Technology

Premium materials. Shape core. Made in France.

No bullshit.

Just pure performance tech.

No bullshit, no Chinese - just the real thing. We shape and laminate in Marennes, using premium materials and reinforcements that do the job. Our boards don't come out of a factory, they come out of a workshop. They take the real European waves - Landes, Hossegor, Vendée, Brittany - without flinching.

Cardinal is committed to an eco-responsible approach: waste reduction, 3D-optimized loaves, recycling of offcuts and choice of cleaner resins. Our shapes are traced with APS-3000 Dino-D for millimetric tolerance, less waste and greater precision.

PU ( Polyurethane )

PU (polyurethane) bread offers fluid inertia and an “organic” feel. Ideal for powerful waves and strong surfing. It's the historic reference.

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Composition & density

PU foam + polyester resin (or epoxy, depending on option). Higher density than EPS.

Flex & sensations

Progressive flex, pleasant cushioning, pronounced drive in the hollow.

Highlights

Stability at high speed, grip in hollows, “classic” feel.

To be preferred

Powerful waves, strong beachbreaks, Landes/Hossegor, committed surfing.

EPS ( Epoxy )

EPS (expanded polystyrene) is light and responsive. It pops fast and keeps speed in soft sections. Perfect for small/medium waves and fast surfing.

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Composition & density

EPS foam + epoxy resin. Lower density → lighter board.

Flex & sensations

Lively response, fast recovery, “nervous” feel and pronounced pop.

Highlights

Speed in the slack, quick start, increased manoeuvrability.

To be preferred

Small/medium waves, “soft” spots, fast & airy surf.

Our other options

Spin-tech

Principle : oriented internal reinforcement limits parasitic torsion and transmits energy to the drive line. More nerve, less sandwich fatigue.

Result: more direct recovery, crisper feel, longer structural life.

½ Carbon

Principle : strategic placement of carbon on a half-surface (deck or hull) to stiffen without “killing” the flex.

Result: directional stability and low-angle grip, while retaining its springiness.

Full carbon

Principle : full carbon envelope (skins + bands) on optimized layup.

Result: maximum responsiveness, low weight, high strength for demanding riders.

APS-3000 Dino-D

millimetre precision

We shape by hand, but we like serious toys. Our APS-3000 Dino-D cuts each blank to ultra-fine tolerance. The machine traces, the shaper refines. The result: a perfect base, faithful runs and more time for feeling.