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.

Christenson

01 · Carlsbad, California

Christenson

Est. 1992.

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Lovemachine

02 · Santa Barbara · Kauai

Momentum-oriented flow. Shapes built for rhythm and speed without all the hard work.

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Verdure

03 · New Zealand

Our own shapes. Born in a small wood workshop in New Zealand.

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Shaper sanding a wooden rail

For surfers

Request a shape.

Have a favourite shaper or a model you’d like to try in Flexframe construction? Tell us what shape and shaper and we’ll work with them to bring it to life.

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Why ride one

Boards that perform, last, and feel really good underfoot.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

Raw cork deck

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 reapplying. Cork is naturally grippy, giving you consistent traction right out of the box.

The materials

05 · From the water

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
Shaper at work in the Verdure workshop

For shapers

Try it before you commit.

Order a board in your own shape and feel the Flex Frame construction for yourself.

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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.

07 · Newsletter

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New shapes, shaper collaborations and workshop updates — a few times a year, no noise.