shaper breakdown:
The carbon used to reinforce the rail lap matrix is woven in a specific pattern/gauge ideally suite for maximum performance and strength. The carbon reinforced rails in combination with the stringerless blank provide an enhanced flex characteristic that is very noticeable for surfers of all skill levels.
A stringerless board exhibits incredible flex, torque u0026amp; recoil through turns. However, with no center stringer, the board’s break strength (also called ‘tensile strength’) is significantly diminished. By reinforcing the lap, or rail area of the board with carbon, the enhanced flex characteristic is maintained, while the structural integrity of the board’s break strength is kept intact. This is because boards break by creasing from the rail u0026amp; buckling inwards, not from the center out. Case-in-point: How many times have you seen a buckled board creased from the rail, across the deck and stopping at the stringer? This is where the placement of a high-grade composite like carbon is strategic in reinforcing the board’s rail strength… without constricting the increased flex pattern.
The Carbon Rail stringerless construction yields an increased flex pattern that gives more speed through the flats and a rocker that warps into the steep parts of the wave face; forming into the shape of the wave creating a slingshot effect both into and out of maneuvers…..IT’S ALIVE!! It’s also 3-5+ times stronger than a poly.
1 >> proxy epoxy composite :::
High Impact Hybrid Foam Core // [a lightweight (lighter than teamlite Proxy epoxy) foam that yields a higher compression strength and has very limited water absorption if dinged]
2 >> S-Glass :::
S-glass is the highest-grade fiberglass available and will make any board significantly stronger. It is available in 4oz. and 6oz.
3 >> Hybrid/Epoxy resins :::
engineered for maximum break strength, as well as a “loaded” rebound response characteristic, we use a unique blend of resins that yields an ultra-white uv stabilized aesthetic
RIDICULITE – fright-light, crazy flex, ultimate performance, about twice as strong as a poly
TEAMLITE – ultralight, crazy flex, ultimate performance, 2-3 x stronger than a poly
MIDDLEWEIGHT – best strength to weight ratio, 3-5+ x stronger than a poly
SUPER-DUTY – indestructo, 5+ x stronger than pretty much any board out there
Care for your Proxy surfboard simply consists of keeping it watertight; ie. If you do get a ding, just allow it to dry out and then repair it with epoxy resin specifically made for surfboard repair; or if you take it to a shop to repair, make sure you let them know to use epoxy resin. That’s it. Also, use the same common sense care you would for a polyester board, just don’t leave it laying in the sun. If you have any questions, let us know.
Nick Rozsa demonstrates the flexural properties of his 5’7 Monsta … and leaves a Carbon Rail footprint upon the earth
A 5’4” x 18 3/4” x 2 5/16” (1 7/8” concave deck) #apachesurfboard HD in stringerless epoxy in #carbonfootprintsurfboard teamlite construction with 4 parabolic channels. A timeless small wave board with a self-adjusting rocker that warps into the wave face and recoils out of turns like a slingblade…and still goes wildfire in good waves to boot. This one’s a custom for Kenton from Ventura.
Oct 21
A 5’4” x 18 3/4” x 2 5/16” (1 7/8” concave deck) #apachesurfboard HD in stringerless epoxy in #carbonfootprintsurfboard teamlite construction with 4 parabolic channels. A timeless small wave board with a self-adjusting rocker that warps into the wave face and recoils out of turns like a slingblade…and still goes wildfire in good waves to boot. This one’s a custom for Kenton from Ventura.
…and this little piggy went wee wee wee all the way to Kelly’s pool. 5’4” x 18 3/4” x 1 3/4” (concave deck) 24L #Apachesurfboard in stringerless epoxy / carbon rail #carbonfootprintsurfboard construction, with flared channels.
Feb 17
…and this little piggy went wee wee wee all the way to Kelly’s pool. 5’4” x 18 3/4” x 1 3/4” (concave deck) 24L #Apachesurfboard in stringerless epoxy / carbon rail #carbonfootprintsurfboard construction, with flared channels.
I have a very political statement to make: Here’s a 5’8” x 19 3/8” x 2 3/8” 28L #Pipsqueaksurfboard in #carbonfootprintsurfboard construction with light grey resin tints, and a 5’9” x 19 3/8” x 2 3/8” 28.7L #Monstasurfboard v.2 in #carbonfootprintsurfboard construction for Adam. By riding these boards Adam will find himself free, free to go about on the wave face anywhere he wishes to go without the pressure of being told where he ought to be going. He will be free to shout out in joyous rapture all manner of surf-stoked silly banter even if it is considered controversial. He will not be fact-checked as to how radical his fins free tail tapping whap bappin lip snaps coulda been or even shoulda been…cuz man he’s already there…right where he wants to be 🙂
And that’s how free-surfers roll.
Feb 12
I have a very political statement to make: Here’s a 5’8” x 19 3/8” x 2 3/8” 28L #Pipsqueaksurfboard in #carbonfootprintsurfboard construction with light grey resin tints, and a 5’9” x 19 3/8” x 2 3/8” 28.7L #Monstasurfboard v.2 in #carbonfootprintsurfboard construction for Adam. By riding these boards Adam will find himself free, free to go about on the wave face anywhere he wishes to go without the pressure of being told where he ought to be going. He will be free to shout out in joyous rapture all manner of surf-stoked silly banter even if it is considered controversial. He will not be fact-checked as to how radical his fins free tail tapping whap bappin lip snaps coulda been or even shoulda been…cuz man he’s already there…right where he wants to be 🙂
And that’s how free-surfers roll.
5’8” x 19 1/8” x 2 7/16” 28L+ #Monstasurfboard v2 in #carbonfootprintsurfboard stringerless epoxy…for Alex in Costa Rica. Alex is 5’9”, 170lbs. advanced / surfing for life.
Nov 24
5’8” x 19 1/8” x 2 7/16” 28L+ #Monstasurfboard v2 in #carbonfootprintsurfboard stringerless epoxy…for Alex in Costa Rica. Alex is 5’9”, 170lbs. advanced / surfing for life.
5’9” x 20” x 2 5/8” 32L thumbtail #Greasedrascalsurfboard in #carbonfootprintsurfboard stringerless epoxy construction for Josh from Ocean Beach, San Francisco.
Josh is 49, 5’9”, 170lbs. surfing for 20 yrs.
Oct 20
5’9” x 20” x 2 5/8” 32L thumbtail #Greasedrascalsurfboard in #carbonfootprintsurfboard stringerless epoxy construction for Josh from Ocean Beach, San Francisco.
Josh is 49, 5’9”, 170lbs. surfing for 20 yrs.
From the golden era of a once great empire, stay tuned, exclusive story behind the cover coming soon to Surfline…
“An East Coast Hurricane Story” – as told by Peter Mendia
…and the unassuming carbon groveler that did a guns job.
Peter Mendia recounts what many call the best tube session in East Coast hurricane history, and Proctor describes the unlikely board choice that surprised us all.
6’0” x 19 1/8” x 2 9/16” 31L #Greasedpigsurfboard in #carbonfootprintsurfboard construction
@petemendia 📷 @nicolalugo
@billabong @billabong_usa @gardenoflife @nomadsurfshop @freak_traction @crowdcontrolsurf @sushijoflorida
Oct 4
From the golden era of a once great empire, stay tuned, exclusive story behind the cover coming soon to Surfline…
“An East Coast Hurricane Story” – as told by Peter Mendia
…and the unassuming carbon groveler that did a guns job.
Peter Mendia recounts what many call the best tube session in East Coast hurricane history, and Proctor describes the unlikely board choice that surprised us all.
6’0” x 19 1/8” x 2 9/16” 31L #Greasedpigsurfboard in #carbonfootprintsurfboard construction
@petemendia 📷 @nicolalugo
@billabong @billabong_usa @gardenoflife @nomadsurfshop @freak_traction @crowdcontrolsurf @sushijoflorida
Some boards going out this week: (here’s just a few…if we could post them all we would, but then we get people complaining that we are “cloggin’ tha insta feed bro”…so we’ll try to reign in our unbridled enthusiasm…three cheers for the people)
(1) 6’4” x 21 1/2” x 2 7/8” 42.5L #Lilrascalsurfboard for John from L.A. surfing for life…with daughter Ella (who rides a 5’7” #Pipsqueaksurfboard
(2) 6’5” x 21 1/2” x 2 7/8” 47L #Monstachiefsurfboard for a classy lady who lives sometimes in Malibu sometimes in the South Pacific (with custom proctor girl lams)
(3) 9’2” x 22 1/2” x 2 7/8” #Proctorperformancelongboard with custom killer whale art on deck and organic black stripes on bottom for shark deterrent …for Maura in Maine.
(4) 6’0” x 22” x 2 7/8” 44L #Sputniksurfboard with custom resin stripe patterns…for Jayson in NorCal.
(5) 5’10” x 19 3/4” x 2 11/16” 35.75L for Matt in Florida. His daughter drew the black line art pattern on some paper so we had it enlarged and transferred onto fiberglass, and added some hand painted resin color over it in the lamination.
(6) 5’6” x 20” x 2 7/16” 31L #Blazersurfboard in ridiculite epoxy construction with deep gray resin tints…for Barry in Santa Cruz.
(7) 6’4” x 21 1/4” x 2 7/8” 47L #Monstachiefsurfboard in #carbonfootprintsurfboard construction with sage green resin tints for Brandon
(8) 5’8” x 19 3/4” x 2 1/2” 32L #Lilrascalsurfboard for Jake in Oxnard
(9) 6’5” x 23 1/4” x 3 1/8” 55L #Monstafishsurfboard in epoxy construction with blue resin tints…for Bruce for summertime New Jersey.
Jul 18
Some boards going out this week: (here’s just a few…if we could post them all we would, but then we get people complaining that we are “cloggin’ tha insta feed bro”…so we’ll try to reign in our unbridled enthusiasm…three cheers for the people)
(1) 6’4” x 21 1/2” x 2 7/8” 42.5L #Lilrascalsurfboard for John from L.A. surfing for life…with daughter Ella (who rides a 5’7” #Pipsqueaksurfboard
(2) 6’5” x 21 1/2” x 2 7/8” 47L #Monstachiefsurfboard for a classy lady who lives sometimes in Malibu sometimes in the South Pacific (with custom proctor girl lams)
(3) 9’2” x 22 1/2” x 2 7/8” #Proctorperformancelongboard with custom killer whale art on deck and organic black stripes on bottom for shark deterrent …for Maura in Maine.
(4) 6’0” x 22” x 2 7/8” 44L #Sputniksurfboard with custom resin stripe patterns…for Jayson in NorCal.
(5) 5’10” x 19 3/4” x 2 11/16” 35.75L for Matt in Florida. His daughter drew the black line art pattern on some paper so we had it enlarged and transferred onto fiberglass, and added some hand painted resin color over it in the lamination.
(6) 5’6” x 20” x 2 7/16” 31L #Blazersurfboard in ridiculite epoxy construction with deep gray resin tints…for Barry in Santa Cruz.
(7) 6’4” x 21 1/4” x 2 7/8” 47L #Monstachiefsurfboard in #carbonfootprintsurfboard construction with sage green resin tints for Brandon
(8) 5’8” x 19 3/4” x 2 1/2” 32L #Lilrascalsurfboard for Jake in Oxnard
(9) 6’5” x 23 1/4” x 3 1/8” 55L #Monstafishsurfboard in epoxy construction with blue resin tints…for Bruce for summertime New Jersey.
