QUALITY HANDCRAFTED LONGBOARDS

Never Summer’s construction methods have revolutionized an entire industry and raised the bar to a new standard in longboard manufacturing.

Never Summer utilizes the following exclusive quality materials and features in all our longboards:

	P-TECH Nose and Tail Protection: When Never Summer first introduced P-TECH inlays at the nose and tail of our longboards in 2007, the technology forever changed longboard manufacturing. Never Summer Industries pioneered the use of UHMW polyethylene, better known as P-Tex, in the sidewalls of our snowboards due to it’s durability and ease of repair. Seamless integration of the same proven P-Tex into the nose and tail of our longboards provides an unmatched level of protection and durability.
	FCC Construction: Flex Control Composite (FCC) construction combines bi-directional fiberglass, a non-woven layered composite that is strong, responsive and won’t breakdown quickly; and a vertically laminated core, measured to the thousandth of an inch to create the perfect flex for the length, wheelbase and intended use of each longboard. Each core is milled to exact specifications and then stored in climate controlled room to ensure proper moisture content, another necessary component for consistent flex patterns. The strength, quality and consistency of materials in our FCC Construction are the key to the excellence Never Summer strives to produce.
	RDS Ride Stabilization: RDS, our Rubber Damping System, provides unmatched stability and Never Summer’s signature smooth ride. RDS uses elastomeric rubber foil laminates that absorb vibrations from the trucks. This improves overall stability and helps to reduce foot fatigue.
	Rocker: Rocker lowers your center of gravity for better stability. Combing this with concave and it locks your feet in like a vice. Rocker allows for easier pushing while increasing foothold and responsiveness.
	DuraPic Graphics: Borrowing again from our snowboards’ proven topsheet durability, we sublimate our longboard graphics onto a similar co-extruded thermoplastic sheet that is scratch and chip resistant. Used as the graphic, DuraPic provides unequaled protection to the integrity of the lower structural laminates while holding up to the inherent wear and tear of longboarding.
	Carbonium DuraPic: New for 2011; The Carbonium Series. This exclusive material has a carbon weave visual with a matte finish. A new version of our innovative Durapic material, Carbonium’s carbon fiber texture not only looks great, but is even more resistant to scratching and chipping.
	VLSC Split Core Technology: For both Soldier models Never Summer manufactures a special Vertically Laminated Split Core (VLSC). We press two vertically laminated Poplar cores into one, creating a stiff and solid platform. A light, yet incredibly durable deck that can handle the high speeds that are required of the Soldier.