Description

Program

Surf as short as possible, with style and speed, on a super comfortable board. This is the board to score fun sessions in the summertime, and much more !

Presentation

Generating a crazy amount of speed on the wave and turning as short as possible is what the Imperatrice is all about thanks to a thin and relatively wide retro fish shape. Surfing short or with comfort? No need to choose!

The Imperatrice can be surfed short because it has volume for its size, which translates to easy paddling and take offs. It’s a board that flies over water. It is the ideal summer board for intermediate to advanced surfers and it will quickly take a very important place in your quiver.

The traditional Keel Fins set-up, combined with the quality of its 100% fiber GONG fins, give the Imperatrice grip and impressive steering precision.

Ideal Waves

Size: from knee to shoulder high.
Power: it shines in powerless waves.
Shape: it can handle it all but it prefers glassy waves.

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Surf Imperatrice EPS

Name: GONG - Surf Imperatrice EPS
Brand: GONG
SKU: GON3SURFIMPEPS58
Price: 295.0 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

Surf a legendary board, both authentic and modernized.

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Description

Program

Surf as short as possible, with style and speed, on a super comfortable board. This is the board to score fun sessions in the summertime, and much more !

Presentation

Generating a crazy amount of speed on the wave and turning as short as possible is what the Imperatrice is all about thanks to a thin and relatively wide retro fish shape. Surfing short or with comfort? No need to choose!

The Imperatrice can be surfed short because it has volume for its size, which translates to easy paddling and take offs. It’s a board that flies over water. It is the ideal summer board for intermediate to advanced surfers and it will quickly take a very important place in your quiver.

The traditional Keel Fins set-up, combined with the quality of its 100% fiber GONG fins, give the Imperatrice grip and impressive steering precision.

Ideal Waves

Size: from knee to shoulder high.
Power: it shines in powerless waves.
Shape: it can handle it all but it prefers glassy waves.

Outline

From the first take off, the speed and fluidity of the maneuvers is what strikes the most. Everything is fast, simple, but above all very effective. The Imperatrice develops a familiar line with this pure retro fish outline.

A nice wide surface under the front foot that offers exceptional paddling comfort. It’s very easy to take off in weak waves thanks to a very relaxed rocker. This volume on the front of the board disappears towards the tail to make way for very thin rails, making the handling very precise and the drive magical.

Rocker: relaxed for an early take off and maximum speed in small waves.

Volume: generous but perfectly distributed for an early take off and crazy performances.

Outline: wide under the front foot with an advanced max width and a rather pinched tail.

Nose: round point nose for paddling comfort and immediate accelerations.

Deck: slightly domed to maintain thin rails, and flat in the center for control.

Hull: marked Vee at the tail, then slight double concave Vee in the center, and slight belly at the nose.

Fins: twin fins.

Thin rails

The Imperatrice offers an important surface on short lengths, while keeping thin rails. From the first take off, the speed and fluidity of the maneuvers is what strikes the most. Everything is fast, simple, but above all very effective.

Retro in front and very thin at the tail.

Fish tail

In surfing, speed is everything. Having speed or producing it in powerful waves is never a problem, but generating it in knee high waves implies to be either a very light or very technical surfer, if not both. The Imperatrice will naturally give you this speed, because it just goes fast, very fast. Its fish tail is wide but thin to have maximum lift while maintaining grip. The result is simple: you can fly over or catch up any section, one after the other. Sloppy conditions become a super fun playground where everything becomes easy.

Wide and deep fish tail for early planing without sacrificing maneuverability and drive.

EPS Surf Technology

High-end materials: EPS blank, Epoxy resin, fiberglass. Materials chosen for their suitability to the requirements of our specifications.
100% Epoxy resin board on EPS foam blanks of 28kg/m³ (with 3mm wooden stringer).
Deck detail: 2 layers of 6oz fiberglass, 1 layer of 4oz fiberglass.
Detail of the hull: 1 layer of 6oz fiberglass, 1 layer of 4oz fiberglass, plus 1 patch of 4oz fiberglass reinforcement covering the tail and fin boxes.
Preshape with digital control, shape control using traditional templates, 100% hand finishing.
Matte finish for better glide, less susceptibility to scratches and a comp look.
This technology is easily repairable in the event of a ding, and has an excellent strength/nervousness/weight ratio highlighting all the technical qualities of the shape.
It is THE modern technology, in fiberglass or carbon, currently popular with the most technical surfers looking for the best performance.
These boards are 100% shaped and glassed in our factory in Asia which strictly replicates our methods developed and tested in our workshop in France.

Technical sheet

Surf Imperatrice EPS 5'8

Length: 5’8 = 171.2cm
Width: 23 = 58.4cm
Thickness: 2 15/16 = 7.4 cm
Volume: 44L
One foot off front: 21 3/4 = 49.1 cm
One foot off back: 20 1/8 = 46.3 cm
Total rocker: 15.4 cm
Deck: slightly domed to maintain thin rails, and flat in the center for control.
Hull: marked Vee at the tail, then slight double concave Vee in the center, and slight belly at the nose.
Tail: wide and deep fish tail for early planing without sacrificing maneuverability and drive.
Nose: round point nose for paddling comfort and immediate accelerations.
Fins: twin fins
EPS weight: 3,4 kg (indicative weight at + or – 5%).

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Buying guide

For whom?

You have a good level in surfing. You like surfing culture, its history, beautiful boards, fluid lines, glide and style.

What for?

Put the pedal to the metal in average waves and reel off beautiful turns.

Which size?

Ideal waves?

Size: from knee to shoulder high.
Power: it shines in powerless waves.
Shape: it can handle it all but it prefers glassy waves.

Which shape?

Imperatrice or Matata?

They will shine in the same conditions, the Matata is unbeatable in acceleration, subtil pumping movements are enough to get it going, it is perfect for flying over flat sections and surfing on a very fast horizontal line. The Imperatrice will have more drive, more hold in strong carves. These are two boards that will offer a lot of glide, one with very strong acceleration (Matata), and the other (Imperatrice) with significant control and a strong ability to wrap off your turns.

Imperatrice or Pie?

For the same volume, the Pie will have more length, it will be more slender. This will have a positive impact on paddling speed, but especially on the size of the waves you can surf with it. The Pie will have a higher top end, so you can surf a bit more wave size with the Pie. It is also more comfortable in hollow conditions with an early drop. The Pie is very round and easy to drive. The lines of its tail and its nose are more pinched for easy handling. The Imperatrice will show more character in the low end, in small and sloppy waves, by having more drive, and by being even easier for generating speed. The Imperatrice will be the board for a good surfer who seeks uncompromising excellence in a retro fish shape.

Imperatrice or Fork?

The Fork will be closer to riding a classic shortboard, but with a huge speed boost and incredible pop. This fish isn’t retro, it’s very modern ? The low end and the compactness of the Imperatrice are much better but its twin set-up versus quad of theFork, will offer a very progressive glide in carves while the Fork will be much more explosive.

Equipments

These boards are equipped with a leash plug and 6 FCS I plugs aligned 3 by 3 to mount 3-cone Keel fins.

6 FCS I plugs aligned 3 by 3 to mount 3-cone Keel fins
2 GONG Keel Fins, full fiber, 125mm / 5’’.
Concrete Fixed Plug at the tail to never lose your board.

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

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