Paulownia - the perfect material?
The decks, bottoms and rails of our surfboards are made of Paulownia. We source this particularly light, yet stable wood from the Kiri tree, as it is also called, exclusively from Germany: good for the climate, good for our surfboards.
benefits for the environment
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climate-friendly and regional
The Kiri tree, which grows in Germany, is considered one of the fastest-growing trees in the world. In 20 years, it binds 46 times more CO2 than an oak tree.
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high water efficiency
The Kiri tree needs comparatively little water to grow. This is a huge advantage in Germany's increasingly dry summers.
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bee-friendly
Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer ProtectionIts purple flowers provide plenty of food for bees in summer. The Kiri tree is therefore also recommended by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) as a bee-friendly tree species.
benefits for your surfboard
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ultralight
Many people are skeptical about the weight of wooden surfboards. Paulownia, with its very low surface weight and our unique construction, makes our boards almost as light as EPS boards.
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less toxic
The best thing about the material in combination with our construction is that we can do without fiberglass and reduce the use of epoxy to a necessary minimum through a special coating. These are the first important steps on the journey to a surfboard that no longer contains any toxic components.
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stability
The honeycomb cell wall structures of the wood create incredible mechanical properties that make our surfboards unique in terms of durability and performance. The high stability of the material offers long-term protection against dings, while the elasticity of the material ensures the special flex of our boards.