​Two-time Pipeline Masters champion and living legend of world surfing, Rory Russell built the strength of his own name by creating the shape of one of Lightning Bolt's most iconic boards: the Pipeliner.



“We all know that the board makes the surfer. Each surfer is as unique as their need for a board that responds to their maneuvers and style. It takes great understanding, at all levels, for the shaper to be able to create the right board. Nothing is more important than experience. Test and fail. Understand what works and what doesn't. And there's no better training ground than Hawaii. The diversity and consistency of surfing provide ideal conditions to test boards, whatever the shape or size. This is how Lightning Bolt Surfboards was born.

The Shortboard Revolution and the expansion of independent shapers accelerated surfing. And without a doubt, it was the Lightning Bolt that was ahead. Gerry, Reno, B.K., Tom Parrish and I have managed to put countless surfers on the best boards they've ever had. You have to feel and know a pure source and surfing in Hawaii is the purest experience you can have. Aloha, Rory.”

 

Characteristics:

 

Blank – High quality PU (Polyurethane) block (GUN).

 

Glass Layup - Standard lamination with 6oz+6oz+4oz. deck and 6oz+4oz. bottom.

 

Resin – High quality Pigmented Polyester Resin.

 

STOCK DIMS

7'6 x 19 3/4" x 3"



** All Lightning Bolt boards can be customized, from colors, design, pinlines, dedication, etc.