This is good news. Surfboard blanks are getting stronger. US Blanks is releasing a new high performance, more dense, more durable foam.
In the past, durable high performance blank was an oxymoron.
"We are very pleased to offer this new formulation which was specifically designed for the high performance and team rider market," says US Blanks President Kimberly Thress.
"Our goal was to come out with a light density foam with higher compressive strength properties to hold up to the rigors and demands at the professional level. The tight, compact cell structure, light weight and excellent flex properties make our new Red density the perfect choice for shapers and board builders striving to achieve the highest levels of performance."
This is kind of interesting because team riders are the last people who have to worry about durability. For the most part, they surf the life out of a board in a few months and pass it off. Those who are concerned about the durability of their blanks are blue collar surfers who work their butts off and pay $700 for a new stick.