2023 Surftech Surf Catalog

Cover: Colin McPhillips at home in San Clemente.

Right: 3 X World Champ Colin McPhillips gives an oversized Squirty EPS from Gerry Lopez a test ride. Pro Tip, the squirty works great as a step up.

WE ARE ON A MISSION...

TO DELIVER WORLD-CLASS PRODUCTS IN EXCLUSIVE CONSTRUCTIONS THAT LAST LONGER AND PERFORM BETTER.

Changing the surfboard industry is no easy task, but that’s what we aim to do. Year in and year out, for the last thirty-something years, Surftech has stared down the idea that surfboards can’t be made better. In 1989, we started by pioneering the use of advanced composites to manufacture surfboards. We called that construction Tuflite. Decades later, surfboards manufactured in Tuflite and paired with best-in-class designs are desired

worldwide by surfers looking for light-weight, durable boards with high-performance levels. It’s important to note these new constructions didn’t come out of an arbitrary desire to be different but were driven by shapers and surfers demanding increased performance, durability, and availability. Fulfilling these demands, we’ve expanded our tech offerings and are proud to offer a host of new constructions on top of our proven best-sellers.

From the ultra high-performance Primitek, exclusive to our Misfit line, to our environmental-minded Madera and NFT builds, all our new constructions solve problems facing the modern surfer.

Thorough testing by our brand partners and Surftech team have returned positive feedback. Gerry Lopez called his NFT Glider “a secret weapon,” and 3X World Champ

Colin McPhillips won’t give back the boards he tried. The exciting part comes now, as we release these new constructions into the wild and see what the surf world does with them. See you in the water. — Surftech

Pictured Prototype Gerry Lopez Glider in Flax NFT construction.

I COULDN’T PRODUCE BOARDS AT THE SAME QUALITY AND SCALE SURFTECH DOES.”

— GERRY LOPEZ

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We do not take our obligation to the legacy of our shaper partners’ designs, brands, and products lightly. The chance to honor the creations of the most significant shapers in the world is what motivates us day in and day out. Surftech and our brand partners combined surfboard building experience cumulates into multiple hundreds of years. Together we deliver superior quality surfboards to populations of the surf community previously underserved.

This year we mixed things up a bit. We’ve added new energy with brands Aipa and Misfit. We’ve also partnered with a legend of the surfboard world Roger Hinds. In addition, we’ve strengthened our commitment to our highest performing brands, Walden and Gerry Lopez while ensuring our offerings from our core partners Mickey Munoz and Channel Islands maintain their place in the lineups of the world.

2023 may be the first time we at Surftech can say, without a shadow of a doubt, we have a board for every type of surfer and every condition. We are truly honored to bring this line of high-quality surfboards to the world.

—Surftech

MY DAD WAS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR THAT NEXT STEP, AND THAT’S WHY PARNTERING WITH A COMPANY LIKE SURFTECH, WHO IS ALWAYS INNOVATING IS PERFECT.”

— DUKE AIPA

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THE BEST SHAPERS IN THE WORLD COME TO SURFTECH WHEN THEY NEED QUALITY, CONSISTENCY, AND INNOVATION.

PARTNERING WITH THE BEST MAKES US BETTER.

IT IS IMPERATIVE WE IDENTIFY AND PURSUE INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT OUR LINEUPS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS OF SURFERS.

For 2023 we’ve renewed our commitment to the Eco Board Project and expanded our environmentally friendly construction options to include natural fibers and sustainably grown woods to replace other materials. Acknowledging that even the best-made surfboard has an environmental impact, we’ve committed to going Climate Positive with our carbon offset partner Sea Trees. Diving even deeper into our commitment to the environment, we revisited our packaging, replacing and reducing the materials used while still keeping boards safe for worldwide transport. Customers can rest assured the company they are supporting is working hard to support the planet and protect their lineups.

AS ONE OF THE LARGEST SURFBOARD BUILDERS IN THE WORLD,

Misfit Shapes represents an authentic response to an era of change, a ‘surf’ stemmed movement that allows art, design and individuality to co-exist within a realm more commonly dominated by conformity and observation. We are not bound by a single leader or manifesto, but rather a bold commitment to pushing the limits of this well-oiled machinery of surf. The result is a rare collective of mildly deranged but high-powered misfits, potentially dangerous cultural agitators, and just about every other kind of MAD MIND.

A RARE COLLECTIVE OF MILDLY DERANGED BUT HIGH-POWERED MISFITS”

If this is all a bit too real, that’s fine, we can’t please everyone because if we did, we’d end up catching something. But if you are looking to escape the rotating door of normality, please, come inside.

Mitch Colborn gets loose on the Beach Cloud Twin

“ESCAPE THE ROTATING DOOR OF NORMALITY”

DOPE MACHINE

5-FIN OPTION/ DIAMOND TAIL

Unrivalled, unprecedented, pure fun; the ‘DOPE MACHINE’ is the first of our collaboration series with long time ‘MAD MINDS’ Advocate George Henderson of ‘A DEAD COFFIN CLUB’. Fundamentally, it is a combination of a classic high wide point fun-board, almost reminiscent of a 70’s single fin spawned with a modern proggy fish or hybrid.The signature diamond tail gives the board a shorter rail line, so the water breaks earlier which creates an early pivot point for a wildly responsive, tighter turning board that also allows for positioning in more critical parts of a wave. The rail volume is reduced slightly, rocker increased and bottom concave charged up for damn a lively ride. True to name, the “DOPE MACHINE” is one TUFF customer. It’s a little known fact that before the invention of transparent, high-impact polycarbonate, the L.A.P.D used DOPE MACHINE’s as riot shields during the ‘big bruise up of ‘88’.

Whether you’re a primitivist á la Gauguin or a minimalist like Mies Van der Rohe we know you believe the essence of a thing is it’s true value and that kitsch accoutrement is for the birds. You know that real creative expression happens on the wave and what you need is great design and purist performance.

Bienvenu à Primitek.

By keeping the construction simple we’ve found our boards built in Primatek perform as an extension of surfers’ instincts. Intuitively connecting your imagination and ability in a creative collision of a primal past and an ethereal future, Primitek is the blank slate and firm foundation for you to build your masterpiece.

HIGH DENSITY EPS CORE

// Lively response that distributes vibration equally for predictability

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Premium resin with emphasis on high durability and liveliness

1 X LAYER OF E-GLASS

// Strong and resistant to denting

1 X LAYER OF BIAX GLASS

// Gives multi-direction strength while maintaining a lively feel.

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

“ESCAPE THE ROTATING DOOR OF NORMALITY”

FUNGZETTI

3-FIN

The Fungzetti is high-end European luxury supercar energy manifest in surfboard form. The plan-shape inspiration came from Misfit’s previous team favorites. Mitch Coleborn, a surfer’s surfer who defined a generation with aggressive free surfing and game-changing appearances in surf films like Modern Collective, Cluster, BS! and Stranger Than Fiction, spent years fine-tuning those boards into a pro model that accentuates his surfing style. One of the most notable changes is the distribution of or disguising of foam. Mitch wanted the board to maintain volume without a full or boxy rail. So, Misfit blended the volume modern surfers are accustomed to with sensitive or hyper-responsive rails, resulting in a more domed deck than any of Misfits shortboards. That thickness along the stringer means retained volume for paddle power and a more forgiving ride, but the rails are medium to low for sensitivity and reactive rail feel. The other notable update is a slightly wider outline. We need to stress, it’s only slight, this board is amped up performance machinery. So, let’s refer to this width as “curve”, which is continuous from nose to tail, with slightly more width up front, which aids in paddle and forward momentum. This is then blended into a swallowtail for the perfect combination of release and control. The bottom features a single concave from nose to tail cause she is all about wearing speedos. This concave is accented between the feet, which works to flatten the rocker for more controlled drive. Fin placements are also adjusted to offset drive and lift, enabling incredible release and projection out the tail. The last but all-important design feature is the rocker, which is a medium to continuous rocker with the apex close to the fin area for early and fast acceleration, which is great for generating speed quickly as well as improved carry over fatter sections. This is a board that has been designed by one of the best free surfers of our generation, but it actually transitions perfectly and accommodates your everyday surfer. She’s a beautifully balanced board, offset in all the right areas to give maximum performance and forgiveness.

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

If you believe the essence of a thing is it’s true value, that kitsch accoutrement is for the birds, and that real creative expression happens on the wave what you need is great design and purist performance. Tou need Primitek.

Mitch Colborn on his pro-model the Fungzetti.

Founder Profile.

Who are you, where are you located?

Chris Chong and Dave Howell of MISFIT SHAPES. We are based between the Northern Beaches of Sydney and the Northern Rivers of NSW.

What makes Misfit unique in the world of surf brand normalcy?

Let us refer you to our company mantra shall we - “Misfit Shapes represents an authentic response to an era of change, a ‘surf’ stemmed movement that allows art, design and individuality to co-exist within a realm more commonly dominated by conformity and observation. We are not bound by a single leader or manifesto, but rather a bold commitment to pushing the limits of this well-oiled machinery of surf. The result is a rare collective of mildly deranged but high-powered misfits, potentially dangerous cultural agitators, and just about every other kind of MAD MIND.”

How did you guys decide to partner up?

The time just felt right... we’d been concepting a greater release of the brand for a few years, we believed there was a gap in the market for what we were hoping to do, so in late 2009 we had to take the leap of faith and go all in..

How have you put your team together?

It’s all relationship based. We can honestly say we’ve never signed or aligned with anyone we didn’t know, support or believe in. This is a big family, so we are protective of the dynamic and culture within the fold.

While of course you are interested in making great surfboards, it seems like as a company, you have a lot of other interests? Art, Fashion, etc.

Yeah, the core of this biz is surfboards, that will never change, but our interests, and subsequently what we produce is far greater. We love art; from high design to wild lo-fi graphics, and we believe that surfboards, clothing should be an expression of one’s creative interests, not just a vessel to get tubbed on or a tee to cover your nips..

What is the best thing that has come out starting Misfit for you to personally?

The people. We love the products we make, you won’t anyone more passionate about what they produce, but the people that we have met, be it from our loyal customers that order our boards, to the media, retailers, industry we are a part of. Our lives are far richer as a result of the relationships we have formed along the way.

D o you think surfboards will make you rich? Or are you already rich because you spend everyday working in an industry you love?

I don’t think you go into the surfboard biz to become rich, you do it because you have a passion for board building. For me, being a shaper is about the challenge to find the perfect balance between speed and maneuverability, performance and fun, and the millions variables that surfboard design has in it. If that makes you rich along the way, then power to you, we just want to stay passionate, excited and satisfied with what we do...

If you could put anything on the bottom of a surfboard what would it be?

Are we referring to fin configuration, or concave, or artwork? If fins; we are still loving twins, but all setups have their day, if concave and curve; then it’s designing the perfect balance, if it’s art; then something big, bold and irreverent!

What’s next for surfboards and surfing?

It appears that the movement of artificial waves is growing, and although that can feel a touch “artificial” or impure, it is exciting because there is an element of design that does want to work with more controlled variables. Testing and development can become a more efficient process when you’re surfing the same wave over and over again. The differences in the water (salt vs chlorine) and the wave itself, is also an exciting space for development of new shapes and constructions.

Is it the surfer, the board or the wave?

Yeah, good question... I want to give you some philosophical answer about our own expectations and perspective on finding enjoyment in surfing, but it’s simply about all three elements right... I’m yet to see anyone surf without a board or waves, but boards and waves dont ride themselves. I will say this, good boards, or the right board for the conditions is king, but a perfect wave can be ridden on almost anything, so maybe it is about the individual after all?! Ha, who knows, I’ve got myself confused now...

THE AUSTRALIAN DUO BEHIND THE IRREVERENT SURFBOARD BRAND/ FAMILY OF CREATIVE ENTHUSIASTS TALK SURF.

CHRIS CHONG & DAN WATKINS

“ESCAPE THE ROTATING DOOR OF NORMALITY”

NEO SPEED EGG TWIN

TWIN-FIN OPTION/ DIAMOND TAIL

Similar to other eggs, but the Neo Speed Egg is a bit smaller, a bit nastier, and she loves Gaga – confidence and fun exude from this wild child. The Neo Speed Egg is an allround design with a relaxed entry rocker for ease of paddle plus a slight lift and a snubbed off nose to reduce catching in critical parts of the wave. The clean “eggy” outline has an accented forward placed wide point for effortless paddle and trim. The diamond tail provides fluidy and control, while the points of the diamond accent the rail line, giving it more drive when combined with the twin fin configuration. Effortless release and masses of speed are guarenteed. The bottom shape is the same subtle roll vee to double vee combination, which paired with the twin fin, diamond tail + shortening of overall length, create an even livelier all-rounder that flows, glides, and positions in a wide range of locations and conditions. This board suits your transitioning surfer, through to your experienced short/ small board rider that wants a fast, flowing, dynamic mid-length. This spicy little board will have you feeling naughty with every wave.

Whether you’re a primitivist á la Gauguin or a minimalist like Mies Van der Rohe we know you believe the essence of a thing is it’s true value and that kitsch accoutrement is for the birds. You know that real creative expression happens on the wave and what you need is great design and purist performance.

Bienvenu à Primitek.

By keeping the construction simple we’ve found our boards built in Primatek perform as an extension of surfers’ instincts. Intuitively connecting your imagination and ability in a creative collision of a primal past and an ethereal future, Primitek is the blank slate and firm foundation for you to build your masterpiece.

HIGH DENSITY EPS CORE

// Lively response that distributes vibration equally for predictability

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Premium resin with emphasis on high durability and liveliness

1 X LAYER OF E-GLASS

// Strong and resistant to denting

1 X LAYER OF BIAX GLASS

// Gives multi-direction strength while maintaining a lively feel.

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

“ESCAPE THE ROTATING DOOR OF NORMALITY”

BEACH CLOUD

TWIN-FIN/ SWALLOW TAIL

If you live your life in a haze of nostalgia, always searching for that electricity of times past, the Beach Cloud is for you. As the name suggests, it has the same gaseous qualities as early evening Chanel perfume, late-night sea fog, and loud sneezes at dusk. Like traditional twinnys, the board has a fuller nose and outline but is curvier in the tail, especially behind the fins. This board is designed with modern surfy surf in mind. It has other more contemporary elements in rail shape, rocker, and foil, but stays true to the speed, flow, and highline attributes of the classic twin fin approach. An overall design emphasis on free-flowing progression, the Beach Cloud is a modern take on the classic twin fin feel that channels the past as you remember it – which is probably better than it actuallly was.

Whether you’re a primitivist á la Gauguin or a minimalist like Mies Van der Rohe we know you believe the essence of a thing is it’s true value and that kitsch accoutrement is for the birds. You know that real creative expression happens on the wave and what you need is great design and purist performance.

Bienvenu à Primitek.

By keeping the construction simple we’ve found our boards built in Primatek perform as an extension of surfers’ instincts. Intuitively connecting your imagination and ability in a creative collision of a primal past and an ethereal future, Primitek is the blank slate and firm foundation for you to build your masterpiece.

HIGH DENSITY EPS CORE

// Lively response that distributes vibration equally for predictability

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

1 X LAYER OF E-GLASS

// Strong and resistant to denting

1 X LAYER OF BIAX GLASS

// Gives multi-direction strength while maintaining a lively feel.

WHAT IT DOES

“ESCAPE THE ROTATING DOOR OF NORMALITY”

YANDINA SPEEDWAY

3-FIN/ DOMED SWALLOW TAIL

OG M/SF/T family JAKE VINCENT’s signature model, the Yandina Speedway is Queensland engine culture and hellman spirit all packaged into one musclly beast of a surfboard. For those who desire to surf like Vin; animated, untamed, progressive, and unpredictable look no further than the Yandina Speedway. The model bears a lot of similarities to Vin’s previous chariots of choice, with a similar wide nose and tail that draw the rail line out, making it more parallel to create maximum speed + drive. Lismore levels of speed + lift are also derived from a quad channel bottom which projects water out the tail. The tail also harnesses another previously proven element, the domed swallow, which in short, promotes speed and release, while maintaining control, especially in a reversed position. Most of this board’s big Vin energy is in its deck and rails. The deck is fully flat, in fact it goes beyond into a subtle concave, which creates a more sensitive surfing feel; as one’s feet are almost closer to the water and fin area. Toward the tail this then moves into a slight double concave for comfort and grip while shuvving and revving. This is all finished off with chimed rails to propel water off the deck and create shapely rails that penetrate the wall of the wave without biting. The last element, which is oh so important, is the 13 hand-drawn decals by the iconic Australian punk artist BEN BROWN that are guaranteed to make this board un-noticeable to none. As one can see she is wild beyond belief, but on a technical level this board is the evolution and next generation of the MK/ DD series, which has been years of design and research in planning hulls, channels, parallel outlines, water displacement and timeless surfboard design.

If you believe the essence of a thing is it’s true value, that kitsch accoutrement is for the birds, and that real creative expression happens on the wave what you need is great design and purist performance. Tou need Primitek.

HIGH DENSITY EPS CORE

// Lively response that distributes vibration equally for predictability

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

1 X LAYER OF E-GLASS

// Strong and resistant to denting

1 X LAYER OF BIAX GLASS

// Gives multi-direction strength while maintaining a lively feel.

The Neo Speed Egg, Dope Machine and Beach Cloud.

“ESCAPE THE ROTATING DOOR OF NORMALITY”

Premium performance “soft” boards! Constructed from handfinished EPS blanks, glassed in epoxy resin 2x layers of 6oz fiberglass on the bottom. Reinforced with a vertical fiberglass flex column down the center of the board, then molded in a high density IXPE foam deck + HDPE slick bottom. Longer models come with an extra stringer for strength. All models are equipped with the Futures fin system and come with a set of composite fins.

HAND FINISHED EPS CORE

// Same attention to detail as our hard epoxy boards

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

2 X LAYER OF 60Z GLASS ON TOP + BOTTOM

// Strong and resistant to denting

1 X VERTICAL FIBERGLASS FLEX COLUMN

// Adds strength and torsional stiffness

1 X IXPE FOAM DECK

// Soft and durable + feel nice on the feetsies

1 X HDPE SLICK BOTTOM

// Super fast across the water

NEO SPEED EGG BLACK

NEO SPEED EGG GLAM

NEO SPEED EGG WHITE

DOPE MACHINE WHITE

DOPE MACHINE GREY

BEACH CLOUD

YANDINA SPEEDWAY

Roger Hinds shaping career has spawned four decades and encompassed the multi-faceted evolution of the short board. From his early days of stripped down long boards during the transition era, to refining his skills under the tutelage of the likes of Ed Angulo, Jeff Edwards and Kent Smith. 70’s North Shore soul with Country Surfboards and Lightning Bolt and team riders spanning the era’s and all disciplines from Jock Sutherland and Mike Armstrong to Long board World Champions Rusty Keaulana and Taylor Jensen. Production shaping for the likes of Blue Hawaii, Russ K, Harbour, Hobie and Weber, as well as head shaper for Bear USA.

His attention to detail has lead to some of the most popular plugs for Clark Foam and US Blanks. He won of The Icons of Foam shape-off back to back in 2014 & 2015 at The Boardroom Show first honoring Ben Aipa then Rusty Preisendorfer. He came in second at the Ultimate Craftsman Project at the same show losing by only one tenth of a point. That same detail is reflected in start to finish shape, glass, color and polish of impeccable quality. Roger Hinds lives the art of surfboard construction. – Randy Rarick

HE WON THE ICONS OF FOAM SHAPE-OFF BACK TO BACK IN 2014 & 2015 AT THE BOARDROOM SHOW FIRST HONORING BEN AIPA THEN RUSTY PREISENDORFER.”

“ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND IMPECCABLE QUALITY”

DREAM FISH

5-FIN OPTION/ SWALLOW TAIL

As the name implies, the Dream Fish is a Fish that performs beyond expectations. The curve of the outline allows you to get more vertical than the traditional Fish, while the width in the tail gets you through the flatter or slower sections. Expect fast, loose, carving possibilities that are only limited by your imagination, the “Dream Fish” is a perfect choice for versatility and overall performance surfing.

Due to Roger’s unique fin box placements and when combined with his custom NVS fins The Dream Fish can be ridden with the characteristics of a Fish, Twin Fin or Thruster depending on the fin setup you choose. Run it as a quad or a twin and draw long lines and fly down the line, run it as a thruster and carve tight arcs in the pocket and off the lip. The “Dream Fish” will take your surfing to a new level, while giving you the versatile options of Thruster, Twin Fin or Quad.

Surftech’s version of a standard EPS and epoxy surfboard construction. A closed cell EPS core containing a wood stringer is layered with E-glass and biax glass for a light weight performance board with a lively feel. All Fusion HD boards are hand finished.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

WOOD STRINGER

// Distributes power + adds pop + adds break strength

FUTURES FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

HAND-FINISHED

// Machine-shaped, hand-laminated, and hand-finishe d

Size:

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

“ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND IMPECCABLE QUALITY”

NOMAD 5-FIN OPTION/ DIAMOND TAIL

A FUNctional shortboard that makes riding a small board more approachable. The Nomad has a shortboard high performance rocker combined with a larger planning surface and a thinner overall foil, which creates a more responsive, versatile surfboard. The added fullness and width of the outline allows you catch waves like a longboard, turn like a shortboard and surf fast and loose, it puts the fun back in surfing.

Like the Dream Fish, due to Roger’s unique fin box placements and when combined with his custom NVS fins The Nomad can be ridden as a Thruster, Twin Fin or Quad depending on the fin setup you choose. Run it as a quad and it really loosens up, as a twin fin it’s a speed demon that will fly down the line, as a thruster it will allow you to carve tight arcs in the pocket and under the lip. The “Nomad” will improve your surfing while giving you the versatile options of Thruster, Twin Fin or Quad.

Surftech’s version of a standard EPS and epoxy surfboard construction. A closed cell EPS core containing a wood stringer is layered with E-glass and biax glass for a light weight performance board with a lively feel. All Fusion HD boards are hand finished.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

WOOD STRINGER

// Distributes power + adds pop + adds break strength

FUTURES FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

HAND-FINISHED

// Machine-shaped, hand-laminated, and hand-finishe d

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

Roger Hinds shapes a Nomad.

Shaper Profile.

ROGER HINDS IS A HUMBLE MASTER OF HIS CRAFT WHO BELIEVES EVERY SURFBOARD SHAPED IS A CHANCE TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW.

In your words, who is Roger Hinds?

Roger Hinds is a guy who wanted to surf his whole life from a young age & as it turns out I’m doing it. My goal in life is to make the highest quality custom surfboard for every customer that they can paddle, ride & enjoy.

How did you get into board building?

Out of necessity of not having the money to buy a new surfboard, but being intrigued with the craft of building one, I would strip down longboards, which were plentiful, on the side of my mom’s house during the 1968 transition era & shape them into shorter boards. They were very crude at best because everything was trial & error & I had to learn on my own.

Where do you see board building going in the future?

How many boards have you shaped?

I have shaped & glassed over 33,000 surfboards to date.

What type of people come to you asking to have a surfboard made?

It’s kind of all over the place, I make everything from a 5’6” shortboard to a 12’ glider to a board to surf outer reefs on. The people who come to me want a custom surfboard made just for them & the waves they ride.

What keeps you motivated to keep designing and building surfboards?

Tomorrow I am going to build a better surfboard than today. I’m never static, I’m always looking forward, looking to build a better constructed, riding surfboard.

Where do you mostly surf? Where is your favorite place to surf?

I mostly surf in Huntington or San Clemente. My favorite place by far is Sunset Beach Hawaii.

What do you find appealing about working with Surftech?

I can only build 100 boards per year by myself from start to finish. I’m a big fan of EPS/epoxy constructed surfboards. In my opinion, Surftech has the highest quality in that type of construction so it was easy to partner with them so more people could get my EPS surfboards worldwide with quality construction.

The entry level “fashion” surfers will continue to buy Soft Tops & maybe an upgrade to NSP but as this class matures, and those who stick with the sport, will move into the stage of wanting something that will actually improve their surfing. It will be this group and those in the know who will gravitate to better designs. This is what it will take to move to the next level in one’s surfing evolution.

Who are some of the board builders who inspired you or that you currently look up to?

Don Koplien & Kent Smith, early Lighting Bolt guys, because they did everything from start to finish of the highest quality with no ego. I still rely on Kent Smith’s advice 50 years later. I look up to Matt & Margaret Calvani at Bing Surfboards because their quality stands alone & they run a very successful business in conjunction with Bing Copeland who I am a big fan of. Randy Rarick because he has been a great mentor of mine for a lifetime & has been in the surf industry since the beginning & always gives me sound advice.

I s it the surfer, the board, or the wave? All are equal in my eyes, also using my NVS fins is the 4th component. The fins come with my templates & in my opinion, they are the best fins on the market & come with every one of my Surftech models. All 4 of these flow together to become one.

ROGER HINDS

“I have shaped & glassed over 33,000 surfboards to date.”

— Roger Hinds

“ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND IMPECCABLE QUALITY”

TAMAGO

2+1-FIN OPTION/ ROUNDED PIN TAIL

A one board quiver. The “Tamago”, or Egg shaped midlength, allows for both casual cruising and performance surfing depending on the surfer and the conditions. A “user-friendly” surfboard and wave magnet that handles a multitude of conditions with ease and makes surfing fun again. Due to the fullness of the outline the Tamago catches waves easy and gets you in early. The rounded pintail design gives the board holding power when you need it. The combination of the outline, rocker, bottom configuration, and overall balanced foil make this a versatile model that works equally well in both beach breaks and lined up point waves. A great addition to any quiver for maximizing your wave count and fun factor.

Surftech’s version of a standard EPS and epoxy surfboard construction. A closed cell EPS core containing a wood stringer is layered with E-glass and biax glass for a light weight performance board with a lively feel. All Fusion HD boards are hand finished.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

WOOD STRINGER

// Distributes power + adds pop + adds break strength

FUTURES FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

HAND-FINISHED

// Machine-shaped, hand-laminated, and hand-finishe d

Size: Width: Thick: Liter: SKU FUTURES:

WHAT IT DOES

HOW IT FEELS

“ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND IMPECCABLE QUALITY”

RENAISSANCE

SINGLE-FIN/ SQUARE TAIL

Experience the best of the past with the top design elements of the present, experience “the Renaissance.” “Renaissance” is a French word for “rebirth”, or a new interest in something that has not been popular for a long time. Reaching back through the natural progression of his surfboard designs from his early years to the present, Roger has brought the best elements of each era forward with the Renaissance Model. The Renaissance model revisits and revies the top longboard plan shape from the 1960’s; the height of the longboard era, and combines it with modern rocker, rail, and foil design elements to bring it into the present. The modern pulled down rail allows for smooth and easy rail to rail transitions. The advanced fine foil increases the speed and the glide which makes for fast clean surfing. The result is a one board longboard quiver.

Tuflite V-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology reimagined for increased performance.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

COMPOSITE T-STRINGER(S)

// T-Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power + protects from dings + adds break strength

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhance performance + durability

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

WHAT IT DOES

HOW IT FEELS

NVS FINS DESIGNED BY ROGER HINDS

G10 construction consists of high strength fiberglass compressed together in between layers of fiberglass and epoxy resin. NVS machine foils each fin to ensure the highest performance of any fin available, regardless of the materials used. These are stronger, thinner, lighter and sexier. Fins built in G10 have a similar feel to glass on fins.

THE MOST HYDRODYNAMIC FINS AVAILABLE. NVS FINS ARE BUILT IN G1O CONSTRUCTION AND MACHINE FOILED FOR PRECISION ACCURACY.

A 5-fin set up allowing for a quad or tri configuration comes with every Dream Fish and Nomad.

A classic 10” single fin comes on all Renaissance models. This fin is stable and provides the perfect amount of drag needed for in the pocket trimming.

The Tomago comes paired with a lovely 2+1 consisting of a 6.5” center fin. This fin configuration allows for stylish trimming and powerful on rail turns.

A LEGACY OF ALOHA

“I WAS NEVER WATCHING WHAT OTHER BOARD BUILDERS WERE DOING... I WAS WATCHING THE SURFERS AND THE NATURAL WORLD AROUND ME. THEIR MOVEMENTS SHOWED ME WHAT WAS MISSING... I WAS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR THE NEXT WAVE... THE NEXT MOVE.” – Ben Aipa

“A LEGACY OF ALOHA”

DARK HORSE 4-FIN / ST SQUASH TAIL

More power! The Dark Horse is a lively and responsive board supercharged for high-performance groveling. The Dark Horse combines Ben Aipa’s Wing Twin template, used to make Dane Kealoha’s twins in the late 70’s, and a 90’s Swing Twin squash but shifts the wing placements to engage the wing-to-fin relationship and accent how the board performs as a quad. Featuring, mid-range rockers, a lowered rail apex line, and a staged bottom contour that blends a roll from nose down into a single concave under forward foot, to double concave deepest between the forward fins, then transitioning to a healthy amount of vee/double starting at the wing and blending out thru the tail. Riders will find the Dark Horse to be fast off the bottom and overflowing with power while stil maintaining precision control off the top.

One board that combines the best of both EPS and PU surfboards. While the EPS is lively the PU inserts dampen vibration better. The result is pop out of turns and stability while on rail. With Dual Core construction you will never have to sacrifice again.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE (DUAL-CORE W/PU RAILS)

// Closed cell EPS core provides more response + Flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

PU FOAM RAIL INSERTS (DUAL-CORE W/EPS CENTER)

// PU rails adds drive in and out of turns + swing weight for airs

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power. Protects from dings. Adds break strength.

CARBON TAIL PATCHES

// Distributes power to the fins + protects from toe/heel dings

PATENTED TECHNOLOGY

// An exclusive technology by Surftech

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

THE BISHOP

If every session is a WSL final, you want a board that will allow you to surf at the top of your ability. The Bishop is this board. The Bishop was developed as an enhanced daily driver. Designed for drive, arcing rail engagement, and a medium range pivot The Bishop is perfect for in the pocket snaps, aerials, and long drawn out turns. Ideal for waves between shoulder high and overhead with plenty of power. Put simply, the Bishop is a board for good surfing in good waves.

One board that combines the best of both EPS and PU surfboards. While the EPS is lively the PU inserts dampen vibration better. The result is pop out of turns and stability while on rail. With Dual Core construction you will never have to sacrifice again.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE (DUAL-CORE W/PU RAILS)

// Closed cell EPS core provides more response + Flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

PU FOAM RAIL INSERTS (DUAL-CORE W/EPS CENTER)

// PU rails adds drive in and out of turns + swing weight for airs

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power. Protects from dings. Adds break strength.

CARBON TAIL PATCHES

// Distributes power to the fins + protects from toe/heel dings

PATENTED TECHNOLOGY

// An exclusive technology by Surftech

“A LEGACY OF ALOHA”

DARK TWINN TWIN + TRAILER SETUP / ST SQUASH TAIL

The Dark Twinn was developed as part of Aipa’s Dark Series, a series of new designs inspired by Ben Aipa’s classic shapes and modernized for futuristic surfing. The Dark Twinn combines Ben’s Wing Twin template, used to make Dane Kealoha’s twins in the late ‘70s and ‘90s, with an updated Swing Twin Squash template for a modern feel. The shift in wing placements engages the wing-to-fin relationship and accents how the board performs as a twin fin. Featuring, Mid-range rockers, and a lowered rail apex line, the Dark Twinn is a high-performance groveler built for aggressive surfing in soft waves. A staged bottom contour with a blended roll from the nose down into a single concave under the forward foot transitions into a double concave that is deepest between the forward fins. The concave then blends with a healthy amount of vee/double-concave, starting at the wing, and easing through the tail. The Dark Twinn is a lively and responsive board proven from Pismo Beach mush to juicy Hawaiian surf.

One board that combines the best of both EPS and PU surfboards. While the EPS is lively the PU inserts dampen vibration better. The result is pop out of turns and stability while on rail. With Dual Core construction you will never have to sacrifice again.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE (DUAL-CORE W/PU RAILS)

// Closed cell EPS core provides more response + Flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

PU FOAM RAIL INSERTS (DUAL-CORE W/EPS CENTER)

// PU rails adds drive in and out of turns + swing weight for airs

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power. Protects from dings. Adds break strength.

CARBON TAIL PATCHES

// Distributes power to the fins + protects from toe/heel dings

PATENTED TECHNOLOGY

// An exclusive technology by Surftech

WHAT IT DOES

HOW IT FEELS

DARK TWINN

/ ST SQUASH TAIL

The Dark Twinn was developed as part of Aipa’s Dark Series, a series of new designs inspired by Ben Aipa’s classic shapes and modernized for futuristic surfing. The Dark Twinn combines Ben’s Wing Twin template, used to make Dane Kealoha’s twins in the late ‘70s and ‘90s, with an updated Swing Twin Squash template for a modern feel. The shift in wing placements engages the wing-to-fin relationship and accents how the board performs as a twin fin. Featuring, Midrange rockers, and a lowered rail apex line, the Dark Twinn is a high-performance groveler built for aggressive surfing in soft waves. A staged bottom contour with a blended roll from the nose down into a single concave under the forward foot transitions into a double concave that is deepest between the forward fins. The concave then blends with a healthy amount of vee/double-concave, starting at the wing, and easing through the tail. The Dark Twinn is a lively and responsive board proven from Pismo Beach mush to juicy Hawaiian surf.

Fused Cell EPS Core (Dual-Core w/PU Rails)

// Closed cell EPS core provides more response + Flotation

Clear HD-Epoxy Resin

// Epoxy resin with high thermo-mechanical performances

High-Quality E-Glass Fiberglass

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

Full Biax Deck Patch (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

Pop-Flex Stringer (TPU)

// TPU adds pop + feel / EVA adds dampening + feel

PU Foam Rail Inserts (Dual-Core w/EPS Center)

// PU rails adds drive in and out of turns + swing weight for airs

Carbon Stringer

// Distributes power. Protects from dings. Adds break strength.

Carbon Tail Patches

// Distributes power to the fins + protects from toe/heel dings

Patented Technology

// An exclusive technology by Surftech

3-FIN SETUP

“A LEGACY OF ALOHA”

WRECKING BALL

5-FIN OPTION / MULTI PRONGED EXPERIMENTAL TAIL

The Wrecking Ball design comes from an experimental shortboard design Ben Aipa worked on in 1977. A full nose and broad outline in the front half of the board meet an unmistakable Aipa wing near the back third of the board, where the outline curves in a tight radius untill it hits a multipronged experimental tail. Ben’s futuristic outline packs a ton of board into a short package. The resulting increase in volume gives The Wrecking Ball extra float for faster paddling and a feeling of “unsinkableness” even the meanest of flat spots can’t sink. Updated with high-performance bottom contours by Ben’s son Duke the wrecking ball features a transitional bottom that fades from a rolled nose to a single concave in the middle of the board to a double concave under the fins and finishes with a vee out the tail. To make the most of the Wrecking Ball’s down-the-line drive and allow riders to harness control of the extra speed this board generates, we’ve opted for a quad fin setup. The result is a high-performance super groveler that blends classic design, experimental innovation, and modern sensibilities into a surfboard that drives down the line with unparalleled speed and bashes through sections without remorse. Feel the power of The Wrecking Ball!

Surftech’s version of a standard EPS and epoxy surfboard construction. A closed cell EPS core containing a wood stringer is layered with E-glass and biax glass for a light weight performance board with a lively feel. All Fusion HD boards are hand finished.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

WOOD STRINGER

// Distributes power + adds pop + adds break strength

FUTURES FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

HAND-FINISHED

// Machine-shaped, hand-laminated, and hand-finishe d

WHAT IT DOES

HOW IT FEELS

WRECKING BALL

4-FIN SETUP / MULTI PRONGED EXPERIMENTAL TAIL

The Wrecking Ball design comes from an experimental shortboard design Ben Aipa worked on in 1977. A full nose and broad outline in the front half of the board meet an unmistakable Aipa wing near the back third of the board, where the outline curves in a tight radius untill it hits a multi-pronged experimental tail. Ben’s futuristic outline packs a ton of board into a short package. The resulting increase in volume gives The Wrecking Ball extra float for faster paddling and a feeling of “unsinkableness” even the meanest of flat spots can’t sink. Updated with high-performance bottom contours by Ben’s son Duke the wrecking ball features a transitional bottom that fades from a rolled nose to a single concave in the middle of the board to a double concave under the fins and finishes with a vee out the tail. To make the most of the Wrecking Ball’s down-the-line drive and allow riders to harness control of the extra speed this board generates, we’ve opted for a quad fin setup. The result is a high-performance super groveler that blends classic design, experimental innovation, and modern sensibilities into a surfboard that drives down the line with unparalleled speed and bashes through sections without remorse. Feel the power of The Wrecking Ball!

Fused Cell EPS Core

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

Clear HD-Epoxy Resin

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

High-Quality E-Glass Fiberglass

// E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available

Full Biax Deck Patch (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

Wood Stringer

// Distributes power + adds pop + adds break strength

FCS II or FUTURES Fin Boxes

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

Hand-Finished

// Machine-shaped, hand-laminated, and hand-finished

“A LEGACY OF ALOHA”

BIG BOY STING 4 + 1 FIN SETUP / SWALLOW TAIL

A favored model for the 210 pounds plus surfer, the Big Boy Sting is designed for the big boys and girls who want to maximize power without giving up maneuverability. Proven to perform by Ben Aipa on the south shore on Oahu, The Big Boy Sting was designed by Ben in the late ‘90s and underwent heavy testing through the ‘2000s. After minor refinements and 100’s of boards built, the Big Boy Sting is now considered the most iconic Aipa design. Thickness where it counts and tapered rails combined with a pulled-in nose and tail allow the Big Boy Sting to turn tight and fast in the pocket. The Big Boy Sting is no puffed-up old guy board; instead, it is a high-performance power surfer’s precision weapon with extra bulk added only where it is needed. We’ve added a swallow tail for extra control when stomping on the tail through powerful sections and decreased drag when driving off the bottom. To ensure the board works in multiple conditions, we’ve included a 4+1 fin setup. Riders can go with a quad fin setup when they need to skate across flat sections or a 2 + 1 when they need extra control in powerful waves. For the first time, the Big Boy Sting is now available in Surftech’s Fusion HD construction. A lightweight, durable epoxy build that adds extra liveliness to an already energetic design.

Surftech’s version of a standard EPS and epoxy surfboard construction. A closed cell EPS core containing a wood stringer is layered with E-glass and biax glass for a light weight performance board with a lively feel. All Fusion HD boards are hand finished.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

WOOD STRINGER

// Distributes power + adds pop + adds break strength

FUTURES FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

HAND-FINISHED

// Machine-shaped, hand-laminated, and hand-finishe d

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

Shaper Profile.

DUKE AIPA

DUKE AIPA SPENT AS MUCH TIME PLAYING WITH FOAM AS HE DID TOY-CARS GROWING UP, IN AND OUT OF HIS FATHER’S SHAPING BAY. HE IS THE YOUNGEST SON OF STORIED BEN AIPA, MASTER INNOVATOR, AND SHAPER.

What does it mean to be the son of Ben Aipa?

It used to be a heavy weight to even think about...son of Ben Aipa...named after his inspiration , the great Duke Kahanamoku...but it all boils down to perspective...I now view it as not being in my dads shadow...but living in his light.. I live my life in Aloha..just as my father did...and the Duke before him

What motivates you to get in the water and go for a surf?

Theres zero motivation...the ocean is where I find myself.. where I connect with my ancestors...where I get to create movement and participate in the freedom of the waves.

Paint a picture of your childhood. What were your family dynamics, exposure to the ocean, and parental expectations like? We obviously were a surfing first family..and thats how we were raised. In the ocean before the sun came up...and getting out when the sun went down..surfing is who we were as a family. Did my dad want me to be world champ someday... yes..was that my path..No.. I had that freedom..the mobility to create and experience anything I wamnted to... There were no expectations..my parents supported me no matter what I got into...from surfing, to soccer, to ice skating, music..whatever I wanted to do they encouraged it.

When and how did you begin shaping yourself?

We grew up in factories and surf shops.. it was just a part of everyday life for us. So beginning? It was always there...every kid plays with their dads tools...our dads tools just happened to be shaping tools..Ultimately I would become his shaper towards the end of his career, and take over shaping his designs.

I’ve had multiple people describe you as a big teddy bear. What makes you go from soft and cuddly to savage beast? You have to watch out for teddy bears...lol

I do have a birthright...by namesake to perpetuate..being named after Duke Kahanamoku is a huge responsibility and with it an opportunity to be a source of Aloha that is fading from our growing sport. That’s not to say that I don’t teach a few “lessons” in the water..so what triggers me? You’ll have to Surf with me and find out.

BIG BROTHER STING

4+1 FIN SETUP / SWALLOW TAIL

Big boards equal big guy fun! Ben Aipa’s staple longboard, The Big Brother Sting is a high-performance tank designed to power through the mushiest of conditions. Extra thickness in the center of the board with a nicely foiled rail gives the perfect balance of float and performance. Riders will be able to catch any wave without sacrificing maneuverability. A wider outline up in the front of the board increases stability, and a pulledin tail allows quick directional changes. The iconic AIPA wing joins the front of the board, where float and stability reign supreme, with the back of the board where big turns and precision control are possible. To keep things light, we’ve built the Big Brother Sting in Surftech’s Fusion HD construction. A lightweight and durable epoxy with a lively flex. Big stoke comes guaranteed with the Big Brother Sting; finally, a board that makes less than ideal conditions just as fun as the best day of the year.

Surftech’s version of a standard EPS and epoxy surfboard construction. A closed cell EPS core containing a wood stringer is layered with E-glass and biax glass for a light weight performance board with a lively feel. All Fusion HD boards are hand finished.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

WOOD STRINGER

// Distributes power + adds pop + adds break strength

FUTURES FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

HAND-FINISHED

// Machine-shaped, hand-laminated, and hand-finishe d

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

“A LEGACY OF ALOHA”

What do you consider to be the most important characteristic of your father’s designs? Why?

There are so many ‘attributes” that make an AIPA and AIPA...hands down the most signature of them all is the STING...the STING has it’s own life force...it’s our DNA....more than a design element...it is a characteristic... it brings charisma..IDENTITY..to a board design. When you see a board model with a STING , you KNOW it’s an AIPA. How many boards can you identify like that?

I’m sure it is one of the heavy parts of carrying on your father’s shaping lineage but what parts of Ben’s design or board building process are you changing to fit your own style?

I would have to say that continuing to be what my dad called “core” , which to him was what was happening now...or what was needed as a change to make surfing progress.

Outlines, rails, bottom contours...just like surfing these elements are always in need of constant refinement to allow the surfer to take their SURFING to another level.

As important a role as board design plays in the AIPA history books

I’d say the surfers who rode AIPA’s and the community your dad

built is almost more impressive. Can you talk about that community and what /who you are working with as far as future surfers go?

My dad had who considered his STINGMEN back in the day..Larry Bertlemann, Markl Liddell, Buttons Kaluhiokalani, Dane Kealoha..these guys were symbiotic to my dads shaping..together they were a catalyst for the most explosive shift in surfing ever..a shift whose magnitude we will probably never see again..For me I’ve had to learn not to look and expect, but more to just let things happen...Kekoa Cazimero has been a surfer who I have that Hawaiian connection with that reminds me of what my father experienced with his guys…

But future surfers..thats the groms...There is this brother / sister duo that I make boards for that will be standouts for sure! And thats what this journey is about...the next move

Is it the surfer, the board, or the wave?

It’s the intention..The great Duke Kahanamoku said “ the best surfer is the one who is having the most fun”......sooooo paddle out with intention.. The intention to be stoked.

Donald Takayama’s legacy is a combination of the worlds best boards, best surfers and best waves, making his boards some of the most sought after in the surfing world. Takayama was famous for his progressive designs that combined both traditional and high-performance aspects into every board made. As a result, the best surfers chose his boards to bring their surfing to the next level. Donald Takayama and Surftech worked together for over 20 years before his passing, with a relationship built on trust and a commitment to produce quality products that compliment the designs he so passionately created.

YOU CATCH ONE GOOD WAVE AND IT MAKES YOUR WHOLE DAY – HECK, IT MAKES YOUR WHOLE WEEK.”

DONALD TAKAYAMA

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“SURFBOARDS DESIGNED BY DONALD TAKAYAMA”

PRINCE KUHIO GLIDER

2+1 FIN SETUP / PIN TAIL

Donald’s favorite glider! This Hawaiian Cross Country glider was inspired by the outer reefs on Oahu’s South Shore. Although this board is long, it is still capable of noseriding and turning like a board shorter in size. It has a DT-1 rocker, so anyone used to riding other Takayama’s will feel very comfortable on the Prince Kuhio. The medium rocker helps make paddling easy and surfing user-friendly. Also included are Donald’s patented 60/40 rails and tucked under edge, making this board very forgiving in turns. Available in a 3 fin setup capable of riding as a single fin or 2+1 setup depending on the surfer’s style.

TRIMS WITH STYLE

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

STYLISH, STABLE, AND FUN

Tuflite V-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology reimagined for increased performance.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

COMPOSITE T-STRINGER(S)

// T-Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power + protects from dings + adds break strength

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhance performance + durability

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

Size:

“SURFBOARDS DESIGNED BY DONALD TAKAYAMA”

MODEL T

SINGLE / SQUARE TAIL

Widely considered one of the best surfboards for noseriding in the world. This design is the most well-rounded and versatile of Donald’s classic retro line. With a broad, easy to noseride front and wide, surprisingly loose tail, this board is a staple of every one of Donald’s team riders’ quivers. Classic 50/50 rails, a single fin box, and a wide square tail give the Model T a classic flair suited for beautiful surfing. The Model T will perfectly complement anyone’s longboard quiver. The Model T performs best in waves from shoulder high to ankle small. If you are looking for a longboard that promotes style and noseriding, look no further than this heavily tested and time-trodden gem of a surfboard.

TRIMS WITH STYLE

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

STYLISH, STABLE, AND FUN

Tuflite V-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology reimagined for increased performance.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

COMPOSITE T-STRINGER(S)

// T-Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power + protects from dings + adds break strength

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhance performance + durability

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

Size: Width: Thick: Liter: SKU FCS II: 9'6" 23" 3.1" 82.2L TKTL-MT0906-WD1

ALL NEW COLORS!

Donald Takayama’s legacy is a combination of the worlds best boards, best surfers and best waves, making his boards some of the most sought after in the surfing world. Takayama was famous for his progressive designs that combined both traditional and high-performance aspects into every board made. As a result, the best surfers chose his boards to bring their surfing to the next level. Donald Takayama and Surftech worked together for over 20 years before his passing, with a relationship built on trust and a commitment to produce quality products that compliment the designs he so passionately created.

“SURFBOARDS DESIGNED

IN THE PINK

2+1 FIN SETUP / SQUARE TAIL

BY DONALD TAKAYAMA”

A noserider and a performance longboard in one board. Get on the ultimate high-performance noserider! The In The Pink Tuflite V-Tech is without a doubt the most loved and sought after model in Donald’s range. Able to surf anything from one foot slop to overhead barrels, this board is the “ONE” longboard you can surf in any condition. Ideal for the rider looking to own one perfect longboard, or someone looking to become more accustomed to the nose, the In The Pink will have you stoked on surfing again.

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

Tuflite V-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology reimagined for increased performance.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

COMPOSITE T-STRINGER(S)

// T-Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power + protects from dings + adds break strength

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhance performance + durability

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

“SURFBOARDS DESIGNED BY DONALD TAKAYAMA”

EGG

2+1 FIN SETUP / ROUNDED PIN TAIL

If you like smooth surfing and catching lots of waves the Egg is for you. A classic Takayama design that can be credited with introducing many modern day “Mid-length” advocates this style of board. If you’re not quite ready to “rip and shred” on a short board, nor are you interested in cruising on a longboard, then the Takayama Egg is the perfect solution. This model is an “eggy” shape that allows the rider to trim high on the wave in the middle of the board or race down the line on the tail. Your pick. The Egg is a great board for beginner to advanced riders.

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

Tuflite V-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology reimagined for increased performance.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

COMPOSITE T-STRINGER(S)

// T-Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power + protects from dings + adds break strength

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhance performance + durability

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

IN THE PINK

TUFLITE V-TECH

Get on the ultimate high-performance noserider! The In The Pink Tuflite V-Tech is without a doubt the most loved and sought after model in Donald’s range. Able to surf anything from one foot slop to overhead barrels, this board is the “ONE” longboard you can surf in any condition. Ideal for the rider looking to own one perfect longboard, or someone looking to become more accustomed to the nose, the In The Pink will have you stoked on surfing again.

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THE EGG

MODEL NAME _ DETAILS _ 2 + 1 FIN SETUP / ROUNDED PIN TAIL TUFLITE V-TECH

If you’re not quite ready to “rip and shred” on a short board, nor are you interested in cruising on a longboard, then the Takayama Egg is the perfect solution. This model is an “eggy” shape that allows the rider to trim high on the wave in the middle of the board or race down the line on the tail. Your pick. The Egg is a great board for beginner to advanced riders.

“SURFBOARDS DESIGNED BY DONALD TAKAYAMA”

DT2

2+1 FIN SETUP / PIN TAIL

There is no such thing as the perfect longboard, but if there was this would be darn close. Donald’s “all-rounder”. This board was designed with more focus on noseriding than the DT-1. With the ability to do it all. Turn, trim, noseride, you name it the DT-2 can do it. Working in waves from ankle high to well overhead, the DT-2 can be ridden and enjoyed in all conditions. This board could easily be a one board quiver or just a trusty old friend you pull out when you want a board you know you can trust.

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

Tuflite V-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology reimagined for increased performance.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

COMPOSITE T-STRINGER(S)

// T-Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power + protects from dings + adds break strength

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhance performance + durability

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

“SURFBOARDS DESIGNED

BY DONALD TAKAYAMA”

SCORPION 2

4+1 FIN SETUP / ROUND TAIL

Small but mighty, don’t underestimate the power of the Scorpion 2. Donald wanted to make a wider tail, narrower nose and more rounded out version of the popular Scorpion model. This allows the surfer to go a little shorter in board length and can sport multiple fin combinations. This board excels in small California style surf to well overhead island style barrels. It’s a very fast paddler with easy tail control and the Tuflite construction gives it unparalleled durability. The Scorpion 2 Tuflite V-Tech is a must have for every surf quiver!

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

Tuflite V-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology reimagined for increased performance.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

COMPOSITE T-STRINGER(S)

// T-Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power + protects from dings + adds break strength

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhance performance + durability

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

Colin McPhillips tight in the pocket on a Scorpion II.

“SURFBOARDS

DESIGNED

BY DONALD TAKAYAMA”

NOAH COMP

2+1 FIN SETUP / SQUARE TAIL

If you like hanging five but don’t want to give up the vertical snaps and deep tube rides the Noah Comp is for you. The Noah Comp Tuflite V-Tech is a high-performance noserider. A board Donald had been making for Noah to use in contests. Wide nose and pulled in square tail, extra rocker in the nose and tail, this board was designed to excel in a variety of conditions. The go-to board for all of Donald’s team riders when they enter a contest and the waves are constantly changing. Perfect for someone looking for a performance longboard that will handle any situation.

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

Tuflite V-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology reimagined for increased performance.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

COMPOSITE T-STRINGER(S)

// T-Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power + protects from dings + adds break strength

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhance performance + durability

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

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MODEL NAME _

NOAH COMP

TUFLITE V-TECH

The Noah Comp Tuflite V-Tech is a high-performance noserider. A board Donald had been making for Noah to use in contests. Wide nose and pulled in square tail, extra rocker in the nose and tail, this board was designed to excel in a variety of conditions. The go-to board for all of Donald’s team riders when they enter a contest and the waves are constantly changing. Perfect for someone looking for a performance longboard that will handle any situation.

SCORPION 2

TUFLITE V-TECH

Donald wanted to make a wider tail, narrower nose and more rounded out version of the popular Scorpion. This allows the surfer to go a little shorter in board length and can sport multiple fin combinations. This board excels in small California style surf to well overhead island style barrels. It’s a very fast paddler with easy tail control and the Tuflite construction gives it unparalleled durability. The Scorpion 2 Tuflite V-Tech is a must have in every surf quiver!

“SURFBOARDS

DESIGNED

BY DONALD TAKAYAMA”

BEACH BREAK

2+1 FIN SETUP / SQUARE TAIL

Longboard world championships have been won on this board! This 2 + 1 setup can be described as Donald’s high performance, progressive longboard. For those that believed Donald to be too old fashioned feast your eyes on this down the line, straight off the bottom and top with way too much speed to spare, Beach Break model. The hard down rails, extra rocker, performance nose and squash tail all combine to make Donald’s most innovative longboard of all time.

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

Tuflite V-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology reimagined for increased performance.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

COMPOSITE T-STRINGER(S)

// T-Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power + protects from dings + adds break strength

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhance performance + durability

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

“SURFBOARDS DESIGNED BY DONALD TAKAYAMA”

Surftech’s legendary Softop construction has been the #1 surf school, rental, and consumer choice for more than two decades.

The durability combined with precision design, previously unseen in the softboard category, allows surfers to perform at the top of their abilities while minimizing the dangers associated with a hard board. This year we’ve paired our Softop construction with timeless shapes from the Takayama and Walden line.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin with high mechanical performances

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

DOUBLE WOOD STRINGERS

// Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

THERMAL DEBOSSED EVA DECK PAD

// The full EVA deck pad gives you traction + adds durability

HARD FIBERGLASS BOTTOM

// The fiberglass bottom keeps the contours which = performance

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhances performance + durability

SCORPION 2 SOFTOP

4+1 FIN SETUP / ROUND TAIL

Small but mighty, don’t underestimate the power of the Scorpion 2. Donald wanted to make a wider tail, narrower nose and more rounded out version of the popular Scorpion model. This allows the surfer to go a little shorter in board length and can sport multiple fin combinations. This board excels in small California style surf to well overhead island style barrels. It’s a very fast paddler with easy tail control and the Tuflite construction gives it unparalleled durability. The Scorpion 2 Tuflite V-Tech is a must have for every surf quiver!

EGG SOFTOP

If you like smooth surfing and catching lots of waves the Egg is for you. A classic Takayama design that can be credited with introducing many modern day “Mid-length” advocates this style of board. If you’re not quite ready to “rip and shred” on a short board, nor are you interested in cruising on a longboard, then the Takayama Egg is the perfect solution. This model is an “eggy” shape that allows the rider to trim high on the wave in the middle of the board or race down the line on the tail. Your pick. The Egg is a great board for beginner to advanced riders.

IN THE PINK SOFTOP

A noserider and a performance longboard in one board. Get on the ultimate high-performance noserider! The In The Pink Softop is without a doubt the most loved and sought after model in Donald’s range. Able to surf anything from one foot slop to overhead barrels, this board is the “ONE” longboard you can surf in any condition. Ideal for the rider looking to own one perfect longboard, or someone looking to become more accustomed to the nose, the In The Pink will have you stoked on surfing again.

2+1 FIN SETUP / SQUARE TAIL

2+1 FIN SETUP / ROUND PIN TAIL

Gerry Lopez grew up in the extraordinary place that was Hawaii in the 1950s and 1960s. He played a part in the shortboard revolution of the late 1960s and early 1970s. He experienced the awe, fear and ultimate satisfaction of finding the tube in the early days at the Pipeline. He traveled for surf throughout the world: to

the original surf camp at G-Land, the exotic islands off Sumatra and especially to the magic island of Bali, Indonesia - before it became a popular surf destination. He experienced the beginnings of windsurfing on Maui, the early years of snowboarding and tow-in surfing at Jaws.

Fast forward to today and Gerry Lopez is shaping some truly unique boards that keeps his surfing journey moving forward. This collection of boards represents the quiver that he takes around the world to surf the ultimate breaks.

WAVES KEEP COMING, THAT’S THE ONE THING YOU CAN COUNT ON IN LIFE”

–GERRY LOPEZ

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A quiver of Gerry Lopez boards from our EPS line waiting to be surfed.

SHOULD I WEAR A LEASH? IF I LOSE THIS BOARD IN TO THE ROCKS AND I CAN’T RIDE IT I’LL CRY.” –COLIN MCPHILLIPS

We gave Colin McPhillips our first NFT Gerry Lopez Glider prototype to try. It was the last time we saw the board. Guess he liked it.

“SURF IS WHERE YOU FIND IT”

GLIDER

SINGLE-FIN / PIN TAIL

Gerry Lopez calls this glider the “secret weapon.” If you are looking for an unfair advantage over the rest of the crowd, look no further than this fast paddling, quick gliding, lightning bolt of a board. Very subtle bottom contours allow Gerry’s Glider to move over flat water with ease, giving this board a feel of magical momentum. A flat deck hides extra volume under the chest when paddling and creates stability when gliding from section to section. A pulled-down rail allows the board to change direction without having to muscle it and also cuts nicely across steep sections of the wave face. Minimal rider feedback is necessary to get this bad boy up and going. You really just need to make it to your feet, and the board will do the rest. The Gerry Glider will make 1ft waves a blast but could potentially be ridden in large surf as well if the surfer is capable of handeling the speed the board generates.

Natural Fiber Technology is not only made with natural composite reinforcements but its got an amazingly natural feel. Half of the reinforcement by volume on these boards is made from naturally derived fibers. The other half is composed of E glass and the whole lot is layered up and vacuum bagged under pressure to maximize the bond and minimize any excess resin, allowing for an incredible strength to weight ratio. The natural fiber not only replaces a good chunk of what would otherwise be fiberglass but also improves dampening for a predictable, natural response. There is an elegance to the simple aesthetic to the layup that is matched only by its ride.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE (DUAL-CORE W/PU RAILS)

// Closed cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass is the industry standard reinforcement as it has the most reliable strength and performance of all surf glass variations.

NATURAL FIBER REINFORCMENT

// Renewable, reliable, resilient, and real smooth.

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

“SURF IS WHERE YOU FIND IT”

SOMETHING FISHY

4-FIN / SWALLOW TAIL

Like going back in time , while knowing everything you know now. Back in the early 1970s, Steve Lis created a surfboard design, The Fish, that has endured through the decades and is as valid today as it was almost 50 years ago. The Fish design has gone through just about every permutation and probably most shapers. The Something Fishy is a blend of Steve’s old template with Gerry’s take on the rails, bottom shape, and rocker. Gerry Fish, like a Lis Fish, is still fast as heck, but the updates give Gerry’s version a bit more maneuverability and make the board easier to control. A We like how it works and, if you are a Fish lover, we think you might too. We loved the Something Fishey so much we decided to build it in our exclusive Fusion HD construction. This lightweight and responsive built is great for high-performance ripping, downthe-line projections, and other aggressive surfing techniques. Overall we feel The Fusion HD construction enhances the characteristics already found in the Something Fishey.

Surftech’s version of a standard EPS and epoxy surfboard construction. A closed cell EPS core containing a wood stringer is layered with E-glass and biax glass for a light weight performance board with a lively feel. All Fusion HD boards are hand finished.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

WOOD STRINGER

// Distributes power + adds pop + adds break strength

FUTURES FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

HAND-FINISHED

// Machine-shaped, hand-laminated, and hand-finishe d

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

“SURF IS WHERE YOU FIND IT”

LITTLE DARLIN

5-FIN OPTION / SWALLOW TAIL

A board so easy to ride it will feel like you are cheating. The Little Darlin evolved out of Gerry Lopez’s prevalent Cheater Model. In the search for more performance, Gerry slimmed down the design. The narrow width makes the board snappy and responsive without losing paddle power. A single to double concave gives the Little Darlin’ speed and hold when the surf gets big. The Little Darlin’ is a sweet, quick, easy-riding board that can take it to powerful waves with confidence. You can trust the Little Darlin will catch any wave while still handling late takeoffs, steep drops, and fast-hollow sections. Surftech’s exclusive Fusion HD technology adds to the board’s response.

Surftech’s version of a standard EPS and epoxy surfboard construction. A closed cell EPS core containing a wood stringer is layered with E-glass and biax glass for a light weight performance board with a lively feel. All Fusion HD boards are hand finished.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

WOOD STRINGER

// Distributes power + adds pop + adds break strength

FUTURES FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

HAND-FINISHED

// Machine-shaped, hand-laminated, and hand-finishe d

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

“SURF IS WHERE YOU FIND IT”

SQUIRTY

5-FIN OPTION / ROUND PIN TAIL

Find your balance with the Squirty. By harnessing the Yin and Yang of surfboard design, Gerry has created a board that truly does it all. The Squirty’s extra width and volume near the nose of the board will help surfers catch more waves. While a pulled-in tail and curvacious back half will allow the board to rip hard. A Low entry rocker with a slightly rolled bottom going into a single concave and finishing in a double concave with a user-friendly tail lift, makes the Squirty loose and fast. The Squirty has everything a surfer could want in one board, making it the perfect daily driver.

Surftech’s version of a standard EPS and epoxy surfboard construction. A closed cell EPS core containing a wood stringer is layered with E-glass and biax glass for a light weight performance board with a lively feel. All Fusion HD boards are hand finished.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

WOOD STRINGER

// Distributes power + adds pop + adds break strength

FUTURES FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

HAND-FINISHED

// Machine-shaped, hand-laminated, and hand-finishe d

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

“SURF IS WHERE YOU FIND IT”

SOMETHING FISHY

4-FIN / SWALLOW TAIL

Like going back in time , while knowing everything you know now. Back in the early 1970s, Steve Lis created a surfboard design, The Fish, that has endured through the decades and is as valid today as it was almost 50 years ago. The Fish design has gone through just about every permutation and probably most shapers. The Something Fishy is a blend of Steve’s old template with Gerry’s take on the rails, bottom shape, and rocker. Gerry Fish, like a Lis Fish, is still fast as heck, but the updates give Gerry’s version a bit more maneuverability and make the board easier to control. A We like how it works and, if you are a Fish lover, we think you might too.

TRUERIDE boards consist of a PolyUrethane Core, PolyEster Resin, and model specific fiberglass layups specked to achieve the right balance between weight and durability. Surftech’s TRUERIDE construction is our most traditional surfboard build, providing users with a dependable and predictable surfing experience.

POLYURETHANE CORE

// High-density polyurethane core for performance and feel

POLYESTER RESIN

// Advanced polyester resin for strength and flex

6OZ FIBERGLASS W/4OZ FULL PATCH

// High strength-to-weight ratio, blanced for performance and durability

WOOD-PLY STRINGER

// Wood fibers creates a natural flex and adds break-strength

FCS II + CENTER FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

AIRBRUSHED RAIL AND BOTTOM + PIN LINES

// Long lasting color keeps your board looking new longer

SANDED FINISH

// The fasted finish, optimized for high speed surfing

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

“SURF IS WHERE YOU FIND IT”

POCKET ROCKET 5-FIN OPTION / PIN TAIL

Never have an excuse for missing the best barrel of your life again. For Indo, Hawaii or anywhere 4’-8’ waves are pumping, the Pocket Rocket / Fusion-Poly would be the main battle board in your quiver. The Pocket Rocket delivers extra speed, maneuverability and control to make riding the edge a whole lot of fun and not as white knuckled, barely hanging in there exercise. In general, the Pocket Rocket would be anywhere in length from 6’-4” up to 8’-0” depending on the rider and where he surfs.

TRUERIDE boards consist of a PolyUrethane Core, PolyEster Resin, and model specific fiberglass layups specked to achieve the right balance between weight and durability. Surftech’s TRUERIDE construction is our most traditional surfboard build, providing users with a dependable and predictable surfing experience.

POLYURETHANE CORE

// High-density polyurethane core for performance and feel

POLYESTER RESIN

// Advanced polyester resin for strength and flex

6OZ FIBERGLASS W/4OZ FULL PATCH

// High strength-to-weight ratio, blanced for performance and durability

WOOD-PLY STRINGER

// Wood fibers creates a natural flex and adds break-strength

FCS II + CENTER FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

AIRBRUSHED RAIL AND BOTTOM + PIN LINES

// Long lasting color keeps your board looking new longer

SANDED FINISH

// The fasted finish, optimized for high speed surfing

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

“SURF IS WHERE YOU FIND IT”

LITTLE DARLIN

5-FIN OPTION / SWALLOW TAIL

The Little Darlin / Fusion-Poly grew out of the Gerry’s extremely popular Cheater in the search for more highperformance without losing the paddling power. The Little Darlin’ is a sweet, quick, easy riding board that can take it to the juice with confidence, knowing it will catch most any wave and still handle late take offs, steep drops, and fast, hollow sections. A single to double concave gives the Little Darlin’ speed and holding power when the juice comes down.

TRUERIDE boards consist of a PolyUrethane Core, PolyEster Resin, and model specific fiberglass layups specked to achieve the right balance between weight and durability. Surftech’s TRUERIDE construction is our most traditional surfboard build, providing users with a dependable and predictable surfing experience.

POLYURETHANE CORE

// High-density polyurethane core for performance and feel

POLYESTER RESIN

// Advanced polyester resin for strength and flex

6OZ FIBERGLASS W/4OZ FULL PATCH

// High strength-to-weight ratio, blanced for performance and durability

WOOD-PLY STRINGER

// Wood fibers creates a natural flex and adds break-strength

FCS II + CENTER FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

AIRBRUSHED RAIL AND BOTTOM + PIN LINES

// Long lasting color keeps your board looking new longer

SANDED FINISH

// The fasted finish, optimized for high speed surfing

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

“SURF IS WHERE YOU FIND IT”

SQUIRTY 5-FIN OPTION / ROUND TAIL

Find your balance with the Squirty. By harnessing the Yin and Yang of surfboard design, Gerry has created a board that truly does it all. The Squirty’s extra width and volume near the nose of the board will help surfers catch more waves. While a pulled-in tail and curvacious back half will allow the board to rip hard. A Low entry rocker with a slightly rolled bottom going into a single concave and finishing in a double concave with a user-friendly tail lift, makes the Squirty loose and fast. The Squirty has everything a surfer could want in one board, making it the perfect daily driver.

TRUERIDE boards consist of a PolyUrethane Core, PolyEster Resin, and model specific fiberglass layups specked to achieve the right balance between weight and durability. Surftech’s TRUERIDE construction is our most traditional surfboard build, providing users with a dependable and predictable surfing experience.

POLYURETHANE CORE

// High-density polyurethane core for performance and feel

POLYESTER RESIN

// Advanced polyester resin for strength and flex

6OZ FIBERGLASS W/4OZ FULL PATCH

// High strength-to-weight ratio, blanced for performance and durability

WOOD-PLY STRINGER

// Wood fibers creates a natural flex and adds break-strength

FCS II + CENTER FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

AIRBRUSHED RAIL AND BOTTOM + PIN LINES

// Long lasting color keeps your board looking new longer

SANDED FINISH

// The fasted finish, optimized for high speed surfing

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

Shaper Profile.

GERRY LOPEZ

TURNING PLAY INTO HIS LIFE’S WORK GERRY LOPEZ KNOWS THE VALUE OF ‘SHOWING UP.’ BY LOGGING, POSSIBLY THE MOST AND VERY ARGUABLY THE BEST, WAVES OF ANY SURFER/SHAPER IN THE WORLD GERRY DEVELOPED AN INTUITION THAT DEFINED AND CONTINUES TO INSPIRE HIS SHAPING STYLE.

Can you tell me about the best surfboard you ever rode? Did you shape it? Where did you surf it?

Oh, boy. You know, when you’ve been surfing as long as I have, there’s really a lot of good boards, and I don’t know, there’s no real best one, but yeah, I’ve been shaping boards for 54 years now. Holy cow! Yeah. And, you know, All the way along, there’s been some really great ones, but it wasn’t so much the last one as the next one. It’s just kind of like in surfing, you know, it’s not so much the last wave you had, it’s the next one you’re going to get. And that’s maybe one of the — you know, the downfalls of being a surfboard builder is that every time you’re riding a board, you’re thinking how you can improve it and that’s why you’re always thinking about that next board. There’s never one that’s just perfect. There’s always room for improvement and, you know, some small (or big) modification there’s your next board.

That’s cool. It seems like the more boards you shape, the better your boards are going to get. Can you tell us more about how you learned to shape?

People don’t realize that it’s not that hard to make a surfboard. And there’s a lot of things that you can’t really explain totally going on in surfing and in surfboards. And a lot of times a guy will just say out of the blue, “I’m going to make a surfboard,” and this is what happened to me. You know, I mean, actually, it wasn’t even my idea, it was a friend of mine. I just got this board from Dick Brewer in 1967 and it was the very first short board of that period. It was really a great board because it was different. Everybody had long boards and all of a sudden I had a shorter board. But it was really lightly glass and so it didn’t last that long and I wanted to get another one, but by then everybody wanted to get these same shorter boards and Dick didn’t have any time for me. And this friend of mine goes, “Well, let’s just make our own boards.” And I went, “we don’t know how to do that.” And he goes, “we’ll figure it out along the way, you know?” So we stripped down our long boards so we had some foam and he went first. We only had one pair of sawhorses in his dad’s garage, you know, and he had at it and shaped this board. And then it was my turn. I don’t even remember what it looked like, but it was short. it was seven foot six, you know, which was a foot shorter than the board I had been riding, which was already, you know, one of the shortest boards around. We shaped them up and then we glassed them up and then when they were done and we took them down and went surfing — man, they felt like they rode like the wind. You know, they were just great. And I was coming in from that first session and

another friend was in the parking lot and he had money in his hand. He said, “I want that board. “ I took the money and just like that I was in the surfboard business, you know, and then it’s been a long long process ever since I’ve just, you know, one board to the next. And a lot of them along the way have been boards for myself and I see that with my son, you know, he’s made so many boards for himself. And that’s part of the process is that there’s a lot of experimentation, you know, and you got to try stuff to see if it works, to see how it works and, you know, to see if you can improve what you already have.

You make shaping surfboards sound so easy. In fact you seem to make a lot of things seem easy. What was your approach to surfing challenging waves like the Pipeline?

It had more to do with the board than anything else. There was a lot of experimentation with trying to build boards for the pipeline in the very beginning. We had an advantage. Going back to that first 8’6” Brewer when I took that out of the Pipeline, it was such an improvement over any of the long boards that we ever rode out there. And then, once I started making my own boards, one board after the other, every board I made would make surfing that very difficult wave a little easier. But it took a lot of boards, you know, and the Pipeline is notorious for breaking boards in half. So because the next day there’s probably going to be more waves you go back and make a new board. And each one was an improvement over the last one. And that was the beauty of not only shaping but, you know, building your own boards, combined with wanting to raise your skill level in surfing to become a better surfer. You know, you wanted to improve your surfing skills, but you only could to a certain point, then you had to get a better surfboard. That’s kind of been the story of my whole life, you know, trying to make a better surfboard to try and have a little more success in surfing.

“Every board I made would make surfing that very difficult wave a little easier.”

How do you balance the surfer/shaper role?

I mean, you know, when I was young, I remember I had, I guess, kind of an epiphany. I was out surfing and I was just a kid, but I looked around and all morning, I’m going, “wow, where’s all the good guys?” You know, the guys like in their twenties, you know, they’re the top surfers and where are they? One of the old guys was out there and I went and asked him, and he goes, “oh, they’re working.” And I realized if you go to work, you’re going to miss the good waves. I thought back to when I sold that first surfboard to that kid in the parking lot, and I went; this might be a good way to have a job. And you know, it evolved into being the greatest job in the world if you want to be where the waves are good. All my customers understood that if the waves were good, it was going to take a little longer for them to get their surfboard. So it was a good way to live if you wanted to be a surfer.

What do you dream for the future, your future, your family’s future, future of surfing?

Well, I think the beauty of life for me right now is seeing my son embracing not only surfing, but surfboard building as well. Watching him enjoy all the same things that I enjoyed is neat. It’s a little bit of a different world, but in a lot of ways, it’s still the same, you know, and it’s a good life. I think we’re pretty fortunate that we got to be surfers in this lifetime. Surfing is a great way to live.

Is it the surfer, the board or the wave?

Well, it’s all a bit, you know, it’s a dance. And you know, your surfboards, your partner, the waves, the music and it’s one of the greatest dances there is in life, I think. And I’ve loved every moment of it.

If you’re going to give advice to a new surfer, what would you tell them?

Keep paddling.

“SURF IS WHERE YOU FIND IT”

MIDWAY

2+1 FIN OPTION / ROUND PIN TAIL

The Midway / Fusion-Poly is a high performance mid-length designed for old style riding or modern day maneuvers, whatever one’s pleasure happens to be. The Midway has a fuller nose to maximize paddling while still having rails, edges, bottom rocker and foil to make it fast, steady, positive and maneuverable in almost any wave situation. The 2+1 setup gives many fin options so you can dial in the performance dependent on the waves.

TRUERIDE boards consist of a PolyUrethane Core, PolyEster Resin, and model specific fiberglass layups specked to achieve the right balance between weight and durability. Surftech’s TRUERIDE construction is our most traditional surfboard build, providing users with a dependable and predictable surfing experience.

POLYURETHANE CORE

// High-density polyurethane core for performance and feel

POLYESTER RESIN

// Advanced polyester resin for strength and flex

6OZ FIBERGLASS W/4OZ FULL PATCH

// High strength-to-weight ratio, blanced for performance and durability

WOOD-PLY STRINGER

// Wood fibers creates a natural flex and adds break-strength

FCS II + CENTER FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

AIRBRUSHED RAIL AND BOTTOM + PIN LINES

// Long lasting color keeps your board looking new longer

SANDED FINISH

// The fasted finish, optimized for high speed surfing

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

“SURF IS WHERE YOU FIND IT”

LONGHAUL

SINGLE-FIN / SQUARE TAIL

Nothing feels better than to ride the nose on a long section hanging ten or even getting a cheater five up there. Any long boarder worth his salt needs to have one of these moves in his repertoire and the Long Haul / Fusion-Poly makes it easier. The wide, full nose template gives one plenty of planing surface and room to stand up there comfortably. The square tail works as a release point allowing the board to pivot for quicker turns but you will be riding the other end of the Long Haul most of the time.

TRUERIDE boards consist of a PolyUrethane Core, PolyEster Resin, and model specific fiberglass layups specked to achieve the right balance between weight and durability. Surftech’s TRUERIDE construction is our most traditional surfboard build, providing users with a dependable and predictable surfing experience.

POLYURETHANE CORE

// High-density polyurethane core for performance and feel

POLYESTER RESIN

// Advanced polyester resin for strength and flex

6OZ FIBERGLASS W/4OZ FULL PATCH

// High strength-to-weight ratio, blanced for performance and durability

WOOD-PLY STRINGER

// Wood fibers creates a natural flex and adds break-strength

FCS II + CENTER FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

AIRBRUSHED RAIL AND BOTTOM + PIN LINES

// Long lasting color keeps your board looking new longer

SANDED FINISH

// The fasted finish, optimized for high speed surfing

WHAT IT DOES

HOW IT FEELS

“SURF IS WHERE YOU FIND IT”

RIVERBOAT 5-FIN OPTION / SWALLOW TAIL

The River-Boat / Softop Custom-Performance addresses the future of surfing which is going to have more and more to do with alternative waves like river waves, boat wakes, and wave pools. When the ocean isn’t an option, these waves will do very well indeed. It is possible to build a surfboard for any kind of wave and the River-Boat comes from 20+ years of riding waves behind boats and on rivers. Shorter and thinner because little or no paddling is involved, the two sizes should accommodate all with the exception of the extralargest surfers. Depending on your wave, the fin options are numerous...twinnie, thruster, quad or even asym-1 fin toeside, 2 fins heelside. Surf is wherever you can find it...!

Surftech’s legendary Softop construction has been the #1 surf school, rental, and consumer choice for more than two decades. The durability combined with precision design, previously unseen in the softboard category, allows surfers to perform at the top of their abilities while minimizing the dangers associated with a hard board. This year we’ve paired our Softop construction with timeless shapes from the Takayama and Walden line.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin with high mechanical performances

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

DOUBLE WOOD STRINGERS

// Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

THERMAL DEBOSSED EVA DECK PAD

// The full EVA deck pad gives you traction + adds durability

HARD FIBERGLASS BOTTOM

// The fiberglass bottom keeps the contours which = performance

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhances performance + durability

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

Known by many as the “Father of the Modern Longboard,” Steve Walden shaped his first surfboard in 1961, at age 13, and never looked back. Eight years later, the native Southern Californian opened his first board factory and store in Huntington Beach, then moved to the North Shore of Oahu in 1972, where he made a name for himself as a prolific longboard shaper. While the rest of the surfing world was fixated on short singlefins, Walden continued to faithfully hone his longboard designs.

Over the years he shaped for prestigious labels like Lightning Bolt, Local Motion, HIC, and Channel Islands, but it was always his own boards that set him apart. By the early 80s, Walden returned to California where he unveiled his wildly successful Magic Model with its radical rocker, down-turned rails, and super-fast Turbo Hull bottom contour.

TO DATE, WALDEN ESTIMATES HE’S PERSONALLY SHAPED MORE THAN 20,000 BOARDS

With arguably the most advanced and high performance longboard on the market, Walden was uniquely positioned to capitalize on the resurgence of longboarding in the late 80s and 90s. To date, Walden estimates he’s personally shaped more than 20,000 boards, and in 2004, he teamed up with Global Surf Industries to distribute his shapes and expand the Walden Surfboards brand worldwide. These days, when he’s not mowing foam, Walden is surfing. Though he competed some as a teenager, he returned to contest surfing at the age of 30 and has been a regular on the winner’s podium ever since. In fact, Walden still holds the record for the longest noseride in competition history with an epic 25.5-second ride.

“THE FATHER OF THE MODERN LONGBOARD”

DEVILED EGG MADERA

4+1 FIN OPTION / ROUNDED PIN TAIL

When designing the Deviled Egg, Steve’s goal was to create the ultimate one-board quiver —a versatile Swiss Army Knife-type shape that could handle a wide range of wave conditions from waist-high to overhead and would serve as the ultimate travel board. Reaching back into his archives, Steve started with a classic mid-length egg outline and added his trademark Magic Model concave bottom and hard rails. The result is a morphed board that combines Steve’s traditional roots and experimental design philosophy. A pulled-in nose, rounded pin tail, and longdrawn-out curve through the middle of the board’s outline are a few of the features that make the Deviled Egg a highly maneuverable yet smoothriding hybrid. The Deviled Egg also has plenty of volume to get into waves early, plus just enough rocker and nose kick to handle steeper drops. We’ve combined the Deviled Egg with Surftech’s Madera construction for a an eco friendly vibe. For riders who want dependability and are looking to blur the lines between shortboarding and longboarding look no further than the Deviled Egg.

Albert Einstein once said, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” Taking old Albert’s advice we looked to the natural world for inspiration when creating our new Madera construction. While identifying materials that we could sustainably harvest was a priority, we were not willing to sacrifice either performance or durability. Known for its brawn and as the main material used in the first surfboards, wood was an obvious choice. Our Madera collection uses a variety of sustainably harvested timber chosen for its strength to weight ratio, not to mention its aesthetic beauty, to create a durable outer shell around a super light EPS core. The board is then encapsulated in an epoxy resin to create a watertight seal and further add rigidity. Our first test riders were blown away by the performance and, even though you could ding one if you really tried, we have not had a test board come back dinged or broken. If you are looking for a board that performs, is durable, and uses sustainably sourced materials the Madera collection is for you.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available

BAMBOO ECO-SKIN

// Sustainable harvested durable outer layer protects against dings and dampens chatter.

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

“THE FATHER OF THE MODERN LONGBOARD”

MAGIC MADERA

2+1 FIN SETUP / DIAMOND SQUASH TAIL

It’s called the Magic Model for a reason. The Magic rocker, Magic rails, and the Magic hull, are very unique to Walden Surfboards, the front 1/2 of the hull is concave, this single concave transitions into a double concave in the rear and the back 1/3 transitions into a moderate “V”. The concave nose adds lift and stability, perfect for noseriding. The double concaved hull and hard rails make the board fast, stable, responsive and maneuverable in all conditions. The Magic rails are hard, they tend to be harder than most other longboards, the unique bottom curves & bevels keep the rails from catching unlike most other hard rail boards. Riders of the Magic Model have been known to surf better, catch extra waves and enjoy their sessions more.

Albert Einstein once said, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” Taking old Albert’s advice we looked to the natural world for inspiration when creating our new Madera construction. While identifying materials that we could sustainably harvest was a priority, we were not willing to sacrifice either performance or durability. Known for its brawn and as the main material used in the first surfboards, wood was an obvious choice. Our Madera collection uses a variety of sustainably harvested timber chosen for its strength to weight ratio, not to mention its aesthetic beauty, to create a durable outer shell around a super light EPS core. The board is then encapsulated in an epoxy resin to create a watertight seal and further add rigidity. Our first test riders were blown away by the performance and, even though you could ding one if you really tried, we have not had a test board come back dinged or broken. If you are looking for a board that performs, is durable, and uses sustainably sourced materials the Madera collection is for you.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available

BAMBOO ECO-SKIN

// Sustainable harvested durable outer layer protects against dings and dampens chatter.

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

“THE FATHER OF THE MODERN LONGBOARD”

DEVILED EGG TRUE RIDE

4+1 FIN SETUP / ROUNDED PIN TAIL

When designing the Deviled Egg, Steve’s goal was to create the ultimate one-board quiver —a versatile Swiss Army Knife-type shape that could handle a wide range of wave conditions from waist-high to overhead and would serve as the ultimate travel board. Reaching back into his archives, Steve started with a classic mid-length egg outline and added his trademark Magic Model concave bottom and hard rails. The result is a morphed board that combines Steve’s traditional roots and experimental design philosophy. A pulled-in nose, rounded pin tail, and longdrawn-out curve through the middle of the board’s outline are a few of the features that make the Deviled Egg a highly maneuverable yet smooth-riding hybrid. The Deviled Egg also has plenty of volume to get into waves early, plus just enough rocker and nose kick to handle steeper drops. We’ve combined the Deviled Egg with Surftech’s TRUERIDE construction for a predictable and consitent feel. For riders who want dependability and are looking to blur the lines between shortboarding and longboarding look no further than the Deviled Egg.

TRUERIDE boards consist of a PolyUrethane Core, PolyEster Resin, and model specific fiberglass layups specked to achieve the right balance between weight and durability. Surftech’s TRUERIDE construction is our most traditional surfboard build, providing users with a dependable and predictable surfing experience.

POLYURETHANE CORE

// High-density polyurethane core for performance and feel

POLYESTER RESIN

// Advanced polyester resin for strength and flex

6OZ FIBERGLASS W/4OZ FULL PATCH

// High strength-to-weight ratio, blanced for performance and durability

WOOD-PLY STRINGER

// Wood fibers creates a natural flex and adds break-strength

FCS II + CENTER FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

AIRBRUSHED RAIL AND BOTTOM + PIN LINES

// Long lasting color keeps your board looking new longer

SANDED FINISH

// The fasted finish, optimized for high speed surfing

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

7'10"

MICRO MAGIC TRUE RIDE

4+1

FIN SETUP / SQUASHTAIL

The Micro Magic has all the best attributes of a longboard packed into a small, easy to maneuver, performanceoriented board under 7ft long. Riders will love how the extra volume under the chest increases paddling power and find the full rails improve stability while maximizing float through flat sections. A complete longboard outline combined with the 2+1 fin option means riders can even noseride the Micro Magic, tapping into traditional log vibes. The option to switch to a 4-fin setup maximizes the board’s drive allowing high speed and critical surfing in the wave’s pocket. Consistent with other surfboards in Steve’s Magic line, the Micro Magic’s rails and bottom contours feature a blend of progressive bevels, concaves, and hard edges. It’s safe to say nobody does bottom contours like Steve. Proven heavily in competition by Steve and a host of other team riders, Steve’s “Magic” features allow the board to turn easier, dig rail less, and plain at high speed with less work. The result of combining all these features is a board that makes surfing easier and allows surfers to catch more waves, ride waves longer and pull off maneuvers they wouldn’t be able to on other boards. Being such a versatile board, we hate to say the Micro Magic will only work in certain conditions because, in truth, anybody could ride this board in just about any wave and have a good time. For those looking to marry the feeling of long and shortboard into one, want immediate performance gains, or are looking for a board that performs across all conditions, we highly recommend the Micro Magic from Steve Walden.

TRUERIDE boards consist of a PolyUrethane Core, PolyEster Resin, and model specific fiberglass layups specked to achieve the right balance between weight and durability. Surftech’s TRUERIDE construction is our most traditional surfboard build, providing users with a dependable and predictable surfing experience.

POLYURETHANE CORE

// High-density polyurethane core for performance and feel

POLYESTER RESIN

// Advanced polyester resin for strength and flex

6OZ FIBERGLASS W/4OZ FULL PATCH

// High strength-to-weight ratio, blanced for performance and durability

WOOD-PLY STRINGER

// Wood fibers creates a natural flex and adds break-strength

FCS II + CENTER FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

AIRBRUSHED RAIL AND BOTTOM + PIN LINES

// Long lasting color keeps your board looking new longer

SANDED FINISH

// The fasted finish, optimized for high speed surfing

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

“THE FATHER OF THE MODERN LONGBOARD”

MAGIC TRUE RIDE

2+1 FIN SETUP / SQUASH TAIL

It’s called the Magic Model for a reason. The Magic rocker, Magic rails, and the Magic hull, are very unique to Walden Surfboards, the front 1/2 of the hull is concave, this single concave transitions into a double concave in the rear and the back 1/3 transitions into a moderate “V”. The concave nose adds lift and stability, perfect for noseriding. The double concaved hull and hard rails make the board fast, stable, responsive and maneuverable in all conditions. The Magic rails are hard, they tend to be harder than most other longboards, the unique bottom curves & bevels keep the rails from catching unlike most other hard rail boards. Riders of the Magic Model have been known to surf better, catch extra waves and enjoy their sessions more.

TRUERIDE boards consist of a PolyUrethane Core, PolyEster Resin, and model specific fiberglass layups specked to achieve the right balance between weight and durability. Surftech’s TRUERIDE construction is our most traditional surfboard build, providing users with a dependable and predictable surfing experience.

POLYURETHANE CORE

// High-density polyurethane core for performance and feel

POLYESTER RESIN

// Advanced polyester resin for strength and flex

6OZ FIBERGLASS W/4OZ FULL PATCH

// High strength-to-weight ratio, blanced for performance and durability

WOOD-PLY STRINGER

// Wood fibers creates a natural flex and adds break-strength

FCS II + CENTER FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

RESIN TINT + COLOR LAP

// Long lasting color keeps your board looking new longer

GLOSS FINISH

// A classic look optimized for durability

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

Shaper Profile.

STEVE WALDEN

STEVE IS A SOFT SPOKEN BUT CONFIDENT ARTIST WHOSE WORK IS ROOTED IN PRAGMATISM. STEVE’S UNIQUE ABILITY TO MERGE CUTTING EDGE FEATURES WITH TIME TESTED DESIGNS TO CREATE USER FRIENDLY SURFBOARDS THAT ALSO PERFORM AT HIGH LEVELS IS UNMATCHED.

Who is a Steve Walden?

That would be me… (Steve is not one to talk about himself. He prefers to let the boards and his surfing do the talking.)

Do you still hold the record for longest nose ride?

As far as I know, yes. That was in 1995 the Tom Morey invitational.

Tell us more?

I had the longest noseride I think at 27.5 seconds and a total for 3 waves of over 50 seconds.

Why did you start building boards?

I love to make things. I made my first bodyboard about 1960.

Which do you prefer: lefts, rights, or communists?

Rights, I’m a regular foot. Although I lived right at Rocky Point lefts during the 1970’s.

Do you consider yourself a shaper or a surfer first?

Surfer I started in 1960 when I lived in Whitter, California. I kept a log and in 1964 I went surfing over 200+ days and I didn’t even drive a car. It was about a 30-45 minute drive to the beach back then.

What is the secret to surfing longevity?

For me it has really helped being on or very close to the beach. That’s a way to surf a lot more than living an hour or so away. Being in the surf business and competing in about 200 events also kept me really connected. Most of my friends and social life kept the stoke going for decades.

Can you tell us about the best board you ever built?

It would definitely be the Magic Model. I designed a board to compliment the way I surfed. I love to noseride and surf a progressive style, off the lip, drop knee cutbacks, do fin slides etc.

I combined hard rails nose to tail, beveled edges, a concave nose blending in to a double concave for lift and a higher nose and tail rocker than most other boards. I wanted an all around board.

Are your boards built for a particular type of surfer or person in mind or do you build boards with the intention of them working for as many people as possible?

The Magic model is very versatile. Take a 9’0’’ for example, It’s great for beginners as it turns very easy at low speeds, it is also used in competition by a lot of advanced surfers. It is great in small waves and I have surfers that have rode them in competitions in Hawaii and Tahiti in 15-25’ surf. I have asked them if they need me to change the shape and no, it works great just like it is. So because of those features it’s a great travel board.

Who is the best surfer to ever ride one of your boards? Do you remember any specific sessions of that rider on your board? There were a lot of really good surfers who have rode the boards. I do remember watching Duane DeSoto surfing in the triple crown in Hawaii surfing solid 15-20’ faces and the board worked very good.

What do you think is the most important design, construction, technology, or ideological change in surfing?

I have watched so much change in the last 20 years. It used to be you ride a 60-66 shortboard or a 90-96 longboard and nothing in between. Now anything is acceptable. You have fish, asymmetrical, hybrid’s, eggs, mini longboards etc. etc. And with the acceptance of EPS, boards are lighter.

If you had to choose a board that lasted forever or a board that performed at world champ levels for one session what would you choose?

Definitely a Magic Model hands down. It would do both!

If you could make enough money from selling surfboards with Surftech that you never had to work again, what would you do next (or would you keep shaping customs)?

I have been lucky making boards for over 50 years and could retire now. I am doing what I love to do. Shape and design new models and testing new concepts. I still glass a board or so every week and I do all the repairs for Walden Surfboards Ventura. It keeps me current with my trade. To me as an artist it meets that need in many ways.

Is it the surfer, the board, or the wave?

It’s the surfer enjoying the power of the wave, a feeling that is enhanced by being on a surfboard. The surfboard is the vehicle that brings you and the wave together.

“THE FATHER OF THE MODERN LONGBOARD”

MINI MEGA MAGIC FUSION

5 FIN OPTION/ DIAMOND SQUASH TAIL

Because big guys wanna rip too! The Mini Mega Magic / Fusion HD technology is a smaller version of the popular Mega Magic. It is a sporty version designed for the bigger guy who is looking for a bigger shortboard (rather than the Mega Magic which is a shorter longboard).

Surftech’s version of a standard EPS and epoxy surfboard construction. A closed cell EPS core containing a wood stringer is layered with E-glass and biax glass for a light weight performance board with a lively feel. All Fusion HD boards are hand finished.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

WOOD STRINGER

// Distributes power + adds pop + adds break strength

FUTURES FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

HAND-FINISHED

// Machine-shaped, hand-laminated, and hand-finishe d

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

MEGA MAGIC FUSION

2+1 FIN SETUP / DIAMOND TAIL

A Magic wand for casting spells on waves. The Mega Magic / Fusion HD is wide with condensed volume. We take volume from the length and redistribute it to the width and thickness while maintaining the famous Magic performance. The Mega has the classic Magic elements: hard rails, concave bottom and lots of rocker.

Surftech’s version of a standard EPS and epoxy surfboard construction. A closed cell EPS core containing a wood stringer is layered with E-glass and biax glass for a light weight performance board with a lively feel. All Fusion HD boards are hand finished.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

WOOD STRINGER

// Distributes power + adds pop + adds break strength

FUTURES FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

HAND-FINISHED

// Machine-shaped, hand-laminated, and hand-finishe d

WHAT IT DOES

HOW IT FEELS

“THE FATHER OF THE MODERN LONGBOARD”

MAGIC WAHINE FUSION

Walden Surfboards was the first company to design an entire line of surfboards just for women called Walden Wahine, (Wahine is Hawaiian for girl), we didn’t just add a token pink surfboard to our existing men’s line but rather we created an entire range of surfboards for the full range of women surfers.

Surftech’s version of a standard EPS and epoxy surfboard construction. A closed cell EPS core containing a wood stringer is layered with E-glass and biax glass for a light weight performance board with a lively feel. All Fusion HD boards are hand finished.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

WOOD STRINGER

// Distributes power + adds pop + adds break strength

FUTURES FIN BOXES

// Takes just seconds to insert and remove the fins

HAND-FINISHED

// Machine-shaped, hand-laminated, and hand-finishe d

CUSTOM INLAY GRAPHIC + COLORWORK

// Beautiful tropical print paired with opaque color and pin line

WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

2+1 FIN SETUP / DIAMOND SQUASH TAIL

“THE FATHER OF THE MODERN LONGBOARD”

MINI MEGA MAGIC TUFLITE

5-FIN OPTION / SQUASH TAIL

Mini Mega Magic with Tuflite C-Tech compositry is a smaller version of the popular Mega Magic. This one is sized at a comfortable 6’10” and is a sporty version designed for the bigger guy who is looking for a bigger shortboard (rather than the Mega Magic which is a shorter longboard).

Tuflite C-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology optimized for durability and presented an affordable price.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

UNIDIRECTIONAL FIBERGLASS

// High strength unidirectional fiberglass strip acts as a stringer

6. EXPANDED EPOXY FOAM LAYER

// A highly durable layer of epoxy and fiberglass to withstand impact

7. EXTERIOR PAINT

// Provides a beautiful finish

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

“THE FATHER OF THE MODERN LONGBOARD”

MEGA MAGIC TUFLITE

2+1 FIN SETUP / DIAMOND SQUASH TAIL

The Mega Magic will float like a board that is 12-18” longer. For the bigger guy that normally rides a 10’, with the Mega, he can ride this 9’0” without giving up float or stability.

Tuflite C-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology optimized for durability and presented an affordable price.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

UNIDIRECTIONAL FIBERGLASS

// High strength unidirectional fiberglass strip acts as a stringer

6. EXPANDED EPOXY FOAM LAYER

// A highly durable layer of epoxy and fiberglass to withstand impact

7. EXTERIOR PAINT

// Provides a beautiful finish

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

“THE FATHER OF THE MODERN LONGBOARD”

MAGIC TUFLITE

2+1 FIN SETUP / SQUASH TAIL

The Magic rocker, Magic rails, and the Magic hull, is very unique to Walden Surfboards, the front 1/2 of the hull is concave, this single concave transitions into a double concave in the rear and the back 1/3 transitions into a moderate “V”. The concave nose adds lift and stability, perfect for noseriding. The double concaved hull and hard rails make the board fast, stable, responsive and maneuverable in all conditions. The Magic rails are hard, they tend to be harder than most other longboards, the unique bottom curves & bevels keep the rails from catching unlike most other hard rail boards.

Tuflite C-Tech is Surftech’s game-changing molded technology optimized for durability and presented an affordable price.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

GREENPOXY® RESIN

// The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

UNIDIRECTIONAL FIBERGLASS

// High strength unidirectional fiberglass strip acts as a stringer

6. EXPANDED EPOXY FOAM LAYER

// A highly durable layer of epoxy and fiberglass to withstand impact

7. EXTERIOR PAINT

// Provides a beautiful finish

EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY

// Surftech Tuflite boards are molded with exclusive methods

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WHAT IT DOES HOW IT FEELS

“THE FATHER OF THE MODERN LONGBOARD”

MAGIC SOFTOP

2+1 FIN SETUP / DIAMOND SQUASH TAIL

The Magic Softop-PC has all the classic Magic elements: hard rails, concave bottom and lots of rocker, but built in an extra durable and safe softop construction.

Surftech’s legendary Softop construction has been the #1 surf school, rental, and consumer choice for more than two decades. The durability combined with precision design, previously unseen in the softboard category, allows surfers to perform at the top of their abilities while minimizing the dangers associated with a hard board. This year we’ve paired our Softop construction with timeless shapes from the Takayama and Walden line.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin with high mechanical performances

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

DOUBLE WOOD STRINGERS

// Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

THERMAL DEBOSSED EVA DECK PAD

// The full EVA deck pad gives you traction + adds durability

HARD FIBERGLASS BOTTOM

// The fiberglass bottom keeps the contours which = performance

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhances performance + durability

WHAT IT DOES

HOW IT FEELS

“THE FATHER OF THE MODERN LONGBOARD”

MEGA MAGIC SOFTOP

2+1 FIN SETUP / DIAMOND SQUASH TAIL

The Mega Magic Softop-PC is wide with condensed volume. We take volume from the length and redistribute it to the width and thickness while maintaining the famous Magic performance. The Mega has the classic Magic elements: hard rails, concave bottom and lots of rocke

Surftech’s legendary Softop construction has been the #1 surf school, rental, and consumer choice for more than two decades. The durability combined with precision design, previously unseen in the softboard category, allows surfers to perform at the top of their abilities while minimizing the dangers associated with a hard board. This year we’ve paired our Softop construction with timeless shapes from the Takayama and Walden line.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin with high mechanical performances

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

DOUBLE WOOD STRINGERS

// Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

THERMAL DEBOSSED EVA DECK PAD

// The full EVA deck pad gives you traction + adds durability

HARD FIBERGLASS BOTTOM

// The fiberglass bottom keeps the contours which = performance

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhances performance + durability WHAT

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“THE FATHER OF THE MODERN LONGBOARD”

Since 1969, Channel Islands Surfboards has been dedicated to performance and quality through hard work, innovation, and originality. Over the last 50 years, Channel Islands has grown from a local grass-roots operation to a cutting edge organization, catering to the best surfers in the world. It started with hard-core surfing and quality in mind and these guidelines have brought us through four decades of constant change in the surf industry. Channel Islands will shape the new millennium with innovative design and quality as our main focus. CI is a privately held organization focused on rider-driven product and manufacturing the best possible equipment available. Located in a state-of-the-art facility just blocks from Rincon Del Mar, the CI HQ represents a foundation for developing, testing, and building boards while providing jobs in Santa Barbara for many years to come.

Channel Islands Surfboards was created by Al and Terry Merrick in 1969. From his birth, Britt spent his days in the factory by the beach in Santa Barbara, from toddling around blanks to sweeping out shaping rooms. Eventually he started shaping alongside his father Al in 1990. He is now the lead shaper and designer for CI and carries on the family tradition of developing high performance board designs collaborating with the world’s greatest surfers. From Tom Curren, to Dane Reynolds, Channel Islands continues to evolve with the highest standard of surfing.

THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND CHANNEL ISLANDS SURFBOARDS IS THE DEMAND ON DESIGN CREATED BY THE WORLD’S GREATEST SURFERS, ALLOWING FOR THE HIGHEST PERFORMANCE SURFING POSSIBLE. TO PROVIDE THE MOST DEDICATED SURFERS WITH THE MOST ADVANCED, PERFORMANCE DESIGNS IS MY PASSION” - AL MERRICK, DESIGNER/SHAPER

“FOCUSED ON RIDER-DRIVEN PRODUCT”

TWIN FIN

3-FIN / SWALLOW TAIL

The Twin Fin / Dual-Core was designed by Britt Merrick based on a shape his father Al Merrick had designed in the late 70’s. He added a modern feel to it for more positive drive and carving. The Fusion Dual-Core technology gives it more float than it’s traditional PU counterpart with flex and smooth rail when you want for speed and hard turns. The Twin Fin is a fast and fun wave catching machine.

One board that combines the best of both EPS and PU surfboards. While the EPS is lively the PU inserts dampen vibration better. The result is pop out of turns and stability while on rail. With Dual Core construction you will never have to sacrifice again.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE (DUAL-CORE W/PU RAILS)

// Closed cell EPS core provides more response + Flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

PU FOAM RAIL INSERTS (DUAL-CORE W/EPS CENTER)

// PU rails adds drive in and out of turns + swing weight for airs

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power. Protects from dings. Adds break strength.

CARBON TAIL PATCHES

// Distributes power to the fins + protects from toe/heel dings

PATENTED TECHNOLOGY

// An exclusive technology by Surftech

“FOCUSED ON RIDER-DRIVEN PRODUCT”

CODE

Surf like Shaun Tomson! Channel Island’s team rider and 1977 World Champ, Shaun Tomson, collaborated with Surftech and CI Head Shaper Britt Merrick on this design for the young at heart that craves a performance board, but still wants to get the most out of the average waves they often find themselves riding. The Code / Dual-Core features more volume, which along with the Dual-Core allows for easy paddling and increased wave count. A single concave under the front foot allows for punchy drive on takeoffs and the double concave blending to a vee provides lift and easy rail-to-rail transitions.

One board that combines the best of both EPS and PU surfboards. While the EPS is lively the PU inserts dampen vibration better. The result is pop out of turns and stability while on rail. With Dual Core construction you will never have to sacrifice again.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE (DUAL-CORE W/PU RAILS)

// Closed cell EPS core provides more response + Flotation

CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin with high thermo-mechanical performances

HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°)

// The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

PU FOAM RAIL INSERTS (DUAL-CORE W/EPS CENTER)

// PU rails adds drive in and out of turns + swing weight for airs

CARBON STRINGER

// Distributes power. Protects from dings. Adds break strength.

CARBON TAIL PATCHES

// Distributes power to the fins + protects from toe/heel dings

PATENTED TECHNOLOGY

// An exclusive technology by Surftech

MINI

The MINI / Dual-Core offers an ultra relaxed rocker, wide nose, thinned rails and aggressive single to double concave with vee out the tail. The round tail will give the MINI great rail-to-rail transitions for a fun and responsive board. Coupled with the Fusion Dual-Core technology, the MINI incorporates all the speed and wave catching ability of a traditional construction with added float and a smoother response.

Bill Stewart is regarded by most as the Father of the “Modern” longboard. His innovative Hydro Hull design, which features Bill’s iconic beveled rail, distinctive single to double concave bottom, and a 2+1 fin setup, still sets the pace in high-performance longboarding decades later. The result is a faster harder turning board that is more forgiving. The Hydro Hull is a timeless design that will never go out of style with knowledgeable high-performance longboarders around the world.

RIPSTER

MODEL NAME _ DETAILS _ SINGLE FIN SETUP / SQUASH TAIL

TUFLITE V-TECH

The Ripster Tuflite V-Tech is the best of both worlds, it combines classic styling with modern technical design features, making it the ultimate performance single fin! A deep, long blended concave in the nose makes this board paddle with maximum glide to catch every wave. It also creates trim speed and lift down the line, beating sections like you won’t believe! The rails are down hard in the tail, then soften as they go forward, making this board turn incredibly well while also being forgiving. The hard edges on the tail release water, giving it ripping speed, and the foil holds it in the pocket. The heavy vee in the tail runs up to the middle of the board, where it’s perfectly transitioned into the nose concave. This makes rail-to-rail surfing easier for that classic single-fin style and optimal performance.

GLOBE TROTTER

5-FIN SETUP / SWALLOW TAIL

The Globetrotter is one of the most versatile models in the DMS line. A stretched outline and a refined tail, with a little extra width, make the Globetrotter a stable surfboard that won’t sink in small mushy waves, but will still allow riders to draw clean lines in good surf. An enhanced bottom curve and dropped rail line increase performance and speed. The Globetrotter can be ridden as a tri-fin for extra control or a quad for increased speed. Surtech’s patented Injection Tech construction adds durability; the last thing a traveler needs is a broken board. One board, one world.

Fused Cell EPS Core

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

Parabolic Basalt Stringer

// Eco-Friendly Basalt UD Tape distributes power

3-Dimensionally through the core

Patented Injection-Tech

// Distributes power from the bottom to the deck with core intergration

Fused Cell EPS Core w/Patented Channel System

// Closed cell EPS core provides more response + Flotation

Clear HD-Epoxy Resin

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

High Quality E-Glass Fiberglass

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

Full Biax Deck Patch (45° / -45°) // The Biax fiberglass

distributes power + protects from dings

Carbon Tail Patches

// Distributes power to the fins + protects from toe/heel dings

Basalt Deck Stringer

// Distributes power + protects from dings + adds break strength

ALMOND

SINGLE FIN SETUP / ROUNDED PIN TAIL

The almond is a tribute to the late 1960’s ‘tracker’ models. Great for long drawn out turns and high line trimming. It features a rolled v displacement hull and has the glide expected from a board with these characteristics. A go to on all point waves from tiny to head high. The Almond is available in Surftech’s Injection Tech construction for a lightweight and durable alternative to traditional surfboard builds.

Fused Cell EPS Core

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

Parabolic Basalt Stringer

// Eco-Friendly Basalt UD Tape distributes power

3-Dimensionally through the core

Patented Injection-Tech

// Distributes power from the bottom to the deck with core intergration

Fused Cell EPS Core w/Patented Channel System

// Closed cell EPS core provides more response + Flotation

Clear HD-Epoxy Resin

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

High Quality E-Glass Fiberglass

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

Full Biax Deck Patch (45° / -45°) // The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

Carbon Tail Patches

// Distributes power to the fins + protects from toe/heel dings

Basalt Deck Stringer

// Distributes power + protects from dings + adds break strength

GHERKIN

The Gherkin is built short, wide, and super flat for fast fun. The giant crown tail provides some extra bit, and hold through turns, then releases water quickly. DMS used a performance nose entry combined mellow rocker for the right blend of performance and flow. The Gherkin can be surfed super short and will thrive in sessions that usually send you home to grab your longboard. All Gherkin models from Surftech are built with patented INJECTION-TECH, a cutting-edge technology that utilizes the pressures and forces from the surfer and the wave to create elastic energy. By strategically engineering the position of the reinforcing material on the bottom of the board, we create less resistance to torsional flex, allowing the board to flow through turns with a more drawn-out turning arch. The Gherkin is a flavorful little nugget that packages heaps of performance into a small. Package.

Fused Cell EPS Core

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

Parabolic Basalt Stringer

// Eco-Friendly Basalt UD Tape distributes power

3-Dimensionally through the core

Patented Injection-Tech

// Distributes power from the bottom to the deck with core intergration

Fused Cell EPS Core w/Patented Channel System

// Closed cell EPS core provides more response + Flotation

Clear HD-Epoxy Resin

// Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances

High Quality E-Glass Fiberglass

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

Full Biax Deck Patch (45° / -45°) // The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings

Carbon Tail Patches

// Distributes power to the fins + protects from toe/heel dings

Basalt Deck Stringer

// Distributes power + protects from dings + adds break strength

Surftech’s legendary Softop construction has been the #1 surf school, rental, and consumer choice for more than two decades. The durability combined with precision design, previously unseen in the softboard category, allows surfers to perform at the top of their abilities while minimizing the dangers associated with a hard board. This year we’ve paired our Softop construction with timeless shapes from the Takayama and Walden line.

FUSED CELL EPS CORE

// Closed-cell EPS core provides more response + flotation

HD-EPOXY RESIN

// Epoxy resin with high mechanical performances

2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS

// E-glass has the highest strength to weight ratio available

MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER

// Wood Veneer creates natural flex + adds break strength

DOUBLE WOOD STRINGERS

// Stringers add power distribution + adds break strength

THERMAL DEBOSSED EVA DECK PAD

// The full EVA deck pad gives you traction + adds durability

HARD FIBERGLASS BOTTOM

// The fiberglass bottom keeps the contours which = performance

REINFORCED RAILS

// Fiberglass reinforced rails enhances performance + durability

IN THE PINK SOFTOP

A noserider and a performance longboard in one board. Get on the ultimate high-performance noserider! The In The Pink Softop is without a doubt the most loved and sought after model in Donald’s range. Able to surf anything from one foot slop to overhead barrels, this board is the “ONE” longboard you can surf in any condition. Ideal for the rider looking to own one perfect longboard, or someone looking to become more accustomed to the nose, the In The Pink will have you stoked on surfing again.

2+1 FIN SETUP / SQUARE TAIL

MAGIC SOFTOP

The Magic Softop-PC has all the classic Magic elements: hard rails, concave bottom and lots of rocker, but built in an extra durable and safe softop construction.

HYDRO GLIDE

MODEL NAME _ DETAILS _ 2 + 1 FIN SETUP / SQUASH TAIL

SOFTOP CUSTOM-PERFORMANCE

The Hydro Glide Softop-CP was designed for easier paddling, turning, and progressing your longboard skills. The Hydro Glide is a thicker board with relatively flat rocker, fullness held out to the rails, and beveled rails all the way around to provide maximum forgiveness. The Softop-CP construction gives this great shape durability, comfort and maximum traction. The Hydro Glide is as easy to paddle and forgiving as the Hydro Fun in a longboard shape!

CARRY OVER

RIVERBOAT

5-FIN OPTION / SWALLOW TAIL

The River-Boat / Softop Custom-Performance addresses the future of surfing which is going to have more and more to do with alternative waves like river waves, boat wakes, and wave pools. When the ocean isn’t an option, these waves will do very well indeed. It is possible to build a surfboard for any kind of wave and the River-Boat comes from 20+ years of riding waves behind boats and on rivers. Shorter and thinner because little or no paddling is involved, the two sizes should accommodate all with the exception of the extralargest surfers. Depending on your wave, the fin options are numerous...twinnie, thruster, quad or even asym-1 fin toeside, 2 fins heelside. Surf is wherever you can find it...!

SCORPION 2 SOFTOP

4+1 FIN SETUP / ROUND TAIL

Small but mighty, don’t underestimate the power of the Scorpion 2. Donald wanted to make a wider tail, narrower nose and more rounded out version of the popular Scorpion model. This allows the surfer to go a little shorter in board length and can sport multiple fin combinations. This board excels in small California style surf to well overhead island style barrels. It’s a very fast paddler with easy tail control and the Tuflite construction gives it unparalleled durability. The Scorpion 2 Tuflite V-Tech is a must have for every surf quiver!

EGG SOFTOP

If you like smooth surfing and catching lots of waves the Egg is for you. A classic Takayama design that can be credited with introducing many modern day “Mid-length” advocates this style of board. If you’re not quite ready to “rip and shred” on a short board, nor are you interested in cruising on a longboard, then the Takayama Egg is the perfect solution. This model is an “eggy” shape that allows the rider to trim high on the wave in the middle of the board or race down the line on the tail. Your pick. The Egg is a great board for beginner to advanced riders.

MEGA MAGIC SOFTOP

The Mega Magic Softop-PC is wide with condensed volume. We take volume from the length and redistribute it to the width and thickness while maintaining the famous Magic performance. The Mega has the classic Magic elements: hard rails, concave bottom and lots of rocke

2+1 FIN SETUP / DIAMOND SQUASH TAIL

2+1 FIN SETUP / ROUND PIN TAIL

LEARN2SURF ® SOFTOP TECHNOLOGY

THE #1 INSTRUCTION, SAFETY, SKILL ADVANCEMENT BOARDS.

The Surftech Softop® has been the industry standard for over 20 years and is the best choice for surf schools, rentals, families and the destructive grom. We developed the Learn-2-surf® Softop® series which features our board positioning technology, bringing you the best product on the market for beginners. Designed to hold up to the most demanding conditions, the Surftech Softops

are not only durable but look and surf great with shapes suitable for any level surfer. The hard bottom provides the stiffness needed for fast, down-the-line surfing while the soft deck is safe for the entry level surfer riding the wave of their life for the very first time. They are extremely durable, lightweight and guaranteed fun.

L2S SOFTOP

Easy to maneuver, the Blacktip makes learning easy and fun . In a variety of lengths from 7'0" to 10'0", the Blacktips feature durable and rigid multi-stringer cores, reinforced rubber bumpers at the nose and tail, are heat-laminated, textured-soft foam decks, and padded slick bottoms. The

Blacktip’s have been the “go-to” boards for surf schools, self-educated, rental, and the surfer that wants a safe reliable board for their favorite break. Their very light weight makes them the ideal board for kids to learn on!

BLACKTIP

***FIN(S) PROVIDED

1. CENTER LINE OF THE BOARD Teaches proper popups with textural inlays.

2. "SWEET-PEA" POSITIONING Teaches proper body positioning with textural inlays.

3. FOOT PLACEMENT HASH-MARKS Teaches proper foot positioning with textural inlays.

PRONE PADDLE BOARDS

BARK Paddleboards are the fastest boards on the water. More races have been won on BARK paddle boards than any other brand. Why?

Because no surf/paddleboard designer has logged more time on the water than Joe Bark. Joe's complete range of boards – from his world famous unlimited-class and stock paddleboards, to his stand-up paddleboards, coastal touring boards, big wave guns and longboards – are all tested, refined, hand-shaped and finished right here in Southern California.

ALL PRONE BOARDS HAVE RECESSED FINGERWELLS ON 2 SIDES FOR CARRYING

FEATURES:

Commander LT: up to 160lbs

• Commander ST: 135lbs-190lbs

• Commander WD: 175lbs-225lbs

• Commander 14: 175lbs-300lbs

• Trusted Surftech constructions

• Leg-Lock recessed design

• 1" thick comfort deck pad

• Chest ramp keeps your head up

• Water bottle slot on deck

• FCS Connect fin included

COMMANDER 12' & 14'

TUFLITE GHOST-CARBON

FEATURES:

• Commander LT: up to 160lbs

• Commander ST: 135lbs-190lbs

• Commander WD: 175lbs-225lbs

• Commander 14: 175lbs-300lbs

• Trusted Surftech constructions

• Leg-Lock recessed design

• 1" thick comfort deck pad

• Chest ramp keeps your head up

• Water bottle slot on deck

• FCS Connect fin included

COMMANDER 12' & 14'

TUFLITE C-TECH

SINGLE (PROVIDED)

SINGLE (PROVIDED) GREY/ORANGE

SINGLE (PROVIDED)

ALL PRONE BOARDS HAVE RECESSED FINGERWELLS ON 2 SIDES FOR CARRYING.

FEATURES:

• Commander LT: up to 160lbs

• Commander ST: 135lbs-190lbs

• Commander WD: 175lbs-225lbs

• Commander 14: 175lbs-300lbs

• Trusted Surftech constructions

• Leg-Lock recessed design

• 1" thick comfort deck pad

• Chest ramp keeps your head up

• Water bottle slot on deck

• FCS Connect fin included

COMMANDER 12' & 14'

FUSION V-TECH

SINGLE

Sprinter Fusion V-Tech

SINGLE (PROVIDED) GREY / RED BKGC-SP1006-201

Commander Air-Travel

SINGLE (PROVIDED) BLUE BKAT-CM1200-201

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