The Rat Skate is designed to be a small wave performer. Back when riding boards short and wide wasn't considered cool, this board was always called upon and has since become Ratboy's "go-to" board for any wave type slightly overhead and below. It's balanced template served as the conceptual basis for the outline of the Fletcher Four-Fin.
5'11 x 19 x 2.35
6'2 x 19.25.2.45
Recommended sizes
Ride the Rat Skate 2-3" shorter and 1/8"-1/4" wider than your normal tri fin shortboard.
Outline
The Ratskate has the wide point exact center. This is a balanced template with a full nose and full tail. The subtle bump wing behind the fins brings in the outline under your back foot.
Rocker
Continuous rocker broadens the "sweet spot", increases turning ability and adds a "predictable" feel under your feet.
Rails
Medium-full 50/50 rail that holds the wave face no matter where you lean the board. The hard edge behind the front fins give a crisp release.
Bottom
Slight vee in the nose to a 5/16" deep single concave between your feet. Slight vee out the tail.
Construction
- 2lb PCF Marko EPS foam
- 3/16” Para Band Bass Stringers
- Hexcel RWG Direct Size “E” Cloth
- JPS Direct Size Bias Weave “S” Cloth
- Resin Research Epoxy Resin
- Deck Channels
STRETCH RAT SKATE
High performance small wave shortboard, everyone should own one of these!!