About this softboard
The Summer vibes Hard Core Glider Softboard – Yellow / Black is a 10'0" gun / glider outline built for long rides, trim and cruising on the small days, and for charging when it gets huge.
An epoxy glider, wrapped in a soft EVA deck and a hard ABS Shell bottom.
Summer vibes all new SHELL construction puts a hard plastic ABS bottom under the soft EVA deck of a vacuum-bagged epoxy core, giving the stiff, responsive feel of a hard surfboard with a soft top. It is basically an EPS surfboard wrapped in foam on top with a hard shell underneath, designed to glide and go. Set up single plus sides, with a standard centre box and Future Compatible side boxes, so you can run it as a classic single fin or a 2+1.
Board Specs
- Construction: Shell – soft EVA deck, hard plastic ABS bottom, vacuum-bagged epoxy surfboard core
- Sizes: 10'0"
- Fin setup: single fin box plus Future Compatible side boxes – fins included, but upgrade to premium fibreglass to unlock the true Shell performance
- Colour: Yellow / Black
- Colour story: Summer Sunrise
Soft top. Hard core.
The Summer vibes Hard Core range are all vacuum-bagged epoxy surfboards that are then wrapped in foam, in three unique ways designed to step up as you do. Cush (soft EVA on top and bottom) for fun and safety, ideal for taking some of the bumps out of learning. Slick (soft EVA on top combined with an HDPE slick bottom) designed to cruise and fly. And then the Shell (soft EVA on top and hard plastic ABS bottom) designed to glide and go! Same safe soft deck, very different feel underfoot.
Ideal For
- Long rides and nose-to-tail trim
- Big days where a hard board is a liability
- Heavier riders and tall surfers
- Gliding over fat, slow sections
More info
What makes Hard Core different from a normal softboard? The core. Hard Core boards are vacuum-bagged epoxy surfboards wrapped in foam, so they are stiffer, faster and more responsive than a foam blank while keeping a soft deck.
Are fins included? Yes. Fins are included, and the Future Compatible boxes take any Summer vibes premium fibreglass fin set when you want to unlock the true performance.
Which construction should I pick? Cush to learn, Slick to fly, Shell to shred. Shorty is Cush, Discus is Slick and Glider is Shell.
Comparing brands? See how our softboards stack up.
Fit Check
Is the Hard Core Glider right for you?
A quick guide to who it suits, where it works and how the shape feels underfoot.
Best for
Long rides, trim and cruising
A 10'0 gun / glider outline built for long rides and effortless trim.
Skill level
Confident surfer
Suits surfers comfortable handling a long board with a stiff, hard-board feel.
Conditions
Small days to big surf
Cruises on smaller days and is built for charging when it gets huge.
How it rides
Hard-board feel, soft deck
Shell construction: hard ABS bottom over a vacuum-bagged epoxy core, with a single plus sides fin setup.
Board construction
Built from the inside out
- Soft EVA deck and rails
- A soft wrap over an epoxy glider.
- Epoxy surfboard inside
- Fibreglass and epoxy resin surround an EPS core with a plywood stringer.
- Hard ABS Shell bottom
- For stiffness and glide.
Fin system: Single-fin centre box with Futures-compatible side boxes.
Why buy from Summer vibes?
We are an Aussie-owned, surfer-run store pairing practical boards with honest advice, careful delivery and real help before and after you buy.
Independent advice from people who surf
We understand how each board should feel and will give you practical guidance without the corpo jargon.
Practical shapes selected for Aussie waves
Purpose-built boards, dependable construction and honest value for real local conditions.
Real help before you order
Contact us to compare size, volume and the right setup for your surfing.
Carefully packed and tracked
In-stock items dispatch in 1–2 business days, with tracking and local pickup options at checkout.
Glider setup deal
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30% OFF Hardware & Accessories with any board purchase. Add $80 and shipping is FREE.
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10ft leash
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Glider cover
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Glider-shaped cover for boards up to 11'0, for transport and storage.
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Single fin
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A glider trims best on a big single fin. The 10" is the match; a 9" turns a little easier.
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Choose Summer vibes Soft / Cool wax for cooler water, or Hard / Warm wax for warmer water.
