Surftech Butter Knife
Best versatile longboard for surfers seeking effortless wave entry.
This mini-tank design bridges the gap between performance longboarding and accessible cruising. It offers enough volume for effortless paddling and nose-riding in smaller surf, while remaining agile enough to handle punchier conditions when configured as a thruster or quad.
$840.00
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Poseidon Collective (Poseidon Paddle and Surf)
Who it's for
- Beginner to intermediate surfers seeking a reliable and forgiving ride
- Active travelers needing a rugged board that withstands heavy use
- Daily surfers looking for a single board to handle diverse swells
Who should skip it
- Purists who prefer the dampening and flex of classic fiberglass
- Advanced riders wanting a highly responsive and aggressive shortboard feel
- Smaller-framed surfers struggling to submerge high-volume boards during paddle outs
Performance breakdown
Wave Versatility
Handles everything from mushy small days to punchy, high-speed sections.
Durability
Custom epoxy layup offers superior impact resistance for daily sessions.
Nose-riding Potential
Classic outline provides a stable platform for walking the board.
Fin Configuration Flexibility
Single, thruster, or quad setups adapt easily to changing surf conditions.
Responsiveness
Lightweight EPS core delivers a lively feel despite the larger volume.
Paddling Efficiency
Generous volume makes catching waves effortless for all ability levels.
Key Specs
Construction
CSE (Custom Surf Epoxy)
Shaper
Carl Schaper
Length
8'0" and 8'6"
Volume
55L and 64.5L
Fin Setup
Single, Thruster, and Quad
Core Material
CNC-cut EPS
Weight
4.73kg (8'0") and 5.34kg (8'6")
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