Torq Multiplier ACT - Futures - 5 Fin - Shortboard

“I always pack one in my boardbag when I go anywhere in the world. Small or decent waves, this is it.” – Edouard Delpero

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 with slightly less rocker, while keeping the rail and foil low. The resulting hybrid catches waves easily, but also builds speed much faster than a shortboard with a narrow nose – and has a razor-sharp, responsive tail to utilize that speed.

Fins included: None.

Construction - ACT

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

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

“Pre-preg fabrics virtually eliminate all process variation seen in traditional layups or vacuum infusion processes. As a result, pre-pregs have completely changed composite manufacturing.”

They have "maximum strength properties" and ensure "less mess and less waste. All the hassle of hand laminating – cups of resin, sticky rollers, drips – is no longer a problem."

“Without the pitfalls of manual laminating techniques, no resin-rich areas or dry spots occur.” “Pre-pregs are considered the most advanced system for composite production.”

These are quotes from professional sources, websites, and informational manuals. Search for 'pre-preg composites' and you'll find pages of them. It is unanimously regarded as the most advanced composite process.

What is it?

Pre-preg is short for pre-impregnated. The resin and catalyst are applied mechanically 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 a perfect distribution.

The matrix is machine-cut – Torq has cutting files for each model and size, so that exactly the right fiber and resin weight is used on each board – and then placed on the board shape and cured under high heat and pressure in an oven.

What are the advantages?

Reflex or spring:

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 is trapped 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 lively, responsive feel. Any flex you push into the board in a turn comes back instantly as reflex and is not dampened by the resin. They return all the energy you put into them. Because the board can flex naturally, it absorbs much more of the vibrations you often feel in lightweight epoxy boards.

Strength-to-weight ratio:

The other advantage of not having 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 layup, making them significantly stronger than a surfboard of comparable 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 first wave.

The feel is somewhere between a light PU and epoxy, with an extra spring that you won't find in either technology. They feel familiar enough to get used to immediately. But once you get 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 retaining a lively feel. This makes them a logical choice for the changeable conditions of the North Sea and for the rack at Hart Beach.