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Stretch


At a towering 6’6” and as skinny as a rocker stick, Stretch looks more like the scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz than one of the world’s most forward-thinking shapers. But make no mistake: the 47-year-old Santa Cruz resident has a brain — a brain that’s obsessed with pushing waveriding equipment to unseen levels.

This has always been his driving force. For the better part of 25 years, he’s been making boards lighter, stronger and faster using different foams, different resins and different constructions. And for more than half of this time, after a tragic windsurfing accident, he’s done it with a locked-up hand and partial paralysis on his right side.

His efforts didn’t get him much more than an underground following in Santa Cruz until sometime last year, when the world started to notice.

5'9'' F-4
5'9'' F-4

N : 12 1/8

M : 18 3/4

T : 15 1/16

Th : 2 1/4

FINS

Centre : FCS Q5 Xs

Side : FCS Q5 Xs

Board Review
This board is designed by world-class aerialist, Nathan Fletcher. The design of the nose and tail is fuller which straightens out the mid-section, thus inducing speed. The fuller template also affords riders to go about 2" shorter than their normal shortboard.
The fin configuration is such that it rides like a tri-fin yet produces even more drive and acceleration. A "fishy" feel that surfs off the tail; this design is quick turning, ultra-responsive, and fast!
From small beach breaks to Tahitian death tubes to monster Mavericks, Nathan, as well as many other riders, are riding this design in any size, in any condition, and in any location!
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5'10" - Ratboy Squash
5'10" - Ratboy Squash

N : 11 3/4

M : 18 3/4

T : 14 5/8

Th : 2 1/8

FINS

Centre : Future JC2

Side : Future JC2

Board Review
This is the mainstay in each of our team rider's quiver. It does everything well; sick pits, deep carves, heavy turns and big air. Featured characteristics are a narrower nose, full hips and a pulled-in tail.
With the wide point shifted back 1 1/2" from centre, the all-around versatility offered in this board makes any mediocre day all that much better.
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5'11'' F-4
5'11'' F-4

N : 12 1/8

M : 18 3/4

T : 15

Th : 2 3/8

FINS

Centre : FCS Q5 Xs

Side : FCS Q5 Xs

Board Review
This board is designed by world-class aerialist, Nathan Fletcher. The design of the nose and tail is fuller which straightens out the mid-section, thus inducing speed. The fuller template also affords riders to go about 2" shorter than their normal shortboard.
The fin configuration is such that it rides like a tri-fin yet produces even more drive and acceleration. A "fishy" feel that surfs off the tail; this design is quick turning, ultra-responsive, and fast!
From small beach breaks to Tahitian death tubes to monster Mavericks, Nathan, as well as many other riders, are riding this design in any size, in any condition, and in any location!
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6'0" - Ratboy RP
6'0" - Ratboy RP

N : 11 1/2

M : 18 5/8

T : 14 1/2

Th : 2 1/4

FINS

Centre : Future F4

Side : Future F4

Board Review
Featuring Stretch's popular low entry rocker with accelerated tail rocker design as well as single concave.
This board is versatile, providing a predictable response in surf conditions ranging from average to solid.
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6'1'' F-4
6'1'' F-4

N : 12 1/8

M : 19 1/8

T : 15

Th : 2 1/2

FINS

Centre : FCS Q5 Xs

Side : FCS Q5 Xs

Board Review
This board is designed by world-class aerialist, Nathan Fletcher. The design of the nose and tail is fuller which straightens out the mid-section, thus inducing speed. The fuller template also affords riders to go about 2" shorter than their normal shortboard.
The fin configuration is such that it rides like a tri-fin yet produces even more drive and acceleration. A "fishy" feel that surfs off the tail; this design is quick turning, ultra-responsive, and fast!
From small beach breaks to Tahitian death tubes to monster Mavericks, Nathan, as well as many other riders, are riding this design in any size, in any condition, and in any location!
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6'5'' F-4
6'5'' F-4

N : 12 1/2

M : 19 1/2

T : 15

Th : 2 5/8

FINS

Centre : FCS Q5 Xs

Side : FCS Q5 Xs

Board Review
This board is designed by world-class aerialist, Nathan Fletcher. The design of the nose and tail is fuller which straightens out the mid-section, thus inducing speed. The fuller template also affords riders to go about 2" shorter than their normal shortboard.
The fin configuration is such that it rides like a tri-fin yet produces even more drive and acceleration. A "fishy" feel that surfs off the tail; this design is quick turning, ultra-responsive, and fast!
From small beach breaks to Tahitian death tubes to monster Mavericks, Nathan, as well as many other riders, are riding this design in any size, in any condition, and in any location!
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6'10'' F-4
6'10'' F-4

N : 11 7/8

M : 20

T : 15 1/8

Th : 2 7/8

FINS

Centre : FCS Q5 Xs

Side : FCS Q5 Xs

Board Review
This board is designed by world-class aerialist, Nathan Fletcher. The design of the nose and tail is fuller which straightens out the mid-section, thus inducing speed. The fuller template also affords riders to go about 2" shorter than their normal shortboard.
The fin configuration is such that it rides like a tri-fin yet produces even more drive and acceleration. A "fishy" feel that surfs off the tail; this design is quick turning, ultra-responsive, and fast!
From small beach breaks to Tahitian death tubes to monster Mavericks, Nathan, as well as many other riders, are riding this design in any size, in any condition, and in any location!
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