The Flex Response Core (FRC) is a purpose built core for bodyboarders, which combines the best features of the traditional PE and PP cores. The result is a durable, lightweight, one-piece core with superior memory, flex, recoil and projection properties. You will be amazed!
Read about Turbo's new Flex Response Core (FRC)

History of Turbo
Turbo Surf Designs (Turbo) was founded in Hawaii in 1983 by the legendary Russ Brown (“Captain Turbo”). Right from its launch in the revolutionary days of bodyboarding, Turbo set its own course creating a long association with QUALITY and INNOVATION. In 1983, Turbo rocked the bodyboarding industry by providing a viable alternative to the colossal Morey Boogie dominance - a stiff board that could be custom tailored to suit your riding preferences. Prior to this innovation, the bodyboard was a soft over-flexible piece of foam. Turbo revolutionized the sport of bodyboarding and has set its own course since.

Turbo progressed to the top of the bodyboarding food chain in the 1980’s and 1990’s as they continued to push the boundaries of the sport of bodyboarding. With team riders such as the iconic Mike Stewart on board, Turbo was the premium brand in the world of bodyboarding.

The Return of Turbo
Move forward to 2007, Turbo Surf Australia Pty Ltd re-launches Turbo with a determination of honoring the legacy of this illustrious iconic brand into the world of performance bodyboarding.

Turbo enters a new era with the launch of the 2007 range of ELITE boards and accessories with INNOVATIVE designs and materials.

Turbo will also manufacture ELITE custom bodyboards out of its specialized factory in Port Macquarie (NSW, Australia).

The Turbo Team
It’s no coincidence that the driving force behind the “Return of Turbo” is one of the pioneers of Australian bodyboarding, Terry (Flog) Fleming. Terry has teamed up with long time shaper, Glenn (Snowy) Taylor, to lead the sport of bodyboarding into its next stage of evolution.

Terry Fleming
Known to the industry as “FLOG”, the driving force behind the establishment of Manta Surfing Products P/L. Commenced in 1985 in his backyard garage bringing the brand to an international leader within 10 years. Averaging 1,400 boards per week all boards and materials were designed by Flog, especially the first use of beaded PP core and PP substrate.

Future bodyboard designs advanced dramatically because of innovations inspired by Flog.Now he instills the same determination to create the new range of TURBO boards and accessories.

Glenn (Snowy) Taylor
Has been shaping bodyboards for over 8 years and worked with the famed Manta Team from the late 1990’s. Snowy is driven and focused on designing and creating the finest quality custom bodyboards using the latest technology.

Through a combination of advanced equipment and shaping techniques, he is able to custom make boards for the individual. Snowy is a visionary in the industry and aims to drive the progression of bodyboarding.

Turbo's Mission
To honour the legacy of Turbo by being the leading provider of elite quality, high performance bodyboarding equipment, utilizing innovative materials and designs.