Slater Designs Houdini Volcanic Surfboard

Making it easy to disappear and reappear in hawaiian tubes, the houdini is our new magic act for hawaiian waves, or other locations, where controlled lines through racy barrels are a must. The magic started in 18 between wade and kelly – and a year later it arrived. The houdini has been a staple under kellys feet for the 2019 wsl season, with both big face gouges at margarets and remarkable makes at pipeline on its resume.
The bottom contour consists of a single to double with slight vee, in spite of its step-up frame, the houdini has incredible acceleration and maneuverability.

The houdini model sticks with kellys previously proven formula for his personal step-ups: hiding volume under his chest for better paddling, but maintaining a tapered rail for sensitivity.

About this board:

Construction:Volcanic(Read More about Volcanicbelow)
Fin Boxes:Futures x 5 (Choose option above – Fins not included)
Tail shape:Round Tail
Dimensions/Litres:See size graph above

About Volcanic Construction:

Volcanic Tech is made from BasaltFibers Extruded from Volcanic Rocks that are crushed, melted and extruded into woven fibers that make up the cloth.The manufacture of basalt fiber requires the melting of the crushed and washed basalt rock at about 1,500C (2,730F). The molten rock is then extrudedthrough small nozzles to produce continuous filaments of basalt fiber. Those filaments are then chopped into long stem fibers and woven into lamination cloth fiber.The cloth has similar characteristics to carbon as it relates to strength and weight however because the fibers are derived from Organic Raw materials, when combined with Bio Resins it serves as better degradable ECO alternative than using traditional carbon fiber cloth.

Basalt fiber is a relative newcomer to fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) and structural composites. It has a similar chemical composition as glass fiber but has better strength characteristics, and unlike most glass fibers is highly resistant to alkaline, acidic and salt attack making it a good candidate for surfboard manufacturing.

Compared to carbon and aramid fiber, it has the features of wider application temperature range -452 F to 1,200 F (-269 C to +650 C), higher oxidation resistance, higher radiation resistance, higher compression strength, and higher shear strength.

The cloth can withstand high temperatures unlike carbon fiber and as a result is heavilyused the Aerospace industry in the creation of rockets andand jet engines. Theelasticitycharacteristics of this fiber is higher than that of traditional Carbonfiber allowingthe board to have more flex for a natural feel under foot.

AboutSlater Designs Surfboards:

Im not sure if the perfect board really exists, but Im enjoying the freedom to collaborate with some of surfings most innovative shapers and designers.

It is a quest to create something different in a slightly different way that appeals to where I want to go on a wave. Discovering a new feeling under my feet, drawing a new line, or taking a completely different track on a wave is something I never stop dreaming about.

Now being able share and grow that idea with others is what keeps surfing fun for me.

-Kelly Slater

Shipping & FAQ:

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