Alternator

By Nathan Peacher

| posted on January 20, 2011

Alternator

5’8” x 18 1/4” x 2 1/8”

For surfers 110 to 135 lbs. This is the step down from your regular board (5’10″) for a bit more fun in average conditions yet still thin enough for ripping. For less experienced surfers, get the same length you’d normally ride, but a bit more area and thickness for stability.

FINS

Thruster

TAIL

Squash

EXPERIENCE

Novice – Expert

IDEAL WAVE SIZE

Chest-high to overhead.

IDEAL WAVE TYPE

Point / Reef / Beach

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