Flexframe Technology

A new surfboard is a big investment. We use the best materials available and work with some of the worlds best shapers to ensure all our customers get an epic board.

Boards that perform, last, and feel really good underfoot

  1. Very Fast

    The wooden components have a natural oil based hydrophobic coating. Which reduces friction and makes the boards really fast.

  2. No wax. Ever.

    The raw cork deck is naturally grippy, giving you consistent traction right out of the box. No sticky, messy wax that melts in the sun and washes off in the water.

  3. Flex without failure

    A stacked ply frame around the perimeter of the board delivers unprecedented flex and resistance to snaps, while reducing the risk of rail damage.

  4. Built to last. Easy to repair.

    We haven't had any reported snaps with our current construction method, and most dings can be easily repaired without toxic chemicals.

  5. Less than half the CO₂.

    The materials we use and our production process generates less than half the CO₂ of a standard PU board.

  6. A deeper connection.

    The timber has a natural resonance and the cork dampens chatter, which deepens your connection to the wave.

Flex is your Friend

Flex is one of the most important and misunderstood elements of surfboard construction, Learn why having a flexible surfboard can improve your surfing and how our boards can flex so much without failing here...

Your favourite shapes built in a high performance, low impact construction

We collaborate with some of the worlds best shapers to bring their designs to life in this unique construction.

Christenson

01 · Carlsbad, California

Christenson

Performance-focused alternative shapes by Chris Christenson. Est 1992

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Lovemachine

02 · Santa Barbara · Kauai

Shapes by Ryan Lovelace, Designed for Flow and Rhythm. Est 2005

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Hughes

03 · Raglan . NZ

Hughes

Performance shapes by one of NZ's best surfers. Est 2005

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Verdure

04 · New Zealand

In-house shapes focused on flow, speed and intuitive performance.

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What our customers say

“Just got out from the first session - what a magic board! The thing just wants to GO, beating sections felt almost effortless. Really impressed by the spring and energy transfer too, the projection off bottom turns feels unique.”

Evan Buck — CaliforniaChristenson · Lanesplitter

“Seriously the only board I want to ride right now. Fully sold on the flex frame tech and edge boards. Almost frustrating how good it is… now I want a full quiver of em.”

Alec Walsh — CaliforniaYoungcraft · Morph

“The weight and flex are perfect, the cork is honestly better than wax, and it feels like the roughness of the wood helps with water flow? Almost like a PU through chop but still light and floaty like an EPS, really unique.”

Boone Davis — New YorkChristenson · Lanesplitter

“It does give so much speed through the turns though, I’m usually bogging in some areas and have to adjust technique to compensate but that board allowed me speed through the whole turn and even transition of turns. The cork top is a game changer.”

Kahn Butler — New ZealandLovemachine · Wills Fish

“It paddles like a dream. It catches waves super easy and it is incredibly responsive, pure magic. The flex is a game changer. I don’t know what I’m going to do with all my old fiberglass boards… they seem archaic now. And not having to use wax is the most wonderful thing in the world. The cork has better grip than wax.”

Glen Gremillion — FloridaVerdure · Volaris Mid Twin

“Incredible board and incredible service. When you’ve been riding standard PU boards for so long, anything else just feels like novelty - but these boards are absolutely no gimmick. My new board absolutely flies down the line, with the added bonus of no wax needed and no heel marks on the deck. These are going to be the new standard one day.”

Rob Abrams — United KingdomVerdure · Magna Twin

“Bro the board is a weapon! It’s real fast and loose, but when you hit the sweet spot through a top turn or carve it feels next level and you can push as hard as you want with lots of control. Moments through turns I felt on other boards I’d typically bog, but this just pulled round all the way.”

Sam Curtin — New ZealandChristenson · Lanesplitter

“Overall it is a fantastic board, light, beautiful and fast. Plus I very much like the fact that it doesn’t need wax at all! I moved the board in my van all around New Zealand and flew it to Tahiti without a major scratch. Thank you for the great craftsmanship!”

Gary Sauvage — TahitiLovemachine · FM

“The whole process of ordering, updates, delivery was amazing. The board itself is epic! The wood grain on the bottom is so pretty. Cork deck is a bit of a revelation, easily grippy enough without wax, and so comfy to lie on. Fast and easy, much better in tiny waves than I expected, and amazing on shoulder high.”

Dan Riviere — New ZealandLovemachine · FM
Raw cork deck

Say goodbye to surf wax

Our raw cork surfboards have a natural texture that provides grip without the hassle of wax. Forget about sticky, messy wax that melts in the sun, washes off in the water, and needs constant reapplication. Cork is naturally grippy, giving you consistent traction right out of the box.

The materials

FAQs

What makes your boards environmentally friendlier?

We build with lower-impact materials like Paulownia wood, cork, natural fibres, recyclable EPS, and plant-based bio resins. Boards are finished with natural oils and hard wax, avoiding toxic topcoats and heavy industrial processes.

Do I need to wax the deck?

No. The raw cork deck has a natural texture that provides grip without wax. Cork is naturally grippy, giving you consistent traction right out of the box.

Where are the boards built?

Today we build boards in New Zealand and the Netherlands, with plans to build more factories so boards can be built closer to where our customers live. This helps reduce emissions and lead times.

How durable are they?

They are built to last and be easy to repair. We can count the number of snapped boards on one hand. The perimeter frame delivers unprecedented flex and resistance to snaps while reducing the risk of rail damage.

Shaper sanding a wooden rail

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Use this tool to request the shape you want to have built in Flexframe. We will reach out to the shaper on your behalf and see if we can make something happen.

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