the 2011 bottle rocket has morphed a little from the original. it got a little shorter, a touch wider, and a little wider of a nose outline. it has the same low entry rocker allowing speed straight out of the gate. there is a deep concave starting at the nose and going all the way to the tail with the deepest part between the feet. this gives the board plenty of lift and straightens the center line making for a very fast board in sometimes minimal situations. with all that concave the rail rocker has all the curve allowing for nice tight arcs when on a rail. it gives the best of both worlds for smaller to medium surf. this board surprises everyone with its immediate speed and responsive turning.
new for 2011, the BOTTLE ROCKET, has a new winged round tail made famous by the lost rocket. the wings up a couple inches from the round tail allows for a shorter rail line enabling the board to surf shorter and tighter. this years BOTTLE ROCKET also has rail channels.
depending on whether you are after more float for catching more waves or wanting a quick performance small wave board we recommend riding a bottle rocket 3 to 6 inches shorter, 1/4″ to 3/4″ wider, and the same thickness to 1/8 ” thicker than your usual shortboard.
below is a chart that represents a general guide to rough stock dimensions. These numbers, while optimum, are by no means the only possibilities for this model. feel free to call or email us to discuss options for a custom version of this model to meet individual needs and preferences, including shorter and longer versions.
- 5’2″ x 18.50″ x 2.12″
- 5’4″ x 18.75″ x 2.18″
- 5’5″ x 18.88″ x 2.25″
- 5’6″ x 19.00″ x 2.25″
- 5’7″ x 19.12″ x 2.32″
- 5’8″ x 19.25″ x 2.32″
- 5’9″ x 19.38″ x 2.38″
- 5’10″ x 19.50″ x 2.38″
- 5’11″ x 19.75″ x 2.44″
- 6’0″ x 20.00″ x 2.50″
- 6’1″ x 20.12″ x 2.50″
- 6’2″ x 20.25″ x 2.56″
- 6’4″ x 20.50″ x 2.75″
- 6’6″ x 21.00″ x 2.88″
