A hybrid is, by definition, a combination of more than one style of board. The Bilt hybrids take elements of paddle, stability and wave catching characteristics from the standard longboard and combine them with the maneuverability and responsiveness of a modern-day shortboard.

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Surfboard design is a continual evolution. The rapid pace of development of creative ideas in the 60's & 70's often meant that the designs of the era weren't fully explored, before the next ground-breaking idea was unearthed. Bilt is revisiting this period and exploring the full potential of these retro shapes, expanding on them and developing boards that rediscover the glide.

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Bilt's longboard story comes direct from under the feet of Jason Ribbink. Jason's campaigns on the international front in the longboarding discipline have long been applauded, and it culminated in his second place in the Longboarding World Championships in 2001.

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Stand Up Paddleboards, the original Hawaiian beach-boy boards, are experiencing a resurgence that is set to grow in leaps and bounds as more people realise the benefits of this discipline. The core appeal of a session on a SUP is that it offers a mid-strength, core workout, and thus a combination of working out while enjoying the fun of surfing.

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Bilt has developed an extensive range of extreme boards for those surfers who want to ride some of the biggest waves on the planet. The development of this range of boards has come from Jason's relentless attack on some of the world's biggest waves on various designs of extreme boards.

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Bilt are leading the charge into alternative surfboard materials by offering a wide range of composite surfboards. These boards are stronger and lighter, and are proving a great solution for surf-travellers needing a robust option to deal with the demanding challenges of 3rd world travel and their heavy breaks (like Indo). The Composite boards are also a suitable with beginners who tend to be a bit harsher on the boards

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With the world tinkering on the edge of an environmental crisis and because surfers are so close to the ocean, and strive to preserve it for future generations; Bilt has been proactive in developing an eco-friendlier surfboard.

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