ACSOD Lotus Surfboard

The ACSOD Lotus is an ode to the 80’s thruster.

Pioneered by Simon Anderson, Alex’s take on the early 80’s thruster includes all the original design elements like the bump flyer, beak nose, low smooth rocker and flat deck with chimed low/soft rails. Building from these features, the modern twist we’ve added to this classic design is in the length and bottom shape.

Designed to be surfed 3 inches shorter than what was commonplace during that era, it allows the board to fit in tighter in the pocket and surf with a modern performance approach. Next was tweaking a traditional vee bottom.

Keeping a slight vee in the nose to prevent catching, we added a shallow single concave under your chest that blends into a deep double concave between the fins, finishing with a flat exit. These changes have replaced a slower, rail-to-rail roll with more speed and release.

Allowing you to skate fast down the line and perform reactive manoeuvres. Mixing old and new to reinvigorate a classic design.

OUTLINE

The overall plan shape is nice and wide, creating lift and speed in small surf. A bump flyer is placed just behind the front fins. Giving you a pivot point for sharp direction changes of the back foot.

ROCKER

A low entry rocker blends into an extended medium exit rocker with a massive sweet spot between your feet. 

RAILS

Low/soft chimed rails.

BOTTOM SHAPE

Vee entry blends into a medium single under the chest, transitioning into a deep double concave through the fins, finishing with a flat exit.

WRAP UP

Mixing old and new to reinvigorate a classic design. The Lotus is a fast and responsive board with a classic feel that excels in average to decent surf.

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner to advanced

WAVE TYPE:  Average to decent beach breaks, points & reef breaks.

WAVE SIZE: 1-4ft

About this board:

Construction: PU
Glassing: Standard (4+4 deck, 4 bottom)
Fin Boxes: Futures x 3 (Choose option above - Fins not included)
Tail shape: Squash Tail
Dimensions/Litres: See size graph above

About Alex Crews Surfboards (ACSOD):

Surfing and surfboards have always been a way of my life. It began with my Dad, who has been making boards for as long as I can remember. From the age of ten, I would sit at the door and watch him shape, glass and sand boards in a tin shed out the back of our house. Being so in love with the process, it was only natural I got on the planer and learned myself. After that first surf on that first board, I knew this was all I wanted to do: make surfboards and surf them. The feeling of riding something you have made with your own hands is truly amazing.

My brother Mitch is now a full-time team rider and test pilot, helping push my designs to the next level. While my dream is to one day become the premiere shaper on the Gold Coast and further this region’s reputation as the mecca of board design and craftsmanship.

Shipping & FAQ:

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