Mitch Surman Dark Void 6'6 review: an everyday twin found by chance
Updated 2026-09-19
| Length | 6'6" |
|---|---|
| Width | 21 1/4 in |
| Thickness | 2 3/4 in |
| Volume | 43.3 L |
| Fin config | Twin |
| Top speed | 29.6 km/h |
| Wave range | 1 to 7 ft |
The Mitch Surman Dark Void is a 6'6 stock twin fin, an everyday board picked up on impulse that ended up good enough to order a second, larger version of the same model.
What it is and why I bought it
I bought this Dark Void stock in August 2022, a PU board with a set-back twin fin setup, a constant rocker and rolled-off rails, described in the log simply as an everyday board built to ride anything. It has a disc-like egg outline, a rolled entry into a mild concave and four subtle channels running through the bottom.
How it surfed
This is one of the more proven boards in the rack. Its best wave came at Honkys, at a top speed of 29.6 km/h (about 18.4 mph) over 374 metres, an excellent result for an everyday-use board rather than a dedicated performance shape. CC Keels have been the fin of choice. It handles just about anything thrown at it, from soft days through to genuine size, which is exactly what led to ordering a larger 7'2 version of the same Dark Void model as a second, complementary board for travel.
Who it suits and who it does not
A set-back twin fin egg like this suits someone who wants one dependable board for daily use across a wide range of conditions, without needing to think too hard about which board to grab. It is less suited to someone chasing a specialist shape for one specific wave type, since its whole appeal is versatility rather than being the sharpest tool for any single job. The logged wave range is 1 to 7 ft, ideal at 4 ft.
What happened to it
It is still in the rack. It cost $1,495 and carries an asking price of $1,100, and it remains in regular rotation alongside the larger Dark Void it inspired.
Questions people ask
What fins work on the Mitch Surman Dark Void?
CC Keels are the fin logged against this board.
How does the 6'6 Dark Void compare to the larger 7'2 version?
This 6'6 is the everyday board, ridden more often across ordinary conditions; the larger 7'2 was ordered afterward specifically for travel and slightly bigger surf, and the two now work as a pair.
What conditions suit the Dark Void?
The logged range is 1 to 7 ft with 4 ft as the ideal, and it has posted a 374 metre ride at 29.6 km/h at Honkys, showing it holds up well outside small, everyday surf too.
For the full spec sheet, see the current quiver. For the larger version of this board, see the Surman Dark Void 7'2. For similar everyday twin fins, see the SMTH Grande and the SMTH Shapes Goldfish.
