Cyclone Alfred: What were the Traktor Team Riding?

Cyclone Alfred was the first tropical cyclone in 50 years to have a direct impact on the Gold Coast & Brisbane. Waves over 12 metres / 40 feet were recorded off the coast, and while everyone from the Sunshine Coast south to Coffs Harbour are now for rebuilding after damaging winds and flooding, Alfred certainly provided some incredible waves before getting too close for comfort. Here's a few key boards our team rode during the swell, to help you decide on your next quiver addition either for a trip or the best days at home:

Golden Child

6’2” x 18 7/8" x 2 1/2" x 30.4L

Raging Bull

6’0” x 19" x 2 1/2" x 28.5L

Big Horse

6’2” x 19 1/4” x 2 3/4” x 33.3L tier 1 dimensions, quad setup
6’4” x 19 1/8” x 2 13/16” x 34.8L tier 2 dimensions, quad setup
Step Off Performer
5’10” x 18” x 2 3/16” x 23.2L

*Max McGillivray on one of many over the last few days. Photo Shieldsy

Lennix Smith

(he’s 5’9” & 148lbs / 67kg)

FMN3 round tail

5'11" x 18 5/8" x 2 5/16" x 26.4L

Ryan Hipwood

(5’11" & 198lbs / 90kg)

Schooner
6’5” x 19 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 37L
Big Horse
6'2" x 19 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 33.3L tier 1 dimensions
Step Off Performer

5’11” x 18 1/4” x 2 ¼” x 24.7L

Jahli Brooks
(6’1” & 172lbs / 78kg)

Monsta 10 round tail

6’1” x 18 7/8” x 2 3/8” x 28.9L

Jake (Byron Board Garage) 

(5’9” & 152lbs / 69kg)
Big Horse
6’0” x 18 1/4” x 2 9/16” x 28.2L tier 3 dimensions.

 

*Occ making the most of a solid turn section between tubes. Photo Swilly

*Dingo & Jack Robbo watch on from the ski as Parko drives into a bomb at Kirra. Photo Shagga

*Tai in familiar territory. Photo Tai Graham

*Jake and his Big Horse (Byron Board Garage)