HandPicked HNDPKD "The Lion" Bat Fly Tail  Skintec Polypro Core Bodyboard - 2024 Model

Shark Island 2024 Range

Handpicked have supplied Bodyboard King with a limited run of hand shaped boards to celebrate our Co Sponsorship of the 2024 Shark Island Challenge. This is a limited batch of 15 boards, so get in before they go!

THE LION : HandShaped In Australia.

“With over three decades of board shaping experience, Marc is one of the few people on the planet, qualified on this scale. Formally based in South Africa, the Durbanite has expanded his reach by making the move to the South Coast of Sydney, where the new HandPicked head-quarters is based. Now with the ability to let the foam fly on an international scale, Marc's drive to make the best boards in the world is greater than ever. Constantly using his vicennial of knowledge to best improve not only the art of perfecting our boards, but the materials themselves, constantly developing and always creating. 

Looking purely at the credentials, of which Marc has based his professional life, he has earned his spot as one of the globes most recognised and best board shapers. He has made boards for some of the biggest board brands on the planet, as well as the success of shaping the boards of multiple world champions.
The alignment of the brand and this shaper, is what has created the magic we call HandPicked. A clear cut vision of both entities, is our key to success. With constant development, years of experience and extreme attention to detail, we are proud of have Marc Power Rossouw, as our exclusive shaper.”

THE LION : A board built for the all rounder. With a variation of the classic bat tail, we have created something designed to hold the volume through the centre of the board, creating drive, the loose tail sensation, paired with specific slot channels for control. An Apex Combination.

Model : "The Lion" Range 2024
Designed by : Michael Ostler & Marc Rossouw
Ridden by :Michael Ostler

FEATURES
SIZES:  41” / 42” / 43"
CORE: Apex Core 1.9pcf Premium PP
This core is 100% waterproof. It's a core designed to feel broken in, from the first surf. Our most popular core to date, this lower density Poly-Pro is a firm favourite. The pop and recoil delivered from the Apex Core, is exactly what we are chasing in bodyboard cores.
STRINGER:: 1 x Carbon Fibre Stringer
DECK: Cellu-Cushion® 8lb PE
HULL: DuPont™ Surlyn® SLICK SKIN with Slick Mesh,
RAILS: 60/40 Chine Double Rails                 
TAIL: Bat Fly Tail
TECHNOLOGY: Skintec™ is the most advanced compression cell technology ever developed for professional bodyboarding. The multi-layered polymer composition allows for the skin to absorb pressure & impact compressions, creating increased strength & recoil making for a more responsive performance board.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:  HandShaped In Australia, Finger Print Heat Stamps, 60/40 double NXL rails, NXL Nose & Tail bumpers, Nose bulbs.

Colourways:


Mallard Deck// Black Pinline// Black Rails// Red Slick in 41 & 43"
Black Deck // Black Pinline // Black Rails // Aqua Slick in 42"
Steel Green Deck// Midnight Pinline// Midnight Rails// Aqua Slick in 42 & 43

Here's the main man Michael Ostler testing these models