Collapsible Surfboard
As apartments and cars become increasingly compact, that surfboard you never seem to find the time to use just takes up more and more space. Nicholas Notara has decided to devote some time to the problem and has created the collapsible surfboard. This carbon-fiber board has been carefully designed to maintain the balance and weight of its traditional counterpart, but with the help of two pins and a quick release lever can halve in size. A hot-swappable fin system completes the board with style and presents a viable concept that may make a surfboard purchase not such a bad idea.
Designer: Nicholas Notara


















126 Comments »
Matze says
It even has been build (in a slightly different form + material) http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/2006archive/headline_32794_en.html
jhon says
this one is way better…
good job..
Matze says
yes I know
FILADESIGN says
AMAZING!!perfect to travel by motorbike!!!
sergio says
how much iz it
jay says
how much is it?
SuerSurfer says
How about a longboard in three sections with no loose parts that fits into a custom suitcase?
DJT43 says
“A hot-swappable fin system”…this means absolutely nothing! Too much technology in the world has people referring to the very basic function of changing surfboard fins as akin to removing a firewire cable. Still need to paddle in to the beach in order to change your fins.
Cart leading the horse…gimme a break.
Tke-egon says
Its like owning a Hayabusa. *will the chain lock up when I’m doing 180mph? I sure hope not!* I have a Hayabusa.. Now I really want one of these!
JK says
It’s been done. Try doing something original.
http://www.bisect.com/
anti-fan says
What have YOU designed? I’m sorry, but this guy is having a go at designing something (and it has been designed VERY well) for a niche he has discovered in the market. If another previous design had been successful, obviously he wouldn’t have spent the time and money to design this one.
Also, the amount of publicity he has received from it (I have personally seen 3 TV segments on him now) is quite impressive.
I’m sure things like colour could be developed to prevent the “burning” someone else was concerned about.
And as for performance, I am fairly certain that (as a surfer himself), he would not be willing to compromise quality for a quick fix. Although, you will always get your old-school surfers who will never convert to carbon-fibre anyway.
I say, kudos to Nick. I think he’s done a great job, and that the design is incredibly well thought-out.
And to you – stop being a jealous basement-inventor. If you’d like to design something better, then go for it – stop ripping on other people’s SUCCESSFUL designs.
PJ_the_Jackass says
I think everyone’s missing the fact that with airlines making it harder and more cost prohibitive to travel with boards, something like this might be the way of the future.
Jason says
Beautiful design… and just cuz its been explored before (i checked out those links) doesn’t mean it can’t be improved.
It does seem to have lots of parts, but for traveling I could definitely see this helping many surfers. Its so damn expensive to fly with boards.
It looks real but I can’t tell, pretty hot though.
bryan says
exactly. this one is black carbon fiber. you show up on the beach with this, and you’ll be sure to scare at least the 8-year-olds …
AG says
I’d be worried about the extreme heat of black carbon fiber against my bare chest on a hot summer day, on white sand, in Miami. Or even carrying the board into the water. Also, the metal clips. Both of these colors/materials will actually burn (not hurt, but burn) human skin when exposed to extreme summer temperatures.
junior says
There is no surf in Miami. Surfboards are NEVER left in the sun because the wax melts. All carbon fiber boards are not a new concept — aircraft parts have been designed with all carbon fiber and epoxy resins for many years — surf board makers picked up on the idea, but carbon fiber is a lot more expensive than traditional s-glass and e-glass fiber used normally.
Temperatures are not a problem.
Long Tran says
This is excellent, perfect for travel.
LC says
I think this is an amazing design…. Innovative and much needed. Well done!
LC says
I think this is an amazing design… Innovative and much needed. Well done!
jason says
Okay, conceptually I would love to have this, but after surfing for 21 years I can say from experience that the materials used today allow for a necessary flex that this thing with it’s metal rod would not have. Also, and quite importantly you hit your board a lot. This, being reinforced with carbon fiber and sharp edged on the deck where your feet are would lead to many wounds. I would rather pay $35 to fix a ding in my board than to get stitches. Keep trying, the concept is very good, but not new.
Johan says
Lovely! I’d love to see it in production!
Marcos says
Is it possible to buy such a board?
aritz says
i want this board, how much it cost, contac with my email, aritz6@hotmail.com and tell me the price and sizes, thanks
yerai says
Eres un flipao tio. jajajajajajajajajaja
pa que coño quieres este trasto????
cecilia says
I’m looking for photos in hi-resolution of the surfboard. Can anyone help me? It’s for press release…. thanks!
Fergus says
If 50 people committed to purchasing one could you put it into production and what would the cost be per item
Martin Pfortner says
Please contact me to buy one of these collapsible Surf Board.
Best regards,
Martin.
justin.mcpherson says
I would like to buy a Nicholas Notara board. Do you have a website
Franck Glowacz says
Hello Martin,
Can you put me in contact with Mr. Notara? I would like to ask him some questions and high resoution pictures. I would like to mention his surfboard concept in our magazine.
Kind regards,
Franck
danny key says
hi,im danny from italy,its possible to have mor info to collapsible surfboard “nick notara” and price?im interessed to buy 1 ora 2 surfboard. tnks, danny.
Vishal Amin says
I’m contacting you to buy one of these surfboards
Vishal Amin says
I’m contacting you to buy one of these surfboards
phil says
where can i buy this board?
phil says
and how much does it cost?
Edithys says
thanks much, guy
nelson Wells says
I would also like one of these boards.
Delta just bumped up their board rates to $300 rt!
If this has any flex at ALL, I’m in.
NW
PS Popes are long boards; this is a shortboard, JK.
angushoney@hotmail.com says
I have a system that i tried to market in australia a few years ago, as “split bits” .
I think my production technique would be a lot simpler and less expensive. Can be done with normal boards.
Looking at this , it is an extension of pope, or pope has a patent infringement on his hands.
Nice marketing.
angushoney@hotmail.c says
I have a system that i tried to market in australia a few years ago, as “split bits” .
I think my production technique would be a lot simpler and less expensive. Can be done with normal boards.
Looking at this , it is an extension of pope, or pope has a patent infringement on his hands.
Nice marketing.
Robster says
All i gots to say…. Insane! Its crazy how technology can improve a surfboard. Keep doing wut you guys are doing. Insane!
baobao says
I wanna buy this board too, Plz contac with my email, sungbaobao@hotmail.com ,
i need to know which size u have & how much the cost.
JOHN says
I would like to buy this board as well. Please email with details
John
chris says
Not enough flex w. metal rod probz.
Don says
I need this board, it is only now that I realize that all the trials and tribulations I have faced as a man, have been purely due to the lack of a board like this.
Would like to add my name to the list of ‘would like to buy’ if it’s a possibility please let me know!
Ben Aylett says
Nice design and slick look.
I have seen variations on the theme but this is a very nice look.
Once concern is the colour of the deck. As everyone suggests, surface temperature will be an issue and while everyone else seems concerned about the comfort factor I have just realised that keeping wax on this will be very hard.
A definite candidate for deck grip which will limit the market as not everyone likes deck grip.
A pigmented finish for the deck and silicone or ABS plastic covers for the clips would address most practical issues.
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brenovsky says
dude.. I dont surf and I WANT ONE!! hahahaaha
Phil says
I’m very sorry to say that it won’t work. If someone can show me footage of it being assembled and surfed I’ll apologize. The computer rendering was beuatiful but I’m a little sceptical of the designers surfing credentials. I purposely moved to an apartment within walking distance of the sea though so I wouldn’t need this anyway.
Catherina says
You question his “surfing credentials?” Do you need footage of the designer surfing as well?
I’m all for offering constructive criticism of a design, but why do people feel the need to level accusations at the designer/s? So very petty.
hedsaw says
The view of the surfboard completely dismantled with all parts laid out reminds me of those action movie hitmans that have their rifles in a suitcase dismantled.
hmm does this come in a suitcase
the colors also suit the hitman style
Allan Moraes says
Please! How much this surfboard? I,m from Brazil, how much to import to Porto Alegre/Rio Grande do Sul – Brazil?
Congratilations for this inovation! It’s realy amazing!
Alexmar Pereira says
Cara muito show. bom trabalho.
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BETH WALLACE says
how much does this cost?
please email back!
love ,beth
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P{lease let me know this board is or will be available in the near future. I would like to purchase ASAP
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Kleiton Silva says
I would like to buy that board, is it possible?
Jimmy C says
You know, I’m not sure putting a board together piece by piece is a good idea. What happens if it falls apart in the water? Might want to develop some hinges or something.
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