It’s nothing new. You’ve theorized about it, felt it, possibly even complained about it. Nowadays, when something gets a lot of attention people try to market it. Does it work? Is it worthy of the attention? While people may over analyze or even discount the effect of flex in their surfboard the fact remains the same. It exists. You can go on for hours about how cyclical rates and various composite matrices can alter and adjust flex patterns or just give a plain subjective opinion, “……… It feels stiff.” Whatever your take on flex may be, you just can’t ignore it.

We may all take for granted what we have from time to time. What if you you had a horrific accident and everything you were familiar with was lost, had to be relearned, difficult? Would you give up? Or would you just find a way around it and move on?

Turns out not that many people know that Stretch broke his neck, is partially paralyzed, had to learn to reshape left handed. He’s still at it. True board builders shape, glass, sand and know every intricacy of how a board will work and why. Stretch shapes every board and he enjoys putting his hands on each one. He hasn’t been able to seriously surf since 1988. Building the best boards he can allows him to continue that feeling of stoke.  He surfs through everyone who rides his boards.

styles and sizes available:

sherpa lined thermal zip hoodie (gunmetal)

Small - Medium - Large - XL - 2XL

hi-tech hoodie (charcoal)

(removable hood, waterproof shell, thumb hole cuffs, mp3 stash pocket with interior wiring access hole)

Medium - Large- XL

ladies sherpa zip hoodie (turquoise)

Small - Medium - Large (sold out)

ladies sherpa zip hoodie (oatmeal)

Small - Medium (sold out) - Large (sold out)

10oz. cotton crew neck (grey)

Medium (sold out) - Large (sold out) - XL

crew necks $25

zip hoodies $58

hi tech hoodies $65

free domestic shipping via usps flat rate box!

SEND YOUR ORDER REQUEST TO:

ORDERS@STRETCHBOARDS.COM

stay tuned for more…

Made to be ridden small, this is a highly efficient performance board which will almost shock you. It’s like no other board you’ve ever surfed.

stock size recommendations range from:

5′0″ x 18.75″ x 2.25″ (nathan’s size)

5′2″ x 19″ x 2.35″

5′4″ x 19.5″ x 2.5″

…. any size you want custom shaped by Stretch and built in our Santa Cruz factory.

If you think this looks like some super small wave groveley fish looking thing then know that it:

+ has more rocker than the Sword model

+ uses super deep (~1/4″) single to double concaves

+ can be ordered about +1/4″ wider and 10″-12″ shorter than your daily driver shortboard

Product specs are still being put in place for your viewing but check out these couple of videos that give insight to the latest creation and stay tuned for more!

ps…….. you want all that but aren’t punting inverted airs or surfing rampy waves all the time? then check out the Super Buzz model new for 2012. contact us for more info

Check out his Team Clif Bar video profile about his rattling experience at the 2010 Mavericks big wave invitational.

If you’ve already voted, THANKS! Even if you voted last round then click on the link and vote again! It’s a whole new round and your previous vote won’t be counted unless you vote again and before the 29th. Whether it’s a full suit and ice cream headaches or trunks and tacos. Josh only cares about one thing….. finding the sickest right hand tubes!

Patrick Trefz, Zack Hill and Josh Mulcoy are 3 extremely talented individuals and we’d all be super psyched to see all their hard work in the next Innersection video. Right? So, click on the link, log on and cast your vote

VOTE FOR JOSH NOW!!!

all eps tech construction shortboards will soon come standard with 1/8″ bamboo stringers with optional 5/32″-1/4″ bamboo available for larger boards or guys who want a bit stiffer flex and/or weight. combined with the latest R&D to come out of the shaping bay and from rider feedback you can bet that your next small wave performance board from stretch will get a big boost of TWAAAAANG! to add to the excitement.