Flex Frame Technology · Est. 2015 · New Zealand
We build boards differently.
We craft surfboards from natural and recyclable materials that perform, last, and enhance your connection with the ocean.
The shapers
Your favourite shapers, our construction.
We collaborate with some of the best shapers to bring their designs to life using our cleaner, high-performance construction.
01 · Carlsbad, California
Christenson
Est. 1992.
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02 · Santa Barbara · Kauai
Momentum-oriented flow. Shapes built for rhythm and speed without all the hard work.
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03 · New Zealand
Our own shapes. Born in a small wood workshop in New Zealand.
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Boards that perform, last, and feel really good underfoot.
- 01
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.
- 02
Flex without the snap.
A stacked ply frame around the perimeter of the board delivers unprecedented flex and resistance to snaps, while reducing the risk of rail damage.
- 03
Built to last. Easy to repair.
We can count the number of snapped boards on one hand. When a board does take a knock, it’s made to be repaired, not replaced.
- 04
Less than half the CO₂.
Cork, wood, hemp, bio-resin and recyclable EPS produce less than half the CO₂ of a standard PU board.
- 05
A deeper connection.
The timber has a natural resonance and the cork dampens chatter, which deepens your connection to the wave. It makes the experience more real, more grounded.
05 · From the water
What our customers say
06 · Questions
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.