WHAT IS EPS CENTRE STRINGER?
Our newest construction, EPS Centre Stringer, is engineered to instantly feel familiar – like the PU boards we already trust – while pushing the limits of speed & acceleration in soft conditions.
We wanted a small wave option that feels more similar in flex patterns to our favourite traditional PU boards than the other premium technologies. Combining predictable flex in a board that’s fast, lightweight & durable, to further enhance our small wave Fun Series models. That's EPS Centre Stringer.
TRUSTED FEEL. LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE.
EPS foam is lighter and more buoyant than traditional PU, generating speed with less effort, while epoxy resin holds its strength and performance characteristics far longer than polyester. A precision centre stringer provides composed, controlled flex — replicating the torsional feel surfers know from PU construction, so the change to EPS doesn't come at the cost of familiarity.
PROJECTION, LIFT AND PERFORMANCE.
Every EPS Centre Stringer board has stock glassing equivalent to the weight of a team PU board, but with more strength and longevity of performance.
The result is projection, extra lift, spring through turns, and the drive to carry speed through the flat, weak sections — all with the flex characteristics of the PU board you already know.
“Everyone who’s picked up a PU team board wants that weight, but they need it to last longer. The beauty of this is, you can now have that, but in a construction that gives you a more similar feel to PU."
"Everyone who saw the US Open watched Kanoa riding one. It was so fast and stuck to his feet.” – JS
“I’m hyper critical of my boards, especially to ride at home in HB when you can’t afford to lose any speed. The construction is what made my finals board great this year.” – Kanoa
“It gives you that extra pop and speed you want when you’re riding ‘em.” – Ryan
Frequently asked questions
Poor board care can lead to delamination or discolouration. The below points are recommended for longevity of your EPS surfboard.
1. Don't leave in direct sunlight.
2. Don't expose to heat for extended periods of time.
3. Dry board before putting into a bag.
Carbotune and Hyfi both offer a unique flex pattern for performance gains. EPS Centre Stringer's key differentiation is that it doesn't ask for that trade-off. It's a construction that provides the best of both worlds: the trusted PU-style flex and feel, now paired with the added speed, durability, and lightweight benefits of EPS and epoxy.
Yes, we have specifically engineered each dimension to equate seamlessly across all constructions.
