Description

Function

Shortboard competition: the steroid version of our do-it-all Shortboard (the Alu) for incredible performance in our european conditions!

Introduction

Performance Shortboard shaped for excelling in small to medium conditions and/or imperfect ones, and what we usually see happening during Heats. The Chemical gives her best in 1m/1m20 on wave that is somewhat mushy with very little shoulder. The combination between acceleration and pivot nulifies these conditions, it’s impressive efficiency and allows you to lay down all your moves in your repertoire. It’s an extremely nervy board, hyper-active and makes it possible to solicite the entire length of the wave where its natural speed makes for linking moves with fluidity. The width at the back foot is consistent and the kick quite low. The resulting acceleration is magic, with speed reached very quickly and within a very short distance making the completion of move easy and radical. The hull has had some work done : a simple pronouced concave under the front foot and a double concave running between the stance ending up in a Vee at the back foot. The rail to rail is instinctive, magic and the drive super precise, speed and maneuverability are explosive. This board is available in PU or EPS, 2 different forms of construction and in 7 different sizes to fit everyones sizes needs and skill level to coincide with your personnal discipline. A highly reactive, efficient Board who’s directionnal guidance’s instinctual and perfectly conducive to a moderne and dynamic drive.

Ideal Waves

Size: waist high to overhead.
Strength: gives her best in imperfect middle size waves, she makes the difference in gnarly conditions.
Type: all conditions.

Equipment

These boards are equipped with a leash plug and 3 FCS II fin boxes: the highest box standard on the market. You can clip your fins into the boxes without using any tools. Depending on your desires and your surfing style, the FCSII fin catalog then allows you to go for pro model fins signed by emblematic surfers. This board comes with a trifin mid-range FCS Glass Flex set that you can complete with high-end fiber fins for the best performance.

Construction

This board is available in a PU or an EPS version, in 6 sizes for both constructions in order to satisfy all surfers and stick as close as possible to its program.

Surf Chemical Pu/Eps

Name: GONG - Surf Chemical Pu/Eps
Brand: GONG
SKU: GON0SURFCHEEPS53
Price: 299.0 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

The shortboard for competitions.

See Description

299€

Type EPS

PU
EPS

Taille 5'3

5'3
5'6
5'9
6'0
6'3
6'8
7'1

Surf

Specifications

5'3 | 160.1cm
17 1/4" | 43.8cm
2 3/16" | 5.5cm
Volume: 21.0L

Rider

Intermediate

Expert

30kg

38kg

53kg

60kg

Conditions

Wave size

Knee

Waist

Overhead

Wave speed

Slow

Moderate

Fast

Wave shape

Soft

Steep

Hollow

Aptitudes

Paddling comfort

Verticality

Carving

Drive

Natural speed

Air

Program

In action

Description

Function

Shortboard competition: the steroid version of our do-it-all Shortboard (the Alu) for incredible performance in our european conditions!

Introduction

Performance Shortboard shaped for excelling in small to medium conditions and/or imperfect ones, and what we usually see happening during Heats. The Chemical gives her best in 1m/1m20 on wave that is somewhat mushy with very little shoulder. The combination between acceleration and pivot nulifies these conditions, it’s impressive efficiency and allows you to lay down all your moves in your repertoire. It’s an extremely nervy board, hyper-active and makes it possible to solicite the entire length of the wave where its natural speed makes for linking moves with fluidity. The width at the back foot is consistent and the kick quite low. The resulting acceleration is magic, with speed reached very quickly and within a very short distance making the completion of move easy and radical. The hull has had some work done : a simple pronouced concave under the front foot and a double concave running between the stance ending up in a Vee at the back foot. The rail to rail is instinctive, magic and the drive super precise, speed and maneuverability are explosive. This board is available in PU or EPS, 2 different forms of construction and in 7 different sizes to fit everyones sizes needs and skill level to coincide with your personnal discipline. A highly reactive, efficient Board who’s directionnal guidance’s instinctual and perfectly conducive to a moderne and dynamic drive.

Ideal Waves

Size: waist high to overhead.
Strength: gives her best in imperfect middle size waves, she makes the difference in gnarly conditions.
Type: all conditions.

Equipment

These boards are equipped with a leash plug and 3 FCS II fin boxes: the highest box standard on the market. You can clip your fins into the boxes without using any tools. Depending on your desires and your surfing style, the FCSII fin catalog then allows you to go for pro model fins signed by emblematic surfers. This board comes with a trifin mid-range FCS Glass Flex set that you can complete with high-end fiber fins for the best performance.

Construction

This board is available in a PU or an EPS version, in 6 sizes for both constructions in order to satisfy all surfers and stick as close as possible to its program.

GLOBAL

Rocker: marked for max maneuverability.
Rails: hard at the tail and round at nose giving feeling 100% modern.
Volume: just the right amount to be focus on performance.
Outline: floaty tail, thin nose.
Tail: pur squash tail..
Nose: narrow point nose, to reduce inertia and facilitate radical moves.
Deck: flat for the control.
Bottom: simple concave to double concave to Vee.
Fins: Trifin.

PU Surf Technology

High Quality Material : Bennett Australian Blanks, Polyester Resin, Fiber Glass, Patented FCS2 Boxes. Materials chosen for their compatibility with our design specifications.

This is the traditional technology and noble of the artisan Shaper. It offers an unequalled feeling. It’s the reference for highly skilled Surfers.

Technical details :

Board, 100% Polyester Resin over Polyurethane Bennett Foam Blanks (50 kg/m3).
3-5mm High Quality Wood Stringers to avoid folding.
Deck detail : 2 layers of 4oz or 6oz (depending on Board) Fiber Glass.
Hull detail : 1 Layer of 4oz or 6oz (depending on Board) Fiber Glass.
Reinforcements : a large patch of 4oz Fiber Glass enshrouds the Tail and the Fin Boxes.
Pre-shape by digital control, and shape controlled by traditional templates, 100% Hand Finished.
Mat finish for a better glide, less sensitive to scratching, comp look.
This Techno is easily repairable, most notably with UV Resin.
Hydrophobic foam that sucks less water in case of damage.
These Boards are produced in China in the most experienced and specialized Surfboard factory.

EPS Surf Technology

High Quality Material : EPS Blanks, Epoxy Resin, Fiber Glass, Patented FCS2 Boxes. Materials chosen for their compatibility with our design specifications.

This is the most modern technology designed for the most technical surfers looking for the best performance in small to medium waves.

Technical details :

100% Epoxy resin over 28kg/m3 Polystyrene foam blank.
Wood Stringer, high quality and 3-5mm for limiting folding.
Deck detail : 2 layers of 6oz fiberglass plus 1 layer of 4oz.
Hull detail : 1 layer of 6oz fiberglass plus 1 layer of 4oz.
Reinforcements : a large patch of fiberglass covers the tail and the fin boxes.
Rail detail: 5 layers of deck + hull overlap with wide strips.
Pre-shape by digital control, and shape controlled by traditional templates, 100% hand finished.
Mat finish for a better glide, less sensitive to scratching, comp look.
This techno is easily repairable, most notably with UV Resin.
Hydrophilic foam blank that will oblige you to get out of the water quickly in case of damage.
Foam blank will melt if in contact with Acetone or Polyester Resin. Epoxy Only.
Excellent blend for the best solidity/dynamism/weight while keeping in the forefront the characteristics of the shape.
Resin that is 6 times more dynamic than Polyester.
These boards are produced in China in the most experienced and specialized surfboard factory.

Technical sheet

Surf Chemical Pu/Eps EPS / 5'3

Length: 5’3 = 160,1 cm
Width: 17 1/4″ = 43,8 cm
Thickness: 2 3/16″ = 5,5 cm
Volume: 21 litres
One foot off nose: 12 1/8″ = 30,6 cm
One foot off tail: 14″ = 35,6 cm
Rocker total: 16,2 cm
Deck: flat for control.
Bottom: simple concave to double concave to Vee.
Tail: pur square tail.
Nose: narrow point nose.
Fins: Tri-fin.
EPS Weight: 1,8 kg (weight margins + or – 5%).

Download the technical sheet

Buying guide

Equipments

3 FCS II plugs: the Roll’s of boxes.
3 FCS II Glass Flex Fins.
Concrete Fixed Plug on the tail for your leash.

Delivery

Delivery delay

We indicate a preparation and shipping time of 3 working days. In reality, the majority of orders are shipped within 24/48 hours.

The delivery time, i.e. delivery time of the package to your home, then depends on the delivery location and the carrier.

We work with reliable and efficient carriers. 99% of shipments go perfectly and quickly. In the case of the remaining 1%, rest assured that we will do what is necessary with the carrier.

Shipping fees

Unlike other sites, shipping costs are not hidden behind the price of our products. You know exactly what shipping costs you, and you are not disadvantaged if you choose to collect your order at our GONG Space Center.

Shipping costs are calculated based on the weight and volume of each package, and your delivery address.

Tracking your package

Delivery tracking is managed directly by the carriers to whom we have entrusted your packages. They will contact you by email or SMS to allow you to choose delivery methods and follow the route of your package.

Carriers

We work with the best transport societies to deliver to you throughout Europe and the world within very short deadlines. We chose them for their quality of service and their compliance with deadlines.

For mainland France, 80% of your orders arrive at their destination in less than 48 hours of processing.

For Europe, delivery times vary from 3 to 6 working days, depending on the country of destination.

For the rest of the world, delivery times depend on transit time and customs clearance time. This delay depends on customs and can last from a few days to a few weeks depending on the destination and seasonality.

Please note, transport time is added to preparation/shipping time. Two companies collaborate on your order (GONG and the carrier). Each one masters its activity and is committed to optimizing its deadlines so that you are delivered as quickly as possible and at a reasonable price.

Eco-responsible packaging

Preserving the environment is an absolute priority. This is why we do everything possible to reduce our ecological footprint.

The most important thing is to sell quality, durable products that will be repairable and will please you for a long time.

For our shipments, we use:

Scotch craft paper.

Final packaging in high-end cardboard.

For rigid boards: Flexi-Hex, very high resistance ecological packaging.

This means:

Reusable and recyclable packaging.

An almost total reduction in single-use plastic.

Maximum protection and impact resistance for rigid boards thanks to the innovative Flexi-Hex honeycomb design (35mm thick).

Receipt of your product

Upon delivery, check the condition of your package in the presence of the carrier. A complete explanation email on the procedure to follow will be sent to you when your order is shipped.

Despite our requirements and all the care we take in the packaging and protection of your product, transport hazards may occur, and your product may suffer more or less significant transport damage.

Note that the products are protected in their carton. If you have any doubts, simply refuse delivery and contact us.

More infos

To go and ask all possible questions about this product and read all user/rider feedback, click on the link below:
Know everything about GONG Surf Chemical PU/EPS

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