The F18 is currently available in hand shaped, EPS core with carbon fiber sandwich. With each board custom built the dimensions will vary based upon rider weight and conditions. Most boards we’re currently building are 18’6” long by 28" wide.

The Hull:
It has a canoe type nose entry to knife through the water. Under your feet it has a 23" flat section to create enough board stability. This flat section extend almost all the way through the back.

The Rocker:
Maximum waterline is the key to a fast and low friction displacement board. It has a small amount of natural curve throughout the board. When a 190 pound person is standing on it the nose and tail are touching the water.

The Deck:
The bow section has a “V” to expel water in case you do poke into an upcoming swell. The deck area where you mainly stand has a slight bit of a double concave (1/4”) for feet comfort. The concave is not noticeable to the naked eye unless you put a straight edge on the deck. The rear part of the deck is flat.

The Rails:
Full volume. Well rounded under tuck. Some hard edge definition in the rear. The bow has a splash rail chine that prevent water from sticking to the rail and traveling up onto the deck.

The Pad:
Minimum size and thin to save on weight.
2 strategic placed leash type inserts with thin strong spectra rope loops enables you to comfortably carry the board. One creates a handle out by sticking your paddle through the loops.

The Steering:
The Active Steering System (ASS) will be positioned for regular or goofy footer or upon request plumbed for duo (resale). It has a 5” adjustable insert placement for the foot paddle pivot point. (back and forward)
It comes with a spring loaded fiberglass batten so when you step back and surf, the rudder will come back to the straight position.
The rudder is a molded 9 1/4” spitfire type (straight up and down) design. It has a foil for medium speed (5 to 15 MPH) efficiency.
Cables are tension adjustable with a turn buckle in the rear.
All hardware is stainless steel and molded carbon.

Color:
We recommend a light grey primer bottom. It is light, fast and has little friction due to the ultra fine sanded surface.
The deck can be any color. We do not recommend the dark color spectrum. In the sun they heat up.

The Ride:
The feeling you get from riding these long displacement type board is that there is less strain on your shoulders. It is less taxing on your stamina. One has more energy left after a long run. In terms of balancing, they have some initial roll but it stops after the full volumed rails hit the water. When on a slight edge (not perfectly flat) these boards do not slow down.