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Discover the world of Torq Surfboards in our online shop in Europe! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced surfer, you’ll find the perfect board for every wave with us. Torq Surfboards are known for their quality, durability, and exceptional performance in the water. Order your Torq Surfboard online and enjoy fast delivery and personalized service. Get inspired by our selection and find the perfect board that matches your surf style. Your new Torq Surfboard is already waiting for you – ready for your next adventure on the waves!
You can find all the important information about the Torq surfboard brand in our FAQs and our Surfshop Germany world.
Torq surfboards are made from high-quality materials optimized for performance and durability. The core structure of the boards typically consists of lightweight, durable foam that provides excellent buoyancy. The surface is coated with robust epoxy resin, which not only enhances strength but also protects against damage.
This combination of materials makes Torq surfboards ideal for beginners and experienced surfers seeking a reliable and high-performance board. Explore the different models and find the perfect Torq surfboard for your next adventure on the waves!
Torq boards are manufactured in their own production facility located in Australia and Asia. The manufacturing process adheres to the highest quality standards and incorporates sustainable practices.
The energy used in production is sourced from environmentally friendly methods, contributing to a lower ecological footprint. Additionally, Torq prioritizes fair working conditions to ensure that all employees work in a safe and respectful environment.
With Torq boards, you not only receive a high-performance product but also support environmentally conscious and socially responsible manufacturing practices. Explore the variety of Torq boards and find the perfect model for your next surf adventure!
Torq surfboards prioritize sustainability and environmental friendliness. They utilize eco-conscious materials and production methods to minimize their environmental impact.
The boards are manufactured in their own facility, powered by environmentally friendly energy. Additionally, Torq emphasizes sustainable sourcing and recycling to ensure that the entire production process is as resource-efficient as possible.
With Torq surfboards, you benefit from a high-performance product that also protects the environment. Explore the different models and experience what eco-friendly surfing looks like!
Torq surfboards were founded in 2012 with the aim of providing high-quality surfboards for all skill levels. The brand was born out of a passion for water sports and the desire to create innovative, high-performance boards suitable for both beginners and experienced surfers.
The development of Torq surfboards is based on decades of experience in surfboard manufacturing. By combining cutting-edge technology with traditional craftsmanship, Torq has created a product line known for its durability, performance, and eco-friendly manufacturing practices.
With a variety of models catering to different styles and preferences, Torq has become a popular choice for surfers worldwide. Discover the story of Torq surfboards and find the perfect board for your next adventure on the waves!
TORQ surfboard technologies
We at Hang Loose Surfshop would like to give you an understanding of the different construction methods of TORQ surfboards. We shed light on the dark barrel and explain the differences and advantages of each construction method.
Soft Decks
Torq Softboards are the perfect choice for pure beginners! With their soft deck, they offer you an extra layer of safety in the water and reduce the risk of injury. Thanks to their robust construction and comfortable buoyancy, catching your first waves is a breeze. You can fully focus on your progress without worrying about hard edges or painful falls. These boards combine stability and flexibility, helping you quickly get a feel for surfing. Plus, Torq Softboards are extremely durable, so you'll enjoy your new companion in the water for a long time. Choose a Torq Softboard and start your surf adventure with a safe and fun board that supports you perfectly!
TET Epoxy
Torq Surfboards with TET Technology offer you top performance and durability. Thanks to the innovative "Torq Epoxy Technology" (TET), these boards are especially lightweight yet extremely robust. This means more stability for you during quick turns and better control on the wave. Whether you're just starting to surf or looking to take your skills to the next level, a Torq board with TET Technology supports you perfectly. The smooth surface ensures even more speed, and the stylish design makes you look great. With a Torq Surfboard, you’re ready for any challenge on the water. Choose a board that combines performance and longevity and enjoy pure fun with every session!
TEC-HD Epoxy
The TEC-HD Epoxy Technology from Torq Surfboards offers you the best of both worlds: ultra-light yet extremely durable. With its special high-density epoxy construction, you get a board that is not only long-lasting but also excels in performance. Quick turns, powerful maneuvers, and effortless gliding on waves—TEC-HD technology takes your surfing experience to the next level. You’ll feel a direct connection to the wave while the board retains its shape even with intense use. Perfect for those who want to get the most out of their surf sessions. Get a Torq Surfboard with TEC-HD Epoxy and enjoy an unmatched ride, whether in small waves or powerful swells!
TEC Epoxy
The TEC Epoxy technology from Torq Surfboards takes your surfing experience to the next level. Thanks to the innovative “Torq Epoxy Composite” construction, the board is ultra-light yet stable, giving you maximum control and flexibility on the wave. The TEC Epoxy boards glide effortlessly through the water, allowing precise turns and quick acceleration. Whether you want to ride small waves or conquer big swells, these boards deliver the performance you need. The durable construction ensures that you’ll enjoy your board for a long time, even with intensive use. Choose a Torq Surfboard with TEC Epoxy technology and experience a new level of speed and control on the water. With this board, you’re ready for every session!
X-Lite Channel Island
The X-Lite technology from Channel Islands at Torq Surfboards offers you an unbeatable combination of lightweight design and performance. By using special materials and a sophisticated construction, the weight of your surfboard is minimized without compromising stability. This allows for more agile and faster surfing, enabling you to execute precise turns and dynamic maneuvers. The X-Lite boards are also highly durable, able to withstand intense conditions. With this technology, you benefit from improved acceleration and an outstanding ride feel on every wave. Choose a Torq Surfboard with X-Lite technology and experience how your surfing reaches a new level! Each board is a masterpiece of engineering that helps you unleash your full potential on the water.
ACT- pre-preg
The ACT Pre-Preg technology from Torq Surfboards (Advanced Composite Technology) offers you the perfect blend of lightweight construction and stability. By using pre-impregnated fibers, the weight of your board is minimized without compromising on durability. This means a more agile and responsive ride on every wave. The ACT Pre-Preg boards are precisely manufactured to provide consistent flexibility and optimal performance. This technology makes your board more resistant to impacts and cracks, significantly extending its lifespan. Perfect for surfers looking to maximize every wave while seeking a long-lasting board. Get a Torq Surfboard with ACT Pre-Preg technology and enjoy the benefits of an ultra-lightweight, high-performance board that supports you in every situation!
History of Torq Surfboards
Torq Surfboards, based in Portugal, was founded in 2012 by Sebastian Wenzel in Germany. The product portfolio was further expanded through co-operations with Channel Island. Distribution has been spread across seven shoulders (companies) by the ISA (International Surf Alliance), so that worldwide distribution is guaranteed.
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Torq Surfboards - exciting collaborations - durable and sustainable
Torq surfboards are manufactured using CNC milled aluminium moulds to eliminate waste and produce consistently shaped surfboards. These are durable, have a good flex and are offered at an affordable price. Torq is the brainchild of long-time windsurf shaper Sebastian Wenzel and is distributed worldwide through a network of international surf distributors (International Surf Alliance). Following a successful collaboration with Channel Islands, Torq is continuing to expand its business.
How successful is the collaboration between Torq Surfboards and Channel Islands?
The collaboration between Torq Surfboards and Channel Islands Surfboards is a great success story. With the new X-lite Layup, Torq is able to offer a lightweight and very durable surfboard with good flex at a very good price. There may be more Torq Surfboards collaborations in the future, but for now Torq is very happy with the Channel Islands partnership.
Torq Surfboards and sustainability
The Torq Surfboards brand was founded on the basis of a new and revolutionary method of producing surfboards with perfect precision and virtually no waste. From day one, the goal has been to make Torq surfboards the most efficient, cleanest and lowest-waste product possible.
After all, surfboards are a product made from various materials that are currently neither recyclable nor biodegradable. Every board you buy has an impact on our environment. The lifespan of the surfboard ultimately determines the amount of waste. Claiming that a surfboard is sustainable or environmentally friendly can be extremely misleading. This must be properly explained and justified, with an overview of the overall impact during the production and lifespan of the product.
LOW WASTE:
Torq Surfboards makes boards differently than any other manufacturer.
The original Torq surfboards - the TET, TET-CS and X-Lite - were developed using a new manufacturing method. An EPS blank is blown into a mould without any mould waste, then wrapped in biaxial fabric, the residue is removed after drying and recycled with other glass. The resin is dosed by computer and applied in a moulding system that produces no resin waste. The moulded surfboard requires only minimal post-processing - no time-consuming sanding or cleaning of tools such as brushes and squeegees with environmentally harmful acetone or chemicals such as cellulose.
The energy for the moulding process comes from a 700 kW solar plant on the Torq Surfboard production site.
This is the cleanest and lowest-waste process currently used in surfboard production. You can find detailed information on our technology pages.
SOURCED FROM THE REGION
Our blanks are manufactured close to TET production. Fins and fin boxes are also made locally (using a Futures Fin approved mould) and the resin is sourced within a 100km radius.
RECYCLED
Unlike traditional surfboard manufacturing processes, where resin and fabric are combined before the excess is removed, resulting in non-recyclable waste, our fibreglass fabric is dry laid and the excess is removed before the resin is applied. The excess fabric is recycled as normal material.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
The energy for our casting process comes from a 700 kW solar plant on our production site.
HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS:
Biaxial glass fibre
Bi-directional glass fibre fleece has extremely high strength and torsional rigidity, making the TET, TET-CS and X-Lite boards some of the strongest surfboards on the market.
The unique lay-up and moulding process means that offcuts can be recycled.
Canvas fabric fibre
TEC and ACT use a standard fabric fibre, but in much larger numbers. The industry standard is usually 2 x 4 oz or 4 oz + 6 oz on the deck and a single 4 oz or 6 oz on the base. Torq surfboards use an additional 6 oz deck and an additional 4 oz or 6 oz for the base, double the amount of fibre.
Carbon fibre
We use a unidirectional carbon fibre for TET-CS, X-Lite, TEC and ACT. This is not woven and is therefore stronger than carbon fabric.
It is real carbon fibre strands, not just tape or paper transfers that are sometimes used for aesthetic reasons. This gives the boards more stiffness and strength.
EPS foam
Torq only manufactures surfboards with EPS foam and epoxy resin.
The EPS used by Torq Surfboards is a high density, blown model using only vapour to expand the beads and blow the blank. This is much better than polyurethane foam, which releases toxic MDI and TDI when the blank is blown.
Epoxy resin
Stronger than polyester resin and with significantly fewer VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
Torq Surfboards tests bio-based resins to find the best balance between low waste production and durability.
Components
Torq Surfboards produce futures fin boxes themselves in an injection moulding machine with a licence granted by future Fins. This avoids shipping.
TORQ SURFBOARDS BUILDS STABLE BOARDS#S
The most overlooked and under-marketed part of sustainability in surfboards is durability. A lightweight board with only a few layers of 4 oz fibreglass is a true waste bomb just waiting to be discarded. The most sustainable surfboard is the one that lasts the longest.
Torq Surfboards has been testing its technologies for over a decade and each new technology is thoroughly tested.
All of our boards are rated for durability in the Torq Tech Compass, which can be found on our website for each board.
DURABILITY/LOW WASTE EFFECT
The combination of durability AND low waste is crucial for overall sustainability.
Every new board leaves a footprint: material waste, energy consumption and ultimately the board itself. A weak surfboard that needs to be replaced every year multiplies the overall footprint, whereas a durable and low-waste surfboard has a much smaller impact over time.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SHIPPING
Shipping is a two-sided problem. The manufacturer of a surfboard has to transport all the individual parts - blanks, fibreglass, resin, leash cups, fin boxes as well as brushes, scrapers, abrasives, cleaning chemicals, etc. And then the finished board is delivered to the shop or customer.
Torq Surfboard production is located close to all suppliers, and in some cases TORQ manufactures the parts themselves, so Torq only has to ship the finished product and not the unfinished parts. And Torq Surfboards low-waste process means that the waste element is not shipped with the raw materials.
TORQ Surfboards are packaged plastic-free with paper and tape and shipped in custom-fit, bleach-free boxes.