Soop Bowl

Arakawa

Description

“After the Silmaril, our next goal was to work on a squash tail design that performed in weak, small waves. In November of 2022, Alonso Correa asked us to start developing a performance short board design for him to compete with in small waves for the 2023 season on the QS. After 3 months of testing and design modifications, we dialed this one in and sent it home with Alonso. Straight out of the gates, this board started reaping heat wins in South and Central America. Similar in approach to the Silmaril, this one is just fine-tuned for waves that lack in power. It’s deep single concave with a slightly straighter tail (exit curve) that maintains speed out of turns, and carries through fat sections. It’s easy to ride, and although it is primarily designed for open face waves, it feels sparky when hitting the lip. The lively pop when weighting and unweighting make it a great board for boosting airs.” WAVE: Versatile – Your average beach break or waves that lack typical Hawaiian juice OPTIMUM WAVE RANGE: Knee to head high (1-3ft Hawaiian scale) BOTTOM CONTOURS: Deep single concave with a slightly straighter tail FIN RECOMMENDATIONS: Thruster, AM2, Coffin Bros, fins with a good bit of base and rake TAIL OPTIONS: Squash, Swallow, Round, Thumb Available in Black C.A.T. construction. What is Black C.A.T? Black C.A.T. (Carbon Applied Technology) is Surfboard Factory Hawaii’s latest construction, designed to improve flexibility and performance. Using a hand-laminated process with carbon-infused resin. Instead of two layers, the board uses a single layer of cloth on the deck. The result? A board that flexes, snaps back, and keeps a familiar feel underfoot while maintaining durability. Available in PU and EPS/Epoxy, Black C.A.T. can be custom ordered on any model. Built for surfers looking to push their performance further, Black C.A.T. delivers more flex than traditional full carbon fiber cloth boards. Quick, responsive, and agile – it’s performance with C.A.T. like precision.