Shaman
$519.00 $559.00
The Shaman is your loyal guide to transcend your surfing, featuring a wider deck with low entry rocker and medium rails, making it blazingly fast – ideal for beginners looking for stability, or expert surfers looking to make flat days fun days again.
Flexwrap patented construction
At Yaku, we redefine the perception of soft boards in the surfboard industry.
Distancing ourselves from the mass production stereotype, all our softboards are 100% handcrafted in Peru, by surfers for surfers.With our patented Flexwrap technology and a sustainable approach, our boards deliver enhanced performance and durability, designed to last a lifetime. Our boards won’t ever delaminate. They are wrapped!
Key Features
(Patented technology)
- Lightweight EPS (Closed Cell) Core with dent-proof Mylar.
- Double T Aluminum Stringer features strategically placed EVA shock absorbers in the nose and tail, minimizing impact, enhancing stability, and ensuring durability and safety.
- Our vinylflex skin wraps around the board, offering leather-textured grip on the deck and rails, with a smooth bottom for optimal glide.
- Air Valve for easy release of excess air, ensuring optimal performance.
- Drain Screw for quick water drainage after accidents, aiding easy repairs.
- Hand-shaped Transition Rails for enhanced wave maneuverability and control.
- Full Edge Protection to safeguard against damage
Sustainability:
Our boards use 93% less resin than traditional boards because they are not laminated. We only use resin to integrate the double T aluminum stringer into the EPS foam.
Our factory is zero waste. The collected EPS scrap and Vinylflex are sent to our supplier's factory, where they are recycled. The recycled EPS is utilized in the construction industry, while the Vinilflex is transformed into vinyl for PVC flooring applications.
Last for generations
Rather than constantly replacing your soft boards, we design ours to last for generations with proper care. With our focus on repairability, any necessary fixes can be quickly addressed, prolonging its lifespan!
All the materials are 100% locally sourced from Perú.
Pro tip
Our boards won’t ever delaminate, but It’s normal for them to expand slightly in high temperatures. The board will return to its normal state once the air is expelled (automatically) by the air valve. To avoid inflation, loosen the drain screw by three turns. JUST ENSURE TO TIGHTLY ADJUST IT BEFORE SURFING TO AVOID WATER INGRESS.
Care
- The rails are delicate. If you place the board on the roof of your car and tighten the straps too much, the edges may dent. We recommend using a towel to prevent damage to the rails or use a board bag.
- We recommend, as with any board, not to leave it in the sun. If you plan on hanging at the beach bring an extra towels to cover it with.
- DO NOT APPLY WAX OVER THE AIR VALVE! Doing so can prevent air from escaping, especially in high heat conditions.