Lightning Bolt Pipeliner PU Surfboard - Red/Yellow

The Lightning Bolt Pipeliner Mid Length PU Red/Yellow Surfboard combines the classic essence of Gerry Lopez's shapes with the paddle power, stability, and fluidity of a Mid Length. Its PU construction offers a traditional and controlled feel, while the extended outline and Single Fin setup favor early entry, line speed, and wide, stylish turns.

Overview

The Lightning Bolt Pipeliner Mid Length is inspired by the models developed by Gerry Lopez during the 1970s, a significant period for the evolution of boards designed for fast, hollow waves.

In this Mid Length configuration, the classic design gains greater versatility, paddle power, and ease of catching waves. Its length and volume provide good stability, allowing you to ride the wave face with speed, fluidity, and control.

The Single Fin setup reinforces the board's classic proposal, favoring cleaner lines, wider turns, and a fluid feel in the water.

The combination of red and yellow reinforces the classic visual identity of Lightning Bolt, creating a striking board both in and out of the water.

Design and Performance

The extended outline facilitates paddling and allows for early entry into waves, offering more time to position yourself and choose the best line.

The larger surface area helps maintain speed in weaker sections of the wave, while the refined tail provides control when the surfer applies pressure during turns.

Its rocker contributes to a smooth and secure entry, as well as favoring fitting into waves with a wall and a hollower formation. The result is a board suitable for long lines, wide turns, and fluid, elegant surfing.

The Single Fin setup complements this behavior, offering a looser and more classic feel, with smooth rail-to-rail transitions and excellent line reading on the wave.

Despite offering more stability than a shortboard, the Pipeliner Mid Length maintains enough sensitivity for rail changes and precise adjustments during the ride.

PU Construction

PU construction provides a classic, connected feel with the water. Its progressive flex and traditional weight help keep the board stable, especially in windy, choppy, or high-speed conditions.

This construction favors surfers who value control, predictability, and a smooth response during turns.

About the Pipeliner

The Pipeliner is directly linked to the history of Gerry Lopez and Lightning Bolt. Its first models were developed to offer speed, stability, and control in Hawaiian waves.

The Mid Length version preserves this identity but delivers a more versatile and accessible experience, with greater paddle power and ease of enjoying different sea conditions.

With the Single Fin setup, the board maintains an even more classic proposal, ideal for surfers who value flow, long lines, and drawn-out turns.

It is a board that combines history, functionality, and classic style, catering to surfers who value fluid lines and a more traditional connection with the wave.

Features

• Mid Length Model

• Inspired by Gerry Lopez's classic shapes

• PU Construction

• Single Fin Configuration

• Good stability and paddling ability

• Early entry into waves

• Extended and fluid outline

• Excellent line speed

• Refined tail for greater control

• Suitable for wide turns and classic lines

• Traditional and controlled feel in the water

• Works in different wave conditions

• Red and yellow finish

• Strong historical identity of Lightning Bolt

Intended Use

The Lightning Bolt Pipeliner Mid Length PU Red/Yellow Surfboard is suitable for surfers looking for easy paddling, stability, and speed without sacrificing control and sensitivity.

The Single Fin setup favors a more fluid surf, with wide turns and a strong connection to the wave face. It works well in small, medium, and more powerful waves, being especially interesting in conditions with an open face, where the surfer can explore long and classic lines.

It is also a great choice for those looking for a classic, versatile, and less physically demanding board than a shortboard.

Care Instructions

• Avoid prolonged sun exposure

• Do not leave the board inside very hot vehicles

• Transport and store in a padded board bag

• Avoid impacts and drops on hard surfaces

• Regularly check for cracks or damage to the lamination

• In case of damage, keep the board out of the water until repairs are made