The Albacore is tough, versatile and safe. It can withstand rough treatment and needs no wax or complicated fins. It can be ridden standing or prone and is suitable for almost any wave conditions. The soft round nose and finless tail is infinitely safer than a normal surfboard. With the Albacore I am ready for anything from small slop to powerful double over head tubes, but my favourite surf is head high peaky beach breaks. It brings a new spark to this common surf. With so much versatility on offer the Albacore is hard to beat as the most promising all-round surfboard for any surfer, at any stage of their surfing.

• SOFTSHELL
  • SOFTSHELL TECHNOLOGY
    Softshell was developed for surf schools and beginner surfers who required a safe, durable, easy to ride surfboard. Softshell is essentially a thick Polyethylene skin wrapped around the deck and rail of the board, combined with a soft slick bottom surface that keeps novice riders safe in the event of impact.
    Using a vacuum construction process and 100%epoxy layup eliminates peeling or bubbling and allows Softshell boards to withstand the toughest of treatment, while providing many surfers the opportunity to safely catch their first wave. The FCS Softboard System, and a set of highly flexible FCS M-5 Softflex fins are included with every Softshell board.

    You can find out more about GSI's surfboard construction on our surfboard technologies page

Single concave

Vacuum Rail

0-5ft waves

Beginner - Advanced