The Modern Swallow is made from Natural Fibre technology and is a classic responsive shortboard! The Modern Swallow is available in seven sizes: 6’6″, 6’8″, 6’10”, 7’0″, 7’2″, 7’4″and 7’6″.
6’6″ £910 Dimensions: W17.75″, Th 2.87″, 39L, 8.1Lbs
6’8″ £929 Dimensions: W 20″, Th 2.91″, 41L, 8.36Lbs
6’10” £949 Dimensions: W 20.25″, Th 2.99″, 43.5L, 8.95Lbs
7’0″ £999 Dimensions: W 20.5″, Th 3.01″, 45.5L, 9.08Lbs
7’2″ £999 Dimensions: W 20.75″, Th 3.1″, 48.5L, 9.46Lbs
7’4″ £1019 Dimensions: W 21″, Th 3.17″, 51.5L, 9.66Lbs
7’6″ £1029 Dimensions: W21.25″, Th 3.25″, 54.5L, 9.83Lbs
Fin system
5 Fin Setup/ Swallow Tail
Technology
Natural Fibre Technology Construction
Experience the unique feel of riding a flax surfboard. Our Natural Fibre Technology combines natural composite reinforcements to create a feel that is both organic and vibrant. These boards are crafted with 50% naturally derived fibres by volume, paired with E-glass to enhance durability. Each layer is meticulously vacuum-bagged under pressure, optimising the board and minimizing excess resin for exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. The use of natural fibres not only reduces the reliance on fibreglass, but also enhances dampening, resulting in a responsive and predictable ride. The simple elegance of the layup design is only rivalled by the performance it delivers.
Fused Cell EPS Core // more responsive + floatation
Wood Stringer // Dependable flex from the first wave + adds linear strength
Natural Fibre Reinforcement // renewable, reliable, resilient and real smooth
High Quality E-Glass Fibreglass // Industry standard for high strength-to-weight ratio
Clear HD Epoxy Resin // High thermo-mechanical performance
Shaper
Ben Aipa has made a most significant mark in the world of surfing: making the board that fellow Hawaiin Fred Hemmings used to win the World Championship in 1968 and founded his own brand AIPA Surfboards in 1970. Ben invented the double-edged swallowtail design in 1972 and followed this with the split-tail design in 1974. Moreover, Ben has served as an informal coach and trainer to such top surfers as Micheal Ho, Larry Bertleman, Mark Liddell, Sunny Garcia, Brad Gerlach and Kalani Robb.
“I was never watching what other board builders were doing… I was watching the surfers and the natural world around me. Their movements showed me what was missing… I was always looking for the next wave… The next move.” – Ben Aipa
Ben Aipa continued to enter and compete in various surfing contests: He won the grandmasters division of the 1989 United States Surfing Championship and the legends division of the 2000 U.S. Championships. Inducted into the Surfing Hall of Fame in 1992, Ben was named one of the Top Ten Shapers of All-Time by Surfing Magazine in 2004.
