Wayne Rich Wayne Rich - Checkmate - Tuflite Pro - Single Fin

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 to be quick off the bottom, nimble rail to rail, and powerful off the tail, the Checkmate is every bit a performance longboard. Fast wrapping turns in the pocket and hard down-the-line bottom turns are standard manoeuvres 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 beautifully as any traditional log on the market.

While we can’t divulge all the Checkmate’s secrets, we can share that a hard edge is tucked into the board’s tail to deliver controlled drive when cranking tight turns, and a slight concave in the nose blends through the front third of the board, allowing for lift and acceleration when hangin’ the piggies.

We recommend the Checkmate for all surfers looking to expand their repertoire of longboard manoeuvres. Originally designed for the Santa Barbara points, the Checkmate works best on long, drawn-out walls head-high and below, but can be ridden in waves 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

Construction - Tuflite Pro

Tuflite Pro is engineered for balanced performance and durability using an Omega glassing layup, HD PVC inserts, carbon rails, and molded technology.

• Ultralite Fused Core - Molded with inset
• Parallel Twin Stringer Design - 2x T stringers, biaxial glass along the length of the deck.
• Omega Molded Glassing - E-glass + biaxial (deck)
• High-Density Recess - Recessed high-density PVC
• Carbon Performance Rails - Unidirectional carbon rail structure
• DENT RESISTANCE - Stays fresher longer
• STRENGTH-TO-WEIGHT RATIO - Lasts longer
• FLEX & FLEX RESPONSE - Better board feel
• BREAK STRENGTH - Less likely to break into two or more pieces

Professional-level quality should be available to all surfers. Tuflite Professional is the result of 35 years of testing and multiple iterations of Surftech’s innovative molded construction. An ultralight fused core is molded to ensure perfect replication of the shape every time. The light core allows us to add extra protective layers and manipulate the board’s flex. The layup consists of a high-density deck and bottom layer inserted into a recess in the board, combined with unidirectional carbon rails and multiple layers of E-glass and biaxial glass. The result is a dramatic improvement in both break strength and impact resistance. The process of omega glassing, wrapping, and overlapping the board’s recess and rails is an engineering feat that adds strength without adding weight. Tuflite Professional is the perfect blend of durability and engineered performance, built to elevate your surfing.

Fin(s) included: None.

About Wayne Rich

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. Wayne is a two-time Boardroom show winner whose respect for tradition is matched only by his drive to innovate.