{"title":"Shortboards","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"fish","title":"5'6 FISH","description":"\u003cdiv data-testid=\"richTextElement\" class=\"HcOXKn c9GqVL QxJLC3 lq2cno YQcXTT comp-lj62879j1 wixui-rich-text\" id=\"comp-lj62879j1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/00892e_00a10c84e2ff4e4d80002ff9130db841~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_196,h_92,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto\/Screenshot%202023-06-21%20at%2023_02_06.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2023-06-21 at 23.02.06.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact, traditionally wide keeled fish built for instant speed and playful surfing in small-to-average waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat, foam-forward outline helps the board generate speed quickly, while the shorter rail line keeps it lively in the pocket and able to turn on a dime. It can be pushed hard through both backhand and forehand turns, holding reliably on the rail without unexpectedly sliding out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to playful conditions from small surf through to solid four-foot waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStevie’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is my staple board for California, and I keep the original in the place it was made for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s one of the most insane boards I’ve ever surfed. This little disc flies. It looks good, feels good and has instant top speed - it’s ready to go at full pace from the moment you get to your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s traditionally wide, with the flatter section and foam built to climb over weaker parts of the wave. It’s amazing in the pocket, can turn on a dime and holds on the rail as hard as you can push it, both backhand and forehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re surfing heel-side or toe-side, it’s incredibly reliable with no unexpected slide. For small-to-average waves, up to a solid four foot, this board is hard to beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally wide fish outline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant top speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and lively in the pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurns on a dime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong backhand and forehand rail hold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable heel-side and toe-side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarries speed through weaker sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest in small surf up to solid four-foot waves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sawyer Surfboards","offers":[{"title":"5’ 3” x 201\/2” x 23\/8” - Vol. 29.3 Liters","offer_id":41676840075351,"sku":"","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5’ 7” x 20.8” x 2.6” - Vol. 35 Liters","offer_id":41676840108119,"sku":"","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5’ 9” x 21” x 2.8” - Vol. 38 Liters","offer_id":41676840140887,"sku":"","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5’ 3” x 201\/2” x 23\/8” - Vol. 29.3 Liters - Blue","offer_id":42001819009111,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/9535\/8039\/files\/Sawyer_Surfboards_-_Models_For_Website_to_scale-24.png?v=1783954276"},{"product_id":"the-brazil-model","title":"THE BRASIL MODEL","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brasil is Steven’s go-to competition log - a fast, responsive performance board built for progressive surfing from the nose to the tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines smooth trim and dependable nose riding with the speed, control and responsiveness needed for high-level competition surfing. Lively underfoot and reliable through critical sections, the Brasil allows the surfer to move confidently between the nose, rail and tail without losing flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board Steven continues to return to when performance matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStevie’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brasil was named after the board I rode to second place at the Duct Tape event in Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, it has become my go-to competition board. I won the 2024 WSL wave-pool event on it, finished runner-up in 2025, won the South African Championships and won the WSL Africa event on this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis board is hot at the moment. It nose rides incredibly well, carries speed through the section and still gives you the response you need when you step back and surf it hard off the tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has the glide and flow of a log, but it is built for performance. For me, it is one of the best all-round competition logs I have surfed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteven’s go-to competition board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamed after his Duct Tape runner-up result in Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinner of the 2024 WSL Abu Dhabi wave-pool event\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2025 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAbu Dhabi wave-pool event runner-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouth African Championship-winning model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWSL Africa-winning model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast trim and reliable nose riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponsive and controlled off the tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for progressive performance logging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sawyer Surfboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41822421712983,"sku":null,"price":13500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/9535\/8039\/files\/Bigger_-_Sawyer_Surfboards_-_Models_For_Website_to_scale-14.png?v=1783955271"},{"product_id":"the-designated-driver","title":"The Designated Driver","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Designated Driver is a fast, flowing performance twin pin built for average-to-excellent waves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith most of the width under the chest and a teardrop-style outline, it paddles well, carries speed naturally and holds through steeper sections. The refined tail gives it more control than a traditional fish, making it brilliant for barrel riding, long arcing turns and committed surfing both forehand and backhand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can also be scaled into longer versions and is best ridden slightly more buoyant than your standard board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStevie’s Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Designated Driver gives you the speed and freedom of a twin fin, but with enough hold and control to surf proper waves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt works in everything from beach breaks and point waves to powerful, hollow surf. It is smooth, fast and reliable, with the paddle power to get in early and the control to push hard on the rail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance twin pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for average-to-excellent waves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant for barrels and long arcing turns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth carried under the chest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong paddle power and early entry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReliable forehand and backhand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest ridden slightly over standard buoyancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be scaled into longer versions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sawyer Surfboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41822425972823,"sku":null,"price":9500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/9535\/8039\/files\/Bigger_-_Sawyer_Surfboards_-_Models_For_Website_to_scale-20.png?v=1783955272"},{"product_id":"the-cleo-model","title":"THE CLEO MODEL","description":"\u003ch2\u003eModel Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cleopatra is a smooth-driving performance log with a refined outline, responsive turning ability and dependable nose riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts continuous rocker flows from the centre towards both the nose and tail, giving the board a connected, controlled feeling through the wave. With the wide point set slightly further back and a pulled-in nose, it feels composed in trim while remaining lively and responsive when surfed from the tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cleopatra is versatile across a wide range of conditions and is especially suited to surfers who want a log that can flow smoothly, turn with purpose and nose ride high and tight in the pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStevie’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cleopatra was originally created for 'Die Seekat' Ludi and hand-shaped by my dad, Des. That original shape was later turned into a cut file so we could preserve the design and continue refining the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original board is kept in California, and it has become a real favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the smoothest-driving boards in the range. The rocker runs continuously from the centre towards both ends, with the wide point set further back and a more pulled-in nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives it a smooth, connected feeling through the wave, but it still has plenty of spice through the turns. It likes to be nose ridden high and tight in the pocket and stays reliable across all sorts of waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal hand shape by Des Sawyer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth-driving performance log\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous rocker from the centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide point set slightly further back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePulled-in nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-and-tight nose riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponsive and lively through turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable across a wide range of waves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced performance from nose to tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sawyer Surfboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41822426464343,"sku":null,"price":13500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/9535\/8039\/files\/Sawyer_Surfboards_-_Models_For_Website_to_scale-15.png?v=1783954276"},{"product_id":"the-midlength","title":"MID-LENGTH","description":"\u003ch2\u003eModel Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smooth, versatile single-fin mid-length built for effortless trim, flowing turns and confident rail surfing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt carries speed naturally, banks cleanly from rail to rail and offers enough hold for open-faced waves, point breaks and frontside tube riding. Easy to cruise but responsive when pushed, it is a refined all-rounder for surfers wanting glide without giving up performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStevie’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI originally designed this board for J-Bay after a knee injury. I wanted something I could surf switch-foot, cruise on and use to ease myself back into surfing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt went so well that it became the prototype for this model. You can cover so much ground through a roundhouse turn and come straight back into the pocket with even more speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rolled entry gives it a smooth, boat-like feeling when you are trimming further forward. It then moves into a gentle belly, a stretched double concave beneath the front foot and vee through the tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt banks beautifully and holds really well through frontside barrels. For extra hold when riding backhand in the tube, I would add small side bites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth single-fin mid-length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffortless trim and natural speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowing, connected turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy rail-to-rail banking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong frontside barrel hold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional side bites for added backhand control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to point breaks, beach breaks and open-faced waves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sawyer Surfboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41822426628183,"sku":null,"price":11000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/9535\/8039\/files\/Bigger_-_Sawyer_Surfboards_-_Models_For_Website_to_scale-19.png?v=1783955272"},{"product_id":"6-fish","title":"6' FISH","description":"\u003ch2\u003eModel Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn old-school keeled fish built for playful conditions, instant speed and effortless flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wider outline and twin-keel setup create natural acceleration from the moment you get to your feet, while the longer rail line allows the board to move smoothly between short, pivoting turns and long, drawn-out arcs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast through softer sections and lively in the pocket, the 6' Fish is best ridden with slightly less buoyancy than your usual volume. This keeps the board engaged with the wave and gives it a more responsive, connected feeling through turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStevie’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis board has instant top speed. You stand up and it’s already moving at full pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s an old-school keeled fish, so it has that fast, free feeling, but the six-foot length gives you enough rail to draw out a proper turn. You can mix up short, pivoting turns in the pocket with longer arcs across the face, and it transitions between the two really naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt holds well on both the heel-side and toe-side rail and stays reliable when you push it. I’d recommend riding it slightly under your normal buoyancy, because that keeps the board sitting into the wave rather than floating too high on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a playful board for making small-to-medium surf feel fast, smooth and exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld-school twin-keel fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant top speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for playful conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, pivoting turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, drawn-out arcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong heel-side and toe-side hold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast through soft and flatter sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest ridden slightly below normal buoyancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sawyer Surfboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41822426759255,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/9535\/8039\/files\/Sawyer_Surfboards_-_Model_Outlines-09.png?v=1755118882"},{"product_id":"rasta-model","title":"RASTA MODEL","description":"\u003ch2\u003eModel Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rusta is Steven’s Supertubes board - a refined performance thruster and one of the most dependable shortboards in the Sawyer thruster range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt as a staple for progressive everyday surfing \u0026amp; competitive surfing. It responds when pushed, holds confidently through committed turns and gives the surfer the freedom to draw fast, precise lines without feeling overly demanding underfoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for surfers wanting one reliable shortboard that can form the foundation of their quiver. From open-face carving to tighter pocket surfing, the Rusta is designed to feel fast, connected and ready to perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStevie’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rusta is my Supertubes board. It’s one of the best shortboards I’ve surfed and the kind of thruster you can always rely on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has that magic combination of speed, drive and control. You can push it hard through a turn, surf it tightly in the pocket or open it up across the face, and it just keeps responding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me, it’s the staple thruster - the board you keep coming back to because it feels familiar beneath your feet but never limits how far you want to take your surfing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteven’s staple and magic performance thruster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, responsive and controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong drive through turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable hold when surfed with commitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to both pocket surfing and open-face turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dependable foundation for a shortboard quiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sawyer Surfboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41822426988631,"sku":null,"price":8500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/9535\/8039\/files\/Bigger_-_Sawyer_Surfboards_-_Models_For_Website_to_scale-22.png?v=1783955271"},{"product_id":"mini-log","title":"8' MINI LOG","description":"\u003ch3\u003eModel Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini Log brings the glide, trim and nose-riding feel of a traditional log into a shorter, more manageable and fun shape. At around eight feet, it’s easier to turn, easier to get through the waves, noseride and playful enough to sit tighter in the pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for those \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurfers progressing towards a full-sized log, experienced longboarders wanting a shorter and fun board alternative, and anyone looking for an easy, versatile board for small-to-medium waves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStevie’s Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Mini Log was shaped by my dad, Des, its definitely considered a fun board. Because it’s shorter than a traditional log, you can nose ride closer to the critical part of the wave. It has great trim and natural speed, glides beautifully from the nose and still lets you step back and turn it off the tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s more manoeuvrable and forgiving than a full-sized log, easier to handle through the waves and a great in-betweener for anyone wanting to get into logging.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional log-inspired glide and trim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore manoeuvrable than a full-sized longboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAble to sit tighter in the pocket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayful and responsive from the tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasier to manage and get through waves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA natural bridge between a mid-length and a traditional log\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sawyer Surfboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44029411295319,"sku":null,"price":10500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/9535\/8039\/files\/Bigger_-_Sawyer_Surfboards_-_Models_For_Website_to_scale-18.png?v=1783955271"},{"product_id":"58-asym","title":"5'8 ASYM","description":"\u003ch2\u003eModel Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASYM is a high-speed asymmetric shortboard designed to make everyday surfing feel smoother, faster and more intuitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith one rail shorter and the other longer, each side of the board is shaped to respond differently beneath your feet. The result is a board that works naturally through both heel-side and toe-side turns, helping you carry speed, hold your line and complete manoeuvres with greater confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the one-board quiver for surfers who want performance without the demands of a traditional competition shortboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStevie’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASYM is your one-stop shop for a quiver. If you’re not surfing on the professional tour, this is the kind of board you should be riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese boards have instant top speed. They are cooking on gas from the moment you get to your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne rail is shorter and the other is longer, allowing the board to work differently through your heel-side and toe-side turns. It smooths out your surfing and helps carry you through turns you may not have thought you were going to complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might enter a turn thinking you are going to lose it, but when you commit, the board holds its line and almost does the work for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt helps you surf faster, draw cleaner lines and connect your turns more naturally. For anyone wanting to improve their everyday surfing, the ASM is an incredible board to have under your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach ASYM is designed around the surfer’s stance and the waves they want to ride. 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It is designed for powerful turns, controlled nose riding and high-performance longboarding without unnecessary bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the model for surfers wanting a fast, precise longboard that can be pushed hard while still flowing smoothly through the wave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStevie’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board I won the World Title on in 2018 at Jinzun Harbour (Taiwan).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a 2+1 fin setup with plenty of bend, so it feels alive off the tail and still works beautifully from the nose. It is quite bladed out, with less bulk than a traditional longboard, because when you are surfing at pace you need planing speed rather than excess buoyancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board has a single concave through the nose for nose riding, moving into a double concave between the feet, with a diamond tail for added response and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was designed to go upside down, nose ride and handle all the shenanigans of high-performance longboarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me, it is the best version of a high-performance longboard I have ever surfed. If you feel like going upside down, hanging ten and doing both on the same wave, this is the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteven’s World Title board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2+1 fin setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBladed-out performance profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle concave through the nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble concave between the feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast and responsive off the tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for controlled nose riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for progressive longboarding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sawyer Surfboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44077192937559,"sku":null,"price":13500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/9535\/8039\/files\/Sawyer_Surfboards_-_Models_For_Website_to_scale-17.png?v=1783954276"},{"product_id":"log-rap","title":"LOG RAP","description":"\u003ch2\u003eModel Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Log Rap is a high-speed single-fin performance log designed to trim through fast sections, sit tightly in the pocket and feel lively beneath your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a lower entry rocker, a pulled-in nose and a wide point positioned slightly further back, the board carries speed effortlessly from the front third. The rails remain more parallel through the middle and towards the nose, helping it maintain a clean trim line before pulling into a more refined, responsive tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighter and more performance-orientated than a traditional log, the Log Rap is made for surfers who want dependable nose riding without losing speed, turning ability or responsiveness from the tail. It excels in fast-running point breaks and playful beach breaks where it can connect changing sections and keep moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStevie’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was the board I rode at the 2021 Malibu event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a lower entry rocker for faster trim and a pulled-in nose that brings the wide point slightly further back. The rail line stays more parallel from the middle towards the nose, before pulling down into a more refined tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you stand in the front third, the board has incredible gliding speed. It can pull you through almost any section - even when the wave is tiny. It has much more speed than a traditional log. It is basically a log on gas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board nose rides well out on the shoulder, but in the section it is unbeatable. It pulls into the pocket, holds its line and lets you stay high and tight through faster parts of the wave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tail is fairly bladed out, so when you step back, the nose lifts cleanly and the board pivots quickly. It also has a more performance-orientated rail, closer to a 65\/35 rail than the traditional 50\/50 rail you would normally find on a classic log.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is incredibly fun in beach breaks because it can trim through changing sections, but it also loves fast-running point waves like Malibu. 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The pulled-in nose stays clean through the section, while the diamond tail helps the board turn more freely than its length would suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStevie’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OBE is the more loggy option in the range. It has good speed, but instead of trying to outrun the wave, it settles into its pace and lets you surf with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gentle belly helps it roll smoothly from rail to rail, while the slightly boxier rails add stability in softer or bumpier surf. The pulled-in nose keeps it clean through the section, and the diamond tail makes it surprisingly responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt nose rides well in the pocket, feels forgiving on the shoulder and is easy to trust from the nose to the tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional single-fin log\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, stable and forgiving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond tail for easier turning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle belly through the centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePulled-in nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDependable nose riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to fuller beach breaks and rolling waves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sawyer Surfboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44077309034583,"sku":null,"price":13500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/9535\/8039\/files\/Bigger_-_Sawyer_Surfboards_-_Models_For_Website_to_scale-13.png?v=1783955271"},{"product_id":"102-performance-glider","title":"10'2 PERFORMANCE GLIDER","description":"\u003ch2\u003eModel Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10'2 Performance Glider combines the paddle power, effortless glide and sweeping lines of a traditional glider with the responsiveness needed for more progressive surfing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts extended rail line allows the board to enter waves early, build momentum and carry speed through long sections. 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