Wayne Rich surfboard Checkmate single NFT
Checkmate, a board that Wayne first shaped back in the 80s for Donald Takayama. With sharp edges and a v in the tail, as well as single concave and round edges in the nose, this is a board that is good at everything.
A board for all levels and for those who want to develop all parts of longboard surfing.
Wayne Rich has won the "Icons of Foam" 2 times and is in the Surfboard builder Hall of fame. A very good shaper in other words!
Made in NFT (Natural Fiber Technology) which is a mixture of natural fibers and traditional E-glass fiber. During lamination, the board is vacuum baked, which sucks out excess epoxy and makes the board very strong and durable, but still retains a traditional feel.
Sizes:
9'2” x 22.5” x 3” - 69.5L
9'6” x 23” x 3.13” - 75.9L
Fins not included
When purchasing a board, we offer a 15% discount on fins. Use the code: FENA20
A board for all levels and for those who want to develop all parts of longboard surfing.
Wayne Rich has won the "Icons of Foam" 2 times and is in the Surfboard builder Hall of fame. A very good shaper in other words!
Made in NFT (Natural Fiber Technology) which is a mixture of natural fibers and traditional E-glass fiber. During lamination, the board is vacuum baked, which sucks out excess epoxy and makes the board very strong and durable, but still retains a traditional feel.
Sizes:
9'2” x 22.5” x 3” - 69.5L
9'6” x 23” x 3.13” - 75.9L
Fins not included
When purchasing a board, we offer a 15% discount on fins. Use the code: FENA20
board length
Price
9'2''
€1,208
9'6''
€1,234
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Description
Article no.: 181232
Wayne Rich is a world-renowned surfboard shaper who has been designing boards for over 40 years. He is known for his progressive designs, attention to detail, and quality craftsmanship.
Born and raised in Hermosa Beach, CA Wayne began shaping under Dan Bendiksen at Bing Surfboards, from there he continued on to become part owner of Jacobs surfboards, and then eventually started his own label. Wayne is a 2x Boardroom show winner whose respect for tradition is only matched by his need to innovate.
Game over; this board wins! The Checkmate is a take-no-prisoners, no-holds-barred, capture-your-king kind of longboard, so get ready to surf at the top of your abilities. Designed by Wayne Rich in the 80s as a contest board for Donald Takayama and Dewey Weber's visionary resurgence of longboard competition, the Checkmate is quick off the bottom, nimble rail to rail, and powerful off the tail, the Checkmate is every bit a performance longboard. Fast wrapping turning in the pocket and hard down-the-line bottom turns are standard maneuvers for this modern gal. At the same time, a soulful outline meets a timeless bottom contour that rolls into a classic 60/40 longboard rail, resulting in a board that noserides, trims, and glides as lovely as any traditional log on the market. The Checkmate's traditional features remind us to “Never forget.” While we can’t divulge all the Checkmate’s secrets, we can share that a hard edge is snuck into the board’s tail to deliver a controlled drive when cranking tight turns and a little concave in the nose blends through the front third of the board allowing for lift and acceleration when hangin’ the piggies. We suggest the Checkmate for all surfers looking to expand their repertoire of maneuvers on a longboard. Originally designed for the Santa Barbara points, the Checkmate works best in long, drawn-out walls head high and below but can be ridden up to a few feet overhead and at your local reef or beach break. If you are an old-at-heart-dog looking to learn a few new tricks, the Checkmate is for you.
Born and raised in Hermosa Beach, CA Wayne began shaping under Dan Bendiksen at Bing Surfboards, from there he continued on to become part owner of Jacobs surfboards, and then eventually started his own label. Wayne is a 2x Boardroom show winner whose respect for tradition is only matched by his need to innovate.
Game over; this board wins! The Checkmate is a take-no-prisoners, no-holds-barred, capture-your-king kind of longboard, so get ready to surf at the top of your abilities. Designed by Wayne Rich in the 80s as a contest board for Donald Takayama and Dewey Weber's visionary resurgence of longboard competition, the Checkmate is quick off the bottom, nimble rail to rail, and powerful off the tail, the Checkmate is every bit a performance longboard. Fast wrapping turning in the pocket and hard down-the-line bottom turns are standard maneuvers for this modern gal. At the same time, a soulful outline meets a timeless bottom contour that rolls into a classic 60/40 longboard rail, resulting in a board that noserides, trims, and glides as lovely as any traditional log on the market. The Checkmate's traditional features remind us to “Never forget.” While we can’t divulge all the Checkmate’s secrets, we can share that a hard edge is snuck into the board’s tail to deliver a controlled drive when cranking tight turns and a little concave in the nose blends through the front third of the board allowing for lift and acceleration when hangin’ the piggies. We suggest the Checkmate for all surfers looking to expand their repertoire of maneuvers on a longboard. Originally designed for the Santa Barbara points, the Checkmate works best in long, drawn-out walls head high and below but can be ridden up to a few feet overhead and at your local reef or beach break. If you are an old-at-heart-dog looking to learn a few new tricks, the Checkmate is for you.
- BrandWayne Rich
- ConditionNew