NSP Coco Hooligan 9'0" Flax FTU Longboard Surfboard

The NSP CocoFlax Hooligan 9'0" is a performance-focused longboard designed to bring the responsiveness and carving ability of a shortboard into a longer, more versatile shape. With its narrower shortboard-style tail, refined rail profile and pronounced V through the bottom, the Hooligan is built for surfers who want to push a longboard harder while still having the option to switch into a more traditional longboarding style.

Under the feet, the Hooligan features a hollowed V bottom that helps the board transition quickly from rail to rail, giving advanced surfers the responsiveness needed for tighter turns, powerful carves and hitting the lip.

But the Hooligan isn't limited to performance surfing. Its versatile design allows you to change gears depending on the conditions and your surfing style. Push it through turns with a dynamic shortboard approach, or move forward on the board and enjoy more classic longboard lines and nose-riding.

With a 9'0" length, 69.8L volume and 2+1 fin setup, the Hooligan offers plenty of stability and paddle power while retaining a more performance-oriented feel than a traditional longboard.

Hooligan Longboard Design

The Hooligan combines a longboard outline with key shortboard-inspired design features. The narrow tail and tucked rail profile make the board responsive under pressure, while the V-shaped bottom helps it move quickly from rail to rail.

The result is a longboard that can carve, trim and hit the lip while still offering the versatility to nose ride and surf with a more traditional longboard approach.

For smaller, weaker waves, the Hooligan can be ridden with a smaller single fin. As the waves become larger and more powerful, adding side bites and a larger centre fin provides additional hold, control and drive.

CocoFlax Construction

The CocoFlax Hooligan features flax rails designed to add durability, making it a practical choice for surfers who want performance without being overly precious about their equipment.

The board is available with either an FCS II side-fin configuration or NSP FTU fin boxes, with the FTU boxes being compatible with Futures fins. Both configurations use a Surf 10 centre fin box.

Fin Setup

The Hooligan uses a versatile 2+1 fin configuration, allowing you to tune the board to different waves and surfing styles.

Use a smaller single fin for smaller surf and a more traditional longboard feel, or add side bites and a larger centre fin when you want more drive, hold and control in bigger or more powerful waves.

Technical Breakdown

• Rail: Full with tucked edge
• Bottom: Concave into V
• Ideal Waves: 1–6ft
• Surfer Level: Beginner – Expert
• Fin Setup: 2+1
• Centre Fin Box: Surf 10
• Side Fin Options: FCS II or NSP FTU
• FTU Compatibility: Futures fins
• Construction Feature: Flax rails for added durability

Dimensions

• Length: 9'0"
• Width: 22 1/2"
• Thickness: 3"
• Volume: 69.8L
• Fin Setup: 2+1

Bob Gnarly Verdict

The NSP CocoFlax Hooligan 9'0" is a longboard for surfers who don't want to be restricted to traditional longboard surfing. Its shortboard-inspired tail and rail profile give it a noticeably more responsive feel, while the generous 69.8L volume keeps plenty of stability and paddle power in the design.

It's particularly interesting for surfers who want one longboard that can do a bit of everything — carving and hitting the lip when the waves allow, but still trimming, nose riding and switching into a more classic longboard style when the mood takes you.

The flexible 2+1 setup also means you can tune the board to suit different conditions, making the Hooligan a genuinely versatile addition to a longboard quiver.

About NSP

NSP (New Surf Project) is a globally recognised surfboard brand known for producing accessible, performance-driven boards for surfers of all abilities. From beginner-friendly shapes through to high-performance shortboards, NSP focuses on combining modern board design with practical, durable construction.

The brand's range covers a broad spectrum of surfing, including shortboards, fish shapes, funboards, mid-lengths and longboards, giving surfers plenty of options as their surfing develops. NSP's approach is centred around making well-designed surfboards that are fun, reliable and capable across a wide variety of conditions.