Designs

Core Materials

The materials we use in our boards comes in multiple forms, here are some brief explanations.

FRC (Flex Response Core)

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)

PE (Extruded Polyethylene)

PE cores have been used to make boards since the evolution of bodyboarding. Still a favourite of many top line pro riders. The core gives supple flex with excellent recoil.

BPP (Beaded Polypropylene)

BPP core have internal strength and magic memory. Virtually indestructible and 100% water proof. Super light and no need for stringers.

XPP (Extruded Polypropylene)

A core that’s super light and with good memory. Great core for creating fast maneuvers.

TAILS

This is where you choose the tail shape that most suits your riding style and what type of waves you surf.

BAT TAIL

The bat tail provides more surface area creating the board to lift at the tail providing less drag producing more speed, also giving the board a looser feel. Always good to have channels to stabilize and directional control. Great for surfing in powerful fast hollow waves.

SQUARE BAT TAIL

The square bat tail works very similar to the bat tail. By having a flat finish at the tail, the square bat tail produces more stability. It can be used with channels, also works great in powerful fast hollow waves.

CLIPPED CRESCENT

The clipped crescent tail is one of the most versatile and functional tail shapes available, providing great control for all styles of riding in all wave conditions.

FULL CRESCENT

The full crescent tail works similar to the clipped crescent. Designed with narrower pegs creating excellent control and a better hold to the wave face. This tail is well suited to a Dropknee rider.

ALL TAILS ARE ONE PIECE ROLLED FROM THE DECK. TAIL PIECES ARE AVAILBLE ON REQUEST.

FEATURES

Listed here are some features of our bodyboards.

Channels

Channels are designed to provide grip at the tail which increases a better holding power and control in your turns. Channels will start 25cm up from the tail and taper out as they meet the tail at a depth of 5mm.

Hip Lock

Two grooves similar to bottom channel shapes are crafted into the deck, one on either side near the tail providing better comfort and control of the board. Hip locks are suitable for all tail shapes.

Nose Bulbs

Nose bulbs are placed under the slick side of the board on both corners of the nose. They are used solely for better grip creating a nice grip area for your fingers when in those tight situations.

Finger Locks

Finger locks have the same principle as nose bulbs. Hand crafted grooves are carved into the core foam on the under side of the nose on each corner. They provide a comfortable positive feel where your fingers lock onto the slick. (As featured on our stock boards.)

Tube Stringers

Tube stringers are used to strengthen the overall length of the board, especially if the board is made using PE core. Double stringers create an ultra stiff board; good for dropknee riders.

Spring Flex Flat Stringers

Designed to allow the core to flex in critical situations. Spring Flex stringers add strength and firmness to the core. Instant recoil is a feature of flat stringers.

Concave Slick

Having a concave slick will create superb speed and wall holding power. The concave forms a tube of water funneling out at the tail section. Excellent for all power riders.

Bumpers

Bumper strips are added to the construction of the board at the nose & tail to provide added protection from your leash and knee. The use of 4mm crosslink material also gives the board an excellent overall water seal.

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Shapes

Listed here are some features of our bodyboards.

Prone

The prone template generally has a wide nose & high wide point usually just below your elbow, with the rest of the template running down to the tail in a nice straight line. Tails best suited are either the bat tail, square bat or the clipped crescent tail.

Versatile

The versatile template has a slightly lower wide point providing a usable shape for both prone & dropknee riding styles. The lower the wide point the more suitable it is for dropknee riding. Tails best suited are either the clipped crescent or the full crescent tail.

Dropknee

The dropknee template has an even gradual curve from the nose to the wide point which is usually halfway down the board. The shape has a narrower nose with a wide tail providing better control. This works really well with a full crescent tail.

Decking

We also use different deck types, such as the following.

PE (non cross-linked Polyethylene)

PE decking has been a favourite of most pro riders for many years. PE decking gives a soft positive feel with good recoil.

XPE (Crossed-linked Polyethylene)

Stronger than PE decking and better memory. XPE can increase overall board stiffness but allowing good flex in critical cutbacks.

SLICK Surlyn®

Surlyn® has been used for many years and is still the leader in slick material. Super flex with ultra recoil, Surlyn will outlast all other slick materials. Surlyn ® is the trade make of DuPont USA.

Contours

Contours are now available

Rails

We offer to 2 different rail configurations 50/50 & 60/40.

50/50

50/50 is an equal % top rail & bottom rail, this works well in small surf as it creates less drag in the water.

60/40

60% bottom rail 40% top rail. This is a standard rail configuration for powerful waves giving you more control and better holding power.

Your choice of rail combination is important for stiffness of the board and creating a contrast of colour against the deck and slick. The inside rail forms a pin line against the core.

XPE is used as a pinline and seal. The PE is added as the outside rail.

Mesh

Predominately used in conjunction with PE cores.

Mesh helps the core to retain stiffness and recoil. Mesh also adds weight to the board.