Pedestrian Ship STAB Electric Acid Test Winner

The 'Pedestrian Ship' surfboard, designed by Ryan Lovelace, emerged as the winning creation in the 2024 STAB Magazine Electric Acid Surfboard Test featuring Dave Rastovich.

Lovelace, inspired by Rastovich's influential surfing, crafted a unique shape that blended familiar design elements with innovative experimentation. The board's sleek, narrow swallowtail outline, derived from updated classic curves, presents a balanced hybrid performance fish. Its low, flowing rocker, coupled with a complex bottom shape featuring multiple rocker lines and a channel exit kink, delivers a dynamic blend of speed, power, and release. The wide, flat planes flanking the channel provide a responsive, skating feel, while the central vee underfoot adds control. This radical fusion of design philosophies results in a versatile surfboard that excels in a variety of conditions, offering surfers a truly unique and high-performance experience."

Key Features:

• Hybrid Performance Fish Design: Combines elements of traditional fish shapes with modern performance characteristics, offering a versatile ride.
• Narrow Swallowtail Outline: Provides a balance of hold and release, enhancing maneuverability and control.
• Low, Flowing Rocker: Designed to generate planing speed and maintain paddle speed, crucial for catching waves and maintaining momentum.
• Complex Bottom Shape: Features multiple rocker lines, creating a dynamic ride with varying levels of speed, release, and control.
• Channel Exit Kink: A distinct feature behind the fin that adds release and punch, enhancing the board's responsiveness in turns.
• Wide, Flat Planes Flanking the Channel: Provide a responsive, skating feel, allowing for quick and agile maneuvers.
• Narrow Central Vee Underfoot: Adds control and stability, particularly in critical sections of the wave.
• A blend of Design Philosophies: Combines elements of known designs, rider preferences, and experimental features, resulting in a unique and versatile board.
• 3D Scanned replication: The board is able to be replicated due to the 3d scanning of Dave Rastovich's winning board.

Construction:

• Stringered PU Foam: A traditional build using a PU foam core with a wooden stringer, laminated with 6 layers of 4oz fibreglass on the deck and 4oz on the bottom, offering a classic, robust feel.
• Stringerless EPS Epoxy: A lightweight build using an EPS foam core without a stringer, laminated with 4 layers of 4oz fibreglass on the deck and 6oz FLAX on the bottom, providing a lively, buoyant, and more eco-friendly ride.