Score 10% Off surf hardware when you purchase this board. Simply add the board and then the surf hardware to your cart to receive this offer. (Surf Hardware is Fins, Legropes, Deckgrips, Boardbags, Repair Kit, Waxes or Parts)
The Shortie is a new shortboard by James ‘Chilli’ Cheal. As described by Jack Robbo from the 2021 Stab In The Dark, “this board is easy to ride. You don’t have to think, you just jump on it and surf.” Our new performance driver packs high-performance surfing into a forgiving shortboard that caters to intermediate and advanced surfers. The Shortie was refined throughout 2021 with Adriano de Souza (and Chilli team riders) during his final year on the WSL championship tour, and James saw it a fit for this year’s Stab In The Dark with Jack Robinson.
James had ‘user friendly’ mixed with ‘high performance’ in his brief. He went to work combining a balanced rocker from nose to tail (creating a wide generous sweet spot), a moderate single concave (speed generating with drive), and a semi-rounded pin tail (control in the pocket at high speed). This created a forgiving performance shortie that is easy for surfers to jump on and immediately gel with (the most challenging part of Stab In The Dark, no second chances!).
The generous sweet spot is the product of a unique extra bit of foam designed into the stringer line, making it an excellent paddler. You may notice the thickness in the dimensions compared to the length and width seems a bit high, but this strategic design concept creates a board that allows you to surf without thinking too much. The thickness is balanced out by a medium performance rail, allowing full control when surfed in critical parts of the wave.
The Shortie fits into the Chilli range as a good wave driver for 3-6 feet. Choose your volume and this is the board for your next surf trip overseas, a great winter board, or your board for when it’s pumping at home.
Colour: FUTURES
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- Postage costs above are based on the discounted price of shipping this size package around Australia. - We are happy to pack the board and for you to organise freight or pick up, but at your own risk. - Trackable Postage - Commercial business address only. - The above delivery dates are estimates only and are shown on business days. Click here for more details on shipping.
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Inventory
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Product In Stock Our online store is integrated with our store’s inventory, so we have everything shown online. It’s 99% correct, but sometimes, we make mistakes. We are only human, right? If there is a problem, we will let you know.
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Here at the shop in Ulladulla, we use the 'Colour' selector for a couple of clever things: choosing your fin system and offering great deals on brand new boards from previous seasons. Here’s a quick guide.
Standard Options: Choosing Your Fin System
For most of our new boards, the 'Colour' option lets you choose your preferred fin system.
FCSII: The most common "click-in" system, offering a huge range of fin choices from pro models to classic templates. Futures: A strong, single-tab system known for its robust feel and reliability, favoured by many powerful surfers.
Special Tiers: Aged Stock Deals
From time to time, you'll also see these special options. The boards in these tiers are all brand new, structurally perfect, and have never been surfed. The discount is based on their production year and the natural, cosmetic golden patina they've developed over time.
Showroom Board
The Display Model Deal A brand new board, 1-2 years old, that has been on display in our Ulladulla shop. It has developed a slight, even golden hue. It's a perfect board from a recent season, offered at a great price..
Outlet Board
The Past-Season Bargain A brand new board, 2-3 years old, from a past production run. Its time in storage has given it a more noticeable golden patina, letting you get a high-performance board for a seriously good price.
Warehouse Clearance
The Ultimate Value Find From our oldest stock (3+ years old), this brand new board has a distinct golden patina. The perfect choice for the rider who prioritises performance and value over a showroom-white colour.
Whichever you choose, you're getting a brand new, high-quality board that's 100% ready for the pumping surf at Green Island. Happy surfing!