Surf Trainer 2024
Smoothstar Manta Ray 35.5"
Truck: Thruster · €€€€
Largest Thruster I Smoothstar. Wide and stable platform for surfers over 6 foot with deep concave for rail turns.
Beginner Intermediate Surf Training Cruising Pumping
Where to Buy
Catalogue reference: $275. Retailer prices may differ.
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Specifications
| Deck length ⓘ Total length of the board from nose to tail. Longer boards offer more stability, shorter ones are more agile. | 35.5" |
| Deck width ⓘ Width of the board at its widest point. Wider decks feel more stable under your feet. | 10.4" |
| Wheelbase ⓘ Distance between the front and rear truck mounting points. The most important measurement — it determines how tight or wide your turns will be. | 20.5" |
| Front truck angle ⓘ Angle of the front truck pivot. Higher angles give deeper carves and a more surf-like feel. | 35° |
| Rear truck angle ⓘ Angle of the rear truck pivot. Usually fixed at 0° on surfskate-specific trucks for stability. | 0° |
| Wheel diameter ⓘ Diameter of the wheels in millimeters. Larger wheels roll faster and handle rough surfaces better. | 65mm |
| Wheel durometer ⓘ Hardness of the wheels on the A scale. Softer wheels (78A) grip more; harder wheels slide easier. | 83A |
| Concave ⓘ The curve across the deck width. More concave means better foot grip for tricks and aggressive carving. | deep |
| Weight ⓘ Total weight of the complete setup. Lighter boards are easier to carry and maneuver. | 4.3kg |
Foot on Board
Foot length: 26.5 cm
Rear heel overhang past the tail is normal on surfskates — it helps with leverage for pumping and carving.