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Old School Grip

Back in the 1980's deck grips and tail pads were dominated by companies like Astro Deck and the good old Rocket Block . 

Astro Deck had the red hot surf team and the grip was hard to get being from the USA but everyone wanted it on there surfboards .

Rocket Block designed this kicker which was attached with velcro , you could take it on or off . Most times a wave ended up ripping it off and as a grommet you were very upset losing your new surf hardware !

And then the velcro stuck to your surfboard would cut your knees to shred over the summer ! Them were the days !

Of course we are not using velcro to attach our new design . It's a High quality 3m adhesive .

Our new signature T BAR TAIL PAD is inspired from past experiences. 

The idea is pretty simple , most surfers like to feel connected to their surfboards and as close to the water line, the more you can engage your board .This T BAR design is like adding a tail pad without losing that connection.Having the kicker and arch bar ,adds something to push against which in some cases wax can let you down .

But by removing the side grip your toes and most of heel is will feel more connected to the surfboard and your wax job .

Its super light , quick and easy to apply (one piece).
With a superior design ,rear Tail Pad extra traction updated diamond grip pattern.
3m adhesive the best product on the market 
Good traction , lightweight, low profile.
Size of the new T BAR  is width 215mm ( 8 1/2 inches) , length 295 mm ( 11 1/2 inches).

We hope you like it , and we also have a full range of standard shape tail pads in stock , call or email for more details on the size and shape that would suit your  surfboard . Or check out the full range here .

The Heat Is On

The heat is on

Mike  sharpening his skills and keeping fresh taking on the best from his home break with the contest "rashie" on.

Giving it a good old shake on his Old Faithful in his local board riders over in WA.

No Smoking

The deck on this USC Predator model surfboard not just good looking lavender / purple colour, but is actually a hemp composite material inlayed into the deck designed to add durability and strength 

 There is No Smoking this one , the Hemp is blend of an organic hemp material and PET recycled plastic , we also have it available in MINT GREEN as well.  

At the moment  we are also testing a couple ofnew Hemp blends that is combined with "Tencel".Tencel or "lyocell" which is another sustainable fabric, regenerated from wood cellulose. It is similar to rayon and bamboo, both regenerated fabrics. Colours are light blue and black .

Tencel is one of the most environmentally friendly regenerated fabrics, for several reasons. Tencel fibers are grown sustainably ,  on farms not old growth forests.

If you are heavy on the decks of your boards or if your boards are not lasting then the alternate materials are the go .

Getting three seasons plus out the USC plus combination Hemp range is common. Some surfers have got surfboards that are five years old and still going strong !

The Hemp / Tencel will be available in a couple of new colours. Stay tuned we will give it a some heavy testing in extreme situations and let you know ! 

Bellissimo Maldives

Alessandro our Italian friend ,sent through a few photos taken by  Richard Kotch surfing in the tropical wonderland called the Maldives.

Board : USC Savage , location Hudhuranfushi Maldives.

Fish designs, alternate and wider nose surfboards like the Alien or hybrid Fuzz Nutz ,we all know are super fun to ride and for that reason everyones got a couple in the quiver these days.

If you chasing perfect waves then you still can't go past a modern day performance short board . The USC Savage is designed for those days that you dream about. Heading to the tropics , don't forget to pack a performance shooter !

Alessandro wrote:

I always follow you on Instagram your boards are simply amazing, my best compliments to you all at formula energy!!

Need to wait a little longer, but very soon I will place the order we have discussed on our last emails....meanwhile please find attached some pics of my beautiful Savage, I really love this magic board!! hope you like it!

Best regards!

>Alessandro

Sounds like Alessandro is digging his USC Savage model !

Savage Key Points

Flicker

Love the way these resin tints evolve . This one is the Green Flicker design . 

We do our best to replicate the online image on the website . It's kind of impossible to copy it exactly, but our team of artists and laminators, get it very close to the image you see on your screen .

The process is amazingly complex . Trial and error don't cut it in the production of surfboards, you have to nail every stage with "perfection" . Especially when adding tints and pigments to fast curing resin !

It's definitely worth adding colour to your surfboard ! 

Green Machine

Custom foam spray on the deck of this USC Performance Plus built for Jason.

Dimensions are 5'11 by 19 by 2 5/16 , litres 26.83. Instead of the standard pin tail or rounded pin , Jason ordered a swallow tail set up . Which allows a little more area in the tail pod , equals more hold and bite at higher speeds and two distinct pivot points with the swallow design .

Designed for good  to really good waves , well when it's pumping ! Kind of like Indonesia this week , get over there !

Resin Art

We love having a little creative freedom with the artwork on your custom surfboard. Artwork and design is such a subjective thing . What one person digs , some others may not .

With the Resin Tints / Artwork we do our best to replicate as you see it on the computer screen or surfboard. But reality is it always comes out a little different .

Which we think is cool as , it makes ever surfboard a truly individual unique functioning piece of artwork .

From designing stage of the file to shaping the blank , laminating ,adding fins boxes then sanding , then to final finish coats . Many hands touch a surfboard , in that respect it truly is a hand made product .

Above : Spirit Resin Tint on a DCD Low Flyer 

Simple Nemo

Custom USC Nemo made for Hayashi-San, dimensions are , 5'10 by 19 7/8 by 2 3/8 . 28.82 litres , on the way to Japan.

The simple  Nemo has just got better. Some major design changes, call it a version 2 model , but we just called it evolution , its just how surfboard design progresses. 

The bottom shape or "concaves" are now single into double .

The original Nemo was designed with a single concave ,good for generating speed but the downside it lacks versatility and doesn't like marginal /choppy conditions. And when you think about a high performance fish you are often surfing it in average waves.

The single concave upfront provides a good planing surface for drive and the double concave in the rear loosens up the board. The double concave will actually channel the water into two streams through the fins and out the tail.

The single to double concave is the bottom contour of choice for most modern shortboards. It utilizes the strengths of each design while muting their disadvantages. It reduces the tracking of a single concave while still allowing for a fast ride and a loose feel to the surfboard.

Also giving the advantage of altering between a thruster or quad and seeing what set up works best for you .