Technology
We started as every other custom builder – big dreams, desires and some broken boards. But most of all we were driven by ideas on how to make boards better and stronger. We stayed persistent and learn how to make it right. Orders increased and we were looking how to respond to the demand and further increase the quality of our product.

2001: From the first board that we made, we were using stainless steel strap inserts. Plastic inserts on production boards were always a weak spot – ripped out, damaged thread, punctured because of too long screw, … All this problems were solved with our in house developed inox insert system.  Result? Lower weight, no rip-outs, no strap turning, no damaged threads.

2010: We introduced CNC shaping technology. That gave us the option to improve the transformation of shape ideas into real products, improving the product development, achieveing shape consistency and increasing production volumes.

2011: We started to produce our own G-10 fins on a second high precision CNC machine. We killed two birds with one stone – in house production and development of fins tuned to work best on our shapes and avoiding far east products, which was always one of our goals.

2012: We were confident enough that industry standard plastic mast and finboxes don’t achieve needed quality and we developed them in-house. Made of carbon/dyneema they are 40% lighter and twice as strong.

2019: Someone may say there is nothing to add, but we go to great lengths to further increase the quality and lower the weight of our boards. That’s why we’re introducing custom made titanium screws for straps and fins, which are 40 g lighter per/board  then normal inox screws.

We tried every possible resin, core, airex, fiber material and overlapping techniques, stingers, paint, pads, valves, … To get where we are today. 9 available constructions, every one with clear advantage for dedicated situation.

We continue developing. Small steps or big. It doesn’t matter as long we add a little bit of performance, strength or remove weight. And once we find it, we implement it. 

Business philosophy
We believe windsurfers deserve a choice. We created a mix of industry and hand-craft approach that allow us to transform every windsurfer’s desire into a personalized board. We put the quality and board’s performance into first place.

We prove windsurfing boards can be successfully built in the middle of Europe from local materials and suppliers. Changed customer behavior, marketing approach possibilities and direct distribution channel options dictate new approach. We follow the goal to be in direct contact with customers and offer the excellent product for an acceptable and competitive price.

Produced by windsurfers for windsurfers – almost every member of Flikka crew is a passionate windsurfer, surfer or SUP-er. We strongly believe that  passion is a crucial part of a good product – proving it with the almost empty factory on a windy day.

We are driven by shape and material development not by yearly marketing plans. We implement improvements immediately and we don’t do artificial changes to satisfy new yearly marketing catalogue.

Sustainability
We enjoy being in nature. Like many of you, we see how the environment is under pressure from the modern world, consumption and plastic materials. We can’t create a fully bio-degradable board yet, but we try to minimize the pressure we put to this beautiful planet. Unfortunately, high-end materials that we use are mostly not really eco-friendly. That’s why we developed two areas where we can make a difference:

1. We produce boards that have a longer lifespan compared to production boards. 

2. Local raw materials: a factory that produces EPS core is 3 km away, PVC foam producer is 100 km away and epoxy resin that we use is from Europe, as well all other materials. This way we minimize the transport carbon footprint.

Why choose Flikka custom boards?

QUALITY – hand made by windsurfers. There are no shortcuts on details.

MATCHING NEEDS – the board shape can follow your needs. No need to compromise from a limited selection. You can influence every detail or take a proven specification.

PERSONALIZATION – besides the completely personalized shape, you can choose the design and other board accessories.

LONG TERM VALUE – you don’t have to be a victim of artificially created value from every year new models.

WARRANTY – our regular construction gives you 2 years guarantee against failure of materials or workmanship (delamination, softening of the hull, inserts, fin and mast boxes), and 1 year guarantee against breakage. Hardcore construction even more.

SUPPORT – pre and post sale. In case you got any questions or doubts we are always available to help you choose the right board for you. If you will ever need a suggestion about setup or repair, we always personally take care of you.

DELIVERY TIME – we are offering 8 -10 weeks delivery time. Since this is a handcrafted, custom-made product, we can’t guarantee an exact delivery date. However, we always strive to ensure the board reaches you as quickly as possible. If your life depends on it we can usually make it quicker. 

WORLDWIDE DELIVERY – we get orders from all parts of the world.

CONFIDENCE –  We are producing many boards, and we have learned to give valuable advice while choosing your next dream board.