The Silmaril
The Silmaril marks the beginning of an exciting time in our surfboard design journey. And like many worthwhile things, it was birthed out of adversity. We knew we needed to improve our lineup, so we spent 11 months in a head down, stroke till you croak focused effort with the whole factory team. The first step was finding a key team rider/point man to work closely with our two-man design team (Nat Woolley and myself) as we developed this new batch of shortboards. We called up Shayden Pacarro and went to work.
As we built prototype after prototype, his skill, sensitivity, understanding, and clearly defined performance goals gave us the accurate and systematic feedback we needed. Shaydo was looking for a power surfer’s blade—a fast and drivey shortboard that gripped and accelerated when he pushed on its rail, and with a subtle shift in weight, would corner off the bottom for a vertical attack. Now 12 months later, Shaydo has proven himself to be the most astute test pilot I‘ve worked with in 30 years (since Derek and Michael Ho).
BOTTOM CONTOUR: The Silmaril is powered by a deep single concave and a progressive rocker. These two features in concert give you a lightning fast responsiveness that does not give out when you are redlining (a common critique of single concaves).
FIN RECOMMENDATIONS: Thruster AM2, Coffin Bros, templates with a good bit of base and rake...
TAIL OPTION: Round
WAVE TYPE: Versatile - waves with a little shape. Rocky Point, Ala Moana Bowls, Rincon, Bells, V-Land, Keramas, J-Bay
WAVE RANGE: Shoulder high to head high + (3-6ft Hawaiian scale)
GENERAL SURFER PROFILE
Surfs multiple times/wk
Intermediate to expert skill level
Looking to improve their high performance surfing particularly in good, powerful surf
Wants to apply power to their rail.
Powersurfer/Aspiring power surfer
Finds themselves often overpowering boards
Backfooted or balanced stance
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The Silmaril
We're here to help with any questions you may have about the boards or about the ordering process.
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How long does it take to make my board?
We typically work on a 4 week turnaround time. We do try to communicate with you through the whole process.
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Genuine components
We use only imported blanks and components to ensure you receive the finest surf craft.
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What payment methods do you offer?
We offer multiple, secure, payment methods.Select your secure payment method on the checkout page.
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FAQ’s
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Ordering information
Please read our FAQs page to find out more.
How long does it take to get my board?
We typically work on a 4 week turnaround time from the date of order. All orders are entered in to a system that manages production to ensure we stay on tope of each and every order.
How do I keep track of my order?
We utilise a system that will notify you of each stage of your order process. From cutting the blank, shaping, laminating etc.
What blanks and cloth do you use?
We use superior imported blanks, cloth, and resin to meet the standards of the brands we represent.
There are a lot of options. How do I know which board would be right for me?
We'd recommend booking some time with our shaper to better understand your ability, the types of waves you surf and what you want most out of your next board. You can contact him by filling out this form.
Can I place a custom order?
We would always recommend sticking to the dimensions set by the brand. These dimensions have been tested with some of the best surfers in the world. If you'd like to discuss more about your next board, why not book some time with our shaper by filling out this form.