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NATURAL CURVES SURFBOARDS |
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[ The Merlin | Double Down ]
DESCRIPTION The Merlin is a double down, two steps down from a classic high performance shortboard. This design class is also commonly referred to as a Groveler. Merlins excels in small waves. This design blends acceleration, projection, speed, and maneuverability in a very short board. The short length fits in the tightest pockets and allows a surfer to take a full swing at turns in small undersized surf. The Merlin extends shortboard performance into the smallest conditions imaginable yet holds it's own in moderate sized surf. The length of this board depends on the size and fitness of the surfer. Generally, Merlins are designed 2" to 4" shorter than a surfer's traditional high performance shortboard. The width is 1/2" to 1" wider. The thickness is 1/16" to 1/4" thicker. DESIGN FEATURES Rockers: Merlins feature Speed Box rocker. Speed box rocker is versatile and maximize performances in all waves and conditions. Relaxed rocker is optional for weak and marginal waves and conditions. Profiles: Moderately full foil with volume throughout to support the surfer in marginal conditions yet foiled enough for complete control. Outlines: Round pin, squash, thumb, or swallow. Bottom Contours: Shallow concave entry, moderate single concave starting from entry to wide point. Concave reaches maximum depth near the leading edge of fin array fading through the fins to the tail. Optional single or single to double concave from the wide point to the tail. The single concave and the single to double concave bottoms both offer considerable lift, acceleration, speed, and maneuverability. The single to double provides a little more control. Rails: Moderately fuller boxy rail integrated with a fuller crowned deck. The deck of the Merlin carries more volume to the rail. |
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Merlin
5' 8" x 19 1/4" x 2 3/8" 26 Liters $800.00 See custom orders for details $760.00 Grom boards to 5' 6" |
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Merlin Video |
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MERLIN ROCKER OPTIONS |
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Speed Box Rockers
Speed Box rocker is the primary rocker option for the Merlin. These
designs feature an area of reduced curves under the surfer's torso and hips
when paddling and under the surfer's stance when surfing. The Speed Box can
vary moderately in length and position. The integrated tail and entry rockers
are tuned to surfer's technique and surf venues and conditions. This rocker
profile can be fine tuned to a wide variety of conditions.
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Speed Box Rocker - note the area of straighter curves through the mid section of the board with accelerated nose and tail rocker. |
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Relaxed Rockers
These designs feature low tail rocker and relaxed entry rocker. This rocker
profile excels in marginal and moderate conditions by generating and carrying
speed in and out of the pocket without sacrificing control in powerful
surf.
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Relaxed Rocker - note the low relaxed rocker in the nose and tail. |
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SURFING A MERLIN |
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Buthy surfing a Merlin |
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MERLIN VIDEOS |
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Buthy surfing a Merlin |
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Buthy surfing a Merlin in Baja |
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MERLIN DIMENSIONS |
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Dimensions are guidelines and may vary based on surfer, venues, and conditions |
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