ALB 065

And now for something completely different!

ALB’s 2011 Guide

to

summer Fun Boards

ALB 067

This board is designed for the longboarder who w

ants to get on a short board. It has the same volum

e as a 8’0” mal so the transition from

long to short is easy. In the tail it has chim

ed rails to make rail-to-rail transition easier because of the w

ide tail and single concave. Quad-fi

n set-up to keep drive and speed=a lot of fun.

MODEL//BIG BEAN PRICE//$700DIMENSIONS//6’4” x 23” x 3”

This is made for it to be easier to surf in not so friendly longboard w

aves ie hollow, fast beachies, reef and points. It has a pulled-in nose and tail

so you can hook the rail into the wave face easy w

ithout catch. More rocker to fi

t into sucky waves w

ith ease. Single to deep double with slight

vee in fin area,full thruster set-up for perform

ance.

MODEL//HIGH-PERFORMANCE LONGBOARDPRICE//$1100DIMENSIONS//9’1”x 225/8” x 25/8”

CLEARWATER SURFBOARDS

ALB 066

The ultimate m

ini-noserider! Surf the board from the nose or turn on a dim

e. Probably one of the fastest mid-length boards out there, now

with

controlled manoeuvrability. N

ow available on the shorter m

odels with a 5-fi

n option. Ride it as either a quad, a single-fi

n, a thruster or a 2 + 1. These fi

n options really open the boards up to be ridden in a much w

ider variety of waves. Still available w

ith the standard 2 + 1 fin set-up on longer

models. R

ide it as either a single-fin or a 2 + 1 and feel the stability and am

azing paddling speed of the Scorpion! Available in lengths from

5’4” to 8’6”.

MODEL//SCORPION PRICE//from $1250DIMENSIONS//7’0” x 211/2” x 23/4”

The NR

-3 is a shorter version of the NR

-2 log. This is essentially a shrunk-down longboard, but doesn’t have to necessarily be ridden like one! N

ot m

eant to be only surfed from the tail, these boards love to be w

alked and you can even noseride them. Turns on a dim

e and is a perfect addition to a longboarder’s quiver, as the transition is quite easy from

long to short with the N

R-3.

Available in lengths from 6’6” to 8’6”.

MODEL//NR-3PRICE//from $1275DIMENSIONS//8’0” x 221/4” x 3”

A traditional Steve lis style fi

sh with a m

odernised foil and bottom contour m

ake this traditional favourite a real treat to ride. Long lines off the top and cutbacks for days. If you don’t have a fi

sh in your quiver by now you really need to have a long, hard look at yourself and ask w

hy not? Available in all the colours of the freaked-out rainbow

.

MODEL//THE APACHE TWINPRICE//$1050DIMENSIONS//5’0” TO 7’2”

Most eveyone has heard of the M

ini Simm

ons by now, everyone’s doing a version. You’ve seen the rest, now

come see the original. If you just

wanna go fast then this is the board for you. M

ore skateboard than surfboard, this thing will peel your eyeballs outta their sockets, it’s that fast.

Satisfaction guaranteed. Available in whatever crazy colour schem

es you can dream up.

MODEL//MINI SIMMONS DELUXEPRICE//$1050DIMENSIONS//4’0” - 5’8”

ALB 067

ALB 066

distributed by: manufactured by north coast surfboardsphone: (02) 6685 6896visit: www.hawaiianprodesigns.com.au

distributed by: black apache surfboardsphone: 0410 419 791visit: www.blackapachesurfboards.com.au

distributed by: clearwater surfboardsphone: 0417 912 207 visit: www.clearwatersurf.com.au

MODEL// POPSTAR PROPRICE//from $590DIMENSIONS//5’4” TO 6’4”

This is a combination of all m

y old single-fin and tw

in-fin tem

plates combined w

ith new school bottom

curves and rails. The result is a sensational hybrid that fl

ies. Flat entry, deep vortex concave, razor edges and wet and dry fi

nish.

ESP SURFBOARDS

distributed by: esp surfboards (ed sinnott pro series)phone: 0404 059 321 visit: www.espsurfshop.com.au

Single concaves with contem

porary rail shapes through the nose and middle, dow

n and hard through the tail. From the tipping point, late ‘70s

single-fins that love the kachang of the lip and a roundhouse cutty, ridden shorter and thicker. The stinger adds a breakpoint in the rail for

tightening those arcs.

MODEL//STINGERPRICE//from $950DIMENSIONS//5’10” x 20” x 23/4”

MOE

distributed by: morning of the earthphone: 0438 853 925visit: www.morningoftheearthsurfboards.com.au

BLACK APACHE SURFBOARDSHAWAIIAN PRO DESIGNS

ALB 069

JR has reborn the single-fi

n with the ultim

ate mix of old and new

school. With this design a nice blend of old school rocker and outlines w

ith a m

odern rail and bottom shape it features slight entry vee to deep single double and a nice strong vee off the tail. This board has it all, plenty of

down-the-line speed, hold and release w

hen needed. This brand-new series is exclusively available at Local K

nowledge surf shop, N

obbys Beach.

MODEL//ONE LOVE SERIES PRICE//$750DIMENSIONS//5’8’ x 191/2” x 21/2”

This user-friendly board suits any level of surfer. It’s an incredibly fun and fast board, perfect for small w

aves. The retro shape is popular for the surfer w

ith an open mind. G

enerally ridden 6’ shorter than the standard short board, The Choad is one of our biggest sellers. This board can be adapted to either our PU

or 201 EPS epoxy technology.

MODEL//THE CHOAD PRICE//$695DIMENSIONS//6’0” x 211/2” x 21/2”

Super high-performance 8-footer, com

es directly off our Pro Longboard curves and rockers. Surfs great in beach breaks and on the points, turns out of the tail on a dim

e, and can be trimm

ed and nose ridden. Is a great all-round mid-length longboard.

MODEL//MSj SUPER 8 PRICE//$950DIMENSIONS//8’0”

The Glider has becom

e an increasingly large seller for Prime Boards. Especially am

ong the older guys carrying a bit of weight w

ho are still looking to go sm

aller. The board is 7’2” x 22” x 3”, which accom

modates their needs perfectly. Being epoxy it paddles and catches w

aves like a longboard. We

added a bit of extra width and lift in the nose area, a fl

attish rocker, single to double concave through to a swallow

tail. The results are an effortless glide and trim

, very fast and stable, with a touch of looseness m

aking it very responsive and forgiving.

ALB 068

ELNINO

ALB 069

ALB 068

distributed by: manta surf cophone: (02) 8536 4700visit: www.elninosurf.com

distributed by: Jr surfboardsphone: (07) 5554 5488visit: www.Jrsurfboards.com.au

distributed by: laguna bay longboardsphone: (07) 5474 4567visit: www.noosasurfworks.com.au

distributed by: prime surfboards phone: (03) 9558 0008visit: www.primeboards.com.au

A perform

ance-based softboard with a sleek look. Perfect for the learner w

ho is looking to do more than just stand up. Fun for accom

plished surfers to have a sum

mer slash through the fl

ags. With over 10 years in the softboard gam

e Elnino have developed a product that lasts.

MODEL//CORE 6’PRICE//$319.95DIMENSIONS//6’0” x 207/8” x 21/2”

A great paddling softboard. Perfect for the learner or the rider looking to get back in the w

ater. A traditional m

alibu look with the design

and strength that comes w

ith over a decade of knowledge in the gam

e.

MODEL//CRUISER 8’ PRICE//$450DIMENSIONS//8’0” x 221/2” x 35/8”

Retro-infl

uenced shortboard. More volum

e further forward for ease of paddling and extra front-foot stability allow

s for more fun in the surf.

MODEL//RETRO 6’6”PRICE//$525DIMENSIONS//6’6” x 21” x 3”

Ideal fun board. More volum

e further forward under chest for paddling ease and extra front-foot stability allow

s for more fun in the surf.

MODEL//FUNBOARD 7’6”PRICE//$635DIMENSIONS//7’6” x 22” x 3”

GBOARDS

distributed by: gboardsphone: (03) 5261 9013 visit: www.gboards.com.au

JR SURFBOARDS LAGUNA BAY PRIME BOARDSMODEL//PRIME GLIDERPRICE//$580DIMENSIONS//7’2” x 22” x 3”

ALB 071

A m

ini mal design that incorporates m

odern shaped rails. This model is very popular w

ith the girls as well. This design incorporates a subtle

concave in the nose, running through to trim section w

ith tail lift for added manoeuvrability. A

user-friendly funboard that allows you to throw

it around.

MODEL//THE BUG MODEL PRICE// $703DIMENSIONS//7’2” TO 8’2” x 201/2” TO 221/2” x 25/8” x 27/8” Lengths range betw

een 5’11” to 6’8”. The “f1-11” fish is highly m

anoeuvrable. Plan shape is wider and com

es in a swallow

tail with strategy-positioned

flyers. The design has been tested by our com

petition team for proven perform

ance and works w

ell. It is fast and skatey, it allows you to do

lightning-fast slashes. It is slightly thicker for easier paddling. This little gem puts excitem

ent back into your surfing.

MODEL//F1-11 MODELPRICE//$639DIMENSIONS//5’11” TO 6’8”

An EPS foam

core performance fi

sh that features stringerless flex and m

emory return. Can turn on a dim

e and drive when required. The 2 1/2”

thickness of the board under the chest area makes this board a great w

ave-catcher. It’s flat from

nose to centre with a double scoop concave at

the swallow

tail.

MODEL//FLYING FISHPRICE//FROM $1460DIMENSIONS//5’5”- 6’2” x 191/2”- 201/2”

Issued standard with resin tint, gloss fi

nish and hand-foiled custom keels, this little board not only looks am

azing, but punches well above its

weight w

hen it comes to perform

ance. Whether it’s a sum

mer beachy or fi

ring point break, the Mini Sim

mons w

ill leave you with an ear-to-ear grin!

MODEL//MINI SIMMONSPRICE//$895DIMENSIONS//5’2” x 221/2” x 21/2”

RON WADE SURFBOARDS

ALB 070

6’ Quick Stick w

ith speed to burn. Guaranteed to catch m

ore waves, go faster and turn better! R

efined high-perform

ance shape the latest in m

oulding technology allows for a superior surfboard shape w

ith progressive rails, improved rocker and a thinner overall profi

le. The result: A

board that has speed to burn and turning abilities that rival that of a fibreglass board. A

lso features IXPE deck, slick bottom

, three new

performance fi

ns, leash plug.

MODEL//qUICkSTICk 6’PRICE//$199.95DIMENSIONS//6’0”

7ft and 8ft Revolution m

alibu’s speed and manoeuvrability sim

ilar to fibreglass boards. These boards really do perform

. We have taken all w

e have learnt from

our Revolutionary Technology Series and encom

passed it in these boards. So expect speed and manoeuvrability sim

ilar to fi

breglass boards. Two lam

inated stringers for extra strength and stiffness through the core of the board creates a super-rigid, lightweight

performance. Low

-impact X

PE foam deck. H

igh-density slick bottom. Three perform

ance fins.

MODEL//REVOLUTION MALIBU PRICE//from $259.95DIMENSIONS//7’0” or 8’0”

Noosa M

alibu 8’6” Revolution Series. Thinnest, lightest, best softboard in the w

orld. The revolutionary technology dramatically im

proves board stiffness and prevents unw

anted flexing w

hen paddling and riding on the wave face. Providing speed and m

anoeuvrability similar to fi

breglass boards. Tw

o laminated stringers for strength and stiffness creates a super-rigid, lightw

eight, performance m

alibu. Handshaped rails and tail are

honed for speed and power in driving turns. Features also include: R

ocker designed for performance. Low

-impact X

PE foam deck. H

igh-density slick bottom

. Three performance fi

ns.

MODEL// NOOSA MALIBUPRICE//$399.95DIMENSIONS//8’6”

The ultimate perform

ance malibu, strong, stable and easy to paddle, the California is great for both beginner and advanced surfers. It features:

Full-body board and rail shape with extra volum

e through the nose and the tail for increased buoyancy. Up to four lam

inated stringers for extra strength, giving greater speed and m

anoeuvrability. High-density slick bottom

for greater glide across the water surface and great

manoeuvrability. G

enerous rocker prevents nose-diving as well as providing great m

anoeuvrability.

MODEL//CALIFORNIA MALIBUPRICE//from $299.95DIMENSIONS//7’0”, 8’0”, 9’0”

REDBACK

ALB 071

ALB 070

distributed by: land & sea sportphone: (02) 9997 2288visit: www.landandsea.com.au

distributed by: ron wade surfboards phone: (02) 9979 7071visit: www.ronwadesurfboards.com.au

distributed by: riley balsawood surfboards phone: 0412 376 464visit: www.balsasurfboardsriley.com.au

distributed by: sandy feet surf cophone: (02) 6584 1995visit: www.sandyfeetsurf.com.au

RILEY SURFBOARDS RYAN CHELMAN

ALB 073

ALB 072

THOMAS SURFBOARDS

ALB 072

This guy is a new addition to the basketful of tricks, a perform

ance-orientated quad with plenty of squirt, a w

hole lot of ability at generating speed and getting up to and beyond the lip. Single concave throughout, FCS, future of glassed-on fi

ns. We recom

mend glassing on the lighter side for

performance, but the fi

nal say is always up to you.

MODEL//ESPRESSO PRICE//$1150 – $1250DIMENSIONS//5’2” - 6’6”

Another new

addition, inspired by two plus one hulls and m

idlengths, but with m

ore of a focus on being user friendly and functional in all types of conditions. H

ull entry flow

ing to a single to V double concave. FCS, future or glassed-on side bites and box ceter w

ith a beautiful true ams l fl

ex. Speed, glide and plenty of desire to cutback.

MODEL//THE STUBPRICE//$1150 - $1350DIMENSIONS//5’2” – 6’6”

distributed by: thomas surfboards, dirty neichephone: 0412 131 491 visit: www.thomassurfboards.com

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