I went to the beach last week and it was sunny for the first time in a while, or maybe it was because the kids' summer vacation had started, but the southern Chiba area was bustling with surfers on a weekday.
Amidst the crowds, we saw several families and beginners having fun practicing on
PLACEBO ORCA in areas slightly off the peak.
This season, many different brands are releasing various types of softboards, but are softboard users really satisfied?
Softboards have become popular worldwide, and we often hear stories of people who bought one because they were attracted by the color or the advertising, but then only rode it once and never got around to using it, or because it was quick to take off, so they just left it in the garage at home...If you've ever felt that way, we highly recommend
the PLACEBO ORCA !!!
The PLACEBO "ORCA" Soft Top & Hard Bottom is built like a real surfboard. Its center stringer is shaped with EPS foam, two layers of 4oz + 6oz cloth are glued together with epoxy resin to form the deck, and a thin layer of bamboo is then glued on top of that, followed by a soft top. This construction makes it extremely strong, and the soft top absorbs shocks. Its structure is completely different from typical molded sponge boards. The bottom is a hard bottom painted with the same epoxy resin as a regular board, so you can ride it just as smoothly as your regular hard board.
To ride
the PLACEBO ORCA well, you need to load up firmly and surf a large line. This will allow you to make large, relaxed turns with graceful driving.
When you want to rip, step on the tail and put weight on your back foot to move the board lightly.
The
PLACEBO ORCA Soft Top & Hard Bottom is the softboard of choice for serious surfers like you who surf year-round. It also comes with genuine FCS II fin plugs, so you can use your existing FCS II fins.
The shape design of the LOST "ORCA" model, designed by Mayhem, has been updated with size adjustments. Even in areas where the wave isn't digging,
the PLACEBO "ORCA" has a steep vee at the tail, so you can step firmly on the tail and easily turn into a rail. Once you take off, it picks up speed easily, making most tricks, including floaters, a breeze. All three sizes have sufficient buoyancy, so you can also noseride the "Hang Five."
The deck surface is covered with PVC rubber, and when it gets wet, the ORCA takes on a lifelike texture, providing a smooth, non-slip grip whether you're barefoot or wearing boots, without the need for wax.
Typical sponge boards used in surf schools don't have the bounce back after bending at the bottom, so even pros can only make half-hearted turns without much drive. But
the PLACEBO ORCA is a real surfboard, so it bounces up to the top. This gives you more time to watch the waves and makes it easier to time your turn to get into the barrel.
There are three board sizes available. How about getting
the "Orca" that can take on small waves?
It has plenty of buoyancy and a soft top, making it safe for beginners and kids. By removing the fins, it can be ridden as a finless board at the beach where soft boards without fins are allowed, and it's also great for fun situations when you go to the beach with friends or family and want to have fun riding together.
It's hard to break, so we also recommend using it with "CITY WAVE"!!!
★PLACEBO 'ORCA' can be found >>here!
★For SOFT FIN, recommended for children and beginners, click here!
