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Resin Art

Funky resin tint , two colour resin mix using a fluorescent orange and light purple with a tad of white . If you look close at the purple it has a slight marble effect . 

Resin tints are an exciting process and way to add color to your board  . The pigment mixed with resin is always a little bit of an unknown when working in this medium and the end result always a throw up little surprises. 

The benefit of doing a resin tint , is the uniqueness , every surfboard is different .  

You can replicate "looks" but its almost impossible to copy exactly. 

The colours are more vibrant than the traditional foam spray and have a depth of tone which  almost a 3 dimensional effect .

We have lots of different colours in stock and if you feel like you are the adventurous type of surfer who doesn't mind a little colour on your surfboard .

Well hit us up with your colour preferences and design ideas , we would love to throw colour all over your next new Formula Energy surfboard , with the utmost of love and care of course !  

Critical Dimensions

Two Premium Savages model side by side , both customs and with very different dimensions .

On the left with the green Futures boxes 5'10 by 19 by 2 1/4 

With the black Futures on the right , 5'7 by 19 1/2 by 2 3/8 .

Which is a shorter , wider design , a "squash down" , if you like .

You can see how the plan-shapes (outlines ) alter when you change the overall lengths and widths from the original surfboard designs .

On most surfboard model pages in the Litres guide  the original surfboard dimensions are highlighted , or you can check the team riders dimensions on each model they ride . 

If you can't find the highlighted specifications , contact us and we will give you a rundown on dimensions and volumes that would suit your next custom surfboard by Formula Energy . 

Channel Bottoms

Here are two models from the  Formula Energy collection , on the left the Performance V and on the right the DCD Hi Flyer , both Channel bottoms but very different set ups designed for very different types of waves.

Lets get a rundown on theses designs and what conditions suit each model ....

On the left is a modern performance shortboard or commonly referred to as a step up or semi gun . We call it the Performance V and its made for really good waves !

In fact its made for epic waves. The six channel bottom is made to generate extra speed , hold and drive in solid waves .

This type of surfboard really comes to life when its barreling and you are looking to hit top speed . Wave destinations like Indonesia , Tahiti and beyond , anywhere where you are surfing hollow fast waves, this is the model that will do the job . 

If you like solid down the line surf or looking to add a step up /semi gun to the quiver then the Performance V or in the USC range go the Performance Plus model .

On the right  the DCD series is the top of the range Hi Flyer .This surfboard is designed for smaller surf with single flyers leading into a swalllow tail .

The Single flyers act like a break point allowing the the board to pivot through turns .

Fins are Two plus One set up, you can ride it with standard twin fins, like these Scarfini Twins with the added rear box adding a rear stabilizer, ideally a smallish type fin, which will give your twin fin a little extra hold coming  out of turns . 

Twin fins are very fast , loose and highly responsive to subtle transitions or weight shifts. By adding the channel  bottom you get  extra speed, hold and of course extra drive with bight which often twins lack .

Overall its a good combination if you like surfing fast and free. 

The rear stabiliser is very popular these days with surfers adding a small rear fin option , which acts as a break point  allowing the surfboard to pivot out of turns and reducing unwanted drift .

Kelly Slater popularised  new designs like the FCS  Knubster or Futures Fins Middle Finger these smaller rear fins would increase drive and provide directional control through turns without sacrificing speed and flow

Its a matter of trial and error finding out what works for you in different conditions . Overall this is a really fun board , order 3 to 5 inches shorter than your normal short-board and add an extra couple of litres. 

Autumn Chill

Autumn chill in the air doesn't stop Brent Savage winding in the pocket on his signature model . 

The Savage is  available in the USC Construction or Premium Series . 

From 2ft to 6ft this modern shortboard is a must have addition to the quiver. Designed to glide over flat sections  but still work in the pocket and lay it on rail when need be . True all round performance surfboard . 

custom order online .

Get On The Acid

This is the Acid Wash Flower Of Life Series its symbolic its sacred its available on your next  Formula Energy Surfboard, get onto it click here !

Dancing Skeletons

Artwork and surfboards go hand in hand . Customising your surfboard with unique art is exciting and adds that personal touch , and definitely "makes your board go better".

Whether its full board decals , like the sacred geometrical flower of life patterns or the crazy Old Greg series and even your standard foam sprays and resin tints , anything is possible . The only limitation is your imagination .

Above hand drawn custom Posca art  "Dancing Skeletons " with the tag line :

"Cmon everybody lets be friends and dance together until the end "

Surfboard information check this previous post .

Clear And Quick

Custom plain white Premium Savage For Paddy .

Dimensions are 5'10 1/2  by 19 by 2 1/4 

Litres : 25.05 

Paddy and his family have had many surfboards over the years . He visited the factory and we went over a few designs using the Aku software enabling us  to refine the pre- shape to the exact dimensions and litres . 

Then Jason Jameson worked his magic in the shaping bay .

Easter Sale

EASTER SALE NOW ON

Everyone loves a bargain and now is the time to grab a Formula Energy Surfboard for massively reduced price ! 

All stock surfboards have had price reductions , jump over to the online store to check the prices out ..

For example the Nemo below has had a minor showroom knock and subsequently a very small dent in the deck , its been reduced $300 to $695 from $995 !

Or this Alien in stock , first in best dressed ( $200 off ) ...

Need more information on the surfboards please don't hesitate to contact us by phone or email .

The Showroom is closed over the Easter Break , but back open Tuesday the 7th of April .

Nemo

Purple Rail Custom Alien

A custom USC Alien for Graham , on his way back from overseas to collect this Easter present !

Dimensions are 6'0 by 19 3/4 by 2 7/16th 

Litres : 29.80

Its hard to make out on the web but the rail spray is a custom deep purple which in the flesh looks really impressive along the carbon rails . 

Fin Set up is a FCS Quad Fin