If you are an advanced or pro level surfer and are looking for a surfboard you can kite on, this would be the best choice! This construction offers a very high strength to weight ratio, ultimate flex characteristics and is the choice for all of Stretch's surf team.

EPS TECH is Stretch’s high end custom construction for performance surfboards (for surfing). This construction offers a very high strength to weight ratio, ultimate flex characteristics and is the go to choice for all of Stretch’s surf team for all of their own surfboards. If you are an advanced or pro level surfer and are looking for a surfboard you can kite on, this would be the best choice, closely followed by TL2 for its added durability. The EPS Tech will heel dent from the added pressure of kitesurfing where the TL2 will take more time to heel dent. Either of these constructions can be normal paddle surfed. The EPS Tech boards will float/paddle a little better and feel better on the wave. The TL2 will be more durable over time.

The ability to order custom is where EPS TECH has it’s major advantages. Wish that Tuflite was a tad bit thinner? Hoping to find that TL2 a little bit wider? Didn’t quite feel the color on that 6’5”? Want Tuflite Durability with a TL2 feel in a custom design? Stretch Boards can make any board with a beefier construction and foam weight (2.5 pcf with a ¼” t-band and double the cloth). You can add inserts, change the dimensions and end up with a truly custom board that will keep on par with any production board and outlast any polyurethane/polyester board out there. Just make sure to specify.

CUSTOM EPS TECH KITEBOARDS

$815 (pads not included)

• Composite fin set (Future or FCS)
• (4) 3-hole foot strap inserts for variable stance positioning
• Double 6 oz. deck & bottom
• 1/4" paraband bass wood stringer
• 2.5 pcf density EPS compression molded blank from Marko foam

FULL-POWERED

Fully powered using a smaller board and a larger kite.

RIDING STYLE

Team rider Peter Trow comes from a windsurfing background and uses the pull of the kite to generate speed and power.

FULL-TO-LESS-POWERED

Less power, using the kite to get you on the wave, then using the surfboard shape and volume to surf the wave.

LESS-POWERED/CROSSOVER

Less powered, but making sure the size/shape of the board allows you to normal paddle surf it when the wind drops out completely. Especially useful when traveling or spending a lot of time on the coast and only having space for one board.

WHICH BOARD TO CHOOSE?

For pro surfers like Josh, surfing a 6'0"x18.5" is easy, but if your surfing skills are not up to par, then you may need a fuller template with more thickness to be able to paddle into the wave.

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