Stand Up Paddle Race Boards At Pioneers in NH

Just as we've seen stand up paddle boarding gain popularity we've also seen a dramatic improvement in board shapes and design specifically in the surf specific SUPs and and Race SUPs. The race boards are built to be 12 foot torpedos, these boards have begun using different shapes (displacement hulls) and materials (carbon and coconut husks) to make them glide as quickly and smoothly as possible...

This is the Fanatic 12'6 Fly Carbon Race board

Fly Race 12’6’’ x 27 ¾ ‘’ Volume 225 liters   Weight just under 20lbs

After the introduction of Fanatics first SUP Race board last year, we decided to design a smaller version of the acclaimed 12’6’’ x30 ½”. This smaller 12’6’’ has wide range of use from flat water performance to gliding long ocean swell.  Complex bottom surfaces have been CAD-optimized to deliver maximum speed and glide.

Key Features:
-Stretched Outline with stabilizing square tail
-Long maximized waterline
-Smooth Tail rocker for clean water release in paddle motion
-Domed nose for quick nose recovery and water disperse.
-Flat angled deck shape for secured stance and water release
-Sharp water cutting Bow …transforming into a slight rounded V towards the tail
-CAD analyzed surfaces and curve flow.

This is the NSP 12'6 Coco Mat Race Board

The NSP Coco Mat Race SUP 12'6 x 28 1/4   Volume 220 liters   Weight just over 20lbs

Great for downwinders, racing, fitness, training and cruising. They were designed for speed with long glide and have proven to be super fast in all conditions. The 12'6" is a training and recreational race hull. The hull shares its DNA with our 14' racer. The entry cleanly displaces the surface water and transitions to a flat bottom. The bottom is extremely hard off the rails for clean release of surface tension, low drag and quick planing.

As a daily trainer, these long boards take a lot of abuse going to and from the water - 10 years of refining our construction methods means your investment is extremely durable. Coco Mat technology integrates natural random discontinuous coconut fibers into an exclusive lamination construction method to create a surfboard with amazing performance and unparalleled strength to weight ratio. After hundreds of hours surfing, as well as controlled laboratory testing, Coco Mat construction has proven to produce the lightest and strongest surfboards on the market today.

The natural coconut fibers used to make Coco Mat surfboards are readily available, need minimal processing and come from self-sustaining crops located near our manufacturing facility. For these reasons the NSP brand is proudly championing the new Coco Mat technology which offers a responsive, fluid ride with great flex characteristics, and an aesthetic that is not only original, but organically beautiful.

If you're interested in racing, finding more out about these race boards or other race boards, or taking one for a test paddle get in touch with us at the shop. Phone, email, or face to face all work for us!

Surfboards for Women and Girls at Pioneers Board Shop in New Hampshire

Here at Pioneers we are always trying to keep the ladies in mind when we stock the store.  Recently we restocked with a bunch of boards that we think you'll love. The one above is a Walden Magic Model with artwork done by Heather Ross. Heather Ross teamed up with Walden Surfboards to produce an inspired range of art series boards. Heather is a renowned author and artist whose work draws upon her own childhood, which she describes as “rural and unsupervised!” We call it beautiful.

While the board might look beautiful it also is a fully function performance surfboard. Featuring the Magic Model design and X-2 Epoxy construction the board will suit surfers of all levels who ride a wide variety of wave types.

We've also got a dedicated run of Stand Up Paddle boards for ladies with the popular Boarding for Breast Cancer logo adorning the full traction deck. A portion of each sale of one of these boards go to the B4BC foundation. 

The 10'2” Betty B4BC SUP is a great first board for beginners with its generous volume making it easy for riders of all sizes to balance on. It also features a double concave bottom shape and fluid outline, which will make this a super fun board in the surf. Also because of the boards generous width the board is a great choice for someone looking for a board they can practice a little yoga on also.

The 10'6" was based on our best selling 11'0” model and developed for riders requiring less volume. The bottom shape features a nose concave, which blends nicely into a Vee bottom making the board easier to turn.

The 11'0” SUP is our best selling shape and is the perfect all around design for riders of all levels in both surf and on flat water. This board is very stable with good glide making it easy to paddle for flat water cruising.

All NSP Surf Betty SUPs come with a full length EVA deck with the new B4BC design and integral handle.

The Surf Betty is designed for young girls to advanced Betty's that want to spend more time exploring new surf breaks and traveling with their friends than fixing dings.

The 6'4" Surf Betty Fish is the perfect board for intermediate to experienced traveling Betties that are looking for a durable fish shape.

The 6'8" Surf Betty Fun shape is a forgiving performance fun shape that will offer a stable platform for beginning surfers.

The 7'2" is a comfortable fun shape that will get you in early and help you advance your surfing skills.

The 7'6 Surf Betty tri fin egg is a classic. It's shaped like a mini longboard and the focus here is fun!

The 7'10" Surf Betty is a performance shape in a funboard package. It is a balanced stable shape combined with the extra volume that helps you catch waves with ease. But don't be fooled, this board goes like a rocket when the surf is pumping. The rounded pintail will hold solid surf and the thruster configuration combined with the nicely foiled rails really projects your bottom turn.

ALL NSP SURF BETTY BOARDS COME WITH A LEASH, FCS M7 FINS AND A TAIL PAD.

And because you need more than a board to surf we also carry a full line of women's wetsuits from O'Neill and Ripcurl as well as tons of accessories from Volcom, Reef, and more.  If your new to surfing or just never been in the shop swing in, say hello, and check us out!