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This is the base from which all our other models are built off. Subtle changes this year include a new entry rocker for instant
take off acceleration and a narrower "hip" area between the feet in the outline (Tail width at 12" remains the same). A blended
and drawn out rocker with no breaks gives smooth entry and release of water in and out of turns. The concaves are more subtle and
centered than in the past with a touch more volume hidden forward of center to increase drive. These features give the rider a board
that has "no surprises" and feels as comfortable in 3 foot slop as it does in overhead barrels. Works well for the novice and expert
alike and can be custom ordered with desired variations to suit your needs. Comes in squash, swallow and rounded pin tails. Available
in all fin systems or composite glass on fins. Optimum performance in chest to head high+ waves. More forgiving of mistakes and less
twitchy than the Whiplash. AVAILABLE IN XTR EPOXY
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As the design refined through team feedback and repetition it has now surpassed our standard "Pro- formance" shortboard as
the custom order board of choice. The majority of our team is now on a Whiplash for most of their surfing. Built for precision,
tight radius, high speed, spontaneous surfing. The mindset behind this board was "anything not needed, take out". Low volume
rails and overall foils, an elliptical (no bump wing) outline with narrower nose and tailblock combined with an aggressive rail
rocker in the tail make this the most sensitive and responsive board we offer. Not recommended for below average surfers, but
for the guy who wants to elevate his performance to the highest level possible.
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In 2004 Chris made a dominating run to qualify for his maiden year on the elite WCT world tour. He did so surfing contest
after WQS contest in mostly mediocre waves around the world, at one point making 4 WQS finals in a row - an unprecedented feat.
This is the board he did it on. The CHRIS WARD PRO MODEL is a Hybrid of the WHIPLASH and SD-II. It's basically a Whiplash with 1/2"
cut off the nose and the tail and a 1/4" added in width. It takes the Whiplash's precision and quickness and makes it more
responsive to power surfing in smaller surf. It still has the Whiplash's low volume rails for sensitivity - but slightly wider nose,
tail and overall dims, and the slightly less rocker of the SD2 (because of the cut down nose and tail) for quick recovery from
fully burying the rail. Anyone who loves the performance of the Whiplash in good surf but wants something more for the junk
(or simply wants the ultimate in small wave performance) needs to obtain the new PSYCHO WARD model. ALSO AVAILABLE IN XTR EPOXY
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Originally designed with the Pros in mind, the SD-II helped many a traveling pro
advance though plenty of small wave heats. It features a low entry rocker into a hyper extended rail rocker in the tail, full
forgiving outline and rails and deep single to double concave with vee behind the rear fin. After 2 years of production The
SD-II has evolved into an all around favorite for the every day surfer, while somewhat fading from the pro contest quivers.
We were being pulled in two directions with the SDII....Keep it full and forgiving for the public who loved it this way, or
constantly refine it and thin it out for the discerning pros looking for the slightest edge in contests with out adding any
unneeded volume. We were basically making two different boards with the same name. For '05 we decided to leave good enough
alone and keep the SDII as is (full and forgiving) but with even slightly wider standard dims than in the past,for big
maneuvers in small surf. SD-II ALSO AVAILABLE IN CUSTOM SHAPED "XTR" ULTRA LIGHT, DURABLE EPOXY CONSTRUCTION (made in USA).
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Updates for '05 include an even slightly wider tail block and more accented bump wing in the outline as well as a touch more
release in the rail rocker out the tail and fuller steeper rails especially in larger sizes. Best for solidly built, lead foots
and rear footed surfers. Down the line air guys dig them as well. Designed as an equalizer for intermediates looking to compete
for waves with the hotshots, it has speed and float in everyday surf without giving up maneuverability. Features a flatter deck
with overall low drivey rocker. Conservative shallow concaves neutralize the volume and create a smooth down the line ride with
built in speed. This board has become an all around favorite from our grom team to the gold card team. (Ride1-2" shorter and a
touch thinner than your normal board.) Comes in squash, or wide round tail. (Which tends to be more versatile as the surf gets
overhead). AVAILABLE IN XTR EPOXY
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Designed specifically for small to moderate surf (what we surf most). This board started in 2004 as the "Big Guys Groveler"
(sizes 6"6" plus) then over the course of the year we introduced small miniaturized versions into really small wave areas and
got great response. Guys were loving stubby little 6'0" plates in tiny junk where they would normally have ridden a fish .
Thus, by popular demand, we now stock the SHARK in sizes down to 5'10"...Heres the gist.... We blended the deck, rails and
outline (adding even more width to the nose) of the SPEED DEMON, the very low entry rocker of our TRI FISH, and the loose
turning tail rocker of the SD-II into a wide nosed, fast paddling, built in drive, easy turning Carnivore that can catch
anything in its path. The SHARK tends to excel in flat faced crumbly surf and mushy point breaks. Not recommended so much
for hollow beachbreaks. If you ride 7'0" BGT try a 6'8'' SHARK, If you ride a 6'2" Short board try a 5'10" SHARK and go have
fun in waves you would usually leave for the groms.
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Initially a fish-like design concept from a teamrider in Japan (Thus the name). "Tataki" came to life when ...lost shaper Jeff
Widner painstakingly hand-shaped a master off of the Original exacting design specs sent to us. This little gem features a curvy
outline and rail rocker, steep angular down rails, double fluted wings into a straight swallow tail and late 80's influenced retro
bottom curves. Most striking feature is the 1/8th" concave deck which creates a very low center of gravity and allows for thin
center thickness that paddle well and remains forgiving and flowing in junk surf.. This is a really fun racy board that can be
tweaked alot by changing fins around ...Grovels well with small templated thrusters as well as Large Twins with a small trailer
fin. Can hold in and carve in big clean surf with a large set of thrusters. Can be ordered 1/8th (conservative) to 1/4" (aggressive)
thinner and 2-3" shorter than your normal board.
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The ...Lost classic. Our version of the 70's twin-fin fish. Ridden to fame by Cory Lopez, Chris Ward and A.I. in
the video 5'5" x 19 1/4"and has remained virtually unchanged since. The most popular selling Fish model of all time.
We made more in '04 than ever before. Comes standard this year with F.C.S. solid glass twins and rear keel,
works great with Future or Glass fins as well . Paddles and trims like a longboard, yet turns on a dime.
(Ride 6 - 8" shorter than your normal board.)
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No big changes here. We have kept the theory pretty consistent for the last year.. Features a conservative front foot concave to
double concave Vee in the tail for a smooth performance based ride. Hard wing in front of the fins and deep wide swallow make for
quick direction changes. Great small wave board for average ability surfers or bigger surfers. A low entry and tail rocker with
full rails for built in speed and stability. Works great in broken up surf and mushy walls. Paddles fast, makes you look good. . .
(Ride 2-3" shorter than your normal board.)
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Scaled up version of our Pro-formance shortboard. It features added width and thickness throughout, but the same updated state of
the art outline, rocker and bottom curves. These boards are proportionally scaled up high PRO-FORMANCE shortboards with flatter
decks and fuller yet shapely rails and are specifically for guys pushing 200lbs or more and still want to rip..."so getting older
doesn’t have to suck". Available with Traditional airsprays and Gloss & polish finish for this, the Cadillac of our board line.
ALSO AVAILABLE IN "XTR" ULTRA LIGHT, DURABLE EPOXY CONSTRUCTION (made in USA)
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MINI GUNS Everyone should have one! Designed to be used as your primary travel board or for the best days at home
(Unless you live in Hawaii.) This board paddles strong and holds in at high speeds yet still turns wherever and whenever you need it.
This years bottoms have an even finer single concave between the feet with flat forward and flat to double concave vee in the
tail, combining both consistent speed and forgiveness without too much lift in critical positions or loss of speed in between
sections. A mini gun is 2-10" longer than your normal board and usually the same width and a bit thicker. Limited stock on hand...
Usually made to order. Pick your favorite fin system and splurge for some sets of glass fins to travel with.
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GUNS From Teahupoo and Cloudbreak to Pipeline and Sunset, our team has relied on our latest gun designs for the heaviest waves
in the world. If you’re going to charge you want the confidence of proven designs and we can custom make you one for any size
or situation. Our guns have never had more refinement that in the last couple years and we're more exited than ever in making
guys the best board they ever had for those rare magic days. Over the last years we've included long time ...lost international
shaper Brian Bulkly in the designing of our guns for all conditions. Our team has never been more stoked.
(A gun is 12" or more longer than your everyday shortboard).
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