In this model innovation is a brand-new technology called S-TEC which boosts the boards’ performance to a whole new level and the weight saving is impressive: This generation of Ultimate Wave boards is about 700 grams lighter! The durability maintained at the proven level by replacing the Innegra material with more high-quality S-glass, combined with Biax-Carbon reinforcements and UD Carbon layers underneath the high density PVC. Additionally, the bottom laminate no longer stops at the tuck line but wraps around the rail. Together with the overlapping deck laminate, it acts as an additional stringer along the rails, providing more rigidity and strengthening the rail simultaneously.
This not only creates a totally new look, but being more than a half kilogram lighter delivers a new riding sensation!
One of the most essential features of this shape is the straight center scoop rocker line, paired with a lot more bottom curve along the rails. Werner combines this with an interesting Vee transformation that starts with a moderate Vee in the nose area, changes to a single concave between the straps, and finishes off with a slight Vee at the tail. This results in easy early planing and instant pace, allowing you to ride waves with more speed, confidence, control, and a noticeably more radical style.
A distinctive feature of S-TEC technology is the unique pattern resulting from making the composite layers visible. A natural feature is the occurrence of spotty areas of resin and the interconnecting lines of individual layers. By resigning from additional layers of varnish, the board gains absolutely minimal weight.
The smooth outline and thin, soft rails finish off into a refined swallow tail – a must have feature on this kind of board for maximum grip in high speed turns and ultimate acceleration carving tight turns in smaller surf.
The fin box and standing positions are slightly further back compared to previous models, giving riders the ability to adjust their turns at any time with either front or back foot pressure. This allows for greater control and manoeuvrability on the wave, letting riders truly unleash their skills and creativity from small to giant surf.
RIDER TALK:
Robby Swift: These boards were already extremely exciting new additions to our line last year, but this year with the introduction of S-Tec technology, they have become significantly lighter. I actually couldn’t believe the difference in weight when I first picked them up. The light-weight feeling makes the board feel so much livelier on the water and also get planing just that little bit quicker. This is definitely the biggest upgrade in performance we have ever had without completely changing a board’s shape.
Marino Gil Gherardi: "The Ultimate is my go-to board for epic waves and nice winds! I'm super stoked with how well this board is working: it turns amazing and has helped me a lot with my sailing and surfing! I can go vertically and steer the board anywhere I want!"
Morgan Noireaux: "The Ultimate Wave is fast, smooth, and turns great. It's the culmination of a lot of hard work by Werner and the team these past few years. I've spent a lot of time on it, and I've never felt so comfortable or confident on a board in all conditions. It's super dependable on the wave, it never does anything strange and goes exactly where I want it to. It's also a lot faster overall, which is amazing in lighter winds and more onshore conditions. It's an easier board to sail, but has the ability to be super radical. I think Werner was absolutely spot on with this board, and I really love to sail and compete on it !"
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