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5'1" Arc-Swallowtail Flex Quad:: 20" x 2-3/8"" :: volan bottom :: wet-sanded gloss :: marine-ply fins.

5'2" Arc-Swallowtail Quad :: 20" x 2-3/8"" :: army green opaque :: wet-sanded gloss :: marine-ply AK4 fins by Jack Jensen.

mini arc-swallowtail flex quads

This board continues the design evolution of the Arctail Quad into the realm of controlled flex. The volan cloth flex membrane is added to increase surface area to the Arc-Swallowtail without inhibiting the flex of each side of the split-tail. The result is a board with amazing agility and energy through turns with added drive off the back foot.

The basic elements of the Mini Arc-Swallowtail Flex are the same as my other Mini Boards:

- shorter, fuller outline

- rolled hull entry for lift onto the concaves

- scooped nose for less swing weight

- volume centered over the back 2/3 of the board

- single concave to spiral vee

- Choice of marine-ply or volan glass-on fins

- Tapered basswood stringers for flex and "variable rocker."

- Available 4'11" to 5'11"

- 100% hand-shaped

- All components of these boards--blanks, fins, etc. are made in California.