Album Surfboards Lucent (Varial) vs Album Surfboards VB Step-Up (EPS/Epoxy)
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Both boards come from Album Surfboards: the Lucent (Varial) is a step-up & gun and the VB Step-Up (EPS/Epoxy) is a step-up & gun. Documented lengths run 6' 1" for the Lucent (Varial) and 6' 9" for the VB Step-Up (EPS/Epoxy).
Developed with Asher Pacey, the Lucent began as a symmetrical version of the Townsend.
Features
It has a more pulled-in outline and performance rail than the Darkness, with more rocker curve.
Asher uses it as a step-up and paddle-focused board in powerful surf.
The source describes it as generally ridden in the mid-6-foot range and notes that stock dimensions can be adjusted for custom orders.
This prototype step-up for Victor is built to perform in solid surf, delivering a balanced blend of speed and control. A double-barrel concave through the fins, paired with multiple fin configuration options, allows the board to adapt to a range of conditions and styles. A forgiving rocker keeps confidence on late, in-the-pocket takeoffs, this design checks every box for a modern, progressive step-up.
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What is the difference between the Album Surfboards Lucent (Varial) and the Album Surfboards VB Step-Up (EPS/Epoxy)?
The Album Surfboards Lucent (Varial) is a step-up & gun and the Album Surfboards VB Step-Up (EPS/Epoxy) is a step-up & gun.
How do surfers rate the Lucent (Varial) and the VB Step-Up (EPS/Epoxy)?
The Lucent (Varial) has no reviews yet, and the VB Step-Up (EPS/Epoxy) has no reviews yet.
Should I buy the Lucent (Varial) or the VB Step-Up (EPS/Epoxy)?
Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The Lucent (Varial) is a step-up & gun and the VB Step-Up (EPS/Epoxy) is a step-up & gun; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.
Are the Lucent (Varial) and VB Step-Up (EPS/Epoxy) made by the same shaper?
