The “Pioneer Series” is inspired by the early big wave designs that have proved their worth in over 60 years of riding giant surf. The boards combine traditional outlines
with contemporary bottom contours to produce craft that handle the most intense conditions. Extra tail rocker and a “lower” entry rocker allow the surfer to maximize his or her paddling strength. Once over the ledge on a significant wave, the forward “belly” of these designs cleaves the water upon touchdown and the increased tail rocker allows the aft-end of the board to release from the pitching part of the wave during the drop. The rest of it is up to the individual wave rider…

