Advanced Surfers! Funboard Breakdown

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So you like the feel of your longboard, but the thrill of carrying 10 feet of surfboard to and from the beach is slowly losing its charm? Sick of doing the shortboard paddle? These boards will breathe new life into your surfing and keep you smilin in the water.

The Stepping Stone

A funboard modeled after the traditional mini-longboard design, the Stepping Stone gives you a level stability you’ve come to know and love and adds additional maneuverability so you’ll be able to do radical things like pulling a cutback without giving yourself a hernia.

The round pin tail & pointed wide nose let you ride more aggressively, boosting hold while keeping your wave catching options open—combined with the thruster, the design of the Stepping Stone ranks it amongst our most versatile boards.

The icing on the cake is the rolled bottom concaves—this little marvel keeps the board lose, keeping your board response quick and precise so you can make ‘em weep from the majesty of your surfing. Poetry in motion, baby.

Here’s a review from just a few months ago:

“I bought a 7-6 fun board from you guys and I have to say that this board is the best board I’ve ever owned. I have had so many boards over the years and they all had their pros and cons. But this new board is amazing. I’ve surfed it in small mushy to overhead waves and it out performed all of my other boards hands down. I will say that i am no Andy Irons but this is as they say my, “Magic board” thanks Luc and Holly for all your help.”

-Kriston Deeds
Fontana, CA

Ready to ride your own magic board? Click to learn about the Stepping Stone – Funboard.

 

The Turning Point

Looking for something a little more aggressive in the water? The Turning Point is what your adrenaline fueled shortboarder’s heart needs.

Fast, maneuverable, stable—the turning point features a single concave to keep you truckin down the line, a mini swallowtail to keep a high level of hold, and a 2-stage winged rail that provides pivot points for those raging turns that’ll make short work of almost any wave you encounter.

The enhanced NexGen construction gives you a big boost in float and paddle power, while the thrusters and aggressive rocker mean you can take this board out in just about any conditions and rip like you’re riding a performance shortboard.

Our best selling funboard, we have to fight to keep this one in stock.

Here’s what one of our STOKED customers had to say about the Turning Point:

“I took a HUGE gamble going from a 10′ Longboard down to a 7′ funboard but I took the chance with this board and couldn’t be happier! Took a few tries but before long I was up on this board and having a blast! This board is stable and FAST! I expected to have a long learning curve with such a large jump down in size but with this board I was catching waves and on my feet after only a few tries. Luc & Holly are great and were always eager to answer my questions and help in every way possible. I will be buying all of my boards from you guys!”

-Jeramy Vierk
Fort Polk, LA

So how short should you go? Take a look at the sizing chart below to get started in the right direction. Naturally, the more aggressively you plan on surfing, the shorter you’ll want to take it:

	5’0″ – 5’6″	5’6″ – 6’0″	6’0″ – 6’4″	6’5″+
100 – 140 lbs	6’8″ or 7′	6’8″ or 7′	6’8″ or 7′	7′ or 7’6″
140 – 170 lbs	6’8″ or 7′	6’8″ or 7′	7′ or 7’6″	7′ or 7’6″
170 – 200 lbs	6’8″ or 7′	7′ or 7’6″	7′ or 7’6″	7’6″

Click here and learn more about the Turning Point – Funboard.

The Poacher

The Poacher. This little egg comes way outta left field and delivers the most unique ride you’ll probably ever experience. Epoxy only, the Poacher is significantly lighter and easier to paddle than any of its fiberglass brethren, boasting a phenomenal 10 lbs weigh in (NexGen), the poacher is just as versatile as it is portable.

Roundpin tail for just the right amount of release and smooth, natural turning.

The classic thruster design, 60/40 rails, and egg shape let you charge anything from knee high waves to nearly double overhead and stay locked in and in control. Great speed down the line and snappy rail to rail—this board is ridiculously fun to ride.

The Poacher has a pretty complex channel system under the hood. Single to V to Double. The single concave gives you greater drive and speed down the line, making your paddling that much easier, the V compounds that effect, pulling water away from the rails and towards the tail, where the double channel takes over and pushes water towards the tail so your turns will be that much more responsive and cut clean.

Perfect for those of you out there who don’t take yourselves too seriously and get the urge to take a day to goof off at the beach. Sounds like you? This is the board you want.

“Hey Luc and Holly, Just got the board delivered 2day via UPS. Fins are on and cant wait till early Sat morning to begin my trek to the NJ shore, 80 miles southwest. I can’t believe how light it is, it makes my longboard feel like I’m carrying a semi truck. Thanks again, you guys are great. I will TELL EVERYONE i know out here about you two and your boards. I wish you could see the giant smile on my face, my wife, not as much, UGH! Keep smiling Stokes family.”

–Sean
New Jersey

“This is a really loose and fun board. Feels like I am on a skateboard, and it catches everything. Thanks guys.”

-Greg Stanza
Wilmington, NC

 

The Poacher isn’t for everyone. You taller, more built surfers will probably wanna go with a larger, more stable shape—the Poacher is a little like trying to surf a bottle rocket. Everyone else, if you’ve got a range of sizes, go with the smaller if you’re either looking to transition to a smaller board eventually or just like the added challenge/maneuverability. The bigger size will better suit surfers who wanna take it a little easier in the water–easier paddling and smoother turning. You know what you like.

	5’0″ – 5’6″	5’6″ – 6’0″	6’0″ – 6’4″	6’5″+
100 – 140 lbs	6’6″	6’6″	6’6″	6’6″ – 6’10″
140 – 170 lbs	6’6″	6’6″	6’6″ – 6’10″	6’6″ – 6’10″
170 – 200 lbs	66’6″ – 6’10″	6’6″ – 6’10″	6’6″ – 6’10″	6’10″

If you’re looking for a board with personality then look no further. The Poacher – Funboard.

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2 responses to “Advanced Surfers! Funboard Breakdown”

1. jerry jaso writes:
   

   how much for a 7’6′ poacher-is it epoxy or traditional make?

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   Luc Stokes Reply:
   February 28th, 2012 at 2:59 pm

   Jerry give us a call here at the warehouse and we can talk specifics on customs. Here is a quick reference for ya though. http://www.degree33surfboards.com/Custom-Surfboards/ Let us know how we can help.

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   @ February 25th, 2012 at 17:04