Electra EPS/Epoxy

This is the most common and well loved "alternative" construction that we offer.  EPS/Epoxy is what most people are refering to when they talk about an "Epoxy surfboard", but Epoxy is actually the name of the resin used to build this type of board, and EPS is Extruded Polystyrene foam, which is more commonly known as Styrofoam.  

We use an ultra lightweight EPS blank with a wood stringer just like our PU/PE boards all have, and then we hand laminate the boards with Epoxy resin and a combonation of E and S fiberglass cloth for extra strenght and lively flex.  The balnks are a little softer than traditional PU foam, but the added resin strength helps create durablity and ding resistence.  

EPS is a beaded foam with open pockets between the cells, but we use pressure molded blanks with beads that are more tightly fussed.  This creates a stronger blank that is less prone to absorbing water if you do ding your board.  The Epoxy resin is not only stronger than "normal" resin, but it is also extremely bright white, almost purple-ish when in sunlight, so the boards look amazing.

This construction is great for the person who like their regular PU/PE boards, but is looking for a lighter wieght board, either for pure performance reasons or just because a lighter board will give you some extra floatation (paddle power) and a fresh feel to any design.

Warning: while this construction is strong and durable these boards are not indestructable - they will dent, ding, and even break, just like all surfboards.