJ has consistently reinvented his approach to surfing, keeping him in the conversation as one of the best of the best.

His surfboard design philosophy closely mirrors his surfing style—deeply rooted in tradition, yet infused with modern innovation. Each of CJ’s designs blends classic surfboard heritage with contemporary performance enhancements, resulting in truly unique and functional shapes. CJ collaborates with a select group of renowned shapers, including Ian Chisholm, Ryan Engle, and Darius Gross, specializing primarily in longboards, mid-lengths, and performance fish.