Latest boards out of the lab, ready for Christmas.

34″ Cruiser- Eucalyptus, Rimu, and Gaboon. Retro ZigZags, Randal 150’s.

41″ Pintail- Eucalyptus, Rimu, Gaboon, and Ash.

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This ones been in the works for a long time. Twin torsion box, hybrid interlocked balsa/hardwood core.

Its really light, stiff, and heaps of wheel clearance. New concave mold, and buffed to that sweet high gloss shine!

I speak no more…….

Contact for details.

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New Race-Deck

Obviously not finished yet, but keep posted, this ones almost completed!

Great couple of days skating around Tauranga, more to come;

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Currently in the lab;

Not completed yet, logos, grip and a final polish.

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Prototype No 2-Drop through Speed board, ready to roll!

Modifications to the initial design (Proto No 1) feature:

• New composite layout, provides a lighter, stiffer, and stronger construction
• New core material is being tested, which so far, has been very successful
• Extreme torsional stiffness, provides a more precise ride while taking hard corners
• Different flex pattern
• Refined shape
• New logo’s
• Added durability

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Sneak Peak Into Speed Deck Proto V2

Modifications to the initial design feature:

• Lighter, stiffer construction
• New core material being tested, which so far has proved very successful.
• Extreme torsional stiffness, providing a more precise ride while cornering
• Different flex pattern
• Refined shape
• New logo

Awaiting a few finishing touches. Photo’s of finished deck will be up with in a week. So keep watching this space!

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Hoping to catch up with any fellow longboarders, to hit some mellow or steep-ish hills. Planning either the first or second weekend of the school holidays. Saturday 27th or Saturday 4th of October. Weather dependent. If anyone would rather a Sunday, just get in touch.

Check out the ‘Gallery’ for some action shots of various locations around Welcome Bay.

There are some awesome hills around Welcome bay. Nothing serious, just a bit of fun!

Closer to the time, I’ll let those who are keen, know where to meet…

I’ll have at least one Sugar Boards Proto Speedboard, for any of those who fancy a test.

Email or txt me if your keen: 027  327 4311 or info@sugarboards.co.nz

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This deck was made a little while ago. I thought it was about time to post some pictures up. Measures 46″ x 9 1/2″. Designed to pair with an electric skateboard set-up, that ‘Nigel’ had on a current deck. Some sweet Paua inlay and tasty clear grip.

Set-up with wheels, trucks and battery.

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First Prototype Speedboard is finished. Designed to handle large wheels and plenty of footspace. Stiff while absorbing any bumps, light, stable, agile and FAST!

Construction consists of two cores. First the ply core. Capped in glass to provide a torsionally stiff deck. Second the Vertically Laminated core. Provides great dampening properties and longitudinal strength. Each capped in separate fiberglass caps.
Vacuum laminated and heat cured.

Drop-Thru Speed Board Spec’s:

Length: 41 1/4″
Width: 10 1/4″
Wheel Base: 32 1/2″
Gas pedal concave

I’ve been riding it as much as I can, and honestly it rides amazing. It has a bit more flex than a hellcat. Soft flex until all your weight is on it, then it goes stiff. Gives a great responsive ride through corners and drifts. Accelerating you faster. Absorbs plenty, but still feels solid. Wwaayyy light. It fits large wheels with out a problem. The concave isn’t anything extreme. It provide a great locked in feeling with out any pain. Nacho and myself were testing it on a local hair pin, and it corners real well. Straight line, also great. So far the only improvement will be to the drop through hole. I’m not sure whether it will be able to fit holey’s, but that will be fixed on the next proto.

Next up will be a top mount speedboard. Watch out!

This board was constructed for the ‘SilverFish Board Build-Off’. You can even vote for me here : ‘Silverfish Build Off’

More Pictures at: www.fickr.com/photos/sugarboards

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Due to bad weather, we have had to cancel. We’ll do another race later in the year when the weather is behaving better.

SORRY GUYS!! Due to the bad weather forecast we decided to postpone the race to next weekend (26/07/08). Hope to see you all there.

Greetings everyone! I guess its time for the 2nd outlaw race in tauranga. This event is organized by Sugar Boards and Bestboards. Same course as last, 10km point to point. If the weather turns to custard, we’ll do it the weekend after or whenever the rain stops. There will be a price worth more than $100 for 1st place. This will be a surprise. We will meet in Newton Rd in front of KFC in the mount at 10:30am. of course everyone will be chitchatting so the race will start at 11:00 hopefully. We’ll hit the hills after lunch so bring your speedboards and slide decks if you want.

HELMET IS A MUST!!!!!!!!!!!

You can see more at ‘neednotollie’

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Latest Custom Finished. 41 1/2″ x 9 1/4″ Pintail. Paua Inlay and a Laminated Teak and Mahogany Tail Block. Slightly wider than the standard model.

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