G-Nome
Get some magic under your feet!
This model goes insane in small to medium surf! With its wide template, low entry rocker (but just enough for steeper drops and rentries), and gracious volume foiled sublimely under the chest, this board hunts down and paddles into waves easily! Up and planing da G-NOME flys down sections. To give you the control and confidence to turn that speed into powerful maneuver ability, a single hip narrows the tail quickly into a performance squash tail. 4 channels along with performance twin fin template gives this board drive and hold allowing the board to track higher in the wave’s face then a normal thruster- but with the stabilizer option this board still pivots off the bottom like a performance thruster! Da G - NOME catches waves like nothing, goes fast as hell, and has the performance elements to utilize all that speed to surf as aggressively as you want!
Doc's Board Recommendation*
- Thruster
- Bump Squash Tail
- 4 Channels or Slot Channel
PU Polyester
- The standard blank, offering a classic feel and smooth ride. Known for its flex and responsiveness in a variety of wave conditions.
- Polyester Blank
- Polyester Resin
Poly with Epoxy Resin
- Stronger than polyester resin and makes the board more durable.
- Polyester Blank
- Epoxy Resin
EPS Epoxy
- Great strength to weight ratio.
- Lighter and stronger than a polyester board in the same dimensions.
- Slightly more flotation.
Single Slot Channel
- A single slot channel is a singular, short groove starting about 10 inches from the tail and getting deeper as it exits out the end of the board.
Benefits:
- Improved Drive: The single slot channel helps direct water flow, providing the board with extra drive and speed, especially in smaller, weaker waves. A great alternative to having a center fin on twin or quad fins.
- Control: It offers enhanced control by channeling water more directly under the board, making it easier to maintain a stable line during turns.
- Versatility: This channel design is versatile, performing well in various wave conditions, from small beach breaks to bigger surf. Adds a little grip to your rip.
4 Channel
- A 4-channel design features four grooves on the bottom of the board. A slightly longer center channel. The outside channels are a little shorter starting from the back quarter of the board, starting shallow and progressively get deeper as it exits the tail.
Benefits:
- Speed and Lift: The 4 channels create lift by directing water flow more efficiently, allowing the board to plane better on the water's surface, which results in increased speed.
- Enhanced Grip: This design provides additional grip and hold during turns, making it excellent for carving and generating speed through sections of the wave.
- Responsiveness: The configuration of the channels offers more responsiveness in turns, allowing for sharper, more precise maneuvers.
- Aesthetic Appeal: High-gloss shine enhances visual appeal and makes the board stand out.
- Durability: Offers a little bit of strength and durability.
Protects the crucial area of the board under your back foot. It’s worth the price if you are hard on your boards and have a tendency to crush the tail with your back foot.