Harnessing the New Order of Flex – “Proxy” Custom Flexible Epoxy
Harnessing the New Order of Flex – “Proxy” Custom Flexible Epoxy Titanium Series
by Proctor Surfboards Worldwide Custom
- Fusion Core – Premium grade eps foam fused under higher pressure yields greater compression strength. This core is slightly more buoyant than polyurethane foam, so the boards can be ridden smaller and fit in the pocket of the wave better.
- High impact rails drive through turns and hold up to a beating.
- Instead of just using standard fiberglass cloth in the glassing process, a combination of S-glass, inter-woven composite fabrics and Kevlar (a product that’s five times stronger than steel on an equal weight basis) are employed.
- Kevlar compression patch – this is a sheet of Kevlar, not a green airbrush. The beauty of this material is that it increases a board’s compression strength (the deck from crushin in), while maintaining the positive flex characteristics.
- Reinforced carbon-hinged flextail – A thinner tail makes for better flex and a more lively feeling board by reducing rigidity and increasing torque. Interwoven carbon-kevlar composite has a rapid recoil flex memory that acts as a hinge to slingshot the board out of turns, as well as protecting the toe and heel areas of the rails from crushing in over time.
- Single-to-inset-double concaves – I feel this is one of the most versatile bottom contours you can run in the modern performance shortboard. It has a wide-open sweet spot, is really drivey and predictable in waves small to large; and it allows you to break the tail free when you want to.
- Flatter deck – I typically go ½” to one inch shorter, 1/8” narrower, and 1/16” thinner than your poly board. By using more buoyant materials, you don’t need to hide foam in the center of the board. The less-domey deck that’s achieved increases the flex characteristics of the board.
- Uniquely formulated epoxy resins that have more elongation, or elasticity allow flex lengthwise as well as laterally throughout the board. This increases the performance of the board as well as its flex life/ longevity.
- All fin systems are available including glass-ons (shown here) which are rare on epoxy boards.
- Environmentally friendly – when a traditional p/u board’s life is over, there’s only one place it can go….to a landfill where it sits for 100 years before it starts to decompose. “Proxy” technology is recyclable.
- Made custom in the free world from concept to construction. It’s your board….talk to the shaper.
Todd Proctor
compare the Proxy standard construction, Titanium Series & other upgrade options?
proxy standard :::
ultra-lightweight epoxy “fusion core” . premium grade s-glass . one/two color airbrush included. (check out the airbrush gallery below to see recommended colors for your included airbrush)
custom spray :::
proxy standard with custom rattle can art on sanded finish. $75 per side
titanium series upgrade 1.0 :::
carbon-hinged flex tail . gives the board a whip effect out of turns . thinner tail reinforced with highest grade flex memory composite acts to slingshot the board through maneuvers. $85 (longer boards are more)
titanium series upgrade 2.0 :::
kevlar compression patch . kevlar is five times stronger than steel on an equal weight basis . increases compression strength whilemaintaining the positive flex characteristics. $100 (7′ – $150; 9′ $185)
titanium series upgrade 3.0 :::
proxy standard with stringerless blank and carbon reinforced rails. $100 (7′ – $150; 9′ $185)
parabolic :::
standard proxy construction with parabolic “super flex” technology. $100
parabolic carbon rail :::
proxy standard with parabolic blank and carbon reinforced rails. $200 (7′ – $250; 9′ $285)
Todd will detail the board construction with you during the ordering process to dial you into the right options for you based on your needs and budget. Feel free to mix-n-match & combine various upgrade options.
Shaper’s notes:
I‘ve been working on alternative surfboard materials for 10 years with the commitment to improve technology while enhancing performance. I believe surfboard building is a unique hands-on process that will always be done best by the innovators who love the sport. The unique construction detailed here is done in our factory in Ventura, California. I custom design every board using cutting edge computer assisted design software. This allows me to detail every board keeping the quality, consistency and custom aspects of my shaping always at the forefront.
Surfer’s Feedback:
I thought after reading your testimonials that maybe it was just a lot of hype but no – the board actually contains the properties of magic.
It almost feels like it is spring loaded just waiting to be fired. The best part about it has to be the way it handles turns as this is when it really shows its quality. The speed you get when coming off of the top of the lip is incredible.
You can feel the board ’spring’ off of the top and it feels a little like a sling shot.
I can’t stress enough how much better this aspect of the board is compared to other boards I’ve ridden. I seriously feel like I’m “flying” coming off the lip and down the face.
Since I have had the board I feel like I have taken my
surfing to a new level and I’m having way more fun in the water.
I also feel like you listened during our consultation interview to what I needed. The board is a nice balance for taking my surfing a level up yet keeping in mind my level of experience and size.
You shaped it spot on.
Anyway I couldn’t have asked for anything more and you can count me as your customer for life.
Craig Potsep, 34, Nigran, Spain
6′4″ x 18 7/8″x 2 3/8″ Groveler IV.p [performance] rounded squash tail
Proxy custom epoxy Titanium Series 1.0 & 2.0
The Proxy comes standard and with various upgrades, click here for more details