2019 Obrien Catalog

vail skim SERIES

forte sKIM SERIES

The Vail draws its roots from our best skim style shapes and blends them into a rider friendly package for all. The carbon fiber stringer running the length of the board gives the Vail a snappy, responsive feel that we can’t get enough of. Its minimal rocker line boosts the board’s speed and glide, while the full length EVA pad and concave deck provide heightened responsiveness, stability and control. The subtle diamond nose and tail allow the board to release easily from the water and provide a solid pivot point while you blast turns. No matter how you choose to ride it - thruster, twin or single fin - the Vail will have you stoked on surfing! BEGINNER 1•2•3•4•5•6 •7•8•9• 10 EXPERIENCED

The Forte pushes the envelope of skim style behind the boat with more width in the tip and tail for stability and drive, and a thinner profile for a quick, carvy feel on the face of the wave. Equipped with a single skim style fin and sharp rails, the Forte slices through the wave and generates tons of forward drive, yet is still loose enough for endless spins and shuvs. Definitely a fun board to have in your quiver! BEGINNER 1•2•3•4•5•6 •7•8•9• 10 EXPERIENCED

4 vail 50” 127cm / 50”

4 vail 55”

4 FORTE 51” 129.5cm / 51” 51.6cm / 20.3”

4 FORTE 56” 142.2cm / 56” 52.3cm / 20.6” 12.42 Liters 160-240 lbs (1) Spike 1.0 (1) Lambo 1.7

139.7cm / 55”

LENGTH

LENGTH

450.4cm / 19.85” 52.3cm / 20.6”

WIDTH

WIDTH

VOLUME 10.81 Liters WT. RANGE Up to 150 lbs

13.13 Liters 120-220 lbs (1) Spike 1.0 (2) Trace 1.75

(1) Spike 1.0

11.14 Liters

VOLUME

Spike 1.0

WT. RANGE Up to 170 lbs

(1) Spike 1.0 (2) Trace 1.75

FINS FINS

(1) Spike 1.0 (1) Lambo 1.7

FINS FINS

Trace 1.75

Lambo 1.7

rider Profile: Intermediate to advanced surfers wanting to push their skim style riding to new levels. CONSTRUCTION: Hand laid epoxy

rider Profile: Skim style surfers desiring more float and for- ward drive out of their board. CONSTRUCTION: Hand laid epoxy

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