Description
Derived from the star named Betelgeuse, The Juicy Beetle is big as the name would suggest. With sizes ranging from 6’0-10’0 there is literally something for everyone. From casual surfers to seasoned veterans The Juicy Beetle has you covered. An amazingly easy board to learn to surf on in any size, coupled with features of performance long-boards makes this big Beetle a crowd favorite.
The curvy outline, low rails and pulled in tail enable it to handle a range of conditions from knee high to double overhead, so you know it can handle some Juice. Quite pulled in up the front, however it still carries enough area for those more experienced riders to get some toes on the nose.
SUNS TEC 2
SUNS Tec 2 is our high end offering in the SUNS range. It was created with the same core values and properties as SUNS Tec 1 in a slightly more reactive, high performance package. It is available in all performance surfboards in the same range and is the lightest, most positive construction underfoot.
SHAPER DETAILS / DESIGN INFO
OUTLINE:
Traditional clean longboard outline, rounded pin. The outline is relatively balanced with the widest point slightly forward, it does carry some width to around 3ft from the tail before pulling in to a performance shortboard outline, so the board can be pumped for speed easily and can be surfed freely off the tail.
RAILS:
Low profile, shortboard style. The really low rails do a few different jobs, fat rails are harder to bury, especially at speed, so the low rails make the board super sensitive and responsive in turns. The low rail is more submerged when walking and nose riding so the board is nice and stable to walk with water flowing over the rails holding them down. Lastly the bottom edge through the tail is quite tucked under, this gives the board good hold into late drops and a smooth ride in general.
ROCKER:
Full high performance rocker. This amount of rocker fits nicely into tighter parts of the wave, yet it is still flat enough to carry without needing to be pumped, but it can be pumped for speed with ease if the wave requires. The curve is an even curve all the way out the tail, so it still carries speed even if you are standing right on the tail. The board has a nice squirt or acceleration if you stomp your back foot, as opposed to a tail flip which is like hitting the brakes.
BOTTOM:
Flat bottom. The idea is to keep the board going fast, it already has plenty of features to keep the board loose and sensitive, no need for added contours as the overall design is not dependent on bottom contours for control.
DECK:
Standard deck roll. Not much going on here apart from thickness distribution. Having the nose and tail quite refined lowers swing weight and keeps the board feeling sensitive.
FINS:
2+1. The larger center fin creates a more stable platform to walk on and also holds a cleaner, more direct line while nose riding. As you walk, the board has a tendency to rock a little rail to rail if you're not walking the center perfectly and lightly. The deeper fin resists this rocky wobbly feeling and keeps the board flat and stable. The side bites help to initiate turns for more efficient redirections.
FINAL STATEMENT:
If you’re after a board that is super fun for the whole family and still performs at a high level in just about any conditions, look no further.
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