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from OBrien 2023, ч1
PARK PERFORMANCE ROCKER LINE
Park optimized rocker line that is a little flatter through the midsection for speed and glide, progressing to more curve towards the tips, amplifying ollies and presses
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3-STAGE ROCKER
This rocker line is generally flatter between the bindings but dramatically angles upward towards the tip and tail. This explosive rocker line generates a more aggressive and vertical pop off the wake.
PROGRESSIVE ROCKER
Similar to our Continuous Rocker but with more kicked up tip and tail, resulting in more vertical pop than a Continuous Rocker and more predictability than a 3-Stage.
CONTINUOUS ROCKER
With an even curve from tip to tail, this balanced rocker line is extremely consistent, easy to control, and rolls up the wake for a smooth predictable pop.
ABRUPT TRANSITIONAL FLEX
Medium flex pattern between bindings that softens significantly towards the tip and tail; enhances the board’s snappy, fun performance on the water and rails while delivering a solid platform for hitting kickers
SOFT TRANSITIONAL FLEX
Medium/Soft flex through the belly of the board smoothly tapers to our softest tip and tail flex; enhances the board’s fun, buttery ride and effortless pressing
VECTOR NET
Provides a high level of break and buckle resistance while maintaining a natural and lively flex pattern.
IMPACT BASE
Fully sintered high-density polyethylene base material that holds up to seasons of shredding rails, kickers, ledges, and whatever else you muster up.
FEATHER CORE
Feather Core reduces the board’s swing weight for more midair control, while simultaneously maintaining its profile up the face of the wake for maximum pop.
WOOD CORE
Paulownia wood core for minimum weight, maximum durability, and an organic feel. Our wood core ensures your board will withstand seasons of shredding.
DURARAIL SIDEWALLS
Impact resistant urethane rail that runs around the entire edge of the board; protecting the core from any hazard you throw its way.
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BUILT FOR KIDS
Durable board that is appropriately sized for kids making it easy to ride behind the boat and at the cable park.
DUAL HYBRID RAIL CONSTRUCTION
Blends park and boat board characteristics for a stable platform under your feet and a durable, snappy tip and tail.
CENTER SPINE
The V shape of the spine disperses water outwards upon impact resulting in softer landings.
VARIABLE BEVELED EDGE
Rolled edges for a smoother, catch-free ride, sharpening at the tip and tail for more bite.
GRAB RAIL
Channeling on top of the board that makes it easier to lock onto grabs; also makes the board easier to carry
DELTA BASE TECHNOLOGY
“Chevron” shaped channels molded into the tip and tail of the board reduces drag for faster edging and a cleaner release off the wake.
CATCH FREE EDGE
Have fun buttering around the park and never get hung up on your favorite features.
PULLED-IN TIPS
Allows the board to transition faster edge-to-edge
TRIPLE CONCAVE TO CUPPED CENTER CHANNEL
Provides the effect of dual spines running through the board; dispersing some water out the sides but holding some in the center channel to keep the board from punching in on landings
FOUR MOLDED-IN FINS
4 molded-in fins provide the perfect amount of hold on the water.
FOUR REMOVABLE FINS
Have the freedom to truly customize your board's performance on the water
REMOVABLE CENTER FINS
Additional tracking for riders who want more control on the water.
Wood Core Construction
Printed Top Sheet
Our lightest, strongest fiberglass top layer
DuraRail board edges & fin insert reinforcements
100% Hardwood Core or Fusion Core
Our lightest, strongest fiberglass bottom wrap
Super durable sintered PTEX base
FEATHER CORE CONSTRUCTION
Printed Top sheet
Super light fiberglass top layer
Reinforcement fiberglass layer
Feather Core - poured PU core
Super light fiberglass bottom wrap
Barrier Paper
Nexus bottom sheet
Designed for:
PARK RIDER DESIRING A PLAYFUL, SOFT BOARD FOR INSANE PERFORMANCE ON RAILS THAT WILL STILL HOLD UP TO GIANT TRANSFERS AND HEAVY KICKER LANDINGS
SOFT TRANSITIONAL FLEX Medium/Soft flex through the belly of the board smoothly tapers to our softest tip and tail flex; enhances the board’s fun, buttery ride and effortless pressing
WEIGHT RANGE
Dary Znebel
HOMETOWN: Ontario, Canada
HEIGHT: 5’ 8”
WEIGHT: 165 lbs.
BOARD: D.Z. 152
BINDINGS: Quattro
STANCE WIDTH: 20"
With his unique approach to park riding, we knew that some modifications to the S.O.B needed to be made for Dary to ride at his full potential. Based off the S.O.B feel that we all know and love, the DZ almost feels like a continuation of the line but with a softer, flexier feel that enhances its playfulness and is insane for pressing and buttering around the park. Even though it is soft, the DZ is as strong as they come. Its all-wood core elevates the board’s durability ensuring that it will hold up to big transfers and heavy kicker landings. To top it off, the DZ features a lifted, Catch Free edge for a loose, relaxed ride that is incredibly forgiving on the water and minimizes the chance of getting hung up on your favorite park feature.
Designed for:
RIDER LOOKING FOR AN ALL AROUND BOARD THAT DELIVERS A FUN, LIVELY RIDE; GREAT FOR BUTTERING AND PRESSING, YET SOLID ENOUGH FOR RIPPING INTO KICKERS AND THE WAKE
ABRUPT TRANSITIONAL FLEX
Medium flex pattern between bindings that softens significantly towards the tip and tail; enhances the board’s snappy, fun performance on the water and rails while delivering a solid platform for hitting kickers
WEIGHT RANGE
BINDING PACKAGE QUATTRO
Designed for:
The S.O.B. continues to be the most versatile board on the market. Re-tooled to use a full wood core for 2023, its abrupt transitional flex pattern gives the board a playful, snappy response on the water, tons of flex in the tip and tail for pressing and a solid platform between your feet for charging kickers and riding away on big landings. It is a true allaround board that every rider can appreciate… even boat riders.
SEAN O'BRIEN
HOMETOWN: Orlando, FL
HEIGHT: 5’7"
WEIGHT: 142 lbs.
BOARD: S.O.B. 140 and 144
BINDINGS: Quattro
STANCE WIDTH: 23"
LINE LENGTH: 77.5'
BOAT SPEED: 23 mph
FAVORITE TRICK: Crail tantrum to blind
Designed for:
BOAT RIDERS CRAVING AN INSANELY RESPONSIVE, HIGH PERFORMANCE BOARD THAT WILL SEND THEM TO THE MOON
3-STAGE ROCKER
This rocker line is generally flatter between the bindings but dramatically angles upward towards the tip and tail. This explosive rocker line generates a more aggressive and vertical pop off the wake
WEIGHT RANGE
Shota Tezuka
NICKNAME: Showtime Shota
HOMETOWN: Shizuoka, Japan
HEIGHT: 5’ 8”
WEIGHT: 136 lbs.
BOARD: Intent 136
BINDINGS: Infuse
STANCE WIDTH: 26"
LINE LENGTH: 75 ft.
BOAT SPEED: 22.5 mph
FAVORITE TRICK: B180 to the flat
The Intent is the epitome of a performance boat board. It's fast, insanely responsive, has the explosiveness of a rocket-ship, and lands softer than an astronaut doing jumping jacks on the moon. While riding flat, it's loose and lively but put it on edge, and a mind-warping connection between you and the board builds as it morphs into an all-out wake charging machine. From this feeling on the water to the explosiveness off the wake, the Intent is in a league of its own, capable of elevating everyone's perception of what's possible on a board.
3-STAGE ROCKER
VECTOR NET
FEATHER CORE
CENTER SPINE
VARIABLE BEVELED EDGE
DELTA BASE
PULLED-IN TIPS
4 REMOVABLE FINS
Designed for:
RIDER DESIRING A HIGH ENERGY BOARD WITH A FUN, SNAPPY FEEL ON THE WATER AND A SMOOTH, RESPONSIVE RIDE THAT MAKES IT EASY TO FEEL CONNECTED TO THE WAKE
3-STAGE ROCKER
This rocker line is generally flatter between the bindings but dramatically angles upward towards the tip and tail. This explosive rocker line generates a more aggressive and vertical pop off the wake
WEIGHT RANGE
BINDING PACKAGES INFUSE, ACCESS
Tarah Mikacich
HOMETOWN: Orlando, FL
HEIGHT: 5’ 7”
BOARD: Spark 137
BINDINGS: Infuse
STANCE WIDTH: 24”
LINE LENGTH: 75 ft.
BOAT SPEED: 22.2 mph
FAVORITE TRICK: Indy tantrum to blind
Tarah Mikacich’s incessant desire for fun on the water has met its match with the fun-filled ride of the Spark. With its thinned out Feather Core, 3-Stage Rocker and full step-down rail, the Spark sits a little deeper in the water; delivering effortless edge control and a predictable, punchy pop off the wake that will bring a smile to anyone’s face. With a triple concave hull and a Delta Base, the Spark has everything a pro rider wants, but is also the perfect choice for anyone looking for a stable platform to progress their riding.