£639 > £739
The ultimate small wave performance surfboard. winning multiple national titles across many of our surf team the rockstar is the first choice when it comes to getting the most out of your shortboard in weaker waves.
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 for the Rockstar was to add a board to the shank family specifically designed for high performance surfing in average conditions. We made it a little wider, a little shorter and a little flatter than the o.g shank. Whilst keeping with the D.N.A which makes the shank such a well rounded shortboard.
The outline is essentially a shortened shank template. With thos familiar tear-dropped graceful curves, but accentuated to offer a wider tail and longer rail line. There is also a little more width in the nose so extending the outline a little further, and delivering longer rail lengths in a shorter overall template.
The rocker is continuous and beautifully flowing from nose to tail. Maximising the sweet spot is key in the rockstar set ups, which means creating speed and setting up for bottom and top turns is just a natural experience. Low to medium entry and exit rockers offer the pivot, speed and fluidity you want in this type of board.
The foil is consistent with our shank model - a shortboard at its core, with a little extra foam in the back half of the board for added stability and forgiveness.
The rails are forgiving and soft, with a slightly higher hard edge in the tail just to keep that release going in slower paced waves.
The bottom shape maintains a single from nose to tail with a very subtle spined double concave between the fins. The aim of the game is lift and hold whilst combating that curve through the rail lines. It's a sneaky good way to maintain control on rail in sub par conditions whilst you maintining your speed and acceleration. I love this bottom shape for all UK shortboards. It's a cheat code.
When it comes to fins, thruster set up all the way on this board with the slightly raised back fin helping to keep it loose. I recommend riding a sized up fin template in this model. The mf carbons in large seem to work a treat.
Construction options really do come down to personal preference. Most of the team surf the Rockstar in ese flex tech, whereas some of the lighter guys, or surfers making it their all rounder, tend to opt for the base construction.
For most, the Rockstar is the UK all rounder we've always looked for. Forgiving, easy, fast and still plenty of hold on rail. If you are looking to maximise your output in everyday waves then you don't need to look any further.
