SOFTLITE HYBRID RANGE
We've been working on the Hybrid Series for a couple of years now, but it has finally come to life in 2022.
Like name suggests, we've combined the favourable elements from both a Performance Fibreglass Boards & an Entry Level Softboard to create a range of softboards with a a greater focus on Performance.
While the Glider Model is suitable for beginners, the boards in this range are tailored more towards the Intermediate - Advanced Surfers.
They are an ideal Summer "step-down" for an experienced surfer, or also perfect if you are progressing but not quite ready for a fibreglass board.
what's the difference!?
Hybrid Construction Styles
The construction consists of a Stringered EPS Core, wrapped in Fibreglass Cloth & Epoxy Resin, which is then encapsulated by a traditional Softboard deck skin and slick.
The major addition (in comparison to regular Softlite Construction) is the addition of the Fibreglass Internal Membrane.
Each Softlite Hybrid Series board contains 3 layers of 6oz Fibreglass set with Epoxy Resin on the Deck Side, and 1 layer of 6oz on the slick.
As a bit of a comparison, Standard Fibreglass Shortboards usually contain 2 X 4oz or 6oz on the Deck, an 1 x 4oz or 6oz on the slick.
whats that mean?
HIGHER PERFORMANCE!
The Hybrid Construction style has allowed us to create softboards that are much closer to a traditional fibreglass surfboard.
The addition of the Fibreglass Membrane makes them considerably stiffer, which increases the speed you are able to generate from your bottom turn and maintain through turns.
The added strength has also allowed us to make them a touch thinner which aids in increasing responsiveness and manoeuvrability.
CNC SHAPED CORES
To compliment the construction style, we've created new shapes with a greater emphasis on Performance.
The CNC technology allows us to make make minute adjustments to all aspects of the template, which ultimately has delivered a higher quality product.
AKU Shape Technology also allows for the addition of bottom contours.
FUTURES FIN BOXES
All Hybrid Models feature Futures Fin Boxes, with a set of Plastic Comp Fins Included with each board.
This ensures it is easy to install and remove fins, and is compatible with other Future Fins, allowing you to change your fins to suit conditions or alter board performance.
This also allows us to have a Deck without fin screws
PARABOLIC ROLLED RAILS
We've also done our best to solve the #1 problem of softboards - the rails! The Hybrid Range features an updated version of our Parabolic Rolled Rail Technology.
These are then hand shaped, allowing softer rails near the nose tapering down to a sharp, harder edged rail at the tail. Similar to regular fibreglass surfboards, it allows if to be forgiving and not catch rails up front, but gives it a bit more bite making it easier to turn off the tail.
