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The WhipBy Kelly Slater

MODEL DESCRIPTION

In landlocked neighborhoods a man’s “whip” is his customized ride, his prized mode of transportation. During the Europe leg in 2009, Kelly’s “Whip” for less than perfect surf was his 5’9″ x 18 5/8″ x 2’5/16″ – one inch shorter than what he won Snapper and Bells on in 2008. This is Kelly and Al’s re-worked version of the Flyer, with a few secret changes. This board is faster and more forgiving. If you’re looking for a board that excels when your shortboard seems to bog, this is the board for you.

Also available as a Quad

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should be ridden 3-4 inches smaller than your shortboard, 1/4″ wider and the same thickness.

DESIGNED FOR

everyday use by intermediate to expert surfers in knee to head high surf.

Stock Dimensions and Volumes

    Dimensions Volumes
Stock Length Glass Width Thickness Liters
5’10 UL/SO 18 3/4 2 1/4 27.0L
5’11 UL/SO 18 7/8 2 1/4 27.6L
6’0 UL/SO 19 2 3/8 29.4L
6’1 UL/SO 19 1/4 2 3/8 30.2L
6’2 UL/SO 19 1/2 2 1/2 32.4L
6’3 UL/SO 19 3/4 2 1/2 33.3L
6’4 UL/SO 19 7/8 2 5/8 35.4L
6’5 UL/SO 20 2 3/4 37.6L
6’6 UL/SO 20 1/4 2 3/4 38.6L
6’8 UL/SO 20 3/4 2 7/8 42.1L
6’10 UL/SO 21 3 45.4L
7’0 UL/SO 21 1/4 3 47.1L
7’2 UL/SO 21 1/2 3 1/8 50.4L

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