Spectro Ride Report

Hi Steve, 

Today I had what was probably as good a session as it gets up here on the Spectro. Solid head high, not a breath of wind so mirror-glass conditions, spring low tide, shallow, punchy, hollow beach break surf.

I felt instantly at home on the board. Paddles well (possibly a touch better than the Lumus) and can pick up waves with ease. Not much adjustment needed in the takeoff other than an extra split-second to be sure I'm moving down the face before popping up. 

I actually suprised myself with a few late drops, one of them a bit of an air-drop going front side as the lip pitched early. Felt amazing as the fins connected on the steep face. Couple of pretty late backside drops too, definitely assisted by the narrower nose. 

Up and riding it's got all of the good bits about the Lumus, projection, flow and speed, but a little more refined overall and a slightly more lively/agile feel. The fins seem to offer the perfect mix of drive, control and looseness and I think the smaller size works really well. 

Duck diving is also a touch easier than the Lumus, which I wasn't expecting as it's got slightly more volume. Makes sense I guess as there is less nose to sink. Anyway was grateful for it today and made the paddle out that little bit easier. 

Overall I think we got the sizing spot on and it's the perfect compliment to the Lumus for exactly the sort of surf we had today. I feel like I can jump on either board with minimal adjustment needed. Super-stoked.....again! 

Many thanks Steve,

Paul

Boards for sale!

Please help spread the word to anyone that might be interested.

Thanks

i need to raise a little cash so i am reluctantly parting with my 6'6" Spectro

http://empiresurfboards.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Spectro

Bargain price of £300
SOLD

would be £550 to buy new

6'6" x 21 x 3

opaque white pigment top and bottom.

geometric spray on the bottom.

removable rear fins.

super strong glassing, looks almost new. 

one or two very light compressions in the deck.

if you are interested or would like more info please e-mail

info@empiresurfboards.com

Also for sale is a Lumus

5'10" x 20" x 2 7/8

Blue resin tint with blue spot.

removable rear fins.

second hand but as new.

£400

would be £550 to buy new

if you are interested in the Lumus please contact Simon directly

info@simonlown.com

more info on the shape here:

http://empiresurfboards.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Lumus

Quiver Summer 2012

9'4" Cassette, 7'9" Universal, 6'6" Spectro, 6'0" Lumus

The Spectro

Spectro rework

White opaque free lapped laminate 

I've redesign the Spectro adding the best qualities of the Lumus four fin Bonzer that i have been riding for the past two years. This board is designed for freedom, precision, and control with high speed, full rail, carving turns, and sharp pivotal snaps in powerful surf form head high upwards. it takes over from where the extra planing area of the Lumus becomes unnecessary due to the additional wave speed and energy. The forward section retains the same hull profile, that is blended into the Bonzer concaves that run out through the tail. The fins are slightly revised version of the Lumus four fin bonzer set up that has proven so successful. it has the good wave catching and low speed planing of the Lumus but the plan shape is narrower and straighter and the board draws a beautiful line in powerful surf retaining the light responsive feel of the Lumus with ultimate Drive and control. 

Both the Spectro and the Lumus are boards that have totally changed the way the i think about surfing and what a surfboard can be capable of. The ultimate goal for me as a shaper is to give the surfer the tools for total freedom of expression on the wave with as little restriction from the board as possible. These boards come very close to that goal. The feelings of speed, freedom, response and control are difficult to describe but i guess for me it is how a surfboard should feel but few seldom do.

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Future orientated, Swift influenced, hybrid stinger Quad for Mark in Scarborough