LIGHTNING BOLT SURFBOARDS
Rory Russell
Rory Russell
LIGHTNING BOLT SURFBOARDS
Lightning Bolt is a pure source of inspiration.
A surf icon in Hawaii became the trademark for progressive surfing through performance in the water, distinctive design and the BOLT signature.
Our history goes back to the beginning of the ’70s when the Shortboard Revolution was taking place and the style of the surf was being redefined by the best surfers in the World at “The Pipe”.
There were no limits for these surfers and Lightning Bolt boards ruled the huge tubes of “The Pipeline”.
After 50 years, Lightning Bolt, with a cool and relaxed attitude, a soul surfer approach, and a free-rider state of mind, expands the classic and iconic range to surf all oceans. Develops a “new generation” of eco surfboards and keeps marketing the authentic surfboards shaped only by authorized artisans, always inspired by the true spirit of surfing.
The Authentic Lightning Bolt surfboards have a certificate of authenticity with a unique hologram number and QRcode.
We have a legacy to respect and keep alive and another NEW LEGACY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Lightning Bolt Surfboards 3
HERITAGE
Masterpieces of history, the first boards to successfully ride the tube at the Pipeline, in the ‘70s.
PIPELINER BY GERRY LOPEZ
While these shapes were the state of the art in the 70’s, now they are collector items. These boards take us back to exactly what Gerry Lopez rode in the 1970’s whether it was at the Pipeline, Ala Moana or wherever the person who gets one wants to go with their memories. The iconic Pipeliner by Gerry Lopez is an exact replica of the original shape, handcrafted using the original templates, rockers and the same glassing techniques.
SUGGESTED COLORS
All Lightning Bolt surfboards can be customized. Contact us for more information.
Lightning Bolt Heritage 6
PIPELINER BY RORY RUSSELL
Rory Russell has made a name for himself by shaping one of the most emblematic Lightning Bolt surfboards ever: the super pinny performance-driven Pipeliner. The same shape Rory Russell surfed and won Pipeline competitions on.
SUGGESTED COLORS
All Lightning Bolt surfboards can be customized. Contact us for more information.
Lightning Bolt Heritage 7
COLLECTOR SERIES
Special Limited Edition of Five Sets of Pipeliners, shaped by five of the most inspirational and legendary Bolt shapers.
LIGHTNING BOLT QUIVER
A rich and unique quiver handcrafted by the most skilled shapers.
SHORTBOARDS
HYBRID
NEW MODEL
a model that ensures that smaller wave days are more fun than ever. This surfboard has a flat bottom rocker to increase the slide but with a continued rocker curve on the rail that allows easy maneuvering and “rail to rail” transitions. The bottom has a deep single concave under the front foot to create a “lift” and a “V” that goes from the back foot
tail exit
SIZES
quick turns.
FIN SYSTEM
(Futures)
FINISH
FEATURES
SUGGESTED COLORS
|
Hybrid is
to the
for
Thruster
Thruster (FCS II) 5 Fin Setup (Futures) 5 Fin Setup (FCS II) Polish Gloss
All Lightning Bolt surfboards can be customized. Contact us for more information.
Length Width Thickness Volume 31.1L 34.1L 37.3L 20 21’’ 21 2 2 2 3/4’’ 1/4’’ 3/8’’ 1/2’’ 5/8’’ 5’4 5’6 5’8 40.5L21 21/2’’ 3/4’’5’10 44.1L21 23/4’’ 7/8’’6’0 Lightning Bolt Shortboards 14 Blank – PU (Polyurethane) high quality blank Glass Layup – standard lamination with 6oz+6oz deck and 6oz bottom Resin – high quality Polyester resin
QUAD FISH
Quad Fish combines compact volume in a short template, wide tail width, stability of a squash tail and the rail control of a pintail.
more foam than usual, into a shorter board, translates to more buoyancy, ease of catching waves, and shorter boards can turn tighter in the pocket. Quad Fish is also highly capable of catching waves in small wave situations because of the wide template at the tail. There’s more plane surface to keep you afloat. A wide tail also provides a great drive down line, which is very important when the waves are small.
SIZES
SYSTEM
FINISH
SUGGESTED
Lightning Bolt Shortboards 15
The
Packing
Quad (Futures) Quad (FCS II) Polish Gloss
FIN
All Lightning Bolt surfboards can be customized. Contact us for more information.
COLORS Length Width Thickness Volume 35.4L 38.8L 42.4L 21 22’’ 22 2 2 2 3/4’’ 1/4’’ 5/8’’ 3/4’’ 7/8’’ 5’6 5’8 5’10 Blank – PU (Polyurethane) high quality blank Glass Layup – standard lamination with 6oz+6oz deck and 6oz bottom Resin – high quality Polyester resin FEATURES
SHORTBOARD
SIZES
FIN
FINISH
FEATURES
SUGGESTED
Lightning Bolt Shortboards 16
A tri-fin shortboard created for high performance surf on good waves. It is also an excellent option as a quad for hollow waves and barrels. The shortboard has a single to double concave to provide speed and small wings to reduce the tail width, allowing easier and faster maneuvering. Thruster (Futures) Thruster (FCS II) 5 Fin Setup (Futures) 5 Fin Setup (FCS II) Polish Gloss
SYSTEM
All Lightning Bolt surfboards can be customized. Contact us for more information.
COLORS Length Width Thickness Volume 27.9L 30.4L 35.9L19 2 2 27/8’’ 3/8’’ 1/2’’ 3/4’’ 5’8 5’10 6’0 19 3/4’’ 36.7L20’’ 2 13/16’’6’2 38.8L20 21/8’’ 7/8’’6’4 19 5/8’’ Blank – PU (Polyurethane) high quality blank Glass Layup – standard lamination with 6oz+6oz deck and 6oz bottom Resin – high quality Polyester resin
SIZES
FIN SYSTEM
FINISH
FEATURES
SUGGESTED COLORS
HP SHORTBOARD | NEW MODEL HP Shortboard is a high-performance surfboard designed to be used both by the weekend and the more competitive and advanced surfer. It is super versatile and suits a wide variety of waves all over the World. Thruster (Futures) Thruster (FCS II) 5 Fin Setup (Futures) 5 Fin Setup (FCS II) Polish Gloss All Lightning Bolt surfboards can be customized. Contact us for more information.
Length Width Thickness Volume 27.6L 29.4L 30.8L19 2 2 23/4’’ 5/16’’ 3/8’’ 7/16’’ 5’8 5’10 5’11 20’’ 19 5/8’’ Lightning Bolt Shortboards 17 32.3L19 27/8’’ 1/2’’6’0 33.8L6’1 36.9L20 21/4’’ 11/16’’6’3 35.3L20 21/8’’ 5/8’’6’2 38.5L20 23/8’’ 3/4’’6’4 40.7L20 1/2’’6’6 19 1/2’’ 2 9/16’’ 2 13/16’’ Blank – PU (Polyurethane) high quality blank Glass Layup – standard lamination with 6oz+6oz deck and 6oz bottom Resin – high quality Polyester resin
SUPER
Super Twin is a small wave, high-performance board. It is fast, loose and easy to turn. It has a single to double concave to provide speed, a wider
for floatation and paddling power and small wings to reduce the tail width and improve maneuverability. Super Twin is a must-have surfboard in
quiver.
SIZES
FIN
FINISH
FEATURES
SUGGESTED COLORS
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TWIN The
template
your
Thruster (Futures) Thruster (FCS II) Polish Gloss All Lightning Bolt surfboards can be customized. Contact us for more information.
SYSTEM
Length Width Thickness Volume 33.0L 36.4L 39.6L20 2 2 23/4’’ 5/8’’ 3/4’’ 7/8’’ 5’11 6’1 6’3 20’’ 20 1/2’’ Blank – PU (Polyurethane) high quality blank Glass Layup – standard lamination with 6oz+6oz deck and 6oz bottom Resin – high quality Polyester resin
PIN
Master
SIZES
FIN SYSTEM
wide point
pin tail
FINISH
FEATURES
SUGGESTED
MASTER Pin
is a surfboard designed for 4’-6’ hollow waves and barrels. With the
adjusted to the chest area, it allows easy paddling and a quick entry into the wave. The
holds the steeper drops. Single + Twin (Futures) Single + Twin (FCS II) Single + Quad (Futures) Single + Quad (FCS II) Polish Gloss
All Lightning Bolt surfboards can be customized. Contact us for more information.
COLORS Length Width Thickness Volume 35.1L 38.3L 41.7L20 2 2 23/4’’ 5/8’’ 3/4’’ 7/8’’ 6’0 6’2 6’4 20 1/2’’ 20 1/4’’ Lightning Bolt Shortboards 19 Blank – PU (Polyurethane) high quality blank Glass Layup – standard lamination with 6oz+6oz deck and 6oz bottom Resin – high quality Polyester resin
STEP
SIZES
FEATURES
SUGGESTED
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UP | NEW MODEL The Step Up model was developed for those bigger days, it’s the ideal surfboard to push the limits of your surfing. All Lightning Bolt surfboards can be customized. Contact us for more information.
COLORS Thruster (Futures) Thruster (FCS II) 5 Fin Setup (Futures) 5 Fin Setup (FCS II) Polish Gloss
FIN SYSTEM FINISH Length Width Thickness Volume 30.6L 32.5L 34.4L19 2 3/4’’ 1/2’’6’0 6’2 6’4 20’’ 19 5/8’’ 36.4L19 7/8’’6’6 38.5L6’8 42.8L20 2 1/4’’ 15/16’’ 7’0 40.6L20 1/8’’6’10 45.1L20 2 3/8’’ 7/8’’ 7’2 19 1/2’’ 2 9/16’’ 2 5/8’’ 2 11/16’’ 2 3/4’’ 2 13/16’’ Blank – PU (Polyurethane) high quality blank Glass Layup – standard lamination with 6oz+6oz deck and 6oz bottom Resin – high quality Polyester resin
STINGER
is a design inspired by the 70s to be a board for all waves, making it a great alternative to a step down board or for the more soul style surfer. More volume under the chest area means the board not only has an easy paddle, but holds the moment extremely well. The benefits are: ease of maintaining speed and smoother surfing.
wings act as a pivot,
the tail
SIZES
board
arc tighter
turns.
FIN SYSTEM
FEATURES
SUGGESTED
Stinger
The
allowing
to release easily and the
to
in
Single Polish Gloss All Lightning Bolt surfboards can be customized. Contact us for more information.
FINISH
COLORS Length Width Thickness Volume 33.5L 36.5L 39.6L 19 2 2 3’’ 1/2’’ 3/4’’ 7/8’’ 6’0 6’2 6’4 20’’ 19 3/4’’ Lightning Bolt Shortboards 21 Blank – PU (Polyurethane) high quality blank Glass Layup – standard lamination with 6oz+6oz deck and 6oz bottom Resin – high quality Polyester resin
MID-LENGTHS
Fall in love with surfing again
EGG
The Lightning Bolt Egg model is a type of funboard: a mix between a longboard and a shortboard. The high surface area makes it easier for beginners to stand up on the board. Its thickness and width give the surfer the ability to paddle and stay afloat more easily. The added buoyancy will allow balancing easier and is great for surfing smaller waves. The rails of an egg funboard are softer and more rounded than other boards, which tend to be more forgiving for a beginner learning the ropes. Egg surfboards are on the medium end of the length scale usually ranging from 6-8.5 feet. This makes it a great choice for the longboarder looking for a little more maneuverability.
SIZES
FIN SYSTEM
Single
Single + Twin (Futures)
Single + Twin (FCS II)
Single + Quad (Futures)
Single + Quad (FCS II)
FINISH
Gloss
FEATURES
– PU (Polyurethane) high quality blank
Layup
standard lamination with 6oz+6oz
and 6oz bottom
– high quality Polyester resin
SUGGESTED COLORS
Lightning Bolt surfboards can be customized.
us for more information.
All
Contact
Polish
Length Width Thickness Volume 39.4L 44.8L 48.3L21 2 2 27/8’’ 1/2’’ 3/4’’ 7/8’’ 6’6 6’8 6’10 21 3/4’’ 21 1/2’’ Lightning Bolt Mid-Lengths 24 Blank
Glass
–
deck
Resin
MID-LENGTH | NEW MODEL
an intermediate style of surfboard
to most wave and surfer conditions.
offers you the best of both worlds: modern surfing on a board with retro features.
a 70s-inspired outline, modern rails and a bottom with channels that let you grip by channeling the water to the tail, they bring you back to basics
unleash the soul surfer inside you.
and Flow are what Surfing
all about!
SIZES
FIN SYSTEM
FINISH
FEATURES
SUGGESTED COLORS
Lightning Bolt Mid-Lengths 26
Mid-Length is
that adapts
It
With
and
Pivot
is
All Lightning Bolt surfboards can be customized. Contact us for more information.
Twin (Futures) Twin (FCS II) Twin +1 (Futures) Twin + 1 (FCS II) Polish Gloss
Length Width Thickness Volume 41.1L 43.4L 45.9L 2 1/2’’6’6 6’8 6’10 21 7/8’’ 48.3L22 1/8’’7’0 50.9L7’2 56.4L22 1/2’’7’6 53.6L22 3/8’’7’4 21 3/4’’ 2 9/16’’ 2 5/8’’ 2 11/16’’ 2 3/4’’ 2 13/16’’ 2 7/8’’ 22’’ 22 1/4’’ Blank – PU (Polyurethane) high quality blank Glass Layup – standard lamination with 6oz+6oz deck and 6oz bottom Resin – high quality Polyester resin
MINI
Mini Gun is a board for bigger days and hollow waves, when the shortboard isn’t long enough to handle late drops in pounding surf. This model has the perfect amount of rocker to keep the board turning easily, while maintaining its ability to hold well in the pocket. The concave position and hard edges provide a unique amount of speed and hold, especially inside the tube.
SIZES
FIN SYSTEM
FINISH
FEATURES
Blank – PU (Polyurethane) high quality blank
Layup
standard lamination with 6oz+6oz
bottom
high quality
SUGGESTED COLORS
GUN The
Single Polish Gloss All Lightning Bolt surfboards can be customized. Contact us for more information.
Lightning Bolt Mid-Lengths 27 Length Width Thickness Volume 41.4L 47.7L 56.7L 2 3’’ 3 7/8’’ 1/4’’ 7’0 7’6 8’0 20’’ 20 1/2’’ 21’’
Glass
–
deck and 6oz
Resin –
Polyester resin
FUNBOARD
Lightning Bolt
smaller and weaker
easy
type of
more experienced
use
being very stable, with good
SIZES
FIN SYSTEM
FINISH
FEATURES
SUGGESTED COLORS
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The
Funboard was designed for beginners or for
surfers to
in
wave conditions. This
board, besides
buoyancy and
paddling, can also be a lot of fun on the right days. Thruster (Futures) Thruster (FCS II) Polish Gloss All Lightning Bolt surfboards can be customized. Contact us for more information.
Length Width Thickness Volume 49.7L 53.8L 58.0L22’’ 2 2 3’’ 3/4’’ 7/8’’ 7’2 7’4 7’6 21 3/4’’ 21 1/2’’ Blank – PU (Polyurethane) high quality blank Glass Layup – standard lamination with 6oz+6oz deck and 6oz bottom Resin – high quality Polyester resin
Classy. Beautiful. Unique LONGBOARDS
LONGBOARD
Bolt’s Longboard is a versatile
SIZES
all conditions and styles of riding.
surfers who want to surf in a classic style but still be able to put down some hard turns. With a single concave nose, it is perfect for both walking the board and nose riding. The Longboard is an all-round board
FIN SYSTEM
FINISH
FEATURES
SUGGESTED COLORS
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Lightning
surfboard for
for
Single + Twin (Futures) Single + Twin (FCS II) Polish Gloss All Lightning Bolt surfboards can be customized. Contact us for more information.
Blank – PU (Polyurethane) high quality blank Glass Layup – standard lamination with 6oz+6oz deck and 6oz bottom Resin – high quality Polyester resin
Length Width Thickness Volume 63.6L 68.8L 73.4L 2 2 3’’ 3/4’’ 7/8’’ 9’0 9’2 9’4 23’’ 22 7/8’’ 22 5/8’’
CLASSIC
a classic longboard
single fin
classic surfing in small and medium
which together with
ideal choice for those looking
wider tail, ideal for maneuvers like the dropknee
longer and more stable noserides.
SIZES
FIN SYSTEM FINISH
Gloss
FEATURES
(Polyurethane)
quality
lamination
SUGGESTED COLORS
LONGBOARD This is
for
surfing. This longboard is the
for
waves. With a
cutback,
a generous nose provides
Single Polish
All Lightning Bolt surfboards can be customized. Contact us for more information.
Lightning Bolt Longboards 33 Length Width Thickness Volume 68.8L 72.1L 75.3L23 3’’ 3 31/4’’ 1/16’’ 1/8’’ 9’3 9’5 9’7 23’’ 23 1/8’’ Blank – PU
high
blank Glass Layup – standard
with 6oz+6oz deck and 6oz bottom Resin – high quality Polyester resin
LIGHTNING BOLT SURFBOARDS MATTE FINISH
With our elemental symbol centered on the stringer, each board is iconic and encapsulates an innovative style and spirit.
Lightning Bolt introduces a brand new line of surfboards with a matte finish. The complete quiver is now available with the same quality, but at a more competitive price.
FEATURES
Blank – PU (Polyurethane) high quality blank
Glass Layup – standard lamination with 6oz+4oz deck and 4oz bottom
Resin – high quality Polyester resin
SUGGESTED COLORS
Matte Finish, No Pinline, Deck and Bottom in the same color, Black Logo
Angel Blue
Dalai Orange
Solar Orange
Each surfboard is constructed with the highest quality materials and built to perform from progression to performance surfing.
Brown
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Perseus Blue
Ipanema Yellow
Shining Green
Republic Violet
Beryl Green
Bonsai Green
Penelope
LIGHTNING BOLT CERTIFIED ECOLOGICAL SURFBOARDS
The surfboards industry is known to be polluting, but sustainability is a huge concern for Lightning Bolt.
For that reason, we took an essential and innovative step: the launch of our first ecological surfboards, with a “Gold Level” seal awarded by the ECOBOARD Project, a program runned by Sustainable Surf, a non-profit organization. The project certifies surfboards and manufacturers of more sustainable surfboards, representing a great reduction in environmental impact.
The ECO-TECH construction, compared to a standard construction in PU (Polyurethane) and Polyester, has a 70% lower environmental impact in every board produced. In addition to using sustainable materials in its composition, the construction of these boards involves vacuum infusion technology, which allows to reduce resin consumption and its waste by around 45%.
Besides the direct reduction on the environmental impact, for each board produced, a fee is paid, which is applied by the Sustainable Surf Project in different actions to reduce the Planet’s carbon footprint.
Lightning Bolt Certified Ecological Surfboards 36 1. Reduce carbon footprint 2. Renewable, recycled and up-cycled Image Source: Ecoboard Project 3. Reduced toxicity in manufacturing Blank – EPS (Expanded Polyestyrene) high quality blank Glass Layup – standard lamination with 6oz+Basalt Woven Fabric deck and 6oz bottom Resin – high quality Epoxy resin FEATURES
Ecological Pipeliner by Rory Russell
ECOLOGICAL PIPELINER BY SPOTTT
Bolt’s
SIZES
FINISH
Polish Gloss
FEATURES
Respecting Lightning
legacy, our shaper Spottt developed a surfboard with the same concept as the iconic Pipeliner, but with a shape more suited to the European waves. This Pipeliner is available in several sizes to fit any surfer who wants to ride bigger waves.
All Lightning Bolt surfboards can be customized. Contact us for more information.
Blank – EPS (Expanded Polyestyrene) high quality blank Glass Layup – standard lamination with 6oz+Ba salt Woven Fabric deck and 6oz bottom Resin – high quality Epoxy resin
Lightning Bolt Certified Ecological Surfboards 38 Length Width Thickness Volume 40.7L 42.1L 46.8L 3”7’0 7’2 7’4 18 7/8’’ 50.1L19 1/8’’7’6 53.4L7’8 60.5L19 1/2’’8’0 56.9L19 3/8’’7’10 18 3/4’’ 3 1/4’’ 3 3/8’’ 3 1/2’’ 3 5/8’’ 3 3/4’’ 19’’ 19 1/4’’ 3”
The
Bolt
complete Lightning
quiver is available in ECO-TECH construction.
Lightning Bolt Certified Ecological
TAKE NOTE
70% lower environmental impact in every board produced 45% reduction on resin consumption and waste
The ECO-TECH construction can be applied to any shape or surfboard model
It is possible to customize the bottom with any desired colour
Resin: you can choose to apply a brilliant resin, which will react to the UV light and make the bottom colour acquire a violet tone! It will return to its original colour once out of the direct sunlight.
Lightning Bolt Ecological Surfboards have the same technical performance as any other board, but a reduced environmental and toxic impact using more sustainable materials and manufacturing processes.
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SURFBOARDS HANDCRAFTED
BY SURF ICONS
Gerry Lopez Vitor “Spottt” Pat Rawson Rory Russell Juan Diego Paul Blacker Duke Aipa
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