The Equalizer CSE

The Equalizer CSE is a Carl Schaper creation, who loves to shape and design boards for waves of consequence.

Carl originally started out shaping surfboards in Florida and Puerto Rico. Back then, he would take on longboard shaping requests just to familiarize himself with the requirements of creating big guns. Fast forward to today, and Carl has over 30 years of shaping guns in Hawaii under his belt. Some of the very best big-wave riders in the world are Carl Schaper customers.

The Equalizer CSE Size Chart:

A word on the Equalizer CSE and big wave surfing

Compared to other high-performance boards in the NSP line-up, The Equalizer stands out as bigger, thicker and heavier. Riders will want to catch waves without that same monster overtaking them, and this is where paddling speed is essential. Excessive length helps your paddling speed, along with some thickness that allows you to knife into the wave early, negotiate the drop and plant some rail in the water.

More weight will also allow you to get the necessary momentum and will counter the updraft you will have to deal with when you are catching waves at some of the bigger wave spots.

If you are in the business of conquering serious waves, getting an Equalizer is the ticket. Where owning a legit big wave gun used to require an experienced rhino shaper, you can now hit up your favourite shop on your way to Indo or Portugal.

Equalizer CSE strength:

Fin setup

Available in four sizes with 5 FTU fin boxes, making them compatible with any Futures® Fins*. Scroll to the bottom of the page for high-performance NSP accessories for your Equalizer CSE.