Surfboards

The Sting was invented by Ben Aipa in 1974. It was test piloted by Buttons Kaluhiokalani, Mark Liddell, Larry Bertlemann and Dane Kealohaand and it rapidly went through a series of refinements. Mark Richards caught wind of the design and came to Hawaii to seek out Ben. 

For the Dark Arts collab, AIPA chose to focus on the version of the Sting Made for Mark Richards in 1976. This shape is modeled after Mark Richard's 6’8”x21-1/2”x3-1/4”. MR’s Flame Sting was made with a step bottom which removes ¼” from the bottom contour from behind the Sting (wings) to the tail. Ben wanted to create air cavitation and subsequent lift which meant more speed. This would be the first known attempt to facilitate lift like our modern concaves now do for us. AIPA added a slight amount of curve to the tail and moved the midpoint back, closer to center, to improve performance and the remainder of the board remains true to the original.

The black carbon strip down the center of the board pays homage to Ben Aipa’s wide stringer color work, as seen in the late 70’s version. The ’76 STING combined with Dark Arts Tech is bound to be a modern classic!

Suggested ordering ¼” thicker than normal board.

Note:
In Stock Surf Boards will be shipped within 2-5 business days of purchase.
Custom surfboards will be shipped within 10-12 weeks of purchase.

In early 2019,  Album started working on prototypes for their soft top program. They wanted to make a board sub 5’0” that could carry volume but still be a ripper. They made a 4’10” chunky little thing that was a little over 30 liters, with a fishy rocker, twin-fin setup, and a wild double-barrel bonzer-style deep-channel concave running almost the full length of the bottom of the board. Album gave it to Asher and Josh to test. The results were remarkable. It was the first Album board Asher rode and within two sessions the guys had already stacked internet-breaking clips on a first-draft prototype. So it went off to create the mold for the Seaskate soft top, but they knew they had to make a model out of it. Ride it a little shorter and thicker than a Sunstone. It packs a lot of volume, but don’t be afraid to ride it 3-5 liters more than your shortboard.

The Plasmic is a limited and numbered run of 100. 

Note:
In Stock Surf Boards will be shipped within 2-5 business days of purchase.
Custom surfboards will be shipped within 10-12 weeks of purchase.

• Waterproof Cordura® Top Panel Material for Durability
• Heavy-duty, YKK® molded zipper

• Limited Lifetime Warranty through DAKINE
• New Heat Reflective Silver Energy Shield Lite to keep the board cool in the sun|1/3" (8MM) Closed Cell foam padding
• Slim Outline for tailor fit to high performance Thruster shapes
• Stash Pocket with YKK® PU Coated zipper to keep valuables protected from rain and splash
• TPU Badging and Vents|Breathable, Ergonomic Shoulder straps with stash pocket|Internal wax/ fin pocket
• Padded grab handle
• Reflective Logos

Note:
In Stock Surf Boards will be shipped within 2-5 business days of purchase.
Custom surfboards will be shipped within 10-12 weeks of purchase.

Treat your board right. From routine storage to everyday transport, our Daylight Surfboard Bag offers unbeatable lightweight, padded coverage. It features a generous outline and a full run of sizes for a near custom fit for your hybrid-style boards. Once tucked inside, boards enjoys heat- and water-resistant coverage plus full-length and generous 1/4-inch (6.5mm) foam-padded ding protection. A padded shoulder strap leaves your hands free for other gear.

• Limited Lifetime Warranty through DAKINE
• Generous outline to fit wider/alternative shapes
• Upgraded heat- and water-resistant tarpaulin material
• 1/4" [6.5mm] foam padding
• Generous outline to fit wider retro and fish shapes
• Heavy-duty, YKK® coil zipper
• Non-slip padded shoulder strap with stash pocket
• Wax/fin pocket

Note:
In Stock Surf Boards will be shipped within 2-5 business days of purchase.
Custom surfboards will be shipped within 10-12 weeks of purchase.

A padded Thruster board bag for storage and transport. 

Treat your board right. From routine storage to everyday transport, our Daylight Surfboard Bag offers unbeatable lightweight, padded coverage. It comes in a wide range of sizes to accommodate almost every size thruster board. Once tucked inside, your board enjoys heat- and water-resistant coverage plus full-length 1/4-inch (6.5mm) foam-padded ding protection. A padded shoulder strap leaves your hands free for other gear.

• Limited Lifetime Warranty through DAKINE
• Versatile shape fits most thruster shape boards
• Upgraded heat- and water-resistant tarpaulin material
• 1/4" [6.5mm] foam padding
• Heavy-duty, YKK® coil zipper
• Non-slip padded shoulder strap with stash pocket
• Wax/fin pocket

Note:
In Stock Surf Boards will be shipped within 2-5 business days of purchase.
Custom surfboards will be shipped within 10-12 weeks of purchase.

Dark Arts 1" Pin

Note:
In Stock Surf Boards will be shipped within 2-5 business days of purchase.
Custom surfboards will be shipped within 10-12 weeks of purchase.

The Dark Arts hat is a low profile six panel hat with an adjustable snap back closure. On the front is the Dark Arts vertical logo patch in black and white.  

 

Note:
In Stock Surf Boards will be shipped within 2-5 business days of purchase.
Custom surfboards will be shipped within 10-12 weeks of purchase.