La Phase Five Party Crasher It was conceived with fun at its core: a board that everyone on the boat could try. But it quickly proved to be much more than just an all-around board, with performance that surprises even advanced riders. It is designed by Steve Boomhower, a long-time designer at Phase Five.

📏 Size/weight chart — Which Party Crasher should you choose?

⚠️ Good to know: These recommendations are for a rider of average build and skill level. Thanks to its symmetrical outline, the Party Crasher allows you to go down a size while maintaining stability and control. Beginners or heavier riders can go up a size. If you have any questions, please contact us.

A symmetrical outline: fast, responsive and stable

The Party Crasher has a nose and tail of the same shape. This symmetrical outline makes the board fast and responsive, with maximum stability, balanced and forgiving in all conditions.

A skateboarding feel underfoot

Its design wrinkles like a skateboard : lively, snappy and very responsive. The response is high, ideal for spins, airs and quick transitions.

Going down a size without losing the feel

The Party Crasher's compact design allows for choice a smaller board than usual while maintaining the speed, drive and pop of a standard-sized board.

A 1-inch tip: a true skimming feel

The Party Crasher is built around a single-fin setup with a thin (drift) skim of 1 inch at the tail. It offers agility and a direct connection with the board.

Hybrid Carbon construction: lightweight, rigid and strong

The Party Crasher uses the construction Hybrid Carbon™ Innegra, a weave that combines the rigidity of carbon with the impact resistance of Innegra for a lightweight and very strong board. It is made using the method VRT™(Vacuum Ribbed Technology), a continuous 5/8-inch core, and epoxy resin. The finish texture Mate reduces drag and improves water clearance, and the bottom PROPEL™ completes the set.

Traction: comfort and grip

The pad Deluxe Skim + P5 Techno Grip™ v2 offers reliable grip and good comfort during long sessions.

Handmade in Florida

Each Phase Five deck is handcrafted at the factory in Venice, Florida. Graphics may vary from one deck to another; the images on the website are for illustrative purposes only.

Technical specifications

For which rider?

Party Crasher is for you if:

• You want a versatile, stable and fun board that everyone on the boat can try
• You like the skate feel: lively, snappy, responsive
• You want to go down a size without losing stability
• Are you looking for a lightweight and durable carbon fiber board?

The Party Crasher is not ideal if:

• You're a beginner at wakesurfing → check out the Shrimp or the Scamp
• If you weigh over 100 kg or are over 188 cm tall → you should go to the Diamond CL in 57 inches or the Key V2
• You want a highly technical board with maximum pop → see the Matrix Payne Pro

FAQ

What is the Phase Five Party Crasher? The Phase Five Party Crasher is a premium skim wakesurf board designed by Steve Boomhower. It features a symmetrical outline (same nose and tail), a skate-like feel, a 1-inch fin, and a hybrid carbon construction. It is available in a 50-inch size.

Why is symmetrical outlines useful? A nose and tail of the same shape make the board fast, responsive and stable, and allow you to choose a smaller size while keeping the feel of a larger board.

Is the Party Crasher suitable for beginners? It's a stable and forgiving board, but it remains a premium skimboard for intermediate to advanced riders. For beginners, the Shrimp and Scamp are more forgiving.

What is the difference between the Party Crasher and the Prop CL? The Party Crasher is a premium Hybrid Carbon skateboard with a symmetrical outline, excellent skate feel, and maximum stability, available in 50 inches. The Prop CL (54 inches) is a more accessible board made of Composilite™, with a rounded pin tail.

Is a fin (drift) included? Yes, the Party Crasher comes with a 1-inch skim fin at the tail and its 1.25-inch screws.

What is Hybrid Carbon construction? It's a fiberglass weave that incorporates carbon and Innegra fibers. It results in a light, fast, and stiff board, used on Phase Five's premium boards.

What is a skim style board in wakesurfing? A skimboard is a thin and responsive board, without the thick shape of a surfboard. It glides easily on the water, making it ideal for spins, slides, and surface tricks.