Thumbs Up

Our high-performance model for summer days, the Thumbs Up, was designed to surf in conditions with full and/or small waves. With a wider outline, the board reduces the chances of “catching the rail” in fat waves. This happens because the rail of the board sinks more than usual in these conditions. If the surfer is using a narrow board, their foot may touch the water, resulting in a loss of speed, which is why it is necessary to use wider boards in these wave conditions. Their lighter weight comes with a downside, they are not ideal on bigger and heavier surf, especially when the wave surface is bumpy. Since the foam has a harder time absorbing impact because of the lack of weight, the impact of the bumps is transferred to the surfer’s legs. In this scenario, the PU has an easier time dealing with bumps on the wave surface. Surfboards made out of PU (polyresin) are the most common around the globe even in regards to the professional surfing elite, this is because they are more predictable and consistent under your feet. The PU board has a slower flex pattern due to its higher foam density, this makes PU boards a good call for any wave condition.