Sunova Novalova Paraflex - Futures - 2 + 1 Fin

The Novalova is the perfect balance between performance and style. This is a board that has no issue getting vertical or climbing foam, however it’s just as comfortable and controlled with 10 toes over. 

This really is a board for high performance surfing, that still performs just as well upfront as any traditional log. If you want the best of both worlds, a true allrounder, then look no further.

Fin(s) included: None

What is the general goal / theme of the board?

An allround longboard that's designed to hold in really well with toes over, yet still crank some turns from the tail and hit the lip. 

What wave type / size does this board work best in?

Clean down the line waves. From knee high to head and a half. 

What manoeuvres does this board do best?

Floaters, Foam Climbs, Hanging Toes.

What skill level is this board for?

Novice to Pro.

How it its paddle power?

Above Average.

What you thought of when you designed it?

I wanted to create a longboard that was the ultimate performance nose rider. Something that you could surf with traditional style and grace that had many features built in to keep you up the front 3rd of the board. But something you could still run back to the tail of and attack a critical section when the opportunity presented itself. 

What it possibly compromises on then?

No compromises, this board has a lot of design elements that harmonize well with each other. There's a lot going on in the overall shape but it works as a package. If there was one thing, the board doesn’t love lumpy conditions.

Shape Details and Design Info

OUTLINE: Full nose, parallel outline, rounded pin. Area in the nose always helps with nose riding, especially at lower speeds when you're relying on the nose area to plane on top of the water. The parallel outline holds a straighter line when walking and nose riding, while the rounded pin offers squirt and great directional control off the tail, allowing you to put the board where you need to. 

RAILS: Super low, 50/50 through the middle with hard edges out the tail. The finer low rail makes it easier to drop into a turn, but the key feature is the super soft bottom edge, this encourages the water to wrap the rail and flow onto the deck. Water on the deck stabilizes the board and locks it into the wave face better, making it feel stable to walk and nose ride. Keeping a harder edge in the tail allows for release giving the board squirt and projection off the back foot. 

ROCKER: Flatter nose entry to performance tail rocker. The flatter nose helps with paddle power and carry into waves, while on the nose it just tonks along better, maintaining momentum even if the wave slows down. The extra tail rocker was added for 2 reasons. 1st. A lot of features in the board stiffen and make the board hard to turn, so the tail rocker offsets this and loosens it up again. 2. A good nose rider needs to slow down when you're on the nose, so you can hang in the curl of the wave, nose rocker, extra rocker in general or lastly extra tail rocker will slow a board down. So the goal is to slow the tail down so it drags water, rather than slowing the nose down so it pushes water.

BOTTOM: Concave to roll, flat out the tail. The concave in the nose helps to generate lift while you're right up the front to keep you high and dry, whilst the roll through the middle makes the board super stable to walk. The flat tail gives the board great release and makes it super fast when surfing from the tail.

DECK: Rolled. Not much going on here apart from thickness distribution. Having the nose and tail quite refined lowers swing weight and keeps the board feeling sensitive.

FIN SETUP: 2+1. The larger center fin creates a more stable platform to walk on and also holds a cleaner, more direct line while nose riding. As you walk, the board has a tendency to rock a little rail to rail if you're not walking the center perfectly and lightly. The deeper fin resists this rocky wobbly feeling and keeps the board flat and stable. The side bites help to initiate turns for more efficient redirections. 

FINAL STATEMENT: This board really is performance and style all packaged into one. If you want a board that can hang up the front really well yet still make some heavier sections that you can attack with speed then this is the one.

Construction - Paraflex

Paraflex is SUNOVA’s premium performance construction. Developed over the last 5 years, from the ever persistent pursuit of perfect performance, It is our elite construction for all surfboards under 8’. 

Paraflex is designed to have more spring and return in shorter boards than its Balsaflex predecessor, giving you a positive “more flexible” flex pattern as the board is loaded and unloaded through sections. Flexing and bending right into the pocket and rebounding predictably these boards fly out of sections with so much speed and life. A lightweight EPS core is coupled with a ½” parabolic balsa/composite rail that is then sandwiched between balsa skins top and bottom offering a product with unmatched spring and return.

The bottom is a 1.5mm Paulownia/fiberglass sandwich that is not completely rigid. This softer area on the bottom cushions the ride of the board, making it amazingly unaffected by chatter, giving you a smooth ride even when conditions are bumpy and average. The deck is a 2mm Paulownia/fiberglass sandwich with highlighted mini I beams that connect the glass under the wood, with the glass over. This creates a very rigid strong sandwich structure that is incredibly resistant to compressions, creating a strong and responsive feeling underfoot.

Finished off with solid balsa/composite nose and tail blocks for additional resistance to dings, these boards look even better than they perform. Fitted with a self-regulating air vent that utilizes a slightly permeable Goretex membrane encased in a special aluminum vent designed and engineered by TBF, Paraflex boards are functional and forward-thinking.

About SUNOVA Surfboards

SUNOVA Surfboards creates high-performance, lightweight surfboards using advanced materials and innovative technologies, designed for serious surfers who demand durability and excellence in every wave. Each board is a testament to craftsmanship and precision, delivering an unparalleled surfing experience.

Founded by surfer, shaper Bert Burger in 1976. SUNOVA developed it's core values as Bert mastered his craft in the proving grounds of Western Australia. Shaping his first board at the young age of thirteen he was later being awarded shaper of the year by Surfboard Magazine for his revolutionary design of the 'Parabolic Rail'.

Bert took his competition winning designs to the next level opening his own manufacturing facility, combining traditional board building techniques with advanced engineering.

Bert began shaping SUNOVA Surfboards over 50 years ago, spending countless hours experimenting with different materials to develop a revolutionary new surfboard technology. His award-winning innovations reached the mainstream when he co-founded Firewire Surfboards with Nev Hyman.

After Firewire, Bert returned to SUNOVA, joining forces with Martin and Klaus to further his vision and push the limits of watercraft design. Martin and Klaus were perfect partners with their extensive experience in manufacturing, R&D, and sales. Martin previously sharpened his tools at Cobra International, the world’s largest surfboard manufacturer, and Klaus with his background in the automotive industry.

The Board Factory (TBF)... Is the home of SUNOVA Surfboards where we create, innovate and play. Located in the South of Thailand in a coastal town called Khaolak, also known to locals as Khaolak Surf Town. It’s the perfect place to test and develop our boards and being close to the ocean and surrounded by nature, it keeps the team inspired and connected to the essence of surfing.

This is not your average surfboard factory. It’s not just the place were our team builds award winning, record breaking watercraft. It’s fast becoming a destination for visitors around the World. Pick up a demo board and some wax at our SUNOVA Flagship store, grab a pair of board shorts at one of our in house retailers, cruise our skate park and grab a bite or coffee in our ‘nTrance’ cafe before hitting the beach.