Softlite Mad Lab Hybrid Softboard

The Mad Lab is a brand new model for Summer 2024/25.

It combines a hybrid construction style with a fun board template to create a premium soft board designed to suit most skill levels, and perform in a wider variety of wave conditions.

The Hybrid Construction takesfavourable elements from both a Performance Fibreglass Boards & an Entry Level Softboard to create a board with a greater focus on performance, whilst still retaining the fun & safe characteristics of a softboard. In short, this allows us to create boards that are a little stiffer & thinner than regular softboards leading to increased speed and responsiveness.

The Funboard template is slightly more pulled in through the nose and tail compared to our Mini Mals, which once again makes it just that little bit more maneuverable for advanced riders or intermediates looking to progress. Similarly, this template is also suited to slightly higher-quality or steeper wave conditions as well.

Size

7’6 X 22″ X 3″ (53L)

Key Features

HYBRID CONSTRUCTION – a Stringered EPS Core, wrapped in Fibreglass Cloth, Bamboo Deck Reinforcement & Epoxy Resin, which is then encapsulated by a traditional Softboard IXL Deck Skin and HD Slick.

CNC SHAPED PERFORMANCE TEMPLATE – This Model uses a Funboard style which can best be described as an ‘in-between’ shape between a Short board shape and a Mini Mal. It even has a few characteristics of a fish shape in there…

TEXTURED DECK – This is probably a little more for comfort and convenience than performance, but we’ve added a full length, textured EVA deck. This helps to ensure you are never short of traction and only a minimal amount of wax is ever required – a light wax every couple of surfs should do!

FUTURES FIN SYSTEM – This ensures it is easy to install and remove fins, and is compatible with other Future Fins, allowing you to change your fins to suit conditions or alter board performance.

Core:25kg High Density EPS, strengthened by Wood Stringer
Deck:2 x 6oz Fibreglass Layers + 0.5mm Wood Veneer + textured 3mm EVA Deckskin
Slick:1 x 6oz Fibreglass Layers + 3mm XPE Substrate + HDPE Slick
Rails:Reinforced with 4 x 6oz Fibreglass Layer
Fins:Futures Fin boxes reinforced with 2 x 6oz Fibreglass layers