DM3 Surfboard
With less entry rocker than the average shortboard, and more volume under the chest the DM3 surfboard paddles faster and gets into waves without pushing water. This design also makes the surfboard fast down the line when your weight is forward. The back half – the tail rocker, volume and rails – is built for turning under pressure: there is less volume in the tail and the rails so you can sink the rail and turn hard with control. The bottom has a single concave throughout, with the back third of the board being the deepest. This provides lift, speed and looseness. A slight V out of the tail helps the board quickly transition from rail to rail.
The DM3 is the most dependable high-performance surfboard I own. Its simple, clean lines and down-the-line performance make it a staple in my truck and board bag. Fletcher and I have been developing this board over the last two years and I have tested it in California, Hawai`i, Indonesia, Africa and Mexico. For me it is the perfect combination of speed and maneuverability.– Dan Malloy
Glassing: triple 4-oz. warp glass deck, double 4-oz. warp bottom.
Stringer: two-ply hemlock.
Fins: Future Fins.
Lengths: 5'11" to 6'6"
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.
When are you guys taking orders on these? I'm sure it's okay to get this in a quad 6'6". Any other dimensions on that length (width and thickness). I work at Patagonia in Seattle. Should I just call you guys?
Posted by: Michael Leask | April 30, 2008 at 06:46 PM
Matt-
We can definitely hook you up with a quad version of a 6'6, shoot us an email at sales@fcdsurfboards.com and we can give you a better estimation of when one will be ready.
Talk soon,
The crew@FCD
Posted by: FCD | April 30, 2008 at 08:01 PM
Can I order "bonzer 5 fin" bottom design
by lok box?
Posted by: satoshi | April 30, 2008 at 08:48 PM
Satoshi-
5 fin systems are available by lokbox but we haven't tested them, there is also a weight factor to consider, that's a lot of hardware to put on a board that small and it will definitely effect the swing weight. Just something to think about!
email us if you have more questions!
The crew@FCD
Posted by: FCD | May 01, 2008 at 08:46 AM
This Sat, May 3, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Patagonia Surf Shop
FYI EVERYONE!!
Dan will be in Cardiff by the Sea. He will be there to unveil his new signature surfboard model: the DM3. After two years of R&D with shaper Fletcher Chouinard, the duo came up with what he calls "The best all-around shortboard I've ever had." Using Patagonia Surfboard Technology, and equiped with Future Fins, the DM3 is a contemporary shortboard made for all around conditions. See you there.
The crew@FCD
Posted by: FCD | May 02, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Looks like a really fun board. The low entry rocker and increased volume through the chest remind me of a lot of the 80's shapes I have ridden, super user friendly and fun to ride.
Posted by: Jake | May 02, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Jake-
Check out the photos too!
Thanks for the comment!
The crew@FCD
Posted by: FCD | May 02, 2008 at 01:32 PM
are you guys doing all of the Gerry Lopez line of boards in your technology?
Posted by: Michael | May 02, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Mike-
Correct! All the Gerry boards we have for sale use our epoxy technology.
Thanks!
The Crew@FCD
Posted by: FCD | May 02, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Mike-
I didn't clarify, but all these boards are shaped by Gerry himself, which is kind of awesome it its own right, then we glass them using our epoxy technology.
Thanks!
The crew@FCD
Posted by: FCD | May 03, 2008 at 09:29 AM
would you typically ride one of these a bit shorter/wider due to the flatter rocker and increased vol? im 5'11" 160lbs and normally ride a pretty standard 6'2" for all-around beachies but am looking to change things up and go shorter in length. i like the concept of this design a lot. what dimensions would you guys suggest?
Posted by: eric | May 07, 2008 at 06:10 PM
Eric-
I'm about your size, 5'10 - 155 and I can paddle the 5'11 when I'm surfing a lot. If I go a month or so without surf though then it takes awhile to get back up to speed. If you surf regularly and are in better than average paddling shape than you should be able to go shorter no problem, the outline and added volume from the foam distribution will keep you catching waves. Email or call us at sales@fcdsurfboards.com for more info, thanks for writing!
Take care,
The crew@FCD
Posted by: FCD | May 07, 2008 at 06:26 PM