the Catalogue - Vanhunks Boarding

the Catalogue
Live your legend
SURF
NO SHAPING MACHINES, NO
COMPUTERS, NO POP OUT MOULDS
ONLY THE HUMAN HAND
When the wind and waves surround you, take the leap on a VanHunks shortboard. Our
shortboards are designed and built to international standards and offer a great ride in a
variety of conditions. These boards are made for all-round performance, including fast
entries, tricks, easy turning and great maneuverability. Generally suited to a slightly more
experienced surfer, our shortboards offer a single to double concave bottom contour
through the tail, a variety of designs and attractive, long-lasting finishes. VanHunks handshaped surfboards set a new industry standard in surfboard construction. After years of
testing, using the highest quality materials available, our own specially formulated foam
core, with our precise measuring system enabled us to produce world-class shapes with an
unparalleled balance of performance, speed, optimal flex, strength and durability.
VanHunks surfboards are hand shaped, hand-glassed, hand-sanded, and hand-finished by
local South African craftsmen. VanHunks unique construction process maximizes impact
and tensile strength, while minimizing and accurately controlling final weight, and retaining
a high-tech flex.
Swallow Tail
Squash Tail
SURF
The Swallowtail is an easy one to spot for the novice
RATING
The Swallowtail combines the rail drive of the squaretail
and the sensitivity of the pintail - this is the tail shape
used on fish surfboards. The wider tail gives better
paddling power and increased drive in smaller waves.
The swallow tail is related to the squash tail, in that it
provides more surface area from rail to rail, allowing for
planing speed and lift.
Speed
Turning
Stability
SURF
The Squashtail is the most common tail shape.
RATING
The squashtail is very responsive. This board design
provides all the surface and playing area of a round tail,
contributing to speed and lift, helping to maintain speed
in lower spots. The rounded corners provide a bit more
bite and control than the round tail, and the square end
allows the board to release. The corners allow for more
pivotal, abrupt turns off the bottom or on the face, but
will provide less release off the top.
Speed
Turning
Stability
R3,550
R3,550
AVAILABLE COLOURS:
AVAILABLE SIZES: 5.11 x 19 1/8 x 2 3/16
6.1 x 19 5/16 x 2 3/8
6.5 x 19 5/16 x 2 ½
AVAILABLE COLORS:
AVAILABLE SIZES: 5.10 x 17 ½ x 2
| 6.1 x 18 ¼ x2 ¼,
6.2 x 18 7/8 x 2 ½ | 6.4 x 18 ¾ x 2 7/16
Quad Fin Setup
TECHNOLOGY
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TECHNOLOGY
Future FINS
Future Fins
Single to double Concave
through the tail
Quad Fin Setup
EPS Core
Thruster Setup
Swallow Tail
EPS core
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truster fin setup
Future Fins
Single to double Concave
through the tail
Truster Fin Setup
Squash Tail
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SOFT SURFBOARD
SURF
The VanHunks Soft Surf is our entry-level surfboard
RATING
This surfboard can handle any distance thrown at it. It’s
classic pintail shape gives it perfect comfort and balance
as well as a super smooth cruise. The ideal board for
everyday use with an amazing carving range.
Speed
Turning
Stability
R1,595 (6’0)
R1,695 (7’0)
R1,795 (8’0)
AVAILABLE COLOURS:
AVAILABLE SIZES: 6’0, 7’0, 8’0
XPE deck material
EPS core
TECHNOLOGY
4 stringers
XPE deck material.
EPS Core
HDPE Slick bottom with SHS
Superb Heat Seal layer
4 stringers.
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technology
CARBON REINFORCED
UV PROTECTED
Our boards are reinforced with carbon fibers to ensure a durable product whilst reducing the
weight. Carbon fibre composite is commonly used when building satellites, planes, formula
racing cars and high performance kite-boards.
ABS SIDE WALL
Our boards are UV-protected to ensure the sun won’t break down the composites used in the
construction of the board or fade the design.
T12 BOTTOM
We use ABS-sidewall technology for the rails of our Twin-Tip boards. An ABS-sidewall allows a
board to be more stable at speeds, have more pop and accelerate faster.
The T12 bottom on our Twin-Tp boards reduces the scratch when riding over sand or rocks.
CHANNELS
1.75 CM G10 FINS
Channels allow for more grip and control over the board at high-speed and during hard
landing. Especially if the board is ridden without fins, channels still maintain the ability to ride
upwind and control edging.
The Vanhunks signature G10 fins are indestructible! The fins offer excellent control over the
tips and radically increase the board’s upwind riding performance.
STANCE 51 / 55 / 59
FUTURES FINS
The stance can be adjusted according to your preference. The stance width on a kiteboard has
a huge impact on the characteristics of the board. A wide stance (59) allows the rider to apply
their weight along the edge which drastically improves pop and landings. A narrow stance
(51) will improve the board’s performance and upwind abilities of the board in light wind
conditions.
We use Futures Fins (LINK: http://www.futuresfins.com/index.php) with all our Directional-,
Surf- and SUP boards.
PAULOWNIA WOOD CORE
3D BOTTOM
Each of our boards has their own unique 3D bottom design. Our boards offer all components
of modern board-design: a solid rocker, concave and channels. The design elements are
carefully balanced according to the desired performance.
Paulownia wood is dimensionally very stable and is not subject to warping, cupping or splitting,
even when exposed to outdoor elements. It also has one of the highest strength-to-weight
ratios of any wood, which makes it the perfect core for our boards.
TIP 2 TIP FLEX TECHNOLOGY
BIAX GLASS
Our Flex2Flex Technology creates a dynamic ride that responds accordingly to different riding
environments.
A combination of top quality Biax Glass fabrics with PVC layers on deck and bottom of the
board strengthen the board and offer an excellent durability to weight ratio.
CROSS FLEX
Our Cross-Flex Technology defines a smooth flex throughout the whole board from tip to tip
as well as from rail to rail.
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SINGLE CONCAVE
EPS-FOAM CONSTRUCTION
The single concave increases the stability of the board, making it easy to edge and thus
promoting upwind performance. A smoother ride will increase the board’s speed and maintain
consistent edge control.
SINGLE 2 DOUBLE CONCAVE
This is lightweight beaded foam is used in the production of epoxy surfboards. We use only
the best EPS density foam for the core of our boards. The EPS foam is wrapped in an epoxy
sandwich construction.
THRUSTER FIN SETUP
The single to double concave utilises the strengths of each concave design. A single concave
upfront provides a good planing surface for drive and the double concave in the rear loosens
up the board. The double concave will actually channel the water into two streams through the
fins and out the tail. Smooth edge to edge transitioning adds fluidity to wave riding.
The thruster setup is versatile and strong in a wide range of conditions. It combines stability,
drive and maneuverability and has been one of the favorite fin setups of the past quarter
century.
TWIN FIN SETUP
SHALLOW SINGLE CONCAVE
A shallow concave allows the board to maintain the features of our single concave, best
possible upwind performance and edge control in a variety of conditions.
Twin fins offer a maneuverable and fast ride. Their quickness and ability to make sharp turns
makes them a great choice for small wave and choppy conditions.
QUAD FIN SETUP
SWALLOW TAIL
Boards with a swallow or fish tail are generally used in smaller waves and offer great drive,
control and speed. Our swallow tail offers the ultimate surf feel.
The quad fin setup makes for more drive through turns and increased speed down the line. It
allows for a powerful rail to rail riding at high speeds.
EPOXY RESIN GLASSING
ROUND TAIL
The increased surface area of the round tail gives the board more lift in the rear and allows for
a looser, more turnable board.
We use the best epoxy resin for our sandwich constructions. Epoxy constructions stand for
durability, low porosity and strong bond strength.
SQUASH TAIL
The squash tail is the most common tail shape on modern surfboards. The design allows for a
stable board, and a maneuverable ride, suitable for both small and overhead waves.
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DROP DECK
CUSHION: SUPER HIGH REBOUND 82A
The drop-deck ensures a stable deck and maximum control at high speeds. A must-have for
steep downhill riding or races. The drop-deck is designed for high speeds, downhilling, carving
and also cruising. This drop-down is solid with its hard Canadian Maple 10 plies and can hold
weights up to 320 LBs. The deck sits lower to the ground for more control and stability.
Used for the best balance between control , performance and comfort.
7 PLY & 10 PLY CONSTRUCTIONS
TRUCK: 7’ REVERSIBLE TRUCK
The reversible trucks allow you to reverse the kingpin if you like the feel of it. The reverse
kingpin is designed to allow for more carving and “turn-ability”. Your reverse kingpin trucks will
allow you to turn smoothly and effortlessly whether they’re standard or reverse kingpin.
WHEEL: SHR 78A 69 X 55MM PU WHEEL
Vanhunks decks are available in 7 and 10-ply construction. You can choose whether you prefer
a light-weight or ultra durable board. Our decks are formed using a ply construction, where
veneers are layered on top of one another. To start, the veneers are stacked on top of one
another with the grains running lengthwise. A few of the veneers are turned so that the grains
run widthwise, a technique known as cross-beaming, to add strength across the board. They
are glued into place before going under the hydraulic press to be formed. The pressure from
the press structures the layers of maple sheets into a single, dense strip with an upturned
nose and tail and a concave center.
We use SHR 78A wheels on all our boards. Great durability and low traction for maximum
speed and an endless glide.
What does 78A mean?
Skateboard wheels come in a variety of colours, sizes and degrees of hardness. Skateboard
wheels have two stats:
• Diameter, which means how tall the wheel is. This is measured in millimetres (mm) for
skateboard wheels. The larger the wheel, the faster the skate, due to reduced rolling
resistance. Wheels in the 72-mm to 80-mm range are just right for recreational and fitness
skating. They provide good maneuverability and speed for skating longer distances on trails.
• Durometer, which means how hard the wheels are. Most skateboard wheels use what’s
called the “a-scale”, the higher the number, the harder the wheel. For example, you’ll see the
hardness of the wheels written “a95” for an average street skateboarding wheel. Softer wheels
can be all the way down to a70, or even lower.
The larger the wheel, the faster you skate due to reduced rolling resistance. Wheels in the
72-mm to 80-mm range are just right for recreational and fitness skating. They provide good
maneuverability and speed for skating longer distances on trails.
CONCAVE
The deck is shaped with a single concave for increased control throughout your ride.
Vanhunks longboards are designed for cruising and downhill madness and have the perfect
concave to control your board. The depth of the curve is important for mastering tricks and a
deeper curve allows for more precision tricks.
DROP-THROUGH AT THE FRONT
The front drop-through truck increases the stability of your board on fast rides. It ensures a
great control over your board in even the sharpest turns.
A lower center of gravity makes these longer boards more stable and easier to push. The flex
of these boards also acts as a dampening system to help avoid discomfort on longer rides.
BEARING: ABEC 5 CHROME
At the core of our boards, we use ABEC5 Chrome Swiss Bearings. These bearings offer a longlasting glide and speed. ABEC (Annular Bearing Engineers’ Committee), which is the American
method for rating the accuracy and tolerance of bearings.
So what does it mean? Bearing are used for all kinds of things, not just skateboard wheels. The
higher an ABEC rating, the more accurate and precise the bearing is.
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