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Dragon Fly

The Dragon Fly, as the name implies, is a redesign of the original Dragon more suitable to aerial surfing. While the original Dragon is meant for back-foot and neutral surfers, the new shape features a couple of performance enhancing adjustments as most airs require an intense work with the front-foot to gain speed and go above the lip.

The most significant change is the advanced widepoint, more suitable to a front-footer stance, resulting in more width in the nose and less in the tail. We’ve also reduced the rocker and changed the bottom from a single-to-double to a pronounced single concave all throughout. These features combine to boost the speed needed to fly high. The nose thickness/volume was also increased to give you more sustenance when landing on the flats.

A flatter deck induces flexibility to the entire surfboard giving it more rocker when pressed hard and allowing you to surf on rail with ease.

Briefly, the state of the art! © WANTED Shapes

Burnway

Happy Hour

By taking the shape and functionality of a longboard and squishing it down into a much smaller model, we were left with the Endless Sama designed for pure versatility. This board features a refined combination of stability for beginners and enough performance to make it fun for the more advanced surfer. Get on the wave early, anticipate and choreograph - that's what the Endless Sama is all about. It excels in 2-3ft, frisky waves that aren't too serious but decent enough to get going on without much fuss. So whether you want to simply have some fun on a mellow day or if you are looking to improve the core fundamentals of your surfing, this board is the way to go. The Endless Sama is lightweight, easy to handle, stable, and ready for fun. © WANTED Shapes

Chill Pill

Small Talk

Model 8

For the Model 8 Rusty added more rocker coming from the Sista Brotha which translates into quicker and shorter arc turns. The deck is flatter, creating more natural flex, paddling power yet making the board more sensitive with a lower center of gravity. A bit fuller nose helps transitioning through flatter spots and dead sections but not compromising the lip attack. The board is fast, loose and surfs a great variety of conditions from punchy beach breaks to long points. If you're in the market for a board that is fast and loose, the Model 8 is the board for you. ® Rusty Surfboards

Model 8

For the Model 8 Rusty added more rocker coming from the Sista Brotha which translates into quicker and shorter arc turns. The deck is flatter, creating more natural flex, paddling power yet making the board more sensitive with a lower center of gravity. A bit fuller nose helps transitioning through flatter spots and dead sections but not compromising the lip attack. The board is fast, loose and surfs a great variety of conditions from punchy beach breaks to long points. If you're in the market for a board that is fast and loose, the Model 8 is the board for you. ® Rusty Surfboards

Bucket

The Bucket is a friendly, easy-to-ride surfboard, both for beginners who are taking the next step from a foamie to their first fiberglass board, as well as advanced surfers feeling out of shape or with little time to surf. Comparing to a traditional Evolution design, the Bucket features a few performance atributes that set it apart as an all-rounder: reduced tail area, lower rail, increased rocker, and a more oval (less parallel) outline contour. These ingredients combine to create a polished surfboard that catches the eye of the more experienced surfer. The Bucket really shines when you are taking your time and surfing leisurely. There's a lot of extra foam up front which helps with getting into the waves earlier, obviously, but also with generating speed down-the-line. You'll find a single to double concave on the bottom (speed, also helps with manoeuvrability), a moderate entry rocker (allows smooth rail-to-rail surfing), and tucked rails that are a touch harder off the tail (allowing you to turn a bit quicker/sharper). The Bucket suits horizontal surfing better than vertical surfing. Think carves, trimming and roundhouses; highline speed runs, sectional floaters, and even a couple of tubes that may be on offer. © WANTED Shapes

Groove

Groove

For many people, groove represents a mix of sounds and rhythms in music, creating positive energy and making you want to move.

That was the inspiration behind the name of this board - a surfboard that’s all about energy, speed, flow, and easy changes of rhythm and direction, even in weaker waves.

The Groove was developed to be your go-to board on small to medium, soft waves. It's the evolution of the Samba Man model, refined over the years with subtle tweaks and adjustments.

The outline has plenty of surface between the chest and just ahead of the fins, giving you strong paddling power and stability.

Being a high-performance model, speed is key. It's generated by a smooth entry rocker combined with a continuous, mid-to-high performance rocker through the tail. This setup allows for clean connections on weak waves and radical, tight turns when you push the rails.

The bottom features a single concave off the entry, transitioning to a double concave through the fins, designed to deliver projection and speed during rail-to-rail transitions.

To fit well in your quiver, we recommend going 1-2 inches shorter than your daily driver. The idea is to slightly increase the volume without making the board feel heavy under your feet.

The most suitable tails are swallow, squash, or round squash, and the recommended fin setup is thruster.

Nevada HP

This set of dimensions are more High Performance dimensions. We suggest riding the dimensions of your favourite shortboard from the past (or up 1 inch from the standard Nevada) and this board should amplify your surf when the waves are 3-6 feet, hollow or just have a good pocket with a bit of power. Designed to perform. Also this board comes standard with Innegra fibre cloth on the bottom to add strength and flex performance. ® Chilli Surfboards

Rarest Bird

More fun.

Back in 2015 Chilli designed the Rare Bird. It started out in the category of small wave performance but quickly appealed to an audience of surfers who rode it in small onshore summer slop through to 6 foot barrelling waves in Indonesia. The feedback was always: "This is the most versatile surfboard ever, it just works!" From here the Rarest Bird emerged with more volume and foam. This versatile hybrid appeals to a wide range of surfers looking for a performance surfboard that does it all.
OUTLINE: The wide point is pushed further forward than most boards to create more curve under the chest and front foot for ease of paddling and speed in dead sections. The classic round tail traverses easily from beach to reef and point waves while producing a feeling of sturdiness under your back foot.
ROCKER: Medium entry and a fast exit provides, what we feel, is the perfect balance of speed and flow for surfers wanting a board that will react quickly and fulfil their expectations as they execute turns on a wave. I.e. This board does the work for you!
CONTOURS: The single to double concave is a very effective combination that compliments the outline and rocker and gives you a fast and responsive board in conditions that are not only sub-par but have more power and size.
PERFORMANCE: Designed to be ridden 1 inch shorter than your typical shorty, the Rarest Bird can be classified as a one-board-take-anywhere-quiver. It has all the attributes of a performance board; speed, responsiveness and control, but the main difference is the extra buoyancy and floatation that makes it more forgiving and usable for the everyday surfer. For the intermediates, this is a great board to take your surfing to the next step without loosing paddle power or speed. Advanced surfers can take it around the world and feel comfortable in any conditions on offer.
Fin Recommendations: Thruster FCS II Performer, Quad FCS II Accelerator Sides + Performer Quad Rears. These all-round fin options suit the rounded narrower tail and produce a neutral feel that won't discriminate against anyone. ® Chilli Surfboards

A2

The A2

A board that has been slightly modified over the past year through the Project Black program. Tried, tested and loved by the team, Chilli was excited to release it and knew you were going to love it too.
The original cad file was named ai8curve.cet and has a creation date of 12/02/2003 - it sat in the archives of James' Macbook. This model back then (named A2 Curve) was developed with the help of Andy Irons who rode and loved the board throughout 03 & 04. Since then, machines and software quickly became outdated. With new technology James has resurrected some old faithful files, this being one of them. He tweaked it with a modern day outline, concave and with a few minor adjustments by the team, the board came to life.
It sits in Chilli's Premium Performance category for a reason, the A2 likes to be pushed hard, it drives through critical sections with precision and is as smooth on rail through turns as you'd expect from a board ridden by AI. With a reasonably gentle rocker, single concave and tight squash with tail lift you can really give it some.
The A2, a shortboard you need in your quiver. ® Chilli Surfboards

Sangria

The Sangria is Jason Rodd's interpretation of a playful Mid-length adaptable enough to be surfed in most conditions.

The Sangria has a very smooth gradual rocker with a rolled Vee in the nose transitioning quickly back towards a very slight single in the middle flowing seamlessly into Vee with double concave (or spiral vee) that gradually gets more aggressive towards the tail. This gives the Sangria an incredible responsive feel off the tail with plenty of spice and drive. The Sangria draws beautiful lines and trims effortlessly making this model such a joy to ride.

Whether you are just starting out, or at an advanced level looking for a little more of a cruisey pace, you can choose to surf this board in anything ranging from tiny point breaks and beachies, right up to 6ft to 8ft point breaks. If you want to surf this board more aggressively, it is recommended to be ridden in the shorter lengths... For that cruisey approach, order the Sangria in the longer sizes. © JR Surfboards

2S

In the 1980s, professional surfer Ricardo Martins, unhappy with some of his competitive results and the judging criteria of the time, decided to rethink his main competition surfboard. The goal was to get more performance from small waves and create enough space to link three or four maneuvers per ride.

The results were immediate. Ricardo reached two consecutive finals in OSP (Professional Surfers Organization) events. That board would forever change his understanding of what a high-performance surfboard for small waves could be.

At the time, he shortened his usual board by three inches, flattened the rocker to generate greater speed, and increased the overall surface area to improve paddle power, wave entry, flotation, and stability. He also introduced double wings, reducing the tail area to allow for sharper, more controlled turns. Wings were widely used in that era to break the outline and loosen the board.

Today's 2S is a reinterpretation of that experience. Designed for high performance in small, weak waves, its design resulted in an extremely compact surfboard. We highlight the bold combination of a low-curve rocker with a bottom contour that features a single concave in the entry, a pronounced double concave through the center, and a vee bottom out the tail.

Another key factor in the 2S's performance under challenging conditions was the outline design, which carries plenty of area in both the nose and tail. Stability and flotation were essential in a board that is so fast and short. In practical terms, the "turbo" is engaged from the first paddle stroke - earlier wave entry, instant speed. Because it is purpose-built for small, weak waves, the 2S generates speed and creates room for maneuvers where an all-around board simply can't.

To unlock the full high-performance potential of the 2S, it should be ridden 3 to 4 inches shorter than your everyday board, with increased volume. Size selection should be directly linked to surfing level: the higher the level, the shorter the board. This same logic applies to surfers who are not in peak physical condition - in that case, the 2S can be ridden in the same length as their regular daily board.

HKII

Chilli Surfboards presents the HKII. Seamlessly up-dating their much-loved Hot Knife, the HKII becomes a well-rounded, step down shortboard. This board is incredibly user-friendly and exhibits forgiveness across all types of conditions. With the outline still providing the rail to rail transitions with ease, the HKII boasts speed and control.

OUTLINE
The HKII features a classic, slightly fuller shortboard outline in the front. Chilli removed the hip through the fins, creating a more fluid ride rail to rail. This facilitates the straighter rail along the tail, enhancing speed, while a nice pulled in swallow tail allows for tight transitions when the section presents itself.

ROCKER PROFILE
Continuing from the Hot Knife, the HKII has a moderately flat entry rocker, transitioning into a smooth exit. The board's primary focus is maintaining its speed over flat sections while also allowing for tight transitions.

CONTOURS
Continuing with the Hot Knife contours, the HKII has a single through the nose into a double through the feet, that blends into a vee through the tail. This combo creates a fast board of the take-off that has a super forgiving feeling rail-to-rail and control while you finish your turns.

FIN RECOMENDATIONS
To compliment this model, the fins should fall in the 'raked' template. Either the Carver family in FCS II, or the Raked family with FUTURES. The AM series works well with this board, just choose your size based off your weight. ® Chilli Surfboards

Twin Strength

2 fins = 2 times the amount of fun.

The Twin Strength is a new model designed by James Cheal for the Mid-Strength lover with the added flare of a winged pin tail. The Twin Strength was built for a looser ride in smaller, weaker conditions or a more engaged feel when the waves size up (just change fins). The Twin Strength is for those days where having fun and catching waves takes precedence over your high performance shortboard.

OUTLINE: The outline has a relatively full nose for paddle power and speed in flat/fat surf. The middle section is curvey (nice rail line to turn from) with the wide point fairly centre. Through the tail, we continue the curve which gets broken up by a wing that pulls into a rounded pin tail, allowing for increased pivot in bottom turns.

ROCKER: Following on from the Mid Strength, the Twin Strength has a medium entry rocker and a medium tail exit. Combining the familiar curve under foot from the Mid Strength, the Twin Strength will feel loose in the pocket yet solid and engaged on the face.

CONTOURS: The bottom consists of a single in the nose and under the front foot, into a double through the fins and out the tail. This combination has been known in the Mid Strength line of surfboards to make a longer board feel a lot lighter and shorter under foot. A well balanced and forgiving bottom for all surfers.

PERFORMANCE: Through the R&D of this model, the Twin Strength was noticeably faster down the line as there is less fin resistance. Combining that with the loose feeling winged pin tail, the Twin Strength flies down the line but manouvers in transition with ease.

When testing with the team, there were 2 different styles of surfing that can be done with two variants of twin fins. A more upright twin feel will feel loose in the pocket and in turns and will work better in short and sharp conditions where transition manouvers are a big factor. Comparing that to a keel styled twin, the Twin Strength will have more glide and down the line hold which can be very beneficial for people who are looking for speed and control.

Fins:
FUTURES - EN Fiberglass / K2 Keel
FCS 2 - Power Twin / Modern Keel

© Chilli Surfboards

Middy

After numerous custom orders, Chilli is now offering the Mid Strength in a smaller size range from 6'4 down to 5'10. Like the Mid Strength, the paddling power of the Middy is unmatched with plenty of volume under your chest. The more compact length of the Middy now allows an even more heighten level of performance. Stand on the tail and the Middy turns on a dime, shift your weight forward and you'll be flying down the line!

James (Chilli) designed this surfboard over the summer of 2018/19 whilst he had a niggling knee injury and couldn't surf to his full ability on his standard shortboard. "I just wanted something that paddled easy, catches waves and surfed without too much effort", so the Mid Strength was created. Essentially, the Middy is a shorter version of the Mid Strength, a performance all-rounder that should be a consideration for anyone who can competently stand and navigate along a wave.

OUTLINE: Outline has a fullish nose to help with paddling. This flows down to an accentuated curve between your feet and into the back third of the board where the business gets done. The soft round tail intentionally creates a very forgiving and smooth turning arc for a longer board.

ROCKER: Turning and holding a rail on a bigger board must feel effortless, so Chilli combined a lower entry with a medium exit rocker out the tail. The aim here was to create a fast paddler that would pick up waves with minimal effort and still feel reactive on the turns.

CONTOURS: Slight single concave for speed up the front blending to a deep single/double concave through the side fins to loosen it up under the rear foot. An effortless combination in this model that's sensibly related to a mid strength beer; all the fun with half the effort!

PERFORMANCE: Getting a little older, maybe not as fit, or your surf time has simply decreased? Sometimes you just need the board to do the work for you. The Middy is made to paddle and catch waves easy in the top end, and once up and riding; trim, pivot and turn super easy with a little bit of release when needed. The curvy outline and rocker combo helps the board not feel long and straight, so it actually surfs like a much shorter board. Ride it, and guaranteed you’ll be converted.

Fin Recommendations: Thruster FCS II Accelerator; Quad FCS II Accelerator Sides + Performer Quad Rears. These all-round templates with a little extra area work perfectly for the bigger crew on this board. ® Chilli Surfboards

Twin Strength

2 fins = 2 times the amount of fun.

The Twin Strength is a new model designed by James Cheal for the Mid-Strength lover with the added flare of a winged pin tail. The Twin Strength was built for a looser ride in smaller, weaker conditions or a more engaged feel when the waves size up (just change fins). The Twin Strength is for those days where having fun and catching waves takes precedence over your high performance shortboard.

OUTLINE: The outline has a relatively full nose for paddle power and speed in flat/fat surf. The middle section is curvey (nice rail line to turn from) with the wide point fairly centre. Through the tail, we continue the curve which gets broken up by a wing that pulls into a rounded pin tail, allowing for increased pivot in bottom turns.

ROCKER: Following on from the Mid Strength, the Twin Strength has a medium entry rocker and a medium tail exit. Combining the familiar curve under foot from the Mid Strength, the Twin Strength will feel loose in the pocket yet solid and engaged on the face.

CONTOURS: The bottom consists of a single in the nose and under the front foot, into a double through the fins and out the tail. This combination has been known in the Mid Strength line of surfboards to make a longer board feel a lot lighter and shorter under foot. A well balanced and forgiving bottom for all surfers.

PERFORMANCE: Through the R&D of this model, the Twin Strength was noticeably faster down the line as there is less fin resistance. Combining that with the loose feeling winged pin tail, the Twin Strength flies down the line but manouvers in transition with ease.

When testing with the team, there were 2 different styles of surfing that can be done with two variants of twin fins. A more upright twin feel will feel loose in the pocket and in turns and will work better in short and sharp conditions where transition manouvers are a big factor. Comparing that to a keel styled twin, the Twin Strength will have more glide and down the line hold which can be very beneficial for people who are looking for speed and control.

Fins:
FUTURES - EN Fiberglass / K2 Keel
FCS 2 - Power Twin / Modern Keel

© Chilli Surfboards

Sugar

The Sugar

Need to sweeten your quiver? The Sugar twin fin is Chilli's latest candy, combining a retro look with a modern twist. The Sugar's straight outline loves to draw long, fast lines and is not shy off the lip.
Let's break it down:
• The beak nose allows foam through the top end of the board for paddle power and a really nice foiled out tail in the bottom end for performance.
• Low rail to bite the waves surface.
• A 3.5 inch deep swallow/fish tail, with width for speed in flat sections
• The fin position is a traditional twin fin set-up designed for large style twin fins or twin keels. ® Chilli Surfboards

Sugar

The Sugar

Need to sweeten your quiver? The Sugar twin fin is Chilli's latest candy, combining a retro look with a modern twist. The Sugar's straight outline loves to draw long, fast lines and is not shy off the lip.
Let's break it down:
• The beak nose allows foam through the top end of the board for paddle power and a really nice foiled out tail in the bottom end for performance.
• Low rail to bite the waves surface.
• A 3.5 inch deep swallow/fish tail, with width for speed in flat sections
• The fin position is a traditional twin fin set-up designed for large style twin fins or twin keels. ® Chilli Surfboards

Rare Bird EVO

Stepping up a level in all-round surf performance. Introducing the Rare Bird Evolution.
Building on the success of the original Rare Bird, the Rare Bird Evolution takes everything you loved and refines it for an even better surfing experience. James Cheal 'Chilli' has fine-tuned the design to enhance speed, control, and versatility, making it the perfect upgrade for any conditions. Maintaining the single-to-double concave and slight vee through the tail for smooth rail-to-rail transitions, he's also adjusted the outline for increased maneuverability and flow in both small waves and bigger swells. With a slightly more refined rail and a modernized pulled-in thumb tail, the Evolution offers more precision without sacrificing the forgiving nature of its predecessor. The five-fin setup remains, ensuring maximum adaptability, whether you're carving in small surf or tackling overhead barrels.
For the best performance, ride the Rare Bird Evo the same length as your previous version, or 2-4 inches shorter than your standard shortboard. It's the perfect progression between your BV2 and SHORTIE models, delivering more drive, speed, and all-around fun.

OUTLINE: The outline has the same nose profile as the previous version aimed for paddle power and speed in flat/fat surf. The middle section is curvey (nice rail line to turn from) with the wide point slightly more forward than a regular board. Through the tail, we continue the curve into a nice thumb tail which gives the board hold and control through turns.

ROCKER: The board has a medium entry and a medium tail exit. It has a continuous rocker which allows the Rare Bird EVO to hold rail in bigger surf when necessary.

CONTOURS: The bottom contour consists of a single-double-vee bottom, continuing from the original. There has been subtle adjustments under foot to enhance speed in flat sections, yet still have enough hold in bigger surf. A well-balanced and forgiving bottom.

PERFORMANCE: Through the R&D of this model, and through numerous team feedback, the Rare Bird EVO was a fan favourite from the beginning. Being well-rounded and easy to surf in a variety of conditions was the main target for this board and with the 5-fin option, the board is able to be ridden in anything from a high-tide shorey session as a twin + trailer to rippable 3-4 ft points as a thruster, or even putting the quads in to hold tight and perform in hollow, barreling conditions. © Chilli Surfboards

Rare Bird EVO

Stepping up a level in all-round surf performance. Introducing the Rare Bird Evolution.
Building on the success of the original Rare Bird, the Rare Bird Evolution takes everything you loved and refines it for an even better surfing experience. James Cheal 'Chilli' has fine-tuned the design to enhance speed, control, and versatility, making it the perfect upgrade for any conditions. Maintaining the single-to-double concave and slight vee through the tail for smooth rail-to-rail transitions, he's also adjusted the outline for increased maneuverability and flow in both small waves and bigger swells. With a slightly more refined rail and a modernized pulled-in thumb tail, the Evolution offers more precision without sacrificing the forgiving nature of its predecessor. The five-fin setup remains, ensuring maximum adaptability, whether you're carving in small surf or tackling overhead barrels.
For the best performance, ride the Rare Bird Evo the same length as your previous version, or 2-4 inches shorter than your standard shortboard. It's the perfect progression between your BV2 and SHORTIE models, delivering more drive, speed, and all-around fun.

OUTLINE: The outline has the same nose profile as the previous version aimed for paddle power and speed in flat/fat surf. The middle section is curvey (nice rail line to turn from) with the wide point slightly more forward than a regular board. Through the tail, we continue the curve into a nice thumb tail which gives the board hold and control through turns.

ROCKER: The board has a medium entry and a medium tail exit. It has a continuous rocker which allows the Rare Bird EVO to hold rail in bigger surf when necessary.

CONTOURS: The bottom contour consists of a single-double-vee bottom, continuing from the original. There has been subtle adjustments under foot to enhance speed in flat sections, yet still have enough hold in bigger surf. A well-balanced and forgiving bottom.

PERFORMANCE: Through the R&D of this model, and through numerous team feedback, the Rare Bird EVO was a fan favourite from the beginning. Being well-rounded and easy to surf in a variety of conditions was the main target for this board and with the 5-fin option, the board is able to be ridden in anything from a high-tide shorey session as a twin + trailer to rippable 3-4 ft points as a thruster, or even putting the quads in to hold tight and perform in hollow, barreling conditions. © Chilli Surfboards

HKII

Chilli Surfboards presents the HKII. Seamlessly up-dating their much-loved Hot Knife, the HKII becomes a well-rounded, step down shortboard. This board is incredibly user-friendly and exhibits forgiveness across all types of conditions. With the outline still providing the rail to rail transitions with ease, the HKII boasts speed and control.

OUTLINE
The HKII features a classic, slightly fuller shortboard outline in the front. Chilli removed the hip through the fins, creating a more fluid ride rail to rail. This facilitates the straighter rail along the tail, enhancing speed, while a nice pulled in swallow tail allows for tight transitions when the section presents itself.

ROCKER PROFILE
Continuing from the Hot Knife, the HKII has a moderately flat entry rocker, transitioning into a smooth exit. The board's primary focus is maintaining its speed over flat sections while also allowing for tight transitions.

CONTOURS
Continuing with the Hot Knife contours, the HKII has a single through the nose into a double through the feet, that blends into a vee through the tail. This combo creates a fast board of the take-off that has a super forgiving feeling rail-to-rail and control while you finish your turns.

FIN RECOMENDATIONS
To compliment this model, the fins should fall in the 'raked' template. Either the Carver family in FCS II, or the Raked family with FUTURES. The AM series works well with this board, just choose your size based off your weight. ® Chilli Surfboards

SHORTIE

The Shortie is a new shortboard by James 'Chilli' Cheal. As described by Jack Robbo from the 2021 Stab In The Dark, "this board is easy to ride. You don't have to think, you just jump on it and surf." Chilli's new performance driver packs high-performance surfing into a forgiving shortboard that caters to intermediate and advanced surfers. The Shortie was refined throughout 2021 with Adriano de Souza (and Chilli team riders) during his final year on the WSL championship tour, and James saw it a fit for this year's Stab In The Dark with Jack Robinson.
James had "user friendly" mixed with "high performance" in his brief. He went to work combining a balanced rocker from nose to tail (creating a wide generous sweet spot), a moderate single concave (speed generating with drive), and a semi-rounded pin tail (control in the pocket at high speed). This created a forgiving performance shortie that is easy for surfers to jump on and immediately gel with (the most challenging part of Stab In The Dark, no second chances!).
The generous sweet spot is the product of a unique extra bit of foam designed into the stringer line, making it an excellent paddler. You may notice the thickness in the dimensions compared to the length and width seems a bit high, but this strategic design concept creates a board that allows you to surf without thinking too much. The thickness is balanced out by a medium performance rail, allowing full control when surfed in critical parts of the wave.
The Shortie fits into the Chilli range as a good wave driver for 3-6 feet. Choose your volume and this is the board for your next surf trip overseas, a great winter board, or your board for when it's pumping at home.

Magic Number

2 is the magic number.

The number 2 has been present from the very beginning of this model. Its symbolism appears in many ways, from the number of fins to the fact that it was created as a collaboration between father and son, Ricardo and Victor Martins.

They saw a gap in the RM Designs range and recognized the need for a proper twin fin. That's how the Magic Number was born — a board that blends modern design ideas with respect for the past, combining the visions of two different generations.

The board delivers the smoothness and speed of a traditional twin, shaped to give the surfer confidence and solid performance in most conditions up to 5-foot waves.

A low, mellow rocker, combined with a soft single concave through the center transitioning into a double concave with vee bottom in the fin area, gives the board speed and control, so you don't even miss a third fin.

The size of the board should be the same as your daily driver, with 1/8 to 1/4 inch extra in thickness and width for added paddle power.

Finally, the board comes with round pin or round tails, ensuring it works even in barreling waves. The fin placement, combined with sharp rail-to-rail transitions in the last third of the board, gives the Magic Number total drive and flow.

Magic Number

2 is the magic number.

The number 2 has been present from the very beginning of this model. Its symbolism appears in many ways, from the number of fins to the fact that it was created as a collaboration between father and son, Ricardo and Victor Martins.

They saw a gap in the RM Designs range and recognized the need for a proper twin fin. That's how the Magic Number was born — a board that blends modern design ideas with respect for the past, combining the visions of two different generations.

The board delivers the smoothness and speed of a traditional twin, shaped to give the surfer confidence and solid performance in most conditions up to 5-foot waves.

A low, mellow rocker, combined with a soft single concave through the center transitioning into a double concave with vee bottom in the fin area, gives the board speed and control, so you don't even miss a third fin.

The size of the board should be the same as your daily driver, with 1/8 to 1/4 inch extra in thickness and width for added paddle power.

Finally, the board comes with round pin or round tails, ensuring it works even in barreling waves. The fin placement, combined with sharp rail-to-rail transitions in the last third of the board, gives the Magic Number total drive and flow.

Bolachinha

This board is addictive. It was built to be a high-performance stick for small waves, and it shows.

Right away it caught the eye of the aerialists, but it also won over surfers looking for comfort and performance in one board. It has a loyal following who say it feels more like an all-rounder than just a small-wave board - and honestly, that surprised us.

The volume and surface distribution give extra paddle power. The outline is full from nose to tail. Extra area under the chest gives a big advantage on the takeoff. But the outline is the key. The nose isn't round, and performance is obvious from the first turn. The tail works the same way - its bigger surface provides stability underfoot, making it hard to ride it wrong. It's a really welcoming board in that sense.

The balanced rocker combined with a medium concave makes the board fast and predictable. A soft double concave under the fins gradually deepens towards the rails, giving more drive and security, which is essential for a board with a wider tail. These fine-tuned adjustments over the years made the Bolachinha a board that surprises surfers of all styles.

It works perfectly as a quad or thruster setup. Bottom line: it's addictive because it makes everything that's hard on other boards easy and fast.

Deuce

"If you are a Thruster guy and new to the Twin Fin game, then you will freak on the speed, drive, hold, and pivot The Deuce offers." - Noel Salas

The Deuce is a collaboration between Rusty and Noel Salas of Surf n' Show. The Deuce is a user-friendly, high-performance Twin Fin that engages the rail easily. Designed and tested to suit back-foot, neutral, and front-footed surfers. The Deuce features Rapid Entry single concave for increased speed with a wide point 1" back from the center of the board to promote pivot. The single concave transitions to a hooked vee between the fins for increased rail engagement. Vee and exit rocker increases behind the fins for tight turns and maneuverability. The single winged swallow tail offers additional pivot and bite through sharp turns. The ideal wave range is waist to overhead surf. It could easily be your Small Wave Performance Board, Daily Driver and, for most surfers, your High Performance Shortboard replacement in overhead surf. Recommended for low-level intermediate to pro-level surfers. Available in PU Stringer (stock), Epoly, EPS Stringer, stringerless EPS and Full Carbon constructions.

Recommend Surf N Show Twin Fin Sets:
HP Twins (Maximum Drive and Performance in the pocket)
Pivot Twins (Quicker Pivot)
® Rusty Surfboards

Faded 2.0

Need a good wave, one board quiver? Well, this is the board you're after. The second incarnation of the Faded is designed for hollow, heavier waves. This board paddles like a step-up and surfs like a shortboard. Designed with Jay Davies and Balaram Stack with both overseas travel and pumping waves at home in mind, this board has been put through its paces in places from Costa Rica to West Oz. While it's primarily designed for hollow tubes, don't worry, it'll glide like butter in good waves anywhere from 3 foot to 8-plus.

OUTLINE: The Faded 2.0 has a full nose (paddle power) and smooth middle to relatively straight bottom 1/3 of the board which gives the board drive out through the rounded pin-tail.

ROCKER: The board has a flat-medium entry, and a smooth medium tail rocker. This compliments the double concave and vee bottom contour. In essence, it's fast with a lot of control in tight situations.

CONTOURS: Bottom contour is single concave from 12 inches down to middle of the board, a slight double concave from the midpoint runs down into a vee out through the tail. This gives the board hold and drive when you're in hollow, fast waves where control is necessary.

PERFORMANCE: When designing a 'good wave' board you need to ensure the performance attributes complement each other. The Faded 2.0 was built to do exactly that. Explicitly, it is the boards outline, rocker, and bottom contours which make this board work so well.

The top 1/3 has a full-ish outline and is packed with volume. Combine this with a flat entry rocker and you'll find chipping into big waves a breeze. Whether the waves are fast and hollow, or big and chunky, this board has the ability to paddle into it (insanity not included).

Through the middle section the board "mellows out": a single concave, straight outline and low rail bite give this board both speed and bite to hold a line. The back-third of the board is where the control is generated. The double concave into a vee out the tail gives this board great rail-to-rail transition and also helps the board hold a line when you're racing across the face, drawing a controlled bottom turn or aiming to strike noon off the lip.

All in all this board is a paddle machine at the front and controlled fun-park at the rear.

A2

The A2

A board that has been slightly modified over the past year through the Project Black program. Tried, tested and loved by the team, Chilli was excited to release it and knew you were going to love it too.
The original cad file was named ai8curve.cet and has a creation date of 12/02/2003 - it sat in the archives of James' Macbook. This model back then (named A2 Curve) was developed with the help of Andy Irons who rode and loved the board throughout 03 & 04. Since then, machines and software quickly became outdated. With new technology James has resurrected some old faithful files, this being one of them. He tweaked it with a modern day outline, concave and with a few minor adjustments by the team, the board came to life.
It sits in Chilli's Premium Performance category for a reason, the A2 likes to be pushed hard, it drives through critical sections with precision and is as smooth on rail through turns as you'd expect from a board ridden by AI. With a reasonably gentle rocker, single concave and tight squash with tail lift you can really give it some.
The A2, a shortboard you need in your quiver. ® Chilli Surfboards

FAD3R

The FAD3R is a refined evolution of the original Fader, blending its predecessor's smooth glide and versatility with enhanced performance and paddle power. This updated model is designed for surfers seeking a balance between easy wave entry and responsive manoeuvrability, making it the model for a variety of conditions. When you're planning a trip, you can't always pack all your boards. The FAD3R serves as a one size fits all, capable of handling both mid-sized waves and the heavier waves typical of many overseas surf spots. Ideal for medium to bigger sized waves. The FAD3R maintains its ability to perform in the pocket, while exceeding in more powerful waves.

KEY FEATURES

Improved Paddle Power - A refined outline and volume distribution provides better float where you need it while paddling, making it easier to catch waves.

Enhanced Performance - Sharper rails provide a more dynamic rocker line allowing for quicker transition in the pocket and responsiveness in critical sections of the wave.

Versatility across conditions - Ideal for medium to bigger wave sized waves. The FAD3R maintains its ability to perform in the pocket, while exceeding in more powerful waves.

Practicality for Travel - When travelling, you can't always pack multiple boards. The FAD3R serves as a one size fits all, capable of handling both mid-sized waves and the heavier waves typical of many overseas surf spots.

This board was R&D'd by many of Chilli's riders, from Moana at Pipeline, Balaram at Teahupoo, to Kobi and Saxon competing on the Australian regional WQS. It was the board these surfers gravitated to when the waves got a bit too big for their regular shortboard.

The FAD3R is to be ridden slightly up from your shortboard in volume and length. If you normally ride a 29L shortboard, the stock 6'1 FAD3R at 30.5L will be the go. As we know, larger waves demand respect and the right equipment to handle their power and speed. Surfing a bigger-volumed surfboard helps you rise to the challenge with greater confidence, efficiency and control.

The FAD3R is the perfect companion for intermediate to advanced surfers looking for a board that elevates their experience without compromising comfort or ease.

FINS: Comes as a 5-fin set-up.
Thruster - FCS II Carver Template / FUTURES JJF template
Quad - FCS II Carver Template quad Rear / FUTURES QD4 template

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FAD3R

The FAD3R is a refined evolution of the original Fader, blending its predecessor's smooth glide and versatility with enhanced performance and paddle power. This updated model is designed for surfers seeking a balance between easy wave entry and responsive manoeuvrability, making it the model for a variety of conditions. When you're planning a trip, you can't always pack all your boards. The FAD3R serves as a one size fits all, capable of handling both mid-sized waves and the heavier waves typical of many overseas surf spots. Ideal for medium to bigger sized waves. The FAD3R maintains its ability to perform in the pocket, while exceeding in more powerful waves.

KEY FEATURES

Improved Paddle Power - A refined outline and volume distribution provides better float where you need it while paddling, making it easier to catch waves.

Enhanced Performance - Sharper rails provide a more dynamic rocker line allowing for quicker transition in the pocket and responsiveness in critical sections of the wave.

Versatility across conditions - Ideal for medium to bigger wave sized waves. The FAD3R maintains its ability to perform in the pocket, while exceeding in more powerful waves.

Practicality for Travel - When travelling, you can't always pack multiple boards. The FAD3R serves as a one size fits all, capable of handling both mid-sized waves and the heavier waves typical of many overseas surf spots.

This board was R&D'd by many of Chilli's riders, from Moana at Pipeline, Balaram at Teahupoo, to Kobi and Saxon competing on the Australian regional WQS. It was the board these surfers gravitated to when the waves got a bit too big for their regular shortboard.

The FAD3R is to be ridden slightly up from your shortboard in volume and length. If you normally ride a 29L shortboard, the stock 6'1 FAD3R at 30.5L will be the go. As we know, larger waves demand respect and the right equipment to handle their power and speed. Surfing a bigger-volumed surfboard helps you rise to the challenge with greater confidence, efficiency and control.

The FAD3R is the perfect companion for intermediate to advanced surfers looking for a board that elevates their experience without compromising comfort or ease.

FINS: Comes as a 5-fin set-up.
Thruster - FCS II Carver Template / FUTURES JJF template
Quad - FCS II Carver Template quad Rear / FUTURES QD4 template

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Mid Strength

James (Chilli) designed this surfboard over the summer of 2018/19 whilst he had a niggling knee injury and couldn't surf to his full ability on his standard shortboard. "I just wanted something that paddled easy, catches waves and surfed without too much effort", so the Mid Strength was created. Essentially, this is a performance mid-length that should be a consideration for anyone who can competently stand and navigate along a wave.

OUTLINE: Outline has a full-ish nose to help with paddling. This flows down to an accentuated curve between your feet and into the back third of the board where the business gets done. The soft round tail intentionally creates a very forgiving and smooth turning arc for a longer board.

ROCKER: Turning and holding a rail on a bigger board must feel effortless, so Chilli combined a lower entry with a medium exit rocker out the tail. The aim here was to create a fast paddler that would pick up waves with minimal effort and still feel reactive on the turns.

CONTOURS: Slight single concave for speed up the front blending to a deep single/double concave through the side fins to loosen it up under the rear foot. An effortless combination in this mid-length model that's sensibly related to a mid strength beer; all the fun with half the effort!

PERFORMANCE: Getting a little older, maybe not as fit, or your surf time has simply decreased? Sometimes you just need the board to do the work for you. The Mid Strength is made to paddle and catch waves easy in the top end, and once up and riding, trim, pivot and turn super easy with a little bit of release when needed. The curvy outline and rocker combo helps the board not feel long and straight like most mid-lengths, so it actually surfs like a much shorter board.

Ride it, and guaranteed you'll be converted.

Fin Recommendations:
Thruster FCS II Accelerator; Quad FCS II Accelerator Sides + Performer Quad Rears

These all-round templates with a little extra area work perfectly for the bigger crew on this board. ® Chilli Surfboards

Mid Strength TT EPS

James (Chilli) designed this surfboard over the summer of 2018/19 whilst he had a niggling knee injury and couldn't surf to his full ability on his standard shortboard. "I just wanted something that paddled easy, catches waves and surfed without too much effort", so the Mid Strength was created. Essentially, this is a performance mid-length that should be a consideration for anyone who can competently stand and navigate along a wave.

OUTLINE: Outline has a full-ish nose to help with paddling. This flows down to an accentuated curve between your feet and into the back third of the board where the business gets done. The soft round tail intentionally creates a very forgiving and smooth turning arc for a longer board.

ROCKER: Turning and holding a rail on a bigger board must feel effortless, so Chilli combined a lower entry with a medium exit rocker out the tail. The aim here was to create a fast paddler that would pick up waves with minimal effort and still feel reactive on the turns.

CONTOURS: Slight single concave for speed up the front blending to a deep single/double concave through the side fins to loosen it up under the rear foot. An effortless combination in this mid-length model that's sensibly related to a mid strength beer; all the fun with half the effort!

PERFORMANCE: Getting a little older, maybe not as fit, or your surf time has simply decreased? Sometimes you just need the board to do the work for you. The Mid Strength is made to paddle and catch waves easy in the top end, and once up and riding, trim, pivot and turn super easy with a little bit of release when needed. The curvy outline and rocker combo helps the board not feel long and straight like most mid-lengths, so it actually surfs like a much shorter board.

Ride it, and guaranteed you'll be converted.

Fin Recommendations: Thruster FCS II Accelerator; Quad FCS II Accelerator Sides + Performer Quad Rears

These all-round templates with a little extra area work perfectly for the bigger crew on this board.

TWIN TECH - Twin Tech offers a performance orientated flex pattern that's designed to simulate a traditional stringer surfboard but with an Epoxy/EPS 'new board feeling' every surf. Most of the strength comes from the Twin Carbon strategically running up the centre of the deck and bottom. This creates a strong flex pattern that accentuates speed and produces that 'pop and liveliness' but with an underlying feeling of predictability. Tried and tested with Chilli's team of all ages and sizes, this construction feels lightweight, balanced and perfect to ride. Twin Tech consists of a stringerless EPS blank and Chilli's own designed Twin Carbon fibre tape. Bottom: Single layer of 4oz fibreglass (featuring Chilli's signature line by Colan Australia), Twin Carbon tape plus individual fin plug patches. Deck: 1 x layer of 4oz fiberglass, 1 x layer of 4oz biaxial cloth, Twin Carbon tape plus a V-Tail patch. ® Chilli Surfboards

Mid Strength

James (Chilli) designed this surfboard over the summer of 2018/19 whilst he had a niggling knee injury and couldn't surf to his full ability on his standard shortboard. "I just wanted something that paddled easy, catches waves and surfed without too much effort", so the Mid Strength was created. Essentially, this is a performance mid-length that should be a consideration for anyone who can competently stand and navigate along a wave.

OUTLINE: Outline has a full-ish nose to help with paddling. This flows down to an accentuated curve between your feet and into the back third of the board where the business gets done. The soft round tail intentionally creates a very forgiving and smooth turning arc for a longer board.

ROCKER: Turning and holding a rail on a bigger board must feel effortless, so Chilli combined a lower entry with a medium exit rocker out the tail. The aim here was to create a fast paddler that would pick up waves with minimal effort and still feel reactive on the turns.

CONTOURS: Slight single concave for speed up the front blending to a deep single/double concave through the side fins to loosen it up under the rear foot. An effortless combination in this mid-length model that's sensibly related to a mid strength beer; all the fun with half the effort!

PERFORMANCE: Getting a little older, maybe not as fit, or your surf time has simply decreased? Sometimes you just need the board to do the work for you. The Mid Strength is made to paddle and catch waves easy in the top end, and once up and riding, trim, pivot and turn super easy with a little bit of release when needed. The curvy outline and rocker combo helps the board not feel long and straight like most mid-lengths, so it actually surfs like a much shorter board.

Ride it, and guaranteed you'll be converted.

Fin Recommendations:
Thruster FCS II Accelerator; Quad FCS II Accelerator Sides + Performer Quad Rears

These all-round templates with a little extra area work perfectly for the bigger crew on this board. ® Chilli Surfboards

Faded 2.0

Need a good wave, one board quiver? Well, this is the board you're after. The second incarnation of the Faded is designed for hollow, heavier waves. This board paddles like a step-up and surfs like a shortboard. Designed with Jay Davies and Balaram Stack with both overseas travel and pumping waves at home in mind, this board has been put through its paces in places from Costa Rica to West Oz. While it's primarily designed for hollow tubes, don't worry, it'll glide like butter in good waves anywhere from 3 foot to 8-plus.

OUTLINE: The Faded 2.0 has a full nose (paddle power) and smooth middle to relatively straight bottom 1/3 of the board which gives the board drive out through the rounded pin-tail.

ROCKER: The board has a flat-medium entry, and a smooth medium tail rocker. This compliments the double concave and vee bottom contour. In essence, it's fast with a lot of control in tight situations.

CONTOURS: Bottom contour is single concave from 12 inches down to middle of the board, a slight double concave from the midpoint runs down into a vee out through the tail. This gives the board hold and drive when you're in hollow, fast waves where control is necessary.

PERFORMANCE: When designing a 'good wave' board you need to ensure the performance attributes complement each other. The Faded 2.0 was built to do exactly that. Explicitly, it is the boards outline, rocker, and bottom contours which make this board work so well.

The top 1/3 has a full-ish outline and is packed with volume. Combine this with a flat entry rocker and you'll find chipping into big waves a breeze. Whether the waves are fast and hollow, or big and chunky, this board has the ability to paddle into it (insanity not included).

Through the middle section the board "mellows out": a single concave, straight outline and low rail bite give this board both speed and bite to hold a line. The back-third of the board is where the control is generated. The double concave into a vee out the tail gives this board great rail-to-rail transition and also helps the board hold a line when you're racing across the face, drawing a controlled bottom turn or aiming to strike noon off the lip.

All in all this board is a paddle machine at the front and controlled fun-park at the rear.

Mid Strength

James (Chilli) designed this surfboard over the summer of 2018/19 whilst he had a niggling knee injury and couldn't surf to his full ability on his standard shortboard. "I just wanted something that paddled easy, catches waves and surfed without too much effort", so the Mid Strength was created. Essentially, this is a performance mid-length that should be a consideration for anyone who can competently stand and navigate along a wave.

OUTLINE: Outline has a full-ish nose to help with paddling. This flows down to an accentuated curve between your feet and into the back third of the board where the business gets done. The soft round tail intentionally creates a very forgiving and smooth turning arc for a longer board.

ROCKER: Turning and holding a rail on a bigger board must feel effortless, so Chilli combined a lower entry with a medium exit rocker out the tail. The aim here was to create a fast paddler that would pick up waves with minimal effort and still feel reactive on the turns.

CONTOURS: Slight single concave for speed up the front blending to a deep single/double concave through the side fins to loosen it up under the rear foot. An effortless combination in this mid-length model that's sensibly related to a mid strength beer; all the fun with half the effort!

PERFORMANCE: Getting a little older, maybe not as fit, or your surf time has simply decreased? Sometimes you just need the board to do the work for you. The Mid Strength is made to paddle and catch waves easy in the top end, and once up and riding, trim, pivot and turn super easy with a little bit of release when needed. The curvy outline and rocker combo helps the board not feel long and straight like most mid-lengths, so it actually surfs like a much shorter board.

Ride it, and guaranteed you'll be converted.

Fin Recommendations:
Thruster FCS II Accelerator; Quad FCS II Accelerator Sides + Performer Quad Rears

These all-round templates with a little extra area work perfectly for the bigger crew on this board. ® Chilli Surfboards

Cheat Code

The Cheat Code from SharpEye Surfboards delivers the world's fastest surfboard developed to offer High Volume Performance in small-sized conditions.

A tuned-up, up-volumed performance shortboard. The Cheat Code features a forgiving boxy rail that minimises rail catches in full / flat sections and sub-par conditions. The bottom contour features a medium single concave that ends between the fins ending with a flat exit. These concaves combine with a flat entry rocker that flows seamlessly into a flat exit rocker, providing an instant burst of speed from take-off with exceptional control, drive and carry in small-sized conditions.

We recommend riding this board 2-4 inches shorter than your regular shortboard and adding a touch of width and thickness.

Model Outline: Performance Range. Performance step-down outline delivering High Volume Performance in small-sized conditions.


Bottom Contours: Medium Single Concave to Flat Exit.


Fin Setup: 2+1 / Thruster / Quad.


Recommended fins
FCS: Filipe Toledo PC Fins or SharpEye PC Fins
Futures: SharpEye Fins or F8 Fins

© SharpEye Surfboards

Cheat Code

The Cheat Code from SharpEye Surfboards delivers the world's fastest surfboard developed to offer High Volume Performance in small-sized conditions.

A tuned-up, up-volumed performance shortboard. The Cheat Code features a forgiving boxy rail that minimises rail catches in full / flat sections and sub-par conditions. The bottom contour features a medium single concave that ends between the fins ending with a flat exit. These concaves combine with a flat entry rocker that flows seamlessly into a flat exit rocker, providing an instant burst of speed from take-off with exceptional control, drive and carry in small-sized conditions.

We recommend riding this board 2-4 inches shorter than your regular shortboard and adding a touch of width and thickness.

Model Outline: Performance Range. Performance step-down outline delivering High Volume Performance in small-sized conditions.


Bottom Contours: Medium Single Concave to Flat Exit.


Fin Setup: 2+1 / Thruster / Quad.


Recommended fins
FCS: Filipe Toledo PC Fins or SharpEye PC Fins
Futures: SharpEye Fins or F8 Fins

© SharpEye Surfboards

Full Strength

Introducing the Full Strength designed by James Cheal. The next generation in Chilli's mid-length category was inspired by James' journey to the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia with his son. With a quiver of the popular Mid Strength that are used mainly in the east coast of Australia conditions, he thought it would be good to create something different with a progressive performance outline, but still have the attributes of his much-loved Mid Strength.
James refined and designed a 6'6 and 6'10 Project Black Full Strength to R&D on his trip, both with subtle tweaks and variances to find a perfect performance mid-length. James found the 6'6 Full Strength to be a perfect all-rounder in 3ft-6ft conditions. James is 52 years old and 85kg. The 6'10 got ridden when James wanted to take it easy, catch more waves and found it fit in the pocket on good waves and still able to turn on a dime.
What is the difference between the Mid Strength and Full Strength?
1. The Full Strength's outline is pulled in at the nose by 1/8'' decreasing drag up front. The back end is also narrower creating a nice, rounded pin tail giving it more of a shortboard feel. This allows the board to perform better in the pocket, and at higher speeds on the face while maintaining that paddle power the Mid Strength possesses.
2. The Full Strength's rail is lower with a more rolled deck, allowing for more progressive surfing and greater bite on the waves face, again, at higher speeds for when the surf is good.
The rocker and bottom contours of this updated board are very similar to the Mid Strength (if it ain't broke, don't fix it). The Full Strength paddles really well, yet has a more refined outline, increasing the level of performance it has to offer.
If you love the Mid Strength, we highly recommend you indulge on the Full Strength for those bigger, more powerful waves or just better days. This duo will ultimately keep you covered across all types of conditions and sizes of waves. To size yourself up, compare with your current Mid Strength and ride the same length or drop down 2 inches to gain that extra level of performance in a board that still keeps your wave count high!

FIN RECOMMENDATION
Futures - Legacy Series Rake
Futures - Rasta HC
FCS 2 - Accelerator Family Thruster
FCS 2 - Performer Quad Fin

® Chilli Surfboards

Full Strength

Introducing the Full Strength designed by James Cheal. The next generation in Chilli's mid-length category was inspired by James' journey to the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia with his son. With a quiver of the popular Mid Strength that are used mainly in the east coast of Australia conditions, he thought it would be good to create something different with a progressive performance outline, but still have the attributes of his much-loved Mid Strength.
James refined and designed a 6'6 and 6'10 Project Black Full Strength to R&D on his trip, both with subtle tweaks and variances to find a perfect performance mid-length. James found the 6'6 Full Strength to be a perfect all-rounder in 3ft-6ft conditions. James is 52 years old and 85kg. The 6'10 got ridden when James wanted to take it easy, catch more waves and found it fit in the pocket on good waves and still able to turn on a dime.
What is the difference between the Mid Strength and Full Strength?
1. The Full Strength's outline is pulled in at the nose by 1/8'' decreasing drag up front. The back end is also narrower creating a nice, rounded pin tail giving it more of a shortboard feel. This allows the board to perform better in the pocket, and at higher speeds on the face while maintaining that paddle power the Mid Strength possesses.
2. The Full Strength's rail is lower with a more rolled deck, allowing for more progressive surfing and greater bite on the waves face, again, at higher speeds for when the surf is good.
The rocker and bottom contours of this updated board are very similar to the Mid Strength (if it ain't broke, don't fix it). The Full Strength paddles really well, yet has a more refined outline, increasing the level of performance it has to offer.
If you love the Mid Strength, we highly recommend you indulge on the Full Strength for those bigger, more powerful waves or just better days. This duo will ultimately keep you covered across all types of conditions and sizes of waves. To size yourself up, compare with your current Mid Strength and ride the same length or drop down 2 inches to gain that extra level of performance in a board that still keeps your wave count high!

FIN RECOMMENDATION
Futures - Legacy Series Rake
Futures - Rasta HC
FCS 2 - Accelerator Family Thruster
FCS 2 - Performer Quad Fin

® Chilli Surfboards

Middy TT EPS

After numerous custom orders, Chilli is now offering the Mid Strength in a smaller size range from 6'4 down to 5'10. Like the Mid Strength, the paddling power of the Middy is unmatched with plenty of volume under your chest. The more compact length of the Middy now allows an even more heighten level of performance. Stand on the tail and the Middy turns on a dime, shift your weight forward and you'll be flying down the line!

James (Chilli) designed this surfboard over the summer of 2018/19 whilst he had a niggling knee injury and couldn't surf to his full ability on his standard shortboard. "I just wanted something that paddled easy, catches waves and surfed without too much effort", so the Mid Strength was created. Essentially, the Middy is a shorter version of the Mid Strength, a performance all-rounder that should be a consideration for anyone who can competently stand and navigate along a wave.

OUTLINE: Outline has a fullish nose to help with paddling. This flows down to an accentuated curve between your feet and into the back third of the board where the business gets done. The soft round tail intentionally creates a very forgiving and smooth turning arc for a longer board.

ROCKER: Turning and holding a rail on a bigger board must feel effortless, so Chilli combined a lower entry with a medium exit rocker out the tail. The aim here was to create a fast paddler that would pick up waves with minimal effort and still feel reactive on the turns.

CONTOURS: Slight single concave for speed up the front blending to a deep single/double concave through the side fins to loosen it up under the rear foot. An effortless combination in this model that's sensibly related to a mid strength beer; all the fun with half the effort!

PERFORMANCE: Getting a little older, maybe not as fit, or your surf time has simply decreased? Sometimes you just need the board to do the work for you. The Middy is made to paddle and catch waves easy in the top end, and once up and riding; trim, pivot and turn super easy with a little bit of release when needed. The curvy outline and rocker combo helps the board not feel long and straight, so it actually surfs like a much shorter board. Ride it, and guaranteed you’ll be converted.

Fin Recommendations: Thruster FCS II Accelerator; Quad FCS II Accelerator Sides + Performer Quad Rears. These all-round templates with a little extra area work perfectly for the bigger crew on this board.

TWIN TECH - Twin Tech offers a performance orientated flex pattern that's designed to simulate a traditional stringer surfboard but with an Epoxy/EPS 'new board feeling' every surf. Most of the strength comes from the Twin Carbon strategically running up the centre of the deck and bottom. This creates a strong flex pattern that accentuates speed and produces that 'pop and liveliness' but with an underlying feeling of predictability. Tried and tested with Chilli's team of all ages and sizes, this construction feels lightweight, balanced and perfect to ride. Twin Tech consists of a stringerless EPS blank and Chilli's own designed Twin Carbon fibre tape. Bottom: Single layer of 4oz fibreglass (featuring Chilli's signature line by Colan Australia), Twin Carbon tape plus individual fin plug patches. Deck: 1 x layer of 4oz fiberglass, 1 x layer of 4oz biaxial cloth, Twin Carbon tape plus a V-Tail patch. ® Chilli Surfboards

FAD3R

The FAD3R is a refined evolution of the original Fader, blending its predecessor's smooth glide and versatility with enhanced performance and paddle power. This updated model is designed for surfers seeking a balance between easy wave entry and responsive manoeuvrability, making it the model for a variety of conditions. When you're planning a trip, you can't always pack all your boards. The FAD3R serves as a one size fits all, capable of handling both mid-sized waves and the heavier waves typical of many overseas surf spots. Ideal for medium to bigger sized waves. The FAD3R maintains its ability to perform in the pocket, while exceeding in more powerful waves.

KEY FEATURES

Improved Paddle Power - A refined outline and volume distribution provides better float where you need it while paddling, making it easier to catch waves.

Enhanced Performance - Sharper rails provide a more dynamic rocker line allowing for quicker transition in the pocket and responsiveness in critical sections of the wave.

Versatility across conditions - Ideal for medium to bigger wave sized waves. The FAD3R maintains its ability to perform in the pocket, while exceeding in more powerful waves.

Practicality for Travel - When travelling, you can't always pack multiple boards. The FAD3R serves as a one size fits all, capable of handling both mid-sized waves and the heavier waves typical of many overseas surf spots.

This board was R&D'd by many of Chilli's riders, from Moana at Pipeline, Balaram at Teahupoo, to Kobi and Saxon competing on the Australian regional WQS. It was the board these surfers gravitated to when the waves got a bit too big for their regular shortboard.

The FAD3R is to be ridden slightly up from your shortboard in volume and length. If you normally ride a 29L shortboard, the stock 6'1 FAD3R at 30.5L will be the go. As we know, larger waves demand respect and the right equipment to handle their power and speed. Surfing a bigger-volumed surfboard helps you rise to the challenge with greater confidence, efficiency and control.

The FAD3R is the perfect companion for intermediate to advanced surfers looking for a board that elevates their experience without compromising comfort or ease.

FINS: Comes as a 5-fin set-up.
Thruster - FCS II Carver Template / FUTURES JJF template
Quad - FCS II Carver Template quad Rear / FUTURES QD4 template

© Chilli Surfboards

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