PLKB Shepherd

The Shepherd is a playful board built for fast and easy riding through any conditions. The ideal board to play in the waves and jump high. For any rider from beginner to winner.
COMFORT
UPWIND
FREESTYLE
JUMP / GRIP
SPEED
WAVE

Characteristics

45mm Fins

The Shepherd rides best with 45mm G10 assymmetric fins. These fins give you perfect grip and playful performance.

Boots proof

The center inserts are strengthened with a hardwood stringer to withstand the force and impact of boots.

Playful riding

The Shepherd’s 3D shaped bottom combined with a double concave is perfect for playful riding and maximum grip for high jumps.

Paulownia Woodcore

To make the board as light and strong as possible, the core is made of Paulownia Wood.

Tech Specs

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Balanced Rocker
One-Strut Design
Balanced Rocker
The rocker line is very important for a freeride and freestyle board. Too much rocker will slow you down but it’s also necessary for soft landings and an easy ride, while not enough rocker is fast but not comfortable. The medium rocker on the Shepherd has been shaped to provide optimal landing for all your jumps and is balanced out perfectly, which makes this board steady in all conditions.
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3D Bottom Shape
One-Strut Design
3D Bottom Shape
Single-step tips - The single-step tips provide more grip when cruising. They make the Shepherd find its track easily and increase flow over the fins. The tips efficiently re-direct the water’s exit path so the board will never stick to the water. Dual Middle Channel - When you start doing jumps, you want a playful board that makes you land as many tricks as possible. The channels in the middle section give you grip for big air and, when landing, steer your board in the right direction. At the same time, the channels make the board loose enough to allow you to finish your trick. This perfect balance between grip and playfulness increases your trick rate. The flat part in the middle is developed to create enough surface area to shred the park.
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45mm G10 upwind fins
One-Strut Design
45mm G10 upwind fins
The Shepherd comes with 45mm G10 fins to ensure a nice grip without losing the ability to correct your landing. A combination of grip and playfulness is well tested and works smoothly.
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Dual Velcro foot strap
One-Strut Design
Dual Velcro foot strap
Never lose your board - A perfect fit of your pads and straps is essential for a good board feeling. The new dual Velcro foot strap has four adjustment points for a perfect fit around your foot. The EVA footpads have an extra toe grip and ergonomic 3D shape to hold your feet securely.
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Bootproof inserts
One-Strut Design
Bootproof inserts
The inserts are strong enough to withstand the force of boots. The middle inserts are strengthened with a tropical wood stinger.
Comparison
Product Length Width Bottom Shape Fin Size Weight Weight Rider*
PLKB Shepherd 134 (134 x 40.5) Complete 134 cm 41 cm 3D Channels 4x 45mm G10 2.9 kg < 70kg
PLKB Shepherd 137 (137 x 41) Complete 137 cm 41 cm 3D Channels 4x 45mm G10 3 kg 70 - 90kg
PLKB Shepherd 140 (140 x 41.5) Complete 140 cm 42 cm 3D Channels 4x 45mm G10 3.1 kg 70 - 100kg
PLKB Shepherd 142 (142 x 42) Complete 142 cm 42 cm 3D Channels 4x 45mm G10 3.2 kg > 100kg