Softlite Hybrid Driver
Regular price $529.95 Save $-529.95Softlite Hybrid Driver
The Driver is a new Model for 2022 and features Softlite's new Hybrid Construction.
5'8 X 20 1/2" X 2 1/2" (31 Litres)
6'2 X 21" X 2 5/8" (36 Litres)
6'6 X 21 1/2" X 2 3/4" (41 Litres)
Like name suggests, we've combined the favourable elements from both a Performance Fibreglass Boards & and Entry Level Softboard to create a selection of board that stays true to our core values of Quality, Performance and Safety. The Driver is based more on a Performance Small-Wave Shortboard Template. This makes it suitable for smaller conditions, but ensures it wouldn't be out of place if the waves turned on.
As it is still a softboard after all, we've given it just a touch of extra width and thickness to ensures it paddles well, and is easy to ride in average conditions. It's got a relatively relaxed, although a medium nose ensures it will be suitable for steeper takeoffs. The tail rocker is still quite low, to ensure it retains its speed easily, while still having enough to enhance manoeuvrability. We've opted to use a slightly wider, Rounded Square tail to create the perfect mix of looseness, release and hold. We've also done our best to solve the #1 problem of softboards - the rails!
The Hybrid Range features an updated version of our Parabolic Rolled Rail Technology. These are then hand shaped, allowing softer rails near the nose tapering down to a sharp, harder edged rail at the tail. Similar to regular fibreglass surfboards, it allows if to be forgiving and not catch rails up front, but gives it a bit more bite making it easier to turn off the tail. Similarly, to a stringer it also provides extra stiffness in the board, and generally helps to increase the durability of the board.
