Programme
A highly versatile board in waves up to shoulder height. Use it anywhere. Surfers over 90 kg should consider the more sizeable 9'4” model.
Shaper
Co-creation by Olaian and Jeremy Smith (Hendaye shaper)
Shape
TAIL: SQUASH TAIL => increases the bearing surface while keeping a short board
BOTTOM: V-shape => Provides control
ROCKER: Low (6.6%) => Makes it easier to take off on the wave
Dimensions
Volume (L): 65
Weight (kg): 6.1 kg +/- 200 g
Dimensions (inches): 9' X 22" 5/16 X 2" 7/8
Dimensions (cm): 274 X 56.7 X 7.3
Construction
Hand-laminated epoxy resin on EPS foam pad for durability and dent resistance.
EPS core 30kg /m3
2 x 6oz fibreglass layers on top + 1 x 4oz layer
1 x 4oz layer + 1 x 6oz layer on the bottom
2 x 6oz layers on the rails
Epoxy resin
1 x 10mm paulownia wood stringer.
Benefits of EPS/EPOXY boards
We chose this type of construction for our surfboards because it has several advantages
The Epoxy resin is more resistant to impacts and dings than polyester resin, giving you a more durable board.
The board will be more responsive and better able to generate speed
The EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) foam board floats better, so with the same volume you have more buoyancy than with a polyester/polyurethane board.
Fins
1 x 8" fiberglass centre fin on US box and 2 x 4" side fins on FCS1 boxes.
The further forward the fin is in the box, the more manoeuvrable the board will be. The further back it is, the more drive you get.
Installing a leash (not included)
Be sure to adjust the length of the string that connects the leash to the plug so that the rail saver (protection strap) is resting on the edge of the board.
Protective cover
The board has a Flexi Hex® honeycomb case inside a sturdy box.
This case is reusable in your surfing cover to protect it while transporting.
How to behave on the water
https://www.olaian.fr/conseils/les-regles-de-priorites-en-surf-tp_4603
Find the rules of good behaviour in the water on our Olaian site
Tips for storage and maintenance
Storage tips
Use a carry bag. Avoid strong heat sources (e.g.: inside a vehicle in full sun).
Restrictions on use
Avoid very hollow waves and the shorebreak.
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Test product
Olaian is based in Hendaye in the Basque Country (France). All year round, our design teams devise and develop attractive, simple and technically advanced products. We then test them in waves in collaboration with our ambassadors and sea professionals in the strictest conditions. We are convinced that, for us to progress, there is no substitute for the real-life situations you will experience.
Parts guarantee
2 years excluding the breaking in half in waves or from impacts.