HP Longboard
The High Performance longboard excels in good or bad surf, from knee high to double overhead. A full, blunt nose maximizes noseriding surface area without hurting swing weight, and extra rocker makes for big sweeping turns. The nose and tail are thinned out for sensitivity and performance. Pump it like a shortboard for speed, or trim and glide like a log. It has a tri fin set up for looseness with bite and a double concave tail for drive out of turns.
Glassing: one layer 4-oz. warp glass/two layers 6-oz. glass deck, one layer 4-oz. warp/one layer 6-oz. warp bottom
Stringer: quadruple T-banded hemlock.
Fins: 2+1 setup, 6.5" Yater center fin, Red X Fin Systems® sidebites.
Length: 8'6" to 9'6"
To order this board, or for more information on dimensions and customization options, please call us at (805) 641-9428 or email sales@fcdsurfboards.com and we'll gladly call you back.
I picked up the 9'0 HP at the beginning of a week long trip to So Cal from NC and I was impressed to say the least, not only with the board but the FCD/Patagonia crew as well. I have previously owned 2 Stewart LSP's and there is no comparison. Lightweight, fast, responsive, and stable on the nose characterize this board. I surfed various breaks ranging from knee to shoulder high throughout the week and each session highlighted the adaptability of this board. If you're looking for a HP longboard, this is your stick. I cannot be more happy with this board. Thanks to FCD for the amazing customer service and time you spent with me making sure that this was the right board for me. You have a customer for life!
Posted by: Jack | June 11, 2008 at 04:48 AM
Jack-
Thanks for the compliment! Glad you are stoked on your board and stoked you got waves to try it out...you beat the new board curse! Last weekend was insane wasn't it? I heard down south was going off, I know up here was pretty fun. I logged to 6 hr. days in a row. I had to step up to bigger boards as the day rolled on just to keep catching waves...I ended up on my buddy's 6.2 FCD Fish on Saturday evening and a 6.5 Quad Rocket Sled test board on Sunday evening. It was unreal! Dano came out both days too and just crushed it, good times man...
Anyway, thanks again for taking the time to write in, it's much appreciated!
Talk soon,
The crew@FCD
Posted by: FCD | June 11, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Insane is right! For us on the right coast, a epic day here is a mediocre day on the left coast. Needless to say, 3-5ft everyday for a solid week more than got me stoked...we can't even dream of surf that consistent, even during the tropical season. By weeks end, those two sessions a day turned my shoulders into noodles. But isn't that what surf trips are all about! Good friends, good surf, and an amazing new stick! Thanks again guys!
Posted by: Jack | June 12, 2008 at 08:43 AM
Hello,
I'm looking closely at the Tri or HP in 9'0" (or perhaps shorter). I surf the south shore of Oahu in the summer and west side and smaller country spots in the winter. I'm out frequently and in good paddling shape so I catch lots of waves on my 3 yo craigs list non descript 9'0". Just looking to upgrade to a more performance oriented stick. I like to surf all conditions, small to overhead plus, and am looking for an appropriate new tool as I work to get to the next level in my surfing. I'm 5'6" and 165lbs.
tks for any thoughts/suggestions
Posted by: George | August 18, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Hi George, the TRI is a "do everything" sort of board. Very small to well overhead. Some nose riding, solid off the bottom, decent in the tube(for a LB). Pump it or trim it.
The HP is a competition style, sensitive and foiled LB. Wider blunt nose and concave for nose rideing. Meant to be pumped for speed and turned a bit more than the TRI. Double concave between fins and feet makes drive and a shortboard style sweet spot.
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Posted by: Jamie Budge | November 21, 2008 at 01:27 AM