LAIRD HAMILTON – Designed specifically for standup paddling, the Laird standup paddleboard has a wide and thick template with a flat bottom for stability. Low rocker for speed and pulled in tail for maneuverability.

HISTORY:
Standup paddle surfing has come a long way from its roots where it was first used by Hawaii’s famous beachboys. General consensus among surf historians is that entrepreneurial beachboys would paddle oversized boards in the crowded Waikiki surf to take pictures of tourists learning to surf. Fast-forward to the late 90’s when Laird Hamilton and a core community of extreme watermen re-introduced the sport of standup paddle surfing as a phenomenal cross-training activity that kept them in the water regardless of conditions.
From carving turns on waves to crossing massive distances on the open ocean, these core individuals have sparked a revolution in how we view our oceans, lakes and waterways. Evolving from this small group of dedicated surfers, standup paddling and standup paddle surfing have quickly gained popularity worldwide as one of the most exciting new water sports. At Surftech we are committed to creating the highest quality SUP’s. Whether you are surfing massive Hawaiian waves or looking for the optimal board for the lake in your backyard, we welcome you to our 2008 line of SUP’s.

Tuflite construction offers the most advanced quality construction suitable for the spectrum of surfboard models. Using only the highest quality EPS foam, epoxy and fiberglass materials, Tuflite surfboards are composite sandwich boards that boast the ultimate combination of performance and durability. Built off a shapers most renowned shape, each Tuflite represents the highest quality surfboard in its respective range. Working with nearly every major shaper in the world insures that we offer the optimal choice for every surfer in the water today.

Today Surftech’s shapers driven TUFLITE models are the number one selling range of boards in the world. Surfers world wide have realized that a Tuflite board in their quiver means that they have guaranteed performance, anywhere in the world at any time; shaped by a designer that they know and trust. The creation of each Tuflite board is a technical design achievement unrivaled in the surf industry.

Multiple Epoxy Layers: 2 completely separate layers of quality epoxy/fiberglass lamination

High Density Foam Wrapped Rail: Similar to the glassing process, wrapping our exterior foam around the rail provides strength, eliminates splitting and improves longevity of our boards

Trust: Every individual board goes through multiple quality checks to insure they meet our strict standards of quality

Range: From 12 ft Standup Paddleboards to 5 ft grom boards, we offer a model to meet every surfer’s specific needs. Whether a classic or the most current design, one of our world class shapers offers it.

Shapes: Our technology has been tested and proven by world class surfers. Their feedback has allowed our shapers to shape to the specific qualities of our materials