Escape 5'6 Imp Quad Fin

Shaped by Bill Atlee at Escape Surfboards Bill founded Escape Surfboards in 1997. Bill says "My first experience of surfboard construction came in 1974, when after surfing already for 8 years I decided that as a qualified boat-builder and now a joiner it would be cheaper if I made my own boards. From this came a dedication to the craft and lots of boards made and surfed.

In 1982 he was co-founder of ‘Lightwave Sailboards’ which with the inspiration of Californian Clyde Beatty was leading the way in defining techniques in making super lightweight surf and sailboards utilising epoxy and polystyrene construction. ‘Lightwave’ went on to become one of the most successful European board manufacturers, we were producing up to 600 sail + 200 surfboards per year, alongside our range of accessories and clothing In 1992 he left ‘Lightwave’ to set up business in ‘Brest’ northern France, as a specialist in high performance short surfboards and longboards, he really learnt the meaning of ‘custom’! In 1996 a partner joined the business and Bill was able to return to Cornwall, supplying his French contacts and re-built my UK market. Since then Escape has produced surfboards for several major companies and continued to produce custom boards to the highest level.

- Escape Imp 5'6 Model
- Designed to pick up on loads of waves and make small to mid size waves fun. Don't be afraid of going a good bit smaller than your normal board, this shape board will pick up waves with ease and perform very well in the majority of surf
- It has lots of foam to it and width in the tail so will keep going even in mushie waves
- Small in size but really packs a punch!
- FCS 5 Fin to allow for fast quad fin surfing or thruster setup to draw out the turns
- A wave catching machine that is more drawn in at the tail than the 'Escape Peanut' and therefore will handle in more sizey surf
- Has a round pin tail as you would find on a standard board but it then goes to a fuller shape throughout. With the added width in the nose and under the chest it will get you into the waves ridiculously easy for a board of this size
- Super fast down the line and maintains speed whilst surfing through even the fattest of sections
- A perfect summer board for small wave speed or bigger wave charging!
- Demo version of this board in store now! Length : 5'6 Width : 19.75" Tailshape : Rounded Finish : Custom Fins : FCS 5 Fin Design : Imp!
- Can be custom made in made different sizes but recommended between 5'6 or 6'6. Customs can be ordered in either PU or Epoxy.
- Ride as a twin ,thruster ,quad or 5 fin add to that all the different size fins its endless
- Due to the difference in how this board rides, it can be demoed in store in a range of sizes in either polyester or epoxy!
- We try to guarentee these boards are held in stock at all times but if not then custom orders are constantly being shaped and can be customised to your exact needs!