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[ The Merlin / Double Down ]
The
Merlin or Double Down - is two steps down from a
classic shortboard. Merlins excels in small waves. This design blends
speed and maneuverability in a very short board. The short length
fits in the tightest pockets and allows a surfer to take a full
swing at turns in small - undersized surf. This design extends
short board performance into the smallest conditions imaginable yet
holds it's own in moderate sized surf. The length of this board
depends on the size and fitness of the surfer. Merlins are designed
2" to 4" shorter than a traditional go to shortboard. The width is
1/2" to 1" wider. The thickness is 1/16" to 1/4" thicker. Design
features - Rockers: Merlins feature a solid Speed Box rocker
or a Relaxed rocker. Profiles: Moderately full foil with
volume throughout to support the surfer in marginal conditions yet
foiled enough for complete control. Outlines: Any one of the
classic configurations - squash, thumb, swallow, and round pin.
Bottom Contours: Moderate single concave begins in the nose
reaching maximum depth near the leading edge of rail fins fading
through the tail with optional single to double concave from wide
point through the tail. The single has a little more lift and speed
and the single to double has a little more control. Rails:
Full rail profile adjusted and tuned to the surfer. |
