We’ve converted TrickBoardz to foam core, fiberglass construction; like a traditional "ocean" surfboard. While I have been very pleased with how well our wood boards rode, fiberglass allows me more design opportunities.
In traditional fiberglass surfboard construction, you can first make the board, and then add art. Or you can skip the art and the board is just as strong but a little lighter. We are currently offering the Trick Boardz Surf Skate without the art. The boardz (before we add the pads) are about 3-1/2 pounds yet very strong (no problem with pressure dings). We are also working on the mold for the Mojo Grande and plan to offer the same discounts on them as well. So far we have done white, red and yellow. Blue and green will be available soon too. We anticipate offering custom colors as well.
The fiberglass Trick Boardz have exceeded my expectations. I have been riding the wood Surf Skate finless for a couple of years. When I first rode the fiberglass Surf Skate, I had to use fins to slow it down; the board is very fast. I am back to finless now because I like the loose feel. We recommend, and most riders prefer fins. Larger fins help for beginners, smaller fins for more advanced riders.
While the fiberglass Trick Boardz is lighter and more buoyant, it is still less buoyant than most other boards; therefore, still easier for beginners to handle. My son David is 210 pounds and now prefers the Surf Skate over his previous Trick Boardz. We think that the Surf Skate will probably accommodate a rider up to 220 pounds with a large wave.
Yes, the Surf Skate is “tiny and weird” compared to other boards. Our patented shape is very efficient. I set out initially to design the smallest wake surf board possible so they could fit in the wakeboard racks. As far as I know, we make the world’s smallest surfboards. Trick Boardz are also twin tipped and symmetrical so you can ride heel side and toe side in the same set. With 180s and 540s the board is not going backwards.
The Surf Skate is happy “spinning in circles” yet it also tracks straight very well. Our team rider, Adam Roten says that when he wants to stop a spin, he bends his knees a little more and puts weight on his rear foot. While the most he has done so far is a 900, we only have him on film completing a 900 but not surfing it out. Check out his Surf Skate video at
www.TrickBoardz.com The website does not show the glass boards yet. We have been too busy keeping up with the waiting list for boards to do any work on the website. Also, our boards are still made in America.
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