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THRUSTER

The perfect all-around wave board – from big waves, onshore, jumping, they can do it all!
We developed these boards primarily wave conditions where more planning power and speed is required. Due to their flatter rocker line combined with biconcave Vee bottom and relatively thin rails these boards are surprisingly maneuverable on the wave face and controllable in choppy and overpowered conditions.

The all-round wave line is equipped with a tri fin setup – this setup is perfect to fine tune the board perfectly to a wide spectrum of sailing conditions: it can be sailed as a single fin board (ideal for jumping and sailing in flatwater conditions), as a tri fin for best all-around performance.

But, you can also choose this shape with QUAD setup, which is perfect for riders who prefer faster, earlier planning and more comfortable wave board than our pure QUAD shape.

Specifications

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In general, we divide constructions into S-glass, carbon, and Dyneema. Each of these constructions can be made in light/regular/hardcore version.

S-GLASS
is our most popular construction that works best for the majority of riders. It’s a Combination of S-glass, biaxial carbon and Dyneema fibers which are strategically positioned where their characteristics are most needed- X-carbon construction over the standing area, Dyneema nose and an additional layer of s-glass on the rails. It offers the best combination of strength, impact resistance and price.

S-glass construction is available in 3 versions:
LIGHT: our lightest construction where board weights can get under 5 kg. Suitable for wave riding oriented riders who don’t jump much.
REGULAR: most all-around construction. Combines low weight, high strength, and good impact resistance. Suitable for all types of riders and all conditions.
HARDCORE: our strongest s-glass construction, made for big jumps and heavy landings. Suitable for riders who jump a lot. Build to last.

CARBON
If you need a responsive board then carbon is the right option. Strong for big surface area hits (landings) and extra stiff (be sure your knees and ankles will like it). We recommend these constructions for freestyle, slalom, freeride and bigger freewave boards, where lightweight and high-performance response is important.

Carbon construction is available in 3 versions:
LIGHT: Full high-grade biaxial carbon bottom and deck. These boards are perfect for all who appreciate light, stiff and reactive carbon feeling. More fragile than S-glass constructions and weaker because of high stiffness. Ideal for those searching for super early planning and high-performance oriented board that will be handled with care.
REGULAR: full biaxial deck and bottom with additional plain carbon reinforced deck, this construction is stronger than Light version and therefore better for boards that will be jumped more and ridden harder. Perfect for freestyle boards and slalom boards.
HARDCORE: Full biaxial carbon deck combined with s-glass and unidirectional carbon bottom. Super strong carbon board that can take some big jumps and flat landings. Ideal for HC freestylers who abuse their board in power moves.

DYNEEMA
boards are perfect for riders who are looking for more impact resistant boards. If your sessions regularly end on sharp rocks, then these constructions are the solution.

Dyneema construction is available in 3 versions:
LIGHT: Full superlight Dyneema deck and bottom with unidirectional carbon reinforcements. A bit heavier then Light s-glass and carbon, but more flexible and much more impact resistant. Ideal for those searching for wave riding oriented board that can also take some beating on the rocks.
REGULAR: Combines low weight, high strength and with full Dyneema deck and bottom it has excellent impact resistance. Stronger then Light, so it’s also good for riders that jump a lot. Suitable for all types of riders and all conditions.
HARDCORE: Our strongest construction. Full Dyneema deck and bottom, combined with biaxial and unidirectional carbon reinforcements. Can take big jumps and sharp rocks. Stronger than HC carbon. 2-year production and breakage warranty.

CORE line
Thruster boards are made of S-glass-regular construction that offers the best mix.

Our Warranty Conditions depend on the chosen construction. You might check that as well.

We offer a variety of graphic design options when ordering a custom board. You can order a combination of available design/background/logo options and colors for no extra charge. Optionally, a custom artwork can be ordered for extra cost.

Thruster CORE line graphics are predefined:

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Check our gallery for some real samples

Rocker-line-Flikka-boards

*Picture above shows how rockers differ depending on the number

Rocker line (bottom vertical line) has a major impact on how a board flows over water. More rocker, in general, means a better turning board on a bigger wave but its neutral position on the water may have a negative effect on early planning, direction stability, and top speed. Shapers are trying to get the best mix of rocker line and other variables that determine board behavior. One of the important advantages of custom boards is that rocker can be chosen by each individual order and not like production boards that are made out of moulds where big compromises must be made to satisfy the average of certain groups.

Our scale starts with rocker #1 which is the most radical and meant for advanced windsurfing in pure bigger waves. The higher the rocker number, the more flat the bottom gets. Our slalom boards have the flattest rocker which of course make sense for this type of boards. Please check specific models for more details about rockers or consult with us for the best option for your needs.

Hints for THRUSTER:

  • If you want a board that is the best compromise between early planning and tight turning, choose rocker #3.

  • If you want to turn tighter and go more vertical in the bottom turn and you’re willing to compromise earlier planning a bit, choose rocker #2.

  • If you want fast, earlier planning board and could compromise tighter turning, choose rocker #4.

There is actually not so much to say about the outline of our tails. The difference in making the boards different in their characteristics is minimal. Its mainly a “looks” thing, but different models and sizes may still prefer a specific shape. Let us know what you like and we will let you know if we think there is a better option.

Hints for THRUSTER:

  • For more wave oriented riding we suggest swallow tail, for jumping choose pintail.

DIAMOND TAIL

Great allround characteristics, but most of all… we love the way it looks 😉 (standard option Allwave)

ROUNDED TAIL

More control in highwind.

ROUNDED SQUARE TAIL

More drive in smaller waves.

SWALLOW TAIL

Better release in topturn.

As we searched the market for the best fin boxes and fins we came to the conclusion that we need to develop our own. With in house developed carbon made fin boxes, we achieved a much stronger and lighter solution that plays a crucial role in multi fin boards. We always suggest the number of fin boxes for every model but you can choose yourself the solution that works best for you. Depending on the model and size of the board we suggest a certain type of fin box (slot box, US box, power box, or tuttle box), but you can choose your preference.

THRUSTER
usually comes with 3 boxes. This shape works great also in quad fin setup – so you can order a version with 4 or 5 boxes and combine different setups.
We produce different types of G10 fins. Our default option for a THRUSTER:
Central: Central fin type (09). Our suggestion: slot box up to 200 mm, US box up to 240 mm, for bigger we suggest power box.
Front side: medium type fins (02) with slot box,
but you can also choose hard (06) – more early planning/speed oriented,
or soft (04) – down the line oriented or asymmetric (505) type – for tighter turning.

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Each product is good only as its weakest part. For this reason, we take a lot of effort to take care of every possible detail.

EPS
foam comes from a factory that is only 3 km away from our workshop. Together we developed and tested a special EPS foam that has the best characteristics for a windsurfing/SUP/paddle board. Due to the short travel distance of this voluminous, we are proud that we make a smaller negative impact on the nature that makes windsurfing a special sport.

PVC FOAM
We use highest grade divinycell foams in different density and thickness.

FOOT-STRAPS AND SCREWS
We make use of our own developed inox inserts that come with all of our boards. Over the years this system has proven to be 100% reliable and you won’t ever experience a broken screw or insert.

We use 4 screws per strap on the front and back foot-straps. We usually recommend 2 insert positions for back and front. More inserts are possible but usually not needed. Regular stance on a wave board is 42,5/45/47,5 cm, but all other options are possible.

Hint: For smaller riders, we suggest 40/42,5/45 cm. For taller riders, we suggest 45/47,5/50 cm.

You can also choose only one position as it saves some weight. And most people prefer just one foot-strap position anyway.
The board comes equipped with soft, durable and adjustable Flikka foot-straps. One important advantage of our custom boards is the flexibility to choose your own foot strap width. Regular is 15cm, but you can order a smaller or larger width.

FOOTPADS
You can choose white or black footpads with the option to have built in heel bumpers. There is also the option to choose white with tail-kick (no heel bumpers).

AIR-VALVE
You can choose between a regular valve screw or a Gore-Tex valve. Both options work fine and it is up to your preference what your board will have. Gore-Tex valve lets air in and out all the time (but not water), so the pressure is always optimal.

We took the best-selling models and volumes and made a stock of boards. Same quality, minimum delivery times, attractive price.

• Full custom-building process, just like our custom line
• Shapes are tested and optimized to work for the widest variety of riders
• Clean design and shape
• 2 years guarantee against failure of materials or workmanship
• All listed board types and sizes are usually on stock – no more long waiting periods on your custom-built board
• Affordable price

• Check available Thruster sizes in the Dimensions section
• Check all CORE models