Aliens Are Here

Two pack quiver of Aliens for Sophie . One USC Alien and a Premium Alien Step-up . Sophie wanted to update the quiver for an upcoming surf trip .

During the custom order chat we talked many things but here are the main points that stand out and may help other surfers in the future to dial in the custom order process .

• surf destination ( upcoming surf trip ) where you are going and type of waves you hope to score .
• previous boards in the quiver and likes dislikes . Try remember the good points and the negative ones 
• height and weight 

Obviously we talked about many other things which all helps fine tune on lengths , widths and thickness . All these things we take into consideration . 

We decided to do the 5'10 USC Alien in stringer-less construction and the bigger board in the Premium construction . 

Dimensions on the above board a USC Alien : 5'10 by 19 3/4 by 2 1/2  volume is 29.71 litres with custom colours Acid Flower Of Life Print on the deck and Burnt Orange foam spray on the bottom . FCS five fin option , ride as thruster or quad .

The reasoning for this you want you everyday board to be lighter and your step up it to have little extra weight which the conventional PU stringer blank offers . Especially if you plan to go surf  a reef break / pass with longer paddles and more water moving around . 

When you order a custom if you can articulate those points well , it makes the chances  of getting you a better board that will enhance your surfing journey . I love dialling in these details as its all part of the shapers challenges to make the best board possible . 

As a shaper you simply gotta tune in and listen !

The Premium Alien Step Step Up artwork is Green Flicker tint top and bottom 

Dimensions : 6'2 by 20 by 2 9/16 V 32 litres . 

It has tad more nose rocker than the Alien and more refined rails but overall we looking for a seamless flow between theses two boards in this style of quiver . 

I added an extra two litres or so in to the step up . Just trying to give it that familiar feeling so you can switch between the two boards comfortable .