DUANE DE SOTO
OXBOW TEAM RIDER
BOARD COLLECTION
CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE SURFBOARDS OXBOW Surfboards are built using the most common form of surfboard construction. A polyurethane foam core with a central, timber stringer is glassed with varying amounts of fiberglass using polyester resin. It’s a technique that has stood the test of time; the basic concept has been in use for more than 40 years.
Extra nose and tail reinforcement
Polymer «Top Quality» material finish
Seamless finished rail
Extra rail reinforcement Fiber glass with Epoxy resin 1 layer of 4oz + 1layer of 6oz or 2 layers of 6oz for the Longboards
Fiber glass with Epoxy resin 1 layer of 4oz + 1layer of 6oz or 2 layers of 6oz for the Longboards
Proprietary ligthweight blank Wood stringer
RETRO FISH This mini-collection looks back on a hugely successful concept from the past. The Retro Fish has always been about making quick, responsive boards that work in small waves, and that’s exactly what the OXBOW FISH collection does. They’re small wave specialists with lots of width through the tail and a predominantly flat planning area producing an early planning, fast shortboard that surfs great in small waves. Original designs by French guru shaper JP Stark. All OXBOW Retro Fish Surfboards are glassed with 2 layers of fiberglass on the deck (1x 6oz, and 1x 4oz), a layer of 6oz fiberglass on the bottom and a 4oz patch over the fin area. They are then sanded and polished to a high gloss finish.
5’10’’ 6’0’’ 6’2’’
5’10’’ Retro Fish JP Stark
6’0’’ Retro Fish JP Stark
6’2’’ Retro Fish JP Stark
S4345
S4346
S4347
Max. Dimensions Glassing Fin System Vol. (Litres) Length Width Thickness Finish Centre Side
34.1 36.6 39.5
5’10’’ 20.5’’ 6’0’’ 20.5’’ 6’2’’ 21.0’’
2.5’’ 2.5’’ 2.7’’
Gloss Gloss Gloss
FCS FCS FCS
FCS FCS FCS
Fin Type Centre Side Ideal Rider Weight (Kg)
G5 G5 G5
G5 65/75 G5 75/80 80/90 G5
HYDRO FISH This year’s addition to the range is the ultra versatile Hydro Fish collection. A mini-collection of 4 boards designed to ensure you’re getting more waves than most at your local break. Ranging in sizes from 6’0” to 7’0” the Hydro Fish are modern day all-rounders, a great option for those looking to move down in size from either a longboard or mini-mal but don’t want a full-on shortboard. The Hydro Fish combine a performance shape with loads of volume where it’s needed to ensure take offs are easy yet maintaining maximum maneuverability at speed. Like the OXBOW shortboards of previous seasons, the Hydro Fish come with G5 thruster FCS fins, with an additional two sets of fin plugs that allow the boards to be set-up as QUADs. Unparalleled versatility all packed into a single board. Note: It’s worth checking out www.surffcs.com for info on the most suitable QUAD set-up for your style of surfing. Peter Hosking from the Gold Coast, Australia designed all of the Hydro Fish. All OXBOW Hydro Fish Surfboards are glassed with 2 layers of fiberglass on the deck (1x 6oz, and 1x 4oz), a layer of 6oz fiberglass on the bottom and a 4oz patch over the fin area. They are then sanded and polished to a high gloss finish.
6’0’’ Hydro Fish Peter Hosking
6’4’’ Hydro Fish Peter Hosking
6’8’’ Hydro Fish Peter Hosking
7’0’’ Hydro Fish Peter Hosking
S4348
S4349
S4350
S4351
Max. Dimensions Glassing Fin System Vol. (Litres) Length Width Thickness Finish Centre Side
Fin Type Centre Side Ideal Rider Weight (Kg)
6’0’’
35.5
6’0’’
20.4’’
2.6’’
Gloss
FCS
FCS
G5
G5 65/75
6’4’’
39.9
6’4’’
20.6’’
2.8’’
Gloss
FCS
FCS
G5
G5
6’8’’
39.5
6’8’’
21’’
2.5’’
Gloss
FCS
FCS
G5
G5
7’0’’
50.2
7’0’’
21.5’’
2.9’’
Gloss
FCS
FCS
G5
G5
75/85 85/95 90/100
MINI-MALIBUS Ease of use is the focus with these shapes. Gentle rocker lines with lots of volume under the surfer make these a great all round summer choice. Pick your size based on your weight, the heavier you are the bigger size you need, and if in doubt go a size bigger. Master mid-length shaper Gérard Dabbadie designed all boards in this range. All OXBOW Mini-Malibus are glassed with 2 layers of fiberglass on the deck (1x 6oz, and 1x 4oz), a layer of 6oz fiberglass on the bottom and a 4oz patch over the fin area. They are then sanded and polished to a high gloss finish.
7’3’’ Mini-Malibu Gérard Dabbadie
7’6’’ Mini-Malibu Gérard Dabbadie
8’0’’ Mini-Malibu Gérard Dabbadie
S4352
S4353
S4354
Max. Dimensions Glassing Fin System Vol. (Litres) Length Width Thickness Finish Centre Side
Fin Type Centre Side Ideal Rider Weight (Kg)
7’3’’
49.3
7’3’’
21.1’’
2.8’’
Gloss
FCS
FCS
G5
55/65 G5
7’6’’
54.9
7’6’’
22.1’’
2.9’’
Gloss
FCS
FCS
G5
G5 65/75
8’0’’
59.2
8’0’’
22.1’’
2.9’’
Gloss
FCS
FCS
G5
G5
75/85
LONGBOARDS A mix of modern day lines and tradition, the 9’0’’ is a great all-around performance board by highly respected French longboard shaper Gérard Dabbadie. The 9’4’’ and 9’6’’ represent more tradition style longboards with some modern day elements that make their ride smooth and easy. Great for the bigger guys on smaller days and the classic longboard stylists that like the drop-knee turn and walk to the nose. The 9’4’’ is also originally designed by Gérard Dabbadie while the 9’6’’ is by Darrell “Rooster” Dell from the Gold Coast, Australia. All OXBOW Longboards are glassed with 2 layers of 6oz fiberglass on the deck, a layer of 6oz fiberglass on the bottom and a 6oz patch over the fin area. They are then sanded and polished to a high gloss finish.
9’0’’ Longboard Gérard Dabbadie
9’4’’ Longboard Gérard Dabbadie
9’6’’ Longboard Darrell “Rooster” Dell
S4336
S4337
S4338
Max. Dimensions Glassing Fin System Vol. (Litres) Length Width Thickness Finish Centre Side
9’0’’
71.7
9’0’’
22.6’’
2.9’’
Gloss
Box
FCS
Fin Type Centre Side Ideal Rider Weight (Kg) UP TO 80 8’’Glass GL
9’4’’
77.7
9’4’’
23.1’’
3.3’’
Gloss
Box
FCS
8’’Glass
9’6’’
77.5
9’6’’
22.7’’
3.2’’
Gloss
Box
FCS
8’’Glass
UP TO 90 GL UP TO 120 GL
CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDS OXBOW Stand-Up Paddle boards utilize a construction technique, whereby a foam core is glassed with varying layers of fiberglass cloth. The major difference between this technique and more traditional techniques are the raw materials used. Our SUPs use EPS foam cores in place of polyurethane foam and epoxy resin instead of polyester resin. In addition, a two pack high strength gloss coat with graphics is applied to the board for added protection and aesthetic appeal. This allows us to build lighter stronger boards that would not be possible using “traditional” surfboard construction methods for boards of this size. Extra nose and tail reinforcement
Polymer «Top Quality» material finish
Seamless finished rail
Fiber glass with Epoxy resin 3 layers of 6oz
Proprietary ligthweight blank
Extra rail reinforcement Fiber glass with Epoxy resin 2 layers of 6oz
Wood stringer
STAND-UP PADDLE PILOT SERIES This year’s Pilot collection has been refined to increase stability and standing comfort without compromising speed or maneuverability. We’ve done this by incorporating a unique flat deck; effectively we’ve flattened the deck by pushing the volume out and into the top of the rail, placing more volume where its needed to give stability without significantly increasing the volume of the board, or the shape of the rail. The result, a flat, more comfortable deck with improved volume distribution for greater stability. The Pilot series is the dedicated wave riding mini series of the OXBOW SUP range. Utilizing performance Longboard oriented rocker templates with thinned out noses and tails and a performance low rail, the Pilot series is truly made to surf. Directed at the performance end of the SUP market the Pilot series is recommended for either light weight or experienced riders only. All OXBOW Stand-Up Paddle boards are glassed with 3 layers of 6oz fiberglass on the deck and 2 layers of 6oz on the bottom.
Central carry handle for easy handling and transport.
SUP Paddle 1pc
SUP Pads 3pc
31401
31501
9’6’’ SUP Pilot P. Hosking & Rooster
10’6’’ SUP Pilot P. Hosking & Rooster
S4355
S4356
Max. Dimensions Glassing Fin System Vol. (Litres) Length Width Thickness Finish Centre Side
Fin Type Centre Side
Ideal Rider Weight (Kg) Intermediate Advanced
9’6’’
129.1
9’6’’
28.5’’
4.3’’
Gloss
Box
FCS
8’’Glass
up to 65 G5
up to 85
10’6’’
145.2
10’6’’
28.5’’
4.2’’
Gloss
Box
FCS
8’’Glass
up to 85 G5
up to 105
STAND-UP PADDLE CRUISER SERIES The name says it all. The Cruiser range is based on great all-round performance in waves and on flat water. Shaped with a long flat V’ed area through the middle of the rocker in the nose and tail, the Cruiser range ensures good flat water paddling performance while also ensuring easy turning ability while riding waves. This year we have added a larger 12ft version. Choosing the appropriate board should be based on the rider’s weight, the bigger the rider the bigger the board that is required. All OXBOW Stand-Up Paddle boards are glassed with 3 layers of 6oz fiberglass on the deck and 2 layers of 6oz on the bottom.
10’0’’ SUP Cruiser Peter Hosking
11’0’’ SUP Cruiser Peter Hosking
11’6’’ SUP Cruiser Peter Hosking
12’0’’ SUP Cruiser Peter Hosking
S4340
S4342
S4343
S4357
Max. Dimensions Glassing Fin System Vol. (Litres) Length Width Thickness Finish Centre Side
Fin Type Centre Side
Ideal Rider Weight (Kg) Intermediate Advanced
10’0’’
141.1
10’0’’
28.7’’
4.3’’
Gloss
Box
FCS
8’’Glass
up to 75 G5
up to 95
11’0’’
176.6
11’0’’
29.9’’
4.4’’
Gloss
Box
-
8’’Glass
up to 85 -
up to 105
11’6’’
196.5
11’6’’
29.9’’
4.8’’
Gloss
Box
-
9’’Glass
up to 95 -
up to 120
12’0’’
205.7
12’0’’
30.8’’
4.7’’
Gloss
Box
-
10’’Glass
up to 120 -
up to 130
DUANE DE SOTO
OXBOW TEAM RIDER
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