The construction that Felipe Toledo rode to victory at Lemoore and the WSL CT podium at Trestles, and Kanoa Igarashi took first place at the ISA World Surfing Games in Huntington Beach—a pure carbon layup engineered for maximum performance, combining ultra-responsive flex with exceptional durability. Built for explosive airs and critical turns, it holds up under the demands of high-performance surfing.This is the classic Dark Arts build. Full-coverage resilient 3K carbon fiber gives the board that fresh-out-of-the-box feel for years. An added layer of 4oz fiberglass sits beneath the carbon on the deck, reinforcing the surface to increase resistance to pressure dents, without adding bulk.The stringerless EPS core keeps the ride ultra-light and lightning fast, delivering snappy reactions, elevated drive, and a natural instinct for flying above the lip.

 

CARBON KEVLAR TOP - PU BLANK / EPS STRINGER

A 3-inch carbon tape runs nose to tail along the deck, delivering a consistent and sensitive flex pattern. Additional carbon-reinforced nose and tail patches help protect common ding and high-impact zones.The US Blanks C3 PU core offers traditional weight and slightly less buoyancy than EPS, which translates to greater control in bigger surf and a more forgiving flex under pressure. A 3-inch EPS stringer runs through the PU core, adding durability, snap, and drive through turns.

If you want the most traditional surfboard float and dampening with the added benefits of Dark Arts performance materials, choose this Carbon Kevlar + PU/EPS construction.