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5'8" x 19 1/4" x 2 3/8" 28L ZipstaJet photo: @hampositive
ZipstaJet swallow
The latest iteration of our most oft loved “Monsta” model; a favorite for many years. It uses the centerline rocker of the Zipstitch with the outline of a swallowtail Monsta, the exaggeratedly deep and multi-scalloped concaves of the Jetstream and four short channels running off the tail. A nitrous speeder with regulatable turbulence smoothing capacities at top speed … a board that never redlines, but the faster it goes the smoother she runs.
ROUNDTAIL:
Great for more hold in the steeper part of the wave for drawing carving figure-eight turns and for increased hold in the barrel. The perfect power surfer/beachbreaks/reef breaks tail shape.
squash
Same as the swallow, but instead of using short channels with a swallowtail, it uses a flip in the rocker of the back fin complemented by a squashtail for a more snappier in the pocket controlled tail release feel in turns. Both boards are made out of our proprietary epoxy construction using strategic carbon reinforcements. Never outsourced / no popouts. Made by hand, custom, in the free world.
roundtail
Great for more hold in the steeper part of the wave for drawing carving figure-eight turns and for increased hold in the barrel. The perfect power surfer/beachbreaks/reef breaks tail shape.
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| Popular Dimensions | Volume | Rider Weight |
| 4’7″ x 17 3/4″ x 1 3/4″ | 16.85L | Rider weight: 40-80 lb / 18-36 kg |
| 5’2″ x 17 7/8″ x 1 7/8″ | 18.45L | Rider weight: 60-90 lb / 27-40kg |
| 5’4” x 18 3/8” x 2 1/8” | 21.59L | Rider weight: 60-140 lb / 27-63 kg |
| 5’5″ x 18 5/8″ x 2″ | 22.1L | Rider weight: 60-140 lb / 27-63 kg |
| 5’6” x 18 7/8” x 2 1/8” | 23.6L | Rider weight: 70-145 lb / 31-65 kg |
| 5’6” x 18 7/8” x 2 1/4” | 24.99L | Rider weight: 75-160 lb / 34-72 kg |
| 5’7” x 19” x 2 1/4” | 25.4-26L | Rider weight: 145-165 lb / 65-75 kg |
| 5’7” x 19” x 2 5/16” | 26.3L | Rider weight: 145-170 lb / 65-77 kg |
| 5’8″ x 19 1/4″ x 2 5/16″ (narrower nose) | 27L | Rider weight: 150-180 lb / 68-81 kg |
| 5’8” x 19 1/4” x 2 5/16” | 28L | Rider weight: 155-185 lb / 70-3 kg |
| 5’9″ x 19 3/8″ x 2 3/8″ | 28.72L | Rider weight: 160-185 lb / 72-84 kg |
| 5’9″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 3/8″ | 30L | Rider weight: 160-190 lb / 72-86 kg |
| 5’10” x 19 1/2″ x 2 3/8″ | 29L+ | Rider weight: 160-195 lb / 72-88 kg |
| 5’10” x 19 5/8″ x 2 3/8″ | 29L+ | Rider weight: 160-195 lb / 72-88 kg |
| 5’11” x 19 1/2″ x 2 3/8″ | 28L | Rider weight: 165-190 lb / 74-86 kg |
| 5’11” x 20″ x 2 1/2″+ | 33L | Rider weight: 165-195 lb / 74-88 kg |
| 6’0″ x 19 3/8″ x 2 1/2″ | 30.8L | Rider weight: 165-195 lb / 74-88 kg |
| 6’0″ x 19 3/4″ x 2 1/2″ | 31.5L | Rider weight: 165-195 lb / 74-88 kg |
| 6’0″ x 20″ x 2 1/2″ tapered rail | 31.5L | Rider weight: 165-195 lb / 74-88 kg |
| 6’0” x 19 7/8” x 2 1/2” | 33L | Rider weight: 170-200 lb / 77-91 kg |
| 6’0″ x 20 1/4″ x 2 5/8″ | 33.7L+ | Rider weight: 170-200 lb / 77-91 kg |
| 6’0″ x 20 1/2″ x 2 9/16″ | 33L | Rider weight: 170-200 lb / 77-91 kg |
| 6’0″ x 20 1/4″ x 2 7/8″ full | 38.43L | Rider weight: 175-220 lb / 79-99 kg |
| 6’1″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ | 31.77L | Rider weight: 165-195 lb / 74-88 kg |
| 6’1″ x 20 1/4″ x 2 5/8″ | 33.9L | Rider weight: 170-210 lb / 77-95 kg |
| 6’2 x 19 3/8 x 2 3/8 | 30.7L | Rider weight: 165-195 lb / 74-88 kg |
| 6’2″ x 20 1/8″ x 2 5/8″ | 32.8L | Rider weight: 170-210 lb / 77-95 kg |
| 6’2″ x 20 1/8″ x 2 5/8″ full | 34L | Rider weight: 170-210 lb / 77-95 kg |
| 6’3” x 20 1/2” x 2 3/4” | 35L | Rider weight: 170-210 lb / 77-95 kg |
| 6’3” x 20 1/8” x 2 5/8” | 35L | Rider weight: 170-210 lb / 77-95 kg |
| 6’3 x 20 3/4″ x 2 3/4″+ | 39.29L | Rider weight: 180-240 lb / 81-108 kg |
| 6’4″ x 20″ x 2 1/2″ | 34.58L | Rider weight: 170-210 lb / 77-95 kg |
| 6’4″ x 20 1/2″ x 2 5/8″ | 38L | Rider weight: 180-220 lb / 81-99 kg |
| 6’5″ x 20 1/4″ x 2 3/4″ | 38.36L | Rider weight: 180-220 lb / 81-99 kg |
| 6’5″ x 21 1/4″ x 2 7/8″ | 42.8L | Rider weight: 180-220 lb / 81-99 kg |
| 6’6” x 21” x 2 5/8” | 39L | Rider weight: 170-230 lb / 77-104 kg |
| 6’6” x 21” x 2 3/4” | 40.5L | Rider weight: 170-230 lb / 77-104 kg |
| 6’8” x 21 1/2” x 3” | 46.7L | Rider weight: 180-240 lb / 81-109 kg |
| 6’10” x 20” x 2 5/8” (sleek) | 38.4L | Rider weight: 115-200 lb / 52-90 kg |
| 7’0” x 21” x 3” step-up | 50L | Rider weight: 190-250+ lb / 86-113 kg |
| 7’6” x 22” x 3 1/4” | 54.29L | Rider weight: 200-250+ lb / 90-113 kg |
ride this board same general sizing as da Monsta, 3-4 inches shorter and 1/2” wider than your standard good waves shortboard
construction options & pricing
5’11” x 19 3/4″ x 2 5/8″ 33.3L for Ricky for everything, everyday, SoCal. Ricky is 51/6’0″/185lb
ride this board same general sizing as da Monsta, 3-4 inches shorter and 1/2” wider than your standard good waves shortboard
roundtail:
Great for more hold in the steeper part of the wave for drawing carving figure-eight turns and for increased hold in the barrel. The perfect power surfer/beachbreaks/reef breaks tail shape.
shaper’s note:
My current favorite all around high performance shortboard. Super fast, super drivey, makes everything fun. I just always grab this now everytime I surf.
Line out the door at the Zipstajet order counter, Oxnard branch.
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Charissa and Todd, First, the new boards are straight fire. I’m having loads of fun....
Hi Todd & Charissa, I want to report back that my zipstajet was epic for...
Europe’s been kicking up some great autumn waves and I can definitely confirm that Todd’s...
Super stoked on the boards, Really got to dial them in over the past couple...
Hey Charissa, Just wanted to leave you guys some feedback regarding the Zipstajet. This board,...
Background, that was a photo from a contest (Baja Surf Club Invitational) in January at...
Hi Todd and Charissa, I can’t believe it’s been over a year since I came...
Wow is all I can say!! I was finally able to ride this board, on...
…. And an incredible time was had by all …. the shaper even ended up getting some. Thanks so much to Stephen for setting up this amazing adventure.
Shaper’s board choice:
5’11” x 19 3/4” x 2 5/8” 33L #zipstajet swallowtail in #ridiculite #proxyepoxy construction
Mar 6
…. And an incredible time was had by all …. the shaper even ended up getting some. Thanks so much to Stephen for setting up this amazing adventure.
Shaper’s board choice:
5’11” x 19 3/4” x 2 5/8” 33L #zipstajet swallowtail in #ridiculite #proxyepoxy construction
All in a day’s work…
(Multiplied harvestings all on the same swell)
1. @huntray284 Mavs airdrop on the left. 9’0” x 20 1/2” x 3 1/2” #Archangelsurfboard Hunter is 22, 6’0”, 175lbs.
2. @jakes_strength big carve at Rincon. 6’0” x 19 5/8” x 2 11/16” 33L #Falcon3surfboard Jake is 23, 6’1”, 195lbs.
3. @petemendia backhand buckets to foam explosion coverup at Pupukea 6’4” x 19 1/4” x 2 11/16” 32.5L #Flyionlionsurfboard Pete is 6’2”, 190lbs.
4. @mmohagen L.A. county mysto beachbreak. 6’6”x 19” x 2 5/8” #Anteupsurfboard Matt is 30, 5’11”, 185lbs.
5. @oahusurfingexperience Pipeline from above 7’6” x 18 3/4” x 3” #Pipecleanersurfboard Tamayo is 6’1”, 190lbs.
6. @the__________frank Rincon stab 5’11” x 19 3/4” x 2 5/8” 33L #Zipstajet Frank is 5’11”, 180lbs.
7. @allen_sarlo Cove slamma jamma 7’0” x 21 1/2” x 3 1/4” #Monstachiefsurfboard step-up. Allen is 64, 230lbs.
8. @k_epic_mendia_ puffed out at Pipe 5’11” x 18 1/4” x 2 5/16” #procco2030surfboard step-up Kepa is 15, 5’8”, 120lbs.
Jan 19
All in a day’s work…
(Multiplied harvestings all on the same swell)
1. @huntray284 Mavs airdrop on the left. 9’0” x 20 1/2” x 3 1/2” #Archangelsurfboard Hunter is 22, 6’0”, 175lbs.
2. @jakes_strength big carve at Rincon. 6’0” x 19 5/8” x 2 11/16” 33L #Falcon3surfboard Jake is 23, 6’1”, 195lbs.
3. @petemendia backhand buckets to foam explosion coverup at Pupukea 6’4” x 19 1/4” x 2 11/16” 32.5L #Flyionlionsurfboard Pete is 6’2”, 190lbs.
4. @mmohagen L.A. county mysto beachbreak. 6’6”x 19” x 2 5/8” #Anteupsurfboard Matt is 30, 5’11”, 185lbs.
5. @oahusurfingexperience Pipeline from above 7’6” x 18 3/4” x 3” #Pipecleanersurfboard Tamayo is 6’1”, 190lbs.
6. @the__________frank Rincon stab 5’11” x 19 3/4” x 2 5/8” 33L #Zipstajet Frank is 5’11”, 180lbs.
7. @allen_sarlo Cove slamma jamma 7’0” x 21 1/2” x 3 1/4” #Monstachiefsurfboard step-up. Allen is 64, 230lbs.
8. @k_epic_mendia_ puffed out at Pipe 5’11” x 18 1/4” x 2 5/16” #procco2030surfboard step-up Kepa is 15, 5’8”, 120lbs.
Stoked surfer reports: this just in >> “
Finally got a few weeks of surfing done in September on my new board (after longest European flat spell for 20 years!).
I was pretty sure Todd couldn`t top my blue `Ziptsajet` for a magic board, but I had a few waves on my newie that had me scratching my head trying to figure out how the V2 delivers all that extra `ZING`??!!! Love it…tell him he nailed it with that one!
Stay well and free in our new mad world!”
Brent 60/5’9”/184lb/Cornwall, UK 🇬🇧 & beyond
5’11” x 20” x 2 11/16” 34L Proxy epoxy #ridiculite #zipstajet #falconv2surfboard #surferfeedback
Oct 6
Stoked surfer reports: this just in >> “
Finally got a few weeks of surfing done in September on my new board (after longest European flat spell for 20 years!).
I was pretty sure Todd couldn`t top my blue `Ziptsajet` for a magic board, but I had a few waves on my newie that had me scratching my head trying to figure out how the V2 delivers all that extra `ZING`??!!! Love it…tell him he nailed it with that one!
Stay well and free in our new mad world!”
Brent 60/5’9”/184lb/Cornwall, UK 🇬🇧 & beyond
5’11” x 20” x 2 11/16” 34L Proxy epoxy #ridiculite #zipstajet #falconv2surfboard #surferfeedback
So these shots got sent to me:
At first glance I thought whoa it’s Mitchel Coleborn got ahold of a Proccy. Turns out it’s a local kid I’ve never seen before, Wes, ripping like a big leaguer. I get amped when I see stuff like this show up unplanned! All hail the underground!!
It’s a #Zipstajet …it’s part #Monstasurfboard part #Zipstitchsurfboard part #Jetstreamsurfboard conjoined into one sparky amalgamation.
Oct 4
So these shots got sent to me:
At first glance I thought whoa it’s Mitchel Coleborn got ahold of a Proccy. Turns out it’s a local kid I’ve never seen before, Wes, ripping like a big leaguer. I get amped when I see stuff like this show up unplanned! All hail the underground!!
It’s a #Zipstajet …it’s part #Monstasurfboard part #Zipstitchsurfboard part #Jetstreamsurfboard conjoined into one sparky amalgamation.
I don’t often do Zipstajets with squashtails, but when I do…I like to paint ‘em too.
6’2” x 20 1/2” x 2 3/4”+ 41L #Zipstajet in teamlite epoxy with high density foam stringer for Mick from Huntington.
Apr 22
I don’t often do Zipstajets with squashtails, but when I do…I like to paint ‘em too.
6’2” x 20 1/2” x 2 3/4”+ 41L #Zipstajet in teamlite epoxy with high density foam stringer for Mick from Huntington.
Remember that part at the end of the Matrix when the A.I. machines were coming for Neo and Trinity and Morpheus aboard the Nebuchadnezzar? It seemed against all odds that the walls of the Matrix could fall… lik but then they did. Could this have been a prophetic message to us to never give up hope and to believe that there are powers much greater than the cold electronic eyes of the system? I think so. It’s what I was thinking of when I painted this board…for Mauricio from Florida.
5’7 1/2” #Zipstajet / #Falcon2surfboard
Mar 17
Remember that part at the end of the Matrix when the A.I. machines were coming for Neo and Trinity and Morpheus aboard the Nebuchadnezzar? It seemed against all odds that the walls of the Matrix could fall… lik but then they did. Could this have been a prophetic message to us to never give up hope and to believe that there are powers much greater than the cold electronic eyes of the system? I think so. It’s what I was thinking of when I painted this board…for Mauricio from Florida.
5’7 1/2” #Zipstajet / #Falcon2surfboard
Here’s a girl, a woman who is a mother, a sister to a brother and sister; a sovereign created in God’s image who loves her mother and father. Meet Bethany, a delight and a world-changer.
5’5” x 18 3/4” x 2 1/4” #Zipstajet in ridiculite epoxy.
Jan 22
Here’s a girl, a woman who is a mother, a sister to a brother and sister; a sovereign created in God’s image who loves her mother and father. Meet Bethany, a delight and a world-changer.
5’5” x 18 3/4” x 2 1/4” #Zipstajet in ridiculite epoxy.
Stoked surfer reports: this just in >> “Hi Todd and Charissa,
I can’t believe it’s been over a year since I came to visit and pick up the new boards! Time truly flies and I hope you and the family are doing well in these crazy times.
Also, I dropped out of social media for a while but maybe longer than I thought because, Todd, that beard is epic! 😄
Anywho, I’ve obviously had some time to feel out the new boards and the simplest way I can put it is that you absolutely nailed it! I was looking for a set of boards that just felt good under my feet and these definitely do; solid, dependable, and still insanely progressive. Even from the first sessions, they all felt comfortable; there was no period of having to figure them out; they just worked. It doesn’t matter what the waves are doing, I always feel in good form when I’m on them.
The same goes for the construction; lively but not too light and yet super durable. It definitely gives me that added confidence to surf harder and puts that little extra pep in my step.
More so, not only does each board feel great on its own, but the concept of the stacking/sister quiver – all similar yet each more progressive than the next – is completely radical. I can move freely between each board in all different conditions and still keeping my surfing consistent throughout.
I`ve got this amazing quiver with all of these different elements working together to help take my surfing to the next level, and – in over a year – I still feel like I`ve only scratched the surface as far as what these boards are capable of.
This quiver is a true testament to the custom experience. It`s a quiver that is built upon the best qualities from previous boards and is tailored for the type of surfing I want to do in the type of conditions that I actually get on a regular basis.
In the end, I can’t really put into words all the new and different things I am experiencing and learning with these boards so I’ll just say thank you so much for doing what you do!”
Your pal, Dane 33/5’9″/160-165lb
* 5’5” x 19 3/8” x 2 5/16” #Monstroscillous 26.5L
* 5’7″ x 19” x 2 1/4” #Zipstajet 26L
* 5’9” x 18 7/8” x 2 5/16” #monstapigsurfboard 26.5L
Nov 11
Stoked surfer reports: this just in >> “Hi Todd and Charissa,
I can’t believe it’s been over a year since I came to visit and pick up the new boards! Time truly flies and I hope you and the family are doing well in these crazy times.
Also, I dropped out of social media for a while but maybe longer than I thought because, Todd, that beard is epic! 😄
Anywho, I’ve obviously had some time to feel out the new boards and the simplest way I can put it is that you absolutely nailed it! I was looking for a set of boards that just felt good under my feet and these definitely do; solid, dependable, and still insanely progressive. Even from the first sessions, they all felt comfortable; there was no period of having to figure them out; they just worked. It doesn’t matter what the waves are doing, I always feel in good form when I’m on them.
The same goes for the construction; lively but not too light and yet super durable. It definitely gives me that added confidence to surf harder and puts that little extra pep in my step.
More so, not only does each board feel great on its own, but the concept of the stacking/sister quiver – all similar yet each more progressive than the next – is completely radical. I can move freely between each board in all different conditions and still keeping my surfing consistent throughout.
I`ve got this amazing quiver with all of these different elements working together to help take my surfing to the next level, and – in over a year – I still feel like I`ve only scratched the surface as far as what these boards are capable of.
This quiver is a true testament to the custom experience. It`s a quiver that is built upon the best qualities from previous boards and is tailored for the type of surfing I want to do in the type of conditions that I actually get on a regular basis.
In the end, I can’t really put into words all the new and different things I am experiencing and learning with these boards so I’ll just say thank you so much for doing what you do!”
Your pal, Dane 33/5’9″/160-165lb
* 5’5” x 19 3/8” x 2 5/16” #Monstroscillous 26.5L
* 5’7″ x 19” x 2 1/4” #Zipstajet 26L
* 5’9” x 18 7/8” x 2 5/16” #monstapigsurfboard 26.5L