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Innovation in
cutting edge design has always
been Shuler's forte. These designs
characterize what the pros may
ride... in a year or few. Highly
detailed attention to the integration
of concaves, rocker and fins keeps
these designs out of reach of the
surfboard industry's focus of profit
oriented mass production.
Shuler has always
been intent on translating the "magic" of
outstanding surfboard performance
into comprehensive, measurable and
repeatable designs. For this, astute
attention to the complex relationship
of design features is absolutely
necessary. These models are only
a summarized overview of the design
continuum of Shuler custom epoxy
shortboards.
Shuler shortboard
designs are customizable to various
fin configurations, all of which
follow critical guidelines of compatibility.
The board model numbers denote the
optimal wave size for that board
design and its most suitable Shuler
fin design options.
The first letter:
a= waves under head high
b= waves up to 11/2 x overhead
The following numbers represent suitable
number of fins in system.
5= Shuler Five Fin*
4= four fin
3= three fin
The last letters characterize board
profile and tail shape.
sq= squash
rp= round pin
sw= swallow (fish)
*The original Shuler
Five Fin was developed in 1983 (see
gallery) and has continued to evolve
along with the most modern board
design. The Shuler Five Fin uses
its own fine mix of fin size, shape
and placement to enhance speed, maneuverability
and control in a broader range of
conditions than typical of a quad. |
