Torq Multiplier ACT - FCS II - 5 Fin - Shortboard

The Multiplier is a performance board designed to multiply your wave count.

Torq combined the tail of the high-performance Thruster model with a nose that has slightly less rocker, while keeping the rail and foil low. The resulting hybrid catches waves easily but also builds speed much faster than a narrow-nosed shortboard – and has a razor-sharp, responsive tail to harness that speed.

"I always put one in my board bag when I go anywhere in the world. Small or decent waves, this is it." – Edouard Delpero

Fins included: None.

Construction - ACT

Torq ACT surfboards are the world's first EPS/Epoxy pre-preg surfboards. Pre-preg is the highest-performing composite process, offering the best strength-to-weight ratio and the best reflex (springiness) of any fiberglass lay-up.

That's a big claim, so here's some more substantiation:

"Pre-preg fabrics virtually eliminate all process variation seen in traditional lay-ups or vacuum infusion processes. As a result, pre-pregs have completely revolutionized composite manufacturing."

They have "maximum strength properties" and result in "less mess and less waste. All the hassle of hand laminating – cups of resin, sticky rollers, drips – is no longer an issue."

"Without the pitfalls of manual laminating techniques, there are no resin-rich areas and no dry spots." "Pre-pregs are considered the most advanced system for composite manufacturing."

These are quotes from industry sources, websites, and informational guides. Search for 'pre-preg composites' and you'll find pages full of them. It is unanimously considered the most advanced composite process.

What is it?

Pre-preg is short for pre-impregnated. The resin and catalyst are machine-applied to the fiberglass fabric, creating a matrix of fiber and resin.

This matrix has a perfect mix of resin and hardener and a perfect resin content with perfect distribution.

The matrix is machine-cut – Torq has cutting files for every model and size, ensuring the exact correct fiber and resin weight is used for each board – and then laid onto the board shape and cured under high heat and pressure in an oven.

What are the benefits?

Reflex or springiness:

Hand laminates, even with a vacuum bag, retain a significant amount of excess resin. This adds weight, makes the board more brittle, and limits the properties of the fiber, as it's encased in a thick shell.

Pre-pregs are machine-impregnated with precisely the right resin density. Whatever fiber is used – glass, carbon, or basalt – the pre-preg process allows the fiber to perform without the limitation of excess resin.

In surfboards, this translates to a springy, responsive feel. Any flex you push into the board during a turn returns immediately as reflex and is not dampened by the resin. They return all the energy you put into them. By allowing the board to flex naturally, it absorbs much more of the vibrations often felt with lightweight epoxy boards.

Strength-to-weight ratio:

The other advantage of no unnecessary extra weight from excess resin is the additional amount of fiber that can be included at the same total weight. ACT boards have a heavy-duty fiber lay-up, making them significantly stronger than a surfboard of similar weight in any other construction.

These boards contain 2 to 3 times more fiber at the same weight as a light PU. They are not Torq's strongest boards, but they do have a much better strength-to-weight ratio.

How do they surf?

They feel alive from the very first wave.

The feel is somewhere between a light PU and epoxy, with an added springiness not found in either technology. They feel familiar enough to get used to right away. But once you're used to them, every other board feels flat.

About Torq

Torq builds epoxy surfboards known for their strong constructions and well-thought-out shapes, from performance shortboards to accessible all-rounders. The boards are made to withstand intensive use while maintaining a lively feel. This makes them a logical choice for the variable conditions of the North Sea and for the rack at Hart Beach.