The CX1 is the streamlined version of our wildly popular Double Carbon Fiber Epoxy construction, and has a price tag to go along with it. These boards still feature 2 layers of Carbon Fiber, Aerospace Grade Epoxy Resin, E-Glass and S-Glass Reinforcement and a PVC foam core. The key difference is that this construction is slightly heavier than our standard Double Carbon Fiber Epoxy skimboards. If having the lightest board possible isn't as high on the priority list, but saving a few bucks is, you're in the right place!
52.50" x 20.45" - < 195 lbs.
Key Features of the CX1 Construction:
- A Full Sheet of Aerospace Grade Carbon Fiber on the top and bottom
- Premium Epoxy Resin
- S-Glass Reinforced Bottom
- Reinforced with multiple layers of fiberglass
- High Density PVC Foam Core
- Double Wrapped Rails
- Matte Gloss Finish for easy traction application
After giving our new RetroFish™ shape a solid go, Blair Conklin wanted to make some modifications he felt would make the board a little more high performance and better suited to his riding style. So he sat down with us and we created the Blairacuda... A board that's narrower than the Retrofish through the nose and middle section of the board for better maneuverability, and features a less drastic swallow tail that Blair says, 'Works almost like a fin". While the board performs well in straight waves and when doing front side turns, he believes a majority of the added benefit from the fish shape is felt when riding backside on either 1ft liners or 6ft wedges. One of the most difficult things to do on any finless board is to hold a line when you are going fast on your heel edge. He's a strong believer that this shape will help you with doing exactly that, while being extremely rippable and versatile for many different conditions. Not to mention this thing side slips like a bat out of hell.
3/4'' Tapered to 5/8'' thickness means that the center of the core is 3/4'' thick and thins out to 5/8'' (roughly) in the nose and tail. This creates added buoyancy while keeping the board maneuverable, just not quite as responsive as the 5/8''. This thickness is typically more ideal for slight below average to slightly above average wave height and strength.