Billy lands the cover of Kiwi Surf Mag issue #128!

Billy Stairmand has landed himself on the cover of Kiwi Surf Magazine issue # 128 riding his custom made Hughes Surfboards Futurelite Ace.

Shot during the Hawaiian Winter season at Rockey Rights, Billy commented this about the board he was riding: "The Ace is definatly my favourite board in head high waves, or wave's that generate the speed for you. It's definatly a board that I can take out, rely on, and know it will allow me to perform anything I want. From air's and finners, to power carves and barrels, it definatly has no limit's. Having it made with the Futurelite construction only enhances the boards ability to go where ever I want." 

Hughes Surfboards, The Ace:

With an emphasis on beachbreak surfing, this minimalist shortboard has been designed for accomplished surfers in medium to overhead waves. As well as a slightly wider outline it has a more moderate entry rocker than the Drive, and with a little more curve out the tail insures tight and immediate direction changes. This model features a single concave and with a flatter deck, has its volume transferred out from centre ensuring its momentum and responsive feel in unpredictable surf. Beautifully proportioned, with low boxy rails for sensitivity, the Ace has all the features to give you the upper had in a variety of conditions... you can defiantly bet on this... it's your call.

Available in P.U, Futurelite / EPS or XTR construction.

Futurelite Construction: Future Lite is the latest in surfboard inovation. Super light and super responsive. The latest in EPS Epoxy technology. Carbon fibre parabolic rails for the perfect balance of flex and strength. With countless hours of research and testing under our belts with some of NZ’s top surfers and shapers there is now an epoxy board that rivals traditional PU construction. Future Lite Technology is available for all size shortboards.

EPS Foam : Using a high quality EPS foam not only reduces weight but adds buoyancy, speed, and response to each board...no matter the size. The density of the foam has been carefully sourced and tested.

Epoxy Resin: High quality epoxy resin which combined with fibre glass gives the board extra strength and durability. This process also makes the board easier to repair if needed.

Carbon Fibre: Carbon fibre rovings run along the board parabolically, adding stiffness, spring (which gives acceleration out of turns) and strength. There is also a carbon roving the runs along the centre deck of the board to give it additional strength.

For more information on The Ace model check : http://raglansurf.com/store/surfboards/ace