{"product_id":"sunova-fish-paraflextec-futures-2-fin","title":"Sunova Fish Paraflex - Futures - 2 Fin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fish presents itself as a truly classic design for the purists, but it conceals something special. An aesthetically pleasing outline that will effortlessly glide down the line, coupled with SUNOVA’s unique parabolic rail, this board will surprise you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFin(s) included:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the general goal \/ theme of the board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrying to create a nice-looking, functional yet simple design, good carry, and down the line speed, good hold in turns with the right fins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wave type \/ size does this board work best in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen, down the line waves. If the wave stands up or is flatter, all good. Not ideal for bowly top-to-bottom waves, good for stretched out waves where you need a good section connector. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical wave range, waist high to a few feet overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat manoeuvres does this board do best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean arcs, smooth, round house cutbacks, and just stylish trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat skill level is this board for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovice to Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it its paddle power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell above average for its volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you thought of when you designed it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal was to create a functional yet sexy board. As a shaper, I don't ride everything I design; I still have personal preferences in boards. So I have never felt the desire to play with twin fins, of course, I rode them in the 70s and then Quads in the 80s, shaping a few customs here and there. I guess it was never a style of surfing I wanted to pursue, so this model was really inspired by dedicated Twin Fin riders, relying on the feeling they are looking for, then trying to make it look nice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it possibly compromises on then?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a Twin Fin, it offers a certain ride and feel, that's it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape Details and Design Ino\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOUTLINE: Super clean outline. Slightly fuller nose, more parallel, straighter curve out the tail, combined with a deep swallow tail. That will translate into a smooth feel when on rail, easy wave catching, and good hold in the bottom turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRAILS: The board in general is not thick, so the deck flatness carries to the rail slightly, but the rails feel fine, thin, and refined in your hands. A typical tucked under edge up front, blending through to the hard edge tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eROCKER: I would classify it as a mid-to-low rocker. So it will paddle and glide in well, yet still have enough curve to fit the wave. A slight optical illusion, with reduced thickness, the board looks more rockered than it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBOTTOM: Flat Bottom. SUNOVA’s unique flexy bottom adds another level of performance, so the boards are not as dependent on bottom contours. Also, the Parabolic rail offers hold and springback that don’t come with other constructions. This translates to an extremely fast board that will still fit into tight spots when you flex it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDECK: The deck is a fairly standard profile, with the overall board being a little thinner; this carries volume out to the rails in proportion, so the deck is comfortably flatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINS: My recommendation is a good set of keels, or the raked Drivers I discuss in the vid, I don't recommend an upright fin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINAL STATEMENT: A classic Twin Fin shape in SUNOVA’s unique construction, it's a must-try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction - Paraflex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParaflex is SUNOVA’s premium performance construction. Developed over the last 5 years, from the ever persistent pursuit of perfect performance, It is our elite construction for all surfboards under 8’. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParaflex is designed to have more spring and return in shorter boards than its Balsaflex predecessor, giving you a positive “more flexible” flex pattern as the board is loaded and unloaded through sections. Flexing and bending right into the pocket and rebounding predictably these boards fly out of sections with so much speed and life. A lightweight EPS core is coupled with a ½” parabolic balsa\/composite rail that is then sandwiched between balsa skins top and bottom offering a product with unmatched spring and return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom is a 1.5mm Paulownia\/fiberglass sandwich that is not completely rigid. This softer area on the bottom cushions the ride of the board, making it amazingly unaffected by chatter, giving you a smooth ride even when conditions are bumpy and average. The deck is a 2mm Paulownia\/fiberglass sandwich with highlighted mini I beams that connect the glass under the wood, with the glass over. This creates a very rigid strong sandwich structure that is incredibly resistant to compressions, creating a strong and responsive feeling underfoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished off with solid balsa\/composite nose and tail blocks for additional resistance to dings, these boards look even better than they perform. Fitted with a self-regulating air vent that utilizes a slightly permeable Goretex membrane encased in a special aluminum vent designed and engineered by TBF, Paraflex boards are functional and forward-thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout SUNOVA Surfboards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSUNOVA Surfboards creates high-performance, lightweight surfboards using advanced materials and innovative technologies, designed for serious surfers who demand durability and excellence in every wave. Each board is a testament to craftsmanship and precision, delivering an unparalleled surfing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by surfer, shaper Bert Burger in 1976. SUNOVA developed it's core values as Bert mastered his craft in the proving grounds of Western Australia. Shaping his first board at the young age of thirteen he was later being awarded shaper of the year by Surfboard Magazine for his revolutionary design of the 'Parabolic Rail'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBert took his competition winning designs to the next level opening his own manufacturing facility, combining traditional board building techniques with advanced engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBert began shaping SUNOVA Surfboards over 50 years ago, spending countless hours experimenting with different materials to develop a revolutionary new surfboard technology. His award-winning innovations reached the mainstream when he co-founded Firewire Surfboards with Nev Hyman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Firewire, Bert returned to SUNOVA, joining forces with Martin and Klaus to further his vision and push the limits of watercraft design. Martin and Klaus were perfect partners with their extensive experience in manufacturing, R\u0026amp;D, and sales. Martin previously sharpened his tools at Cobra International, the world’s largest surfboard manufacturer, and Klaus with his background in the automotive industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Board Factory (TBF)... Is the home of SUNOVA Surfboards where we create, innovate and play. Located in the South of Thailand in a coastal town called Khaolak, also known to locals as Khaolak Surf Town. 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