Building a shape that could keep up with world champion wakesurfer Jodi Grassman was the challenge, her new pro model skim shape is the resolution, introducing the Storm. Jodi’s aggressive riding style demanded a board that would carry speed and generate lift off the wave for her deep bag of tricks. The Storm features a wider tail to help generate the needed speed while the blunt tip/tail profile provide a maneuverable ride that tracks exceptionally well riding switch. Hyperlite’s woven carbon and Nova core construction yield a responsive and snappy feel meeting the standards of Jodi Grassman.
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
• Woven Carbon Construction
• Nova Core
• Minimal Rocker / Flat Base
• Machined EVA Traction – Square
• Tail Profile – Wide
• Tail Shape – Diamond
• Solo Skim Fin
• Shaper: Aaron Stumpf
Fins: 1 – 1.25” Solo Skim Fin
SKIM STYLE SURFERS
Building on the success of our recent skim style shapes Hyperlite adds another to the quiver. The Smokewagon Surfer is designed for the big fellas with increased surface volume and a small rocker height, ensuring this skimmer stays in the wave and can run down the line quickly. The Smokewagon joins the Transistor & HI-FI by Noah Flegel and the Storm by Jodi Grassman offering all surfers a perfect skim style shape.
TECH DETAILS
WOVEN CARBON CONSTRUCTION
Compression molded process utilizing 3oz. Carbon laminates
TAIL PROFILE – WIDE
The wider the tail shape the more push you have down the wave with increased ollie power.
TAIL SHAPE – DIAMOND
The corners of the diamond tail deliver more pivotal and sharp turning characteristics.
MACHINED EVA TRACTION – DIAMOND
Ultra grade EVA foam machined into diamond shapes with a rough finish increases grip and hold.
SOLO SKIM FIN
Hyperlite utilizes long base short fins for skim style surfing, easy to break free into spins and shuvs.