Thunderbolt Surfboards
CJ NELSON ORACLE GLIDER 10'6" THUNDERBOLT SILVER 91L - VOLAN
CJ NELSON ORACLE GLIDER 10'6" THUNDERBOLT SILVER 91L - VOLAN
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10'6" x 24" x 3.38" - 92.5L
Construction - EPS/Epoxy - Thunderbolt Silver
Fins - Longboard Single (fin not included)
Manufacturer description:
The ORACLE. In 2016 Thomas Campbell loaned CJ his Skip Frye Eagle to help him get through the Santa Cruz summer. At that point CJ’s glider experience was almost none with the exception of riding his fathers 10’3” Phil Edwards Waikiki. The speed and glide Cj got on the eagle changed his outlook on what longboards in general should feel like. The long swoops and simplistic flow had him hooked but he always thought they could operate more like a traditional log. Could they Nose ride, pivot and slash turning a novelty board into a daily driver?
Designing this Glider project has been a long time coming. We turned a point and shoot glider into a well rounded performance longboard. For years cj has been dabbling in glider surfing having the top glider shapers from around the world build him boards. The thing that’s bothers him that mostly all glider have in common is that they are very temperamental and hard to ride. Easy to catch waves on for sure but hard to navigate once you’re up. We wanted to break this chain and build a glider that catches waves with ease but performs like no other. The oracle has a generous rocker to eliminate hangups, a performance rail, concave nose and tail flip for nose work and a light, manageable glass job to accentuate performance. If you want to surf well until your 80, better start mastering a glider. A must have for everyone. (Concept designed by CJ x Ryan Engle)
thunderbolt technology
Thunderbolt Technology employs cutting-edge materials and techniques to reduce weight while simultaneously enhancing performance, flexibility, board control, and durability. In stark contrast to mass-produced epoxy boards that tend to feel rigid and unresponsive, Thunderbolt's meticulously handcrafted boards elevate the use of superior epoxy materials to a whole new level. These boards offer the same feel and sensitivity as high-quality polyurethane boards but surpass traditional epoxy pop-out constructions in terms of performance. Riders who have experienced these state-of-the-art epoxy boards often claim that they actually provide a superior experience to polyurethane boards.
Each Thunderbolt board is crafted entirely by hand. The process starts with an EPS foam core equipped with a multi-component carbon fiber stringer system, meticulously engineered to deliver optimal flex and responsiveness. Proprietary designs incorporating internal carbon fiber components are strategically positioned on both the deck and the bottom of the board to ensure precise control over flex and maximize strength.
The core shield PVC layer acts as a flexible protective barrier, bolstering the board's durability and strength without compromising its inherent flex and twist characteristics. Abundant use of carbon fiber and fiberglass in the deck, bottom, and rails ensures that Thunderbolt boards not only outperform but also outlast traditional polyurethane boards and other epoxy designs.
TBS - THUNDERBOLT SILVER
Classic feel
- Fiberglass Lamination
- Classic Feel with Enhanced Response
- Hand Crafted
Silver is aconstruction that gives you a classic riding feel. The laminate uses 6oz + 6oz
fiberglass for the deck and 6oz + 4oz fiberglass for the bottom, making it heavier than
other constructions. This increases the feeling of glide and cruise, making traditional
riding possible. Of course, it has the performance and flex of the Thunderbolt,
making it easy to perform delicate board controls such as quick pivot turns and setups
in wave pockets. You can enjoy old school log riding such as hang fives, hang tens,
and curl trimming in small waves.
