£639 > £759
Ever since catching fire during its first release in 2011, the Chilli Bean has been a cult like favourite for any surfer who wants shorter rail lines and more volume to make their surfing fast, fun and easy!
BASE Construction Info:
Using the finest blanks, glass, and resins available our Base construction combines that classic PU flex and versatility with world class shaping, materials, and finishing
BLANK: SOLARMADE US Blanks PU
GLASS: Under 6'4"
- Bottom; 4oz Hexcel Premium E-Glass
- Top; 4oz + 4oz Hexcel Premium E-Glass
GLASS: Over 6'4"
- Bottom; 6oz Hexcel Premium E-Glass
- Top; 4oz + 6oz Hexcel Premium E-Glass
RESIN: ISO 10X Resin
FLEX: Our most flexible construction
WEIGHT: Heavier than our EPS constructions
DING RESISTANCE: Relative to other PU boards ours are some of the toughest. Not as ding resistant as our Eco Base and EPS constructions
ECO BASE Construction Info:
Made from the same core blank as our Base construction, but with a heavier weight glass job for added durability and finished in the ground breaking Resin Research Bio Resin Epoxy
BLANK: SOLARMADE US Blanks PU
GLASS: Under 6'4"
- Bottom; 6oz Hexcel Premium E-Glass
- Top; 4oz + 6oz Hexcel Premium E-Glass
GLASS: Over 6'4"
- Bottom; 6oz Hexcel Premium E-Glass
- Top; 4oz + 6oz Hexcel Premium E-Glass
RESIN: Resin Research Bio Resin Epoxy
FLEX: Middle of the ground flexibility, not as much flex as our Base or Flex Tech, but more than our toughest F1X construction
WEIGHT: Our heaviest construction
DING RESISTANCE: After our F1X construction this is the second toughest we do. That extra glassing really doing its job
ESE Construction Info:
Simple, quality, and highly effective. Our ESE utilises US Blanks Superfused EPS in its purest form, with just some carbon fibre re-enforcement along the black stringer to give it some extra pop
BLANK: SOLARMADE US Blanks Superfused EPS
GLASS: Under 6'4" & Over 6'4"
- Bottom; 4oz + 4oz Hexcel Premium E & S-Glass
- Top; 4oz + 4oz Hexcel Premium E & S-Glass + Carbon Stringer Re-enforcement
RESIN: Resin Research Epoxy
FLEX: Middle of the ground flexibility, not as much flex as our Base or Flex Tech, but more than our toughest F1X construction
WEIGHT: One of our lightest constructions with only the Flex Tech construction lighter
DING RESISTANCE: Middle of the ground toughness, showing stronger ding resistance than our Base and Flex Tech, but not as much as our ECO Base or F1X constructions
FLEX TECH Construction Info:
Similar to the ESE but with the addition of a PU stringer that adds both flex and damping. Despite being our lightest construction it rides with a smoother feel not normally associated with EPS
BLANK: SOLARMADE US Blanks Superfused EPS with PU Stringer
GLASS: Under 6'4" & Over 6'4"
- Bottom; 4oz + 4oz Hexcel Premium E & S-Glass
- Top; 4oz + 4oz Hexcel Premium E & S-Glass + Carbon Stringer Re-enforcement
RESIN: Resin Research Epoxy
FLEX: After our Base construction this is the next most flexible
WEIGHT: Our lightest construction
DING RESISTANCE: Similar to ESE with middle of the ground toughness, showing stronger ding resistance than our Base, but not as much as our ECO Base or F1X constructions
F1X Construction Info:
Similar to the Flex Tech construction with its PU stringer but with an additional layer of INNEGRA fibre making it our toughest construction
BLANK: SOLARMADE US Blanks Superfused EPS with PU Stringer
GLASS: Under 6'4" & Over 6'4"
- Bottom; 4oz + 4oz Hexcel Premium E & S-Glass
- Top; (4oz + 4oz Hexcel Premium E-Glass) + INNEGRA fibre layer
RESIN: Resin Research Epoxy
FLEX: The strength of this construction means that it also has the least flex
WEIGHT: Despite its strength it is lighter than both our Base and ECO Base constructions, but heavier than ESE and Flex Tech constructions
DING RESISTANCE: Our toughest construction, both in terms of ding resistance and life time durability
The concept is simple with the Chilli Bean, its a weaker wave board. Not necessarily just a small wave board though, weak can also mean slopey, shapeless or lacking in raw power. The Chilli Bean aims to make these days easy, hence its dominancesuccess in the UK market. Its a comfortable easy rider shortboard that is ideal for someone looking to transition to a more performance board, as well as for more experienced surfers just looking something super easy to bomb about on.
The outline is full and round. A wide tail and nose keep stability at a max, the extra width in the mid point draws out the overall curve to keep turning radius, especially forgiving in slower paced waves.
The rocker is low with just the right amount of lift in the tail. Plenty of board engaged in the water to maximise control in such a short rail lined board.
The foil maintain thickness through most of the bottom of the rockser and gradually ease into the tail to maintain some sensitivity off the back foot. This aids the rail to rail transitions whilst keeping the board high in the water so minimimising resistance and maximising speed. The foil then pushes forward to ensure there is plenty of foam under the chest area to keep the board flat when paddling.
The rails are boxy and maintain this from nose to tail, gently transitioning into a hard edge to keep some poise through turns. The result is a very forgiving board that gives you just what you need for effortless lateral surfing whilst maintaining the ability to get a bit more vertical should the opportunity present itself.
The bottom contours is a combination of light vee in the nose, bleeding into a single to double concave through the fin area. This blend a soft blend creates a balance of lift, speed and fluid rail transitions, the perfect combo for weak wave surfing made easy.
For fins a 5 fin set up gives you options. The quad should be utilised for speed and drive in the flatter waves, whilst the thruster is great for more conventional rail to rail surfing. Performer series from fcs are a great match for the Chillibean.
For construction we suggest the ESE or Flex Tech if your looking for more float and faster reactions, and the Base of Eco Base if you want to cruise more whilst enjoying the feel and natural trim of this template.
The Chilli Bean ticks the majority of boxes for UK waves for the majority of surfers looking to maximise wave count and fun. Ride it 2-4 inches above your head height and the Chilli Bean is basically a Cheat Code in your surfing progression.
