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ALOHA BEAN BOARD INFO

The BEAN was created to give surfers an alternative to riding a regular Shortboard in small-to-medium size surf. In theory, the BEAN transfers all the performance elements of a Shortboard into a versatile, more compact design that's incredibly fast, responsive and above all a ton of fun!

Appropriately named, the BEAN features a wider nose template that effectively distributes the volume forward on the board creating the perfect platform for immediate start-up acceleration and efficient paddling. While the BEAN retains the standard thickness and rail volume of a performance Shortboard, a lower entry rocker enhances speed, while moderate rocker through the tail maintains the boards overall maneuverability.

Flip the BEAN over you'll find a shallow single-to-double concave with vee running out through the tail. The concaves enhance speed, response and bite, while the vee promotes easy rail-to-rail transitions and gives the board a frisk and lively feel. As a general rule you can ride the BEAN 3-to-6 inches shorter than your regular Shortboard, making it the ideal craft for surfing tight in the pocket. Extra width has also been added through the center of the BEAN to counteract the shorter length, this adds stability and produces speed on the face.

The versatility of the BEAN is further enhanced with a tri-quad fin configuration allowing it to be set up as a thruster or a quad.

The Aloha Bean will be available in Australia and the USA mid March 2010. For the rest of the world please contact your local dealer.

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SIZES

length	width	thickness	volume	surfer weight
5'6"	19"	2^1/4"	27ltr	< 65kg/145lbs
5'9"	19^1/2	2^5/16"	28ltr	70kg/155lbs +/- 5kg/10lbs
6'0"	20"	2^3/8"	31ltr	75kg/165lbs +/- 5kg/10lbs
6'3"	20^1/2"	2^1/2"	35ltr	80kg/175lbs +/- 5kg/10lbs

* surfer weights are based on board volume and rider being at intermediate skill level.

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CONSUMERS REVIEWS FOR THE ALOHA BEAN

Josh \\ from South Caro, United Statezz of Amerigo says:

I've been riding this board for about a month now. Friggin LOVE IT. Very fast. Very responsive. Works very well in any kind of conditions. I highly recommend this shape to anyone who wants to be a ripper!

J Robert Miller from CA, USA says:

The Bean feels like my go to high performance short board with a bit more wave catching foam under my chest. I'm 180 LBs and 5'11 riding the 5'9". I'm curiouse to see if I can get away with the 5'6".??? The 5'9" has plenty of paddle power and the boyancy seems to come out of no where. It's not bulky at all under the arm like a pig, it's the way to go if you want the benifits of a fish without drifting too far from the shortboard mentality. I got it for when the waves look like they are not going to be supplying much power and I know I'll sink my regular shorty. epic go to stick..

Mark from Vic, Australia says:

Im having a lot of fun on this board. I got the 5'9" . It gets into waves easily with the wider nose and surfs very fast of the bat. It goes great in Junk wavesand insane in super clean 3 foot.. My standard board is 6'2" so this is a great step down from that. Im amped to surf more!!

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