Makalapua
A longboard designed for nose riding and easy maneuverability. It features a 60/40 rail, wider nose with a teardrop concave, and a V in the middle to the end for easier turning. Perfect for catching small waves and gliding.
A longboard designed for nose riding and easy maneuverability. It features a 60/40 rail, wider nose with a teardrop concave, and a V in the middle to the end for easier turning. Perfect for catching small waves and gliding.
A longboard designed for nose riding and easy maneuverability. It features a 60/40 rail, wider nose with a teardrop concave, and a V in the middle to the end for easier turning. Perfect for catching small waves and gliding.
Who's this board made for?
The Makalapua is made for surfers who enjoy longboarding, particularly those who want a stable, easy-to-ride board for nose riding and graceful turns.
What type of waves?
The Makalapua is ideal for those looking to catch tons of waves and have fun in small wave conditions, making it an excellent choice for spots like Chuns or White Plains. It's a daily longboard suited for easy surfing and gliding in mellow waves.
Design:
Board Shape and Outline: The Makalapua has a wider nose with a teardrop concave for enhanced nose riding stability. It has a straighter outline with a pulled-in tail that ends in a square, providing a balance between stability and maneuverability.
Rails: 60/40 rails, contributing to the board's ease of turning and stability.
Rocker: Low rocker entry with a lot of tail rocker, facilitating nose riding and pivot turns.
Bottom Contour: The board features a V throughout the whole board, enhancing maneuverability and ease of turning.
Why is it called the Makalapua?
The name "Makalapua" means "beautiful and graceful" in Hawaiian, reflecting the board's design focus on graceful nose riding and easy, fluid surfing.