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[ The Merlin / Double Down ]
The
"Merlin" or Double Down - is two steps down from a
classic shortboard. The "Merlin" excels in small waves. This
design blends speed and maneuverability in a very short board.
The short length allows the surfer to take a "full swing" at
their 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 pure shortboard. The width
should be 5/8" to 7/8" wider than their shortboard - the
thickness moderately thicker than their shortboard. Design
features - Rockers: The Merlins feature a solid "speed
box" 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: The fullest rail profile of all our
shortboards. |
