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NATURAL CURVES SURFBOARDS |
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[ The Merlin | Double Down ]
DESCRIPTION The Merlin is a double down, two steps down from a classic high performance shortboard. This design class is also commonly referred to as a Groveler. Merlins excels in small waves. This design blends acceleration, projection, 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. The Merlin extends shortboard 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. Generally, Merlins are designed 2" to 4" shorter than a surfer's traditional high performance shortboard. The width is 1/2" to 1" wider. The thickness is 1/16" to 1/4" thicker. DESIGN FEATURES Rockers: Merlins feature Speed Box rocker. Speed box rocker is versatile and maximize performances in all waves and conditions. Relaxed rocker is optional for weak and marginal waves and conditions. Profiles: Moderately full foil with volume throughout to support the surfer in marginal conditions yet foiled enough for complete control. Outlines: Round pin, squash, thumb, or swallow. Bottom Contours: Shallow concave entry, moderate single concave starting from entry to wide point. Concave reaches maximum depth near the leading edge of fin array fading through the fins to the tail. Optional single or single to double concave from the wide point to the tail. The single concave and the single to double concave bottoms both offer considerable lift, acceleration, speed, and maneuverability. Rails: Moderately full crowned rail profile integrated with a fuller crowned deck. The deck of the Merlin carries more volume to the rail. See essays on volume and displacement for more insight on how surfer and technique relate to volume and rail volume in board design. |
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Merlin
5' 8" x 19 1/4" x 2 3/8" 26 Liters $800.00 See custom orders for details $760.00 Grom boards to 5' 6" |
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Merlin Video |
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MERLIN ROCKER OPTIONS |
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Speed Box Rockers
Speed Box rocker is the primary rocker option for the Merlin. These
designs feature an area of reduced curves under the surfer's torso and hips
when paddling and under the surfer's stance when surfing. The Speed Box can
vary moderately in length and position. The integrated tail and entry rockers
are tuned to surfer's technique and surf venues and conditions. This rocker
profile can be fine tuned to a wide variety of conditions.
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Speed Box Rocker - note the area of straighter curves through the mid section of the board with accelerated nose and tail rocker. |
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Relaxed Rockers
These designs feature low tail rocker and relaxed entry rocker. This rocker
profile excels in marginal and moderate conditions by generating and carrying
speed in and out of the pocket without sacrificing control in powerful
surf.
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Relaxed Rocker - note the low relaxed rocker in the nose and tail. |
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MERLIN RAIL PROFILE & BOTTOM CONTOUR OPTIONS |
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MODERATELY FULL CROWNED DECK and MODERATELY FULL CROWNED RAIL and SINGLE to DOUBLE CONCAVE Crowned rail profile for control and single to double concave for acceleration, projection, speed, and maneuverability. The moderately full crowned deck of the Merlin carries more volume from the stringer to the rail. Single to double and single concaves performance varies moderately. The way water flows from the rail the peak of the double concave at the stringer (center of the board) creates additional lift and with it's spine offers directional stability through turns. |
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MODERATELY FULL CROWNED RAIL and SINGLE CONCAVE Crowned rail profile for control and single concave for acceleration, projection, speed, and maneuverability. The moderately full crowned deck of the Merlin carries more volume from the stringer to the rail. Single to double and single concaves performance varies moderately. Water flows in a smooth arc from rail to rail in single concaves enabling powerful, stable, and predictable turns. The smooth rail to rail water flow enables maximum controlled power through turns and nuanced turning radii for a wide variety of turns and barrels in different waves. |
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SURFING A MERLIN |
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Buthy surfing a Merlin Baja |
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MERLIN VIDEOS |
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Buthy surfing a Merlin |
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Buthy surfing a Merlin Baja |
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MERLIN DIMENSIONS |
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Dimensions are guidelines and may vary based on surfer, venues, and conditions |
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