The SLX Epoxy Construction process combines conventional wisdom with the latest surfboard construction methods. Stringered EPS blanks, which ensure a stiff and familiar flex pattern, are precision shaped and glassed with Epoxy resin and fibreglass. The use of EPS in the core creates a significant reduction in weight allowing heavier gauge cloth in the lamination process.
The result is a surfboard with all the positive flex characteristics of a standard PU surfboard, with far greater strength and durability. The improved lightness allows you to push your performance levels on a board that will outlast almost any custom board you can buy.
From a green standpoint the technology is also a vast improvement on the Polyurethane process. SLX creates 75% less toxic emissions in the production process than conventional technologies. Also the creation of more durable boards will lead to less broken boards filling up landfills around the planet.
For any sceptics out there, Tiki is happy to back up their confidence in the new technology and are including a number of the SLX boards, including some of the Webber models, in their Test Centres for 2008. This allows customers a free trial session at participating Tiki retailers around the country.
