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.
Posted by: fletch | August 20, 2008 at 01:26 PM
Check out
The Living Curl Trailer
on youtube
and let me know if you are interested
Posted by: Jamie Budge | November 21, 2008 at 01:27 AM
How thick is the hp and the tri? have you tried a quad fin set up on either? I like to surf every thing from small south to big north on Maui, Ive worn out a cheap production 9'0
" elua makani rounded pin was pretty thin like 2 3/8 and liked the shape. what would you recomend? I'm 6' 180lbs and like the idea of a guad long board but havent heard much about how they feel
Posted by: Marc | December 06, 2008 at 03:15 PM
Marc-
The Tri and HP are 2-13/16" and 2-3/4" respectively. We haven't tried a quad setup on either. I'll check in with Fletch and see what he thinks about the idea of a quad longboard.
Thanks!
FCD
Posted by: FCD | December 08, 2008 at 09:16 AM
Guys/Gals
I am looking into buying another surfboard. I am taken by the HP longboard or the Triditional in your range.
I have surfed now for only 3 years but I have picked it up pretty quickly only having surfed 2-3 / week in NW Devon, UK. My local breaks are mainly beach breaks and are fairly mellow (knee high to chest) until the winter . However, it does go overhead height sometimes. I also try to get away once year on a surf trip to Europe. I currently ride a 9' 6'' traditional log or a 7'2'' micro-mal, which I purchased last summer for a bit of fun. I am 6ft and 190lbs.
I am interested in your boards because of their durability and quality and I want something to last over a decade. My 9'6'' was cheap and has been battered during the first year when I was a bit clumsy. I want to surf in a variety of conditions from knee to head height and would like to challenge myself a bit more.
Given my size, where I surf and my aspirations to develop what would you advise: HP or Tri? And would you recommend stock dimensions or something a little thicker?
The next, and final question, is - how much would it cost to ship to the UK? And do you intend to open an authorised retail outlet in the UK? If so when and should I wait? I would like the board for my surf trip this summer (June) to Northern Spain.
Thanks for taking time out to answer my queries.
Cheers
Ben
Posted by: Ben | March 04, 2009 at 10:42 AM
ben-
At 6' 190 you could paddle a stock board if you're a strong paddler, stock thickness is 2-3/4. The tri is standard at 2-13/16, a hair thicker. The tri is for straight up performance surfing where noseriding is less permittable although sometimes possible.. The HP is for straight upperformance surfing with a nose that facilitates noseriding much easier. Given that you are wearing a westuit and are larger than the person intended for our stock shapes you may want to go thicker, we can talk that through that should you decide to proceed.
I'm guessing your 9'6 is 3 inches plus thick, and the 7'2 mini mal is close to 3"? How does that feel paddling and surfing? The tri or HP will so well in the size surf you describe, and even bigger should you get those all time days!
Currently we have no distribution in the UK and shipping is around $400 last I checked, and that's a price that you get if you pick it up at the closest major airport, shipping direct to a residence is substantially more. Any chance you or someone you know will be coming over and can bring one home? That has been what seems to work best for our overseas customers.
Please feel free to write in with any other questions!
Best regards,
FCD
Posted by: FCD | March 04, 2009 at 06:27 PM
I'm looking for my first real surfboard. I spent the last 2.5 years learning on a big ol softop and I'm ready for something new. Something that turns a lot easier.
I have heard really great things about FCD boards, and they are on the top of my list.
I'm not sure what to get though. I surf mainly in Santa Cruz and Pacifica, from 3 footers to almost head high.
I'm 6' and about 190ish. I'm eying the triditional, the HP and maybe the NG'er. Though it will probably be between the tri and the hp.
what do you think?
also, with my weight, will I need to custom order for the tri?
Posted by: Paul C. | March 12, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Paul-
You have a few options; if your paddle strength is really good / condition you can ride a stock HP, but you would probably have to be surfing a consistant 15 plus hours a week. I'll let you decide if you think you can swing it but if not no worries, we can beef up an HP or TRI for you and make it work!
TRI: 9' X 21 13/16 X 2 13/16
HP: 9' X 21 1/2 X 2 3/4
The Tri is for performance /aggressive longboarding with less of an emphasis on noseriding, although noseriding is not impossible.
The HP is a more foiled out version of this with slightly more tail rocker greater responsiveness; it also has a fuller nose to perch on and just chill.
The other option is to go with a stock single fin. The nosegliders come in the following sizes;
9'2 X 22-5/8 X 2 7/8
9'6 X 22 13/16 X 3
Hope this helps a bit, give a call at the shop or email us with any questions!
FCD
Posted by: FCD | March 13, 2009 at 08:09 AM
Paul, I have both a 9' HP and a 9'6" noseglider. Without any doubt I recommend the 9'6" Noseglider for what you're looking for. I usually ride it on waves up to head-high plus a little as long as its got some slope to the wave. The single fins are fast and swoop through turns really well. In fact as soon as I hit send I'm heading on it right now. Great boards! Good luck.
Posted by: Geb | March 14, 2009 at 01:04 PM
Hey,
So I've been surfing for about 8 months on this 8 ft. foam top... (it was cheap) and I'm ready for an upgrade... Can surf pretty consistently both ways on the wave. Looking for a board that will direct me towards short board territory... as well as a wave catcher in the quiver for some of those smaller days. Was thinking like an 8'6 to 9 in the HP would be a good idea... though I'm attracted to the shape of the Triditional. I know nothing about thickness of boards and what's traditional with that... I'm 6ft tall and about 175lbs. Also, How long would it take to make an 8'6 - 9ft HP?
Yes.. I understand I should probably just pickup a used board somewhere... but I want one of your boards.
-trevor
Posted by: Trevor | March 15, 2009 at 08:34 PM
Trev-
No worries, give a call to the shop, I think they have both on the shelf and ready to go right now. If not it takes about 6-8 weeks to get one through.
805.641.9428
Hope this helps!
FCD
Posted by: FCD | March 16, 2009 at 08:36 AM
Any plans to develop and produce a Stand Up Paddle Board? I dream of learning to surf, but living in Chicago makes that a little difficult. However, paddle boarding may be a possibility on Lake Michigan. Thanks
Posted by: Edgar | April 01, 2009 at 09:21 PM
Ed-
No plans to do so as of now. It's cost prohibitive from the comsumer side to build a SUP by hand.
FCD
Posted by: FCD | April 03, 2009 at 01:15 AM