The Prelude is ultra-light weight, fast, and strong. It is built using a vacuum bagging process which removes excess epoxy resin from fiberglass to obtain higher fiber-to-resin ratios, resulting in the highest strength-to-weight ratio possible. The progressively rounded rail and tapered design prevent the board’s nose from “submarining” into the water. The Prelude’s rails also allow for a looser feeling as you lean towards the nose, but keep the tail locked into the wake. With the least amount of drag, a single fin allows speed and flow, is easy to maneuver, and works well on big and small waves. The EVA foam double diamond traction has 10mm raised arch and a 25mm kicktail so you can feel where you stand on the board. If you are looking for your first board or trying to land your first big spin, the Prelude is the board for you.