We have made so many step up surfboards for surfers to surf all over the world. From top level pros on our team, to your everyday surfer down at the local. The pattern of wants is largely the same in that everyone wants easy wave entry and plenty of control.
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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
SINCE 2008 the Original one board quiver
You make like a slimline quiver, you may be going travelling, you may not know what the waves are going to be like! Well, this is where the ' Doofer This ' comes in. This board has long been a favourite for many a surfer who needs to trust their board in a very wide
range of conditions. It excels when the waves are good, and it holds its own when they are not so good. The template has evolved, bit by bit, over many years to ensure we are always
one step ahead when it comes to offering a board that really does it all.
The concept of the original ' Doofer This ' template came from putting two boards together to create a board that works in anything. You have the tail of a good wave board and the nose of a groveler. The result is a board that gives stability paddling, taking off, and during flat-spots, whilst still offering plenty of poise on rail and the ability to attack sections when its on.
The silhouette is the clearest expression of this, with a narrow round tail normally associated with hold and manoeuvrability in good waves, attached to a slightly broader pointed front half, giving you plenty of paddle power and ease of catching weaker smaller waves.
The rocker follows this theme, with some tail kick out the back and a gentler more gradual entry rocker. Off the back foot you have something that copes well in the pocket and off the front foot you have a board that engages well with the face of the wave to ensure lots of stability and forgiveness.
The foils maintain that ethos with foam up top in the chest areas and a flatter deck that cambers gradually to more dome as it flows into the tail area. All of which gives sensitivity through turns and a unique blend of supremo paddler and ninja like manoeuvrability.
The rails are that of a good wave shortboard through the tail with a slightly boxier feel as you move through and past the wide point towards the nose. Again, its all about that balance between control and ease of use, something the ' Doofer This ' is synonymous with.
The bottom shape maintains a single through the mid and back section of the board with light vee at the entry and subtle vee behind the back
fin. This set up is the best balance of the lift you need in waves with less
power, and the fluid rail to rail transactions associated with progressive
surfing.
As for fins, when the waves are pumping our suggestion is to use a Thruster set up for turns and carves in the pocket. The MF FCS II Carbons would be a great set up for example. For weaker beach and point breaks when a bit more natural speed and drive are desirable, a quad set up is your the answer. A pair of FCS II Carver Quad rears in the back would be a nice touch. Don't' be scared to size up with your fins on this board, The 'Doofer This' copes really well with that extra drive.
When it comes to construction, if your looking for that extra response and pop, go for the E.S.E flex tech. For a more connected feel, the extra weight and flexibility of the Base construction, especially when its pumping, is a real treat.
When it all boils down to it, the ' Doofer This ' makes progressive surfing easy. You will gain confidence in bigger waves and still have a lot of fun on the average days. It's one of the best ever selling surfboards in the U.K for a reason, it works for everyone in anything. Try it, and become a believer.
