Sunova Disco Paraflex - US Box - Single Fin

The Disco is a fast, fun, traditionally designed longboard with a range of modern design features built in, that don't compromise the traditional look and feel. As a modern performance log, you really don’t need to look further.

Fin(s) included: None

What is the general goal / theme of the board?

All-round traditional style longboard, designed for maximum lift during nose rides at lower speeds, plenty of acceleration in back foot turns. An all-round playful high-performance board that screams traditional lines.

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

Most softer wave types, down the line, and open waves. From just under knee high up to head and a half. If it gets bigger, it just needs to be a softer, slower wave.

What manoeuvres does this board do best?

Smooth walking, solid hang time, and quick, sharp tail turns.

What skill level is this board for?

Novice to Pro.

How it its paddle power?

Average.

What you thought of when you designed it?

The goal was to be able to surf like Joel Tudor, smooth and easy to walk, stable underfoot, yet still free and surfable. I typically enjoyed high-performance style longboards, basically big shortboards with a longboard nose, not ideal for critical long nose rides on softer waves. I personally finally took an interest in logs and wanted to learn quickly what makes a good log. At least 12 attempts at a log designed for myself, before settling on this design. 

What it possibly compromises on then?

No compromises, just ride it in the right waves.

Shape Details and Design Info

OUTLINE: Wide point pulled back, creating a longer, straighter section of nose outline that tracks a good line while nose riding, combined with a wide tail and lots of outline curve back there, to hook tight tail turns.

RAILS: Super thin refined rails all the way through, no hard edge at all, soft bottom edge encourages water onto the deck, locking in for better nose rides. The thin rail slices through the water effortlessly with minimal drag on take off. 

ROCKER: Standard rocker, very even curve with accelerated tail rocker. Super smooth and playful to surf from the middle of the board. The tail rocker offers easy turning, combined with maximum suction or a low-pressure region just behind the fin, to really pull the tail down while nose riding.

BOTTOM: Nose concave, blending to a rolled center and back to a concave tail. Nose concave offers good purchase and hold on the face while nose riding, rolled center smoothes out the walking, and concave tail offers some squirt and acceleration when initiating back foot rail turns. 

DECK: The deck has slightly more roll due to the very fine rails. Also noticeable is the tail rocker built into the deck line, creating down force as water is redirected upward when leaving the tail.

FIN SETUP: Single Fin. Try a few out and experiment, something I haven't played with on this board, so no fin recommendations from Bert yet.

FINAL STATEMENT: A classic-looking traditional longboard, loads of interesting features. A really unique feel. Totally fun and a great nose rider.

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.