I`ve been surfing waves of all sizes for close to half
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I`ve been surfing waves of all sizes for close to half
THE 2015 COLLECTION I’ve been surfing waves of all sizes for close to half a century, experiencing some of the greatest thrills that the ocean can provide. However, it wasn’t until I started StandUp paddling 15 years ago that I dropped my expectations, humbled myself, and in the process, renewed my excitement for surfing. By progressing through those years from beginner to expert, I have learned what a StandUp paddler of each level needs at various stages of experience. I channeled that information, and the knowledge of my Team, into the Laird StandUp line of boards, paddles and accessories. Whether it is surfing, touring, racing or yoga, we have the right board and paddle for you. Together, let’s continue to explore the unlimited future of StandUp! Aloha, Laird on Hanalei River, Kauai, HI. Photo Jennifer Cawley SURFER - The result of years of experience and development, the Surfer is Laird’s “go to” board and the single most versatile board on the market. The rounded nose with concave bottom allows for easy wave entry and stable nose riding. The thin design along with the pintail shape keeps the rider close to the waterline and allows for easier rail-to-rail carving. All this without losing stability! Laird at Cloudbreak, Fiji. Photo Tom Servais. NAME CONSTRUCTION COLOR LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS VOLUME WEIGHT SURFER SURFER SURFER SURFER SURFER SURFER EASY SURFER SURFER THE BULLY EPS/HP EPS/HP EPS/HP EPS/HP EPS/COMPOSITE EPS/COMPOSITE EPS/COMPOSITE EPS/COMPOSITE EPS/COMPOSITE OYL, GWB OYL, GWB OYL, GWB OYL, GWB BB, RB BB, RB BB, RB BB, RB BB, RB 9’ 9’ 6” 10’ 10’ 6” 10’ 10’ 6” 11” 12” 12’ 6” 28.75” 28.875” 29” 30” 29” 32” 30.50” 32” 36” 4” 4” 4.125” 4.125” 4.125” 4.125” 4.25” 4.25” 4.50” 18.5 19.5 20.5 21.5 23 24.5 25 27 33 HP SURFER - ORANGE, YELLOW & LIME GRADIENT (OYL) AND GREEN, WHITE & BLUE (GWB) 110 115 134 144 130 150 150 197 245 COMPOSITE SURFER - BLUE OR RED WITH BAMBOO (BB, RB) SURFER-HYBRID - The Hybrid is designed for progressive style surfing from the tail of the board. The pulled-in nose gives the Hybrid a lighter swing weight and efficiency in windy conditions. The curve in the outline gives it more maneuverability. FIRE FISH - The Fire Fish shape allows for a lot of drive out of the rail, and the swallow tail lets the rider sit further back in the tail for more extreme cutbacks and vertical snaps off the lip. The Fire Fish is designed for dynamic StandUp surfing on hollow, smaller, faster waves! Laird at Cloudbreak, Fiji. Photo Tom Servais NAME CONSTRUCTION COLOR LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS VOLUME WEIGHT SURF - HYBRID SURF - HYBRID SURF - HYBRID EPS/HP EEPS/HP EPS/HP OYL OYL OYL 9’ 9’ 6” 10’ 28.5” 28.625” 28.75” 3.875” 4” 4” 105 110 125 18 18.5 19.5 FIRE FISH FIRE FISH EPS/HP EPS/HP OYL OYL 8’ 8’ 6” 28.875” 28.50” 4” 4” 95 100 18.5 19 SURFER HYBRID - ORANGE, YELLOW & LIME GRADIENT (OYL) FIRE FISH - ORANGE, YELLOW & LIME GRADIENT (OYL) Team Laird: Gene Smith and Noa Hopper at Redondo Beach, CA. Photo Jennifer Cawley LX RACE - Fast and stable, our premier Carbon Fiber Race board has all the technical touch you will ever need. The fifty-fifty nose design cuts through the water without digging or catching. The sleek bottom design channels the water smoothly through the board to the tail, where it is released efficiently. LX TOURING - The LXT has the same technical design features of the LXR with added width for increased stability. The LXT does double-duty as a high-performance touring and downwind board and is well suited for recreational racing too. The bamboo sandwich construction is as durable as it is stylish! NAME CONSTRUCTION COLOR LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS VOLUME WEIGHT LXT LXT COMPOSITE COMPOSITE BB, RB BB, RB 12’ 6” 14’ 28.5” 28.25” 7” 7” 233 259 28 29 LXR LXR EPS Carbon EPS Carbon R/W - Carbon R/W - Carbon 12’ 6” 14’ 27.5” 27.25” 7” 7” 225 245 22.5 25 LXR - RED WITH CARBON DISTRESS LXT - RED OR BLUE WITH BAMBOO (RB, BB) INFLATABLES - Durable, convenient and fun to paddle: these are the design elements we focused on when creating our line of inflatable paddle boards. Built with top quality two-layer drop stitch material for rigidity and durability, the boards travel well. They will handle all kinds of abuse, from baggage handlers to river bottoms to a pack of kids having fun together! The 10’6 EZAir is great for single rider all-water paddling, while the Big Boy can carry the whole family! The Air Stream, with it’s race/tour profile, is ideal for on-water exploring. SOFT TOP CRUISER - The Laird ST Cruiser is a perfect board for first time paddlers, rental fleets and StandUp Paddle schools. The ST Cruiser offers a stable platform for various sizes and levels of paddlers for use in all conditions from flat water to surf. The abrasion-resistant EVA on the rails, nose and tail protect the board from paddle dings and minor abrasions caused by docks or other obstructions. The ST Cruiser is the strongest soft top on the market. Team Laird: Chuck Glynn at North Fork, Noosack River Glacier, WA. Photo Carson Artac NAME CONSTRUCTION COLOR LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS VOLUME WEIGHT EZ AIR BIG BOY AIR STREAM Inflatable Inflatable Inflatable Bk/W Bk/W Bk/W 10’ 6” 12’ 12’ 6” 32.50” 33.50” 31.50” 6” 6” 6” 290 340 320 30 31 32 ST CRUISER ST CRUISER ST CRUISER EVA EVA EVA Bk/W Bk/W Bk/W 8’ 6” 10’ 6” 11’ 32.50” 33” 34” 4.62” 4.62” 4.75” 160 200 224 24 28 31 EZ AIR BIG BOY AIRSTREAM INFLATABLES INC: BACKPACK CARRIER, TWO PIECE PADDLE, PUMP, PRESSURE GAUGE AND REPAIR KIT. CRUISER - SOFT TOP ELAN - Inspired by passion and enthusiasm, the Elan supports all aspects of on-water fitness. On-water yoga and fitness requires a board that is stable and paddles well. The Elan’s template and bottom contours provide both, together with eight anchor points for resistance training to increase muscle strength and endurance. The paddler who chooses to go for a surf session after on-water yoga will be pleasantly surprised with the Elan’s performance! THE OM - The OM provides a price point board for rentals, resorts, yoga/fitness classes and all-around fun. This soft-top fitness board is extremely durable, stable and comfortable to paddle on. Team Laird: Noelle Kozak In Malibu, CA. Photo Jennifer Cawley NAME CONSTRUCTION COLOR LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS VOLUME WEIGHT ELAN EPS/COMPOSITE OYL, BB 10’ 4” 32.25” 4.25” 170 24.5 OM EVA Bk/B 10’ 4” 32.50“ 4.62” 188 27 ELAN - ORANGE, YELLOW & LIME GRADIENT (OYL) AND BLUE WITH BAMBOO (BB) OM - SOFT TOP BOARD BAGS - Laird StandUp offer board bags for every size of board in the range. They are manufactured from high quality reflective tarpaulin, using high quality trim - designed to keep your board cool and well protected in travel. LEASHES - Laird StandUp offer two types of leashes; a coiled leash for flat water paddling, which keeps the cord out of the water for minimal drag, and a straight leash available with ankle or knee cuff. The leashes are constructed with a polyurethane cord, nylon stitching and a stainless steel double swivel. FINS - Fins have a huge impact on the feel, stability, drive and maneuverability of a board – Shaped and designed by Laird himself, these fins are constructed with fiberglass, honeycomb and carbon fiber. This allows the fin to be lightweight and flex when you need it to. The 2.5-degree cant creates more drive for surfing conditions. BOTH AVAILABLE IN 10’ & 8’ IN EITHER 1/4” & 5/16” HIGH PERFORMANCE PACKS: CARBON RACE, STANDARD, CARBON DOUBLE THRUSTERS. FLAT WATER & SURF PADDLES - The Pro Comp (Blue) is where value and performance meet. 70% carbon and 30% fiberglass, the Pro Comp is constructed with our unique Perflex Axenic Technology and Ergo Grip handle for the aspiring paddler who is looking to move up the ranks. Pro Carbon X (Red) & Pro Carbon XX (Silver) - The Pro Carbon series is designed for paddlers who demand the lightest and most powerful all-around performance paddle. Available in two flexes (X and XX) and in both surf and flat-water designs these paddles combine the best in technology and materials for the finest paddles imaginable. PERFORMANCE – FLEX. Simply the most advanced StandUp Paddle technology. Laird StandUp paddles are designed and built using Axenic Technology, which is a unique process that effectively removes the glued joint at the shaft/blade juncture. This translates into superior power transfer and an incredibly balanced paddle. Combined with our Ergo Grip handle, all of our paddles have a very natural feel in your hands. Try one today and experience the difference! CONTACT & INFORMATION NORTH AMERICA Nidecker USA 909 Squalicum Way #103 Bellingham, WA 98225 USA PH: 360 393 4741 FX: 360 306 8473 EUROPE Nidecker SA Stand Up Paddle Division Place de L’Industrie 2, CP 77 CH-1180 Rolle Switzerland PH: +41 (0) 21 822 33 33 D: +41 (0) 21 822 33 62 FX: +41 (0) 21 822 33 30 WWW.NIDECKER.COM WWW.LAIRDSTANDUP.COM Design by Two Feet South Cover photography: Tom Servais