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It’s a new addition to the lineup this year. It’s called the #Pavarottisurfboard it’s a high performance uber-groveller, but it’s also is a great all around everyday board that catches waves easy with a fuller nose and lower entry rocker. Ridden roughly the same dimensions as a #Monstasurfboard or an inch shorter. IT MAKES YOU SING IN A WHOLE OTHER OCTAVE.
This one’s headed to Ryan 48/5’11”/162lb for Rhode Island points | 6’0” x 20 1/2” x 2 3/4” 34.7L
I think I may have worked out an algorithm for that sweet steady spot in the wave that lets your pause for a second while the board’s rocker locates the launch pad for that first quick burst of speed at take-off.
Design wise there’s a flat ‘plate’ in the centerline rocker running from the centerpoint up about 7” towards the nose. It places a small planing area right under your chest perfect when paddling into little nuggets. It also creates a drivey little glide spot just ahead of the front foot. Next ask was for the board to have crisp tail release and a pockety pendulum kind of ball bearing swivel to it. So for this I took the original #Monstroscillous rocker, lowered the entry and then added tail rocker through the last 18” of the tail. And lastly it needed the grip and glide of the #jetstreamsurfboard hull but with an engine that would engage even while light-footing it…a common thing to do in smaller and weaker waves. And now what uniqueness for the wave pool? Have you noticed that pool waves have little to no water getting pulled from the flats ahead of the wave. The normal ‘trough’ energy of the wave is nonexistent since water is only being thrust forward by use of a giant scoop or foil or plunger. So there is energy being thrust forward but no energy being pulled into the wave face like an ocean wave. Traditional hulls have to be kept in a tighter zone on the wave face…unless you carve out the bottom of the board so that it can generate speed out of flats where there is no energy being produced by the wave. So…just a few thoughts about what goes into the new #Pavarottisurfboard
Oh yeah the outline is stout, but not bloated; it’s halfway between a Monsta outline and a #Hideoscillous outline. And it’s called the Pavarotti …well… because it makes you sing … for joy in a range of octaves you never imagined possible.
| Popular Dimensions | Volume | Rider Weight |
| 5’2″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 5/16” | 23L | Rider weight: 50-125 lb / 22-56 kg |
| 5’5″ x 18 3/8″ x 2 3/16″ | 24L | Rider weight: 50-145 lb / 22-66 kg |
| 5’5″ x 19 3/4″ x 2 3/8” | 28.4L | Rider weight: 120-165 lb / 54-74 kg |
| 5’6″ x 19″ x 2 3/8″ | 26L | Rider weight: 120-165 lb / 54-74 kg |
| 5’6″ x 19 1/4″ x 2 3/8″ | 27L | Rider weight: 100-175 lb / 45-79 kg |
| 5’6″ x 19 3/8″ x 2 7/16″ | 28L | Rider weight: 100-175 lb / 45-79 kg |
| 5’6″ x 19 3/4″ x 2 7/16″ | 27.5L | Rider weight: 100-175 lb / 45-79 kg |
| 5’6″ x 20″ x 2 9/16″ | 32L | Rider weight: 120-185 lb / 54-84 kg |
| 5’8″ x 19″ x 2 1/4″ | 25L | Rider weight: 100-155 lb / 45-70 kg |
| 5’8″ x 19 5/8″ x 2 1/2″ | 29L | Rider weight: 120-180 lb / 54-81 kg |
| 5’8″ x 19 5/8″ x 2 5/8” | 32.5L | Rider weight: 120-190 lb / 54-86 kg |
| 5’8″ x 19 7/8″ x 2 11/16” | 33L | Rider weight: 120-190 lb / 54-86 kg |
| 5’8″ x 20″ x 2 1/2″ | 31L | Rider weight: 120-185 lb / 54-84 kg |
| 5’8″ x 20″ x 2 5/8″ | 33.3L | Rider weight: 120-190 lb / 54-86 kg |
| 5’9″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 9/16″ | 32L | Rider weight: 120-185 lb / 54-84 kg |
| 5’9″ x 19 3/4″ x 2 5/8″ | 31.5L | Rider weight: 120-185 lb / 54-84 kg |
| 5’9″ x 19 7/8″ x 2 11/16″ | 33.3L | Rider weight: 120-190 lb / 54-86 kg |
| 5’9″ x 20″ x 2 5/8″ | 33L | Rider weight: 120-190 lb / 54-86 kg |
| 5’9″ x 20 1/2″ x 2 11/16″ | 33.6L | Rider weight: 120-190 lb / 54-86 kg |
| 5’10” x 20″ x 2 9/16″ | 32L | Rider weight: 120-185 lb / 54-84 kg |
| 6’0″ x 20 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ | 34.7L | Rider weight: 120-195 lb / 54-88 kg |
| 6’0″ x 21″ x 2 3/4″ | 36.5L | Rider weight: 120-205 lb / 54-92 kg |
| 6’1″ x 21 3/8″ x 2 3/4” | 41L | Rider weight: 120-215 lb / 54-97 kg |
| 6’1″ x 21 1/2″ x 3″ | 42L | Rider weight: 160-230 lb / 72-104 kg |
| 6’6″ x 21 1/2″ x 3″ PavarottiChief | 45.6L | Rider weight: 160-260 lb / 72-117 kg |
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So a father and son duo from San Diego presented an idea for a new board to me a few months ago.
Well, I think I may have worked out an algorithm for that sweet steady spot in the wave that lets your pause for a second while the board’s rocker locates the launch pad for that first quick burst of speed at take-off.
Design wise there’s a flat ‘plate’ in the centerline rocker running from the centerpoint up about 7” towards the nose. It places a small planing area right under your chest perfect when paddling into little nuggets. It also creates a drivey little glide spot just ahead of the front foot. Next ask was for the board to have crisp tail release and a pockety pendulum kind of ball bearing swivel to it. So for this I took the original #Monstroscillous rocker, lowered the entry and then added tail rocker through the last 18” of the tail. And lastly it needed the grip and glide of the #jetstreamsurfboard hull but with an engine that would engage even while light-footing it…a common thing to do in smaller and weaker waves. And now what uniqueness for the wave pool? Have you noticed that pool waves have little to no water getting pulled from the flats ahead of the wave. The normal ‘trough’ energy of the wave is nonexistent since water is only being thrust forward by use of a giant scoop or foil or plunger. So there is energy being thrust forward but no energy being pulled into the wave face like an ocean wave. Traditional hulls have to be kept in a tighter zone on the wave face…unless you carve out the bottom of the board so that it can generate speed out of flats where there is no energy being produced by the wave. So…just a few thoughts about what goes into the new #Pavarottisurfboard
Oh yeah the outline is stout, but not bloated; it’s halfway between a Monsta outline and a #Hideoscillous outline. And it’s called the Pavarotti …well… because it makes you sing … for joy in a range of octaves you never imagined possible.
5’6” x 19 3/4” x 2 3/8” 28.5L Riley is 17, 6’1”, 160lbs. surfing for four years.
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In tha works: artverk on a 5’9” x 20 1/2” x 2 11/16” 33.6L#Pavarottisurfboard (an ubergroveller) in ridiculite #proxyepoxy construction for Austin in L.A. County. Age: 32, Height: 5’11”, Weight: 180lbs.
Jul 13
In tha works: artverk on a 5’9” x 20 1/2” x 2 11/16” 33.6L#Pavarottisurfboard (an ubergroveller) in ridiculite #proxyepoxy construction for Austin in L.A. County. Age: 32, Height: 5’11”, Weight: 180lbs.
These two uber-grovelers make my heart sing, and shine like the sun ☀️ here’s a 5’8” x 20 1/4” x 2 3/4” 34L #pavarottisurfboard & a 5’10” x 19 3/4” x 2 11/16” 33.3L #zipstitchsurfboard both in #ridiculite #proxyepoxy construction #americansurfboardfactory #handmadeinthefreeworld
Feb 10
These two uber-grovelers make my heart sing, and shine like the sun ☀️ here’s a 5’8” x 20 1/4” x 2 3/4” 34L #pavarottisurfboard & a 5’10” x 19 3/4” x 2 11/16” 33.3L #zipstitchsurfboard both in #ridiculite #proxyepoxy construction #americansurfboardfactory #handmadeinthefreeworld
We call it the #Pavarottisurfboard because it’s short and stout and full of passion. It’s an uber-groveller that glides through dead spots like an albatross, yet winds up in the pocket like a no-hitter big league pitcher. It erupts the soul with uproarious, operatic thunderings following each glorious ride. This one is 5’6” x 19 3/4” x 2 7/16” 28.8L built custom out of ridiculite epoxy construction…for Riley in SD. Riley is 21, 6’0”, 165lbs goofy foot reepah kid.
Mar 14
We call it the #Pavarottisurfboard because it’s short and stout and full of passion. It’s an uber-groveller that glides through dead spots like an albatross, yet winds up in the pocket like a no-hitter big league pitcher. It erupts the soul with uproarious, operatic thunderings following each glorious ride. This one is 5’6” x 19 3/4” x 2 7/16” 28.8L built custom out of ridiculite epoxy construction…for Riley in SD. Riley is 21, 6’0”, 165lbs goofy foot reepah kid.
A mandatory vaccine is being rushed through to ensure power surfers will never be able to do this type of turn ever again. It’s designed to change your DNA so you no longer have the aggressive, warrior-zealot gene. These kinds of turns are way too destructive and dangerous and are definitely not safe…we won’t be taking the vaccine. @petemendia
and a 5’11” x 19 1/2” x 2 5/8” 32L #Monstavarotti squashtail (#Monstasurfboard outline and rails w/ #Pavarottisurfboard rocker and concaves).
Nov 22
A mandatory vaccine is being rushed through to ensure power surfers will never be able to do this type of turn ever again. It’s designed to change your DNA so you no longer have the aggressive, warrior-zealot gene. These kinds of turns are way too destructive and dangerous and are definitely not safe…we won’t be taking the vaccine. @petemendia
and a 5’11” x 19 1/2” x 2 5/8” 32L #Monstavarotti squashtail (#Monstasurfboard outline and rails w/ #Pavarottisurfboard rocker and concaves).
Malibu Legends:
Textbook top arc by Andy during First Points dream run of swell yesterday.
On any given day when Surfrider lights up, you will see Andy firebolting in from deep on the point, gliding and gouging through the pack, on his way towards a pier finish. Andy paints his boards up with punk rock arrow sprays. We dig. 5’6 1/2” x 19” x 2 5/16” #Monstasurfboard outline with #Pavarottisurfboard rocker and concaves. Teamlite poly construction with a thumbtail.
@surfingwithben
Oct 2
Malibu Legends:
Textbook top arc by Andy during First Points dream run of swell yesterday.
On any given day when Surfrider lights up, you will see Andy firebolting in from deep on the point, gliding and gouging through the pack, on his way towards a pier finish. Andy paints his boards up with punk rock arrow sprays. We dig. 5’6 1/2” x 19” x 2 5/16” #Monstasurfboard outline with #Pavarottisurfboard rocker and concaves. Teamlite poly construction with a thumbtail.
@surfingwithben
Stoked surfer reports >> this just in (California small swell 2 week spell edition):


“Hey Todd, can I tell you something.
The MR fcs2 on the Pavarotti unreal, I mean like sticks straight to my feet.
Could be best board I’ve ever ridden.
I want to show you how much those fins make sense on this thing…it’s dumb…Imma tell you that board is something…like nothing else.” – Craig
5’6” x 19 3/4” x 2 7/16”
#Pavarottisurfboard
Jul 31
Stoked surfer reports >> this just in (California small swell 2 week spell edition):


“Hey Todd, can I tell you something.
The MR fcs2 on the Pavarotti unreal, I mean like sticks straight to my feet.
Could be best board I’ve ever ridden.
I want to show you how much those fins make sense on this thing…it’s dumb…Imma tell you that board is something…like nothing else.” – Craig
5’6” x 19 3/4” x 2 7/16”
#Pavarottisurfboard
Stoked surfer reports >> this just in:
“This footage was from the first sessions on a custom MonstaJet and a stock epoxy 5`6" Pavarotti. They are both fun boards. The Pavarrotti is epic…
exactly what you said it would be…the magic board between the Jetstream and the Hideo…its the one I`ve been looking for. It was so funny to look back through old footage and see how many rails I was bogging on the *(other major board brand) and how there is a black and white difference in my surfing when I got back on the Proctors…Thanks as always for the epic sleds.” – Alex in Costa
5`9" x 19" x 2 7/16" 28L #monstajet & 5’6” x 19 3/4” x 2 7/16” #pavarottisurfboard
Jul 21
Stoked surfer reports >> this just in:
“This footage was from the first sessions on a custom MonstaJet and a stock epoxy 5`6" Pavarotti. They are both fun boards. The Pavarrotti is epic…
exactly what you said it would be…the magic board between the Jetstream and the Hideo…its the one I`ve been looking for. It was so funny to look back through old footage and see how many rails I was bogging on the *(other major board brand) and how there is a black and white difference in my surfing when I got back on the Proctors…Thanks as always for the epic sleds.” – Alex in Costa
5`9" x 19" x 2 7/16" 28L #monstajet & 5’6” x 19 3/4” x 2 7/16” #pavarottisurfboard
5’8” x 20” x 2 1/2” 31L #Pavarottisurfboard in XTR construction. An Uber groveller deluxe with hyperformance tendencies. Springboard to freedom model.
Apr 9
5’8” x 20” x 2 1/2” 31L #Pavarottisurfboard in XTR construction. An Uber groveller deluxe with hyperformance tendencies. Springboard to freedom model.
