This is a new model called the "Snowtorch". I have tried to take a traditional shortboard design and adapt it for our typical fresh water conditions. It was designed for the more accomplished surfer looking to melt the winter waves. More of a relaxed entry rocker, significantly more foam throughout the chest and nose area, and wider than a traditional thruster. Single to double concave to slight vee off the tail.
This was very much a prototype board allowing me to try some new stuff:
1) flex tail blank in which the stringer is absent in the tail of the board to allow for increased flex and rebound out of the turn
2) Intricate tape pattern for foam stain/swirl
3) Rail cancer carbon/polypropylene patches
I am really happy with how these flextail blanks have come out, but real world performance will give the final verdict. The custom graphic/tape job did bleed in some locations (see pic below), so another lesson learned and room for improvement. Leash protection patches are probably not worth the hassle, but an option that could be added to the custom option list.
6'4" x 20 1/2" x 2 1/2"
EPS/Epoxy Construction
6oz Hull, Double 6oz Deck
5/4/3 FCS Fusion Fin System
Custom Foam Stain
Carbon/Poly Rail Cancer Patches
Flex Tail Blank/Black Stringer
This Snowtorch prototype is for sale. Asking $375 including HST.
Its a prototype and its not perfect, hence the greatly reduced price. Come and check it out.
Fins, leash, stomp pads are currently on sale for 25% off during the month of September.
