Description

Program

The shortboard to perform in lovely conditions.

Presentation

Surfing the best waves of your life means being in the right place at the right time. It also means being in total harmony with your board, in perfect rhythm to exploit these conditions to the full.

This is exactly what the Lethal does in “perfect” waves. Its round tail offers total freedom to its radical yet harmonious shape. You can vary curve radii as you like, and change trajectories effortlessly. It's perfect for turning under the lip and for correcting the trajectory in endless Indonesian tubes, for example.

Do not confuse it with a pinched round tail, the Lethal and its round pin tail offer exceptional versatility with a slightly forward wide point that adds plenty of energy and agility to this modern shape. It’s the opposite of a step-up or a mini gun. Quite simply, the Lethal is the most maneuverable board in the range.

A round tail that pivots on a dime, thin rails notably at the tail for maintaining tight turns and gripping the wave face. A centered wide point for maximum versatility. Its efficient shape gives an ultra-healthy feel despite a very playful tail. A feeling of speed and total freedom.

It's a relatively easy board to surf because it's so instinctive. You can just jump in and surf without thinking. The Lethal is the shortboard for hollow waves, both hyper-fluid and radical for scoring.

Its ability to tighten carves makes it a must-have in any good surfer's quiver.

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Surf Lethal EPS Pro

Name: GONG - Surf Lethal EPS Pro
Brand: GONG
SKU: GON24BOASURLETEPSPRO-62
Price: 449.0 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

The high performance shortboard.

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509€

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tail-round Round Tail
outline-surf-short Shortboard

Specifications

6'2 | 185.7cm
19 15/16" | 50.7cm
2 9/16" | 6.5cm
Volume: 34.0L

Rider

Intermediate

Expert

40kg

54kg

82kg

95kg

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

Description

Program

The shortboard to perform in lovely conditions.

Presentation

Surfing the best waves of your life means being in the right place at the right time. It also means being in total harmony with your board, in perfect rhythm to exploit these conditions to the full.

This is exactly what the Lethal does in “perfect” waves. Its round tail offers total freedom to its radical yet harmonious shape. You can vary curve radii as you like, and change trajectories effortlessly. It's perfect for turning under the lip and for correcting the trajectory in endless Indonesian tubes, for example.

Do not confuse it with a pinched round tail, the Lethal and its round pin tail offer exceptional versatility with a slightly forward wide point that adds plenty of energy and agility to this modern shape. It’s the opposite of a step-up or a mini gun. Quite simply, the Lethal is the most maneuverable board in the range.

A round tail that pivots on a dime, thin rails notably at the tail for maintaining tight turns and gripping the wave face. A centered wide point for maximum versatility. Its efficient shape gives an ultra-healthy feel despite a very playful tail. A feeling of speed and total freedom.

It's a relatively easy board to surf because it's so instinctive. You can just jump in and surf without thinking. The Lethal is the shortboard for hollow waves, both hyper-fluid and radical for scoring.

Its ability to tighten carves makes it a must-have in any good surfer's quiver.

OUTLINE

A centered wide point to tighten carves and gain extra mobility. An ultra-playful tail that gives plenty of freedom of trajectory in powerful waves. And a thin nose that's totally forgettable.

An outline with a step-up look that will score your best turns ever in medium waves and push your limits in hollow waves.

ROCKER

Significant but conventional rocker for a performance shortboard. Sufficiently pronounced at rocker’s start to avoid the slightest fault at the end of a top turn. The rocker remains constant all the way to the tail exit for the best possible maneuverability and strong curves. Rocker is both constant and well-balanced between nose and tail.

The Lethal combines the ability to generate speed with the ability to turn easily.

HULL

This is the modern combination of performance boards for scoring in nice conditions, with the traditional CTDC (concave to double concave). The concave is very pronounced at the front, extending to the rear quarter and transforming into a double concave between the fins. The concaves are there to direct the flow of water. This combination of concaves keeps the board on its line, channels the flow of water to create a venturi effect, accelerates the board and gives it better grip.

The simple concave creates lift, which explains the Lethal's excellent performance in waves that lack power. Its role is also to increase speed and enable the board to accelerate immediately: right from the drop, you're in rhythm.

The double concave allows clean flow through the tail between the three fins.

TAIL

The round tail offers the greatest maneuverability. The round tail is positioned between the gliding squash tail and the sharp pin tail. It's a great choice for turning in waves that are pushing hard. Perfectly suited to tight maneuvers and fast pivots, it remains ultra-fluid.

RAILS

The rails are hard on the tail, with a pronounced edge so that you're never out of control. There's plenty of grip to go around, whatever the situation, or in the worst critical areas of a wave. The rails are shaped so that you can easily push them down at high speed for control. You can easily build up energy to go straight to the lip at the bottom exit. We've got that characteristic sharpness for maximum aggressiveness and precision.

EPS Pro Surf technology

High-end materials: EPS blank, Epoxy resin, fiberglass and carbon fiber.
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 4oz fiberglass, 1 layer of 6oz carbon fiber .
Detail of the hull: 1 layer of 4oz fiberglass, 1 layers of 6oz carbon fiber, 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 Lethal EPS Pro 6'2

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Buying guide

For whom?

For surfers looking for an ultra-maneuverable board.

It's a revelation for anyone looking for shortboard performance in turns.

A powerful surfer will find it ideal for pushing the carves as much as he wants.

A fine-tuned surfer will find an ultra-precise board that he can put exactly where he wants.

For intermediate surfers looking for their first shortboard. For those who want an easy and immediate grip on a board that turns +++.

For experienced and expert surfers who will take it on Indonesian trips or for sessions at home.

For what?

A great board is first and foremost one that makes surfing easier, one that gives you confidence. The Lethal is a reference board for the best days, and for your trips.

To be as comfortable in 3-foot waves on your local beach break as on a reef on the other side of the world in 8-foot waves and more, and everything in between.

What all these conditions have in common is Lethal's ability to put the same intensity into waves that are nevertheless very different. To be able to make the most of these conditions, not to miss out, so that each session is epic.

Which board size?

Either you're lucky enough to live in a place where great waves are commonplace, and score good conditions every session, then you can do without superfluous volume. Alternatively, you can add volume and length to give yourself a little more comfort. As the Lethal's rail lines are thin, especially at the tail, you can increase volume without losing performance or control.

What are the ideal waves?

Size: from one hip size to two man sizes.
Power: it delivers its best in all but the softest knee waves.
Aspect: it goes everywhere but prefers glassy conditions, like we all do.

What technology?

We offer different technologies on certain shapes to meet the program, conditions, and sometimes individual habits.

In the case of a PU board, there will be a different behavior from an EPS board of the same shape and weight. It’s the weight distribution in the board that generates a big difference in feeling. For two blanks with the same shape, one in PU and the other in EPS, the EPS blank will be lighter, as EPS foam is less dense.

In the case of a PU board, it’s the blank that provides solidity and concentrates weight in its core. The board thus has a very “central” inertia. This makes for a very smooth board, which forgives errors but is less dynamic. The PU blank will be heavier than the EPS blank.

In the case of an Epoxy board, the blank is very light, and solidity comes from the skins. So the inertia is “peripheral,” meaning the weight of the board is on the outside, making it more mobile, agile, and dynamic.

The best comparison to explain these differences would be to say that the inertia of PU naturally gives a single fin feeling (very centered, smooth and soft pressure), while EPS gives a trifin or even quad feeling (very external pressures, immediate rail to rail, maximum nervousness).

EPS is generally preferred for boards that need dynamism, usually in small to medium conditions, schematically in waves where speed generation is required. EPS is therefore preferred on shapes where reactivity is sought, as it’s easier to turn quickly, perfect for waves that require rapid transitions. For very good surfers, this further enhances the dynamism of their surfing. For progressing surfers, EPS adds this little boost of dynamism as the board can gain speed much more easily, an important point considering that in surfing, speed is the key to everything. PU is favored for high-performance shortboards, for boards where controlling speed is the main objective.

Feelings of each: Surfers accustomed to PU will generally say that “EPS bounces and feels stiff.” While surfers used to EPS will say that “PU feels soft, lacks response, and struggles to accelerate.” These feelings often stem from habits, sometimes generalities, and often prejudices. Don’t hesitate to deviate from conventional wisdom to make your choice.

Which set of fins?

More than being the most common configuration, the thruster is the most versatile set-up, and the one that gives the most pivot and versatility. It's also a “predictable” set-up because it offers good control/balance, and a “manageable” speed without getting overwhelmed, which is perfect for all conditions.

We can then play with the type of fins to accentuate and improve certain behaviors. And to choose the fin best suited to your surfing, conditions and style, you need to understand how each of the following parameters, which make up the shape of each fin, will influence the board's behavior.

The rake

The rake refers to the back curvature of the fin. This is the distance between the end of the base and the end of the trailing edge of the fin (tip). The greater the rake, the closer the tip of the fin will be to the tail of your board. Ideal for experienced and powerful surfers to perform long turns, with maximum grip and drive. The drive corresponds to the ability to hold a trajectory while maintaining speed. A fin with a wide base will help maintain this speed, while a fin with a shorter base will offer less drive. Recommended for rather powerful waves. Conversely, the less rake there is (straighter fin), the greater the pivot. The pivot being the ability to make more or less tight turns. Ideal for tightening curves and turning short, therefore ideal for exploiting waves that lack power.

Imagine yourself at the helm of a catamaran with the rudders down, the boat will turn short and you will only need a little pressure to operate the rudders. But raise these rudders by applying a 45° angle to them, in this case it will be difficult to turn it short, and it will require a lot more power.

The base

The base is the lower part of the fin. The one that is in contact with the board. A long base will bring more control and ample curves. Ideal in powerful waves on which we will seek more hold, and more stability in curves and trajectories.A short base will provide more pivot and allow you to tighten your turns and free up the tail. We will choose this type of fins in slow waves because we will favor maneuverability over control. The longer the base, the more the fin will offer control and ample turns, the shorter the base, the more the fin will offer pivot, max speed and tight turns.

The depth

The depth is the height between the base and the tip of your fin. The deeper it is, the more stability and hold you will gain, especially in powerful waves. A short fin will have less friction with the water, which will bring you more speed. This low depth of your fin will free up the tail of your board all the more. This type of fin is recommended in light conditions.

The surface

Surface: A fin with a large surface will bring more control. This type of fin is recommended for beginners because it also provides more stability. A fin with little surface will provide more freedom under the back foot. The board will be more playful.

Distribution of the surface: In hollow / fast conditions, we will rather choose fins with a thin head with little surface at the head which will foil less and therefore less accentuate the curves. In conditions in which the movement will be slow, we will choose surface on the head to accentuate the maneuverability.

The flex

The flex of a fin determines its ability to deform and return to its original shape. A fin that has flex provides a smoother ride and will forgive mistakes. On the other hand, a fin with little flex, therefore more rigid, will bring more control, more reactivity and more power. Reserved for the most experienced surfers because these fins require the surfer to be very precise in his turns. The deeper and thinner a fin is in the head, the more flex you’ll have.

You can play with the shape and size of the fins, so you can stick as closely as possible to the surfing feel you're looking for. After the shape, the material of the fins is the most important point: fiber. Stiffness is the key to good fins. If you're upgrading your fins, you need to go up in stiffness.

Which shape to choose?

Lethal or Chemical?

These are two boards that complement each other perfectly. The Chemical is a high-performance shortboard for light to medium conditions. The Lethal shines in pushing conditions. We'll be tightening our turns a lot more on the Lethal and accelerating harder on the Chemical.

Lethal or Evolt?

The Evolt is closer to the Chemical: it's the competition version with even more forward projection. The Lethal keeps the advantage in slower conditions. The Evolt is perfect for a series of turns/maneuvers in sluggish waves.

To sum up:

the Evolt for reverses
the Lethal for turns

Lethal or Atomic?

What they have in common is a very similar playing field: pushing waves.

The Atomic has more character, with a tail that propels it +++ and drives it. This is the board for accelerating when you're already at Mach12. Ideal for nasty barrels and big carves in the face.

The Lethal's small tail area makes it a little more versatile and playful. You're both very free in hollow waves to squeeze turns, and even more at ease wedged at the bottom of long tubes that require you to manage trajectory and height in the face.

Which bag?

Equipments

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 mid-range FCS trifin set in Glass Flex, which you can complement with high-end fiber fins for the best performance.

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

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