Small Wave / Strapless Freestyle

CORE Badger Waveboard

Badger

SMALL WAVE FUN MEETS SERIOUS FREESTYLE  

The compact Badger bridges the gap between the 720 and the Ripper. With a lot of volume in the nose and a fish tail, the Badger was specially developed for surfing in small (wind) swell and also has an extremely high freestyle suitability.  

The brand new construction of an XPS core and Glass-Soric sandwich is impregnated by infusion - this is unique and guarantees excellent strength of the board. We are looking forward to the feedback from the scene.   

17 l 4'11"

18"   1 7/8"

19,7 l 5'2"

18 10/12"   1 11/12"

22,6 l 5'5"

19 13/16"   2 1/16"

Features

Original FCS II Fin System

Original FCS II Fin System

Key Feature Snapshot

SHAPE

FISH-OUTLINE 

In general, a fishtail takes up some space from the tail and lengthens the rail. The result is that a fish can be "forced" extremely well into small, snappy turns, but also the long rail with the small radius ensures that wide radius can be surfed with a lot of grip and high speed.   

Ultracompact Shape - Badger

HYBRID Hull

The spine in the nose provides extreme smoothness, soft landings and minimizes the risk of diving in the chop. The transition into a double concave ensures that the rocker in the middle section is kept low, while the rails have a higher rocker. This allows for tighter turns than classic fish shapes. The Vee in the tail gives the Badger a lot of control and a smooth transition from rail to rail. 

FLAT ROCKER 

The Badger has a flat entry, middle and exit rocker for particularly early planing. In addition, it gives the board a very controllable edging in the bottom turn as well as before the jump.  

Grab-rails

Slightly indicated grab rails underline the Badger’s freestyle suitability.   


 


CONSTRUCTION

 

 


DESIGNED IN GERMANY. 
HANDMADE IN PORTUGAL.

Developed in Fehmarn and produced by experienced shapers in Portugal. The Badger is handcrafted to guarantee one hundred percent dimensional precision and specific glass board performance.   



 


 

ULTRA-RIGID CONSTRUCTION 

In terms of construction, the Badger differs from the other surfboards. The waterproof XPS core has an enormously high compressive strength. It is encased in fiberglass and in the deck additionally reinforced with a Soric layer, which gives the core much better durability and makes it almost impossible to leave dents. 
 

UNIQUE PRODUCTION PROCESS

As with the Imperator, the laminate is impregnated by infusion - this is unique and guarantees excellent strength of the board. It also allows to build the board even thinner, as the stiffness is slightly higher than with classic surfboard constructions.  

Bager - Tail

CARBON TAILPATCH 

The carbon reinforced tail protects against bumps and breaks - by its partial use the board maintains its good flex in the tail and the whole board stays nice and light.  

Badger - Thruster Fin Setup

THRUSTER Fin SETUP

To realize a loose character, pronounced turning pleasure and a light takeoff via rolling kickers, the Badger is equipped with a classic thruster setup.  

FCS II Fin System

ORIGINAL FCS II FIN SYSTEM

The FCS-II system allows the fins to be changed within a few seconds – without the need for tools. Of course, older generations of FCS fins can also be mounted with a grub screw.  

Badger | Level One Ecoboard

 

LEVEL ONE VERIFIED ECOBOARD

Making high-performance products more sustainable is a good thing. Our feel-good board incorporates sustainable materials like recycled plastic bottles and bio-resins to reduce its carbon footprint. 

ACCESSORIES

Accelerator Neo Glass

Original FCS II Fins

You can equip the Badger with your own FCS fins, or choose from four sets we recommend, which differ in terms of construction and performance. Learn more about them on our accessory page. 

CORE Traction Pads

BOARDBAGS

Protect your surfboard at home and on the go with a board bag featuring a timeless design. Available in different sizes, made of the best materials, and finished in the highest quality.   

 

Front Traction Pad

The leash features CORE’s signature yellow, ensuring high visibility from all angles, especially underwater when sorting is necessary. The TPU is made of extremely high quality, which is why we were able to reduce the diameter and, in turn, minimize resistance. 

CORE Single Boardbags | Surf Detail Shot

SURF LEASH 6’0’’

The leash features CORE’s signature yellow, ensuring high visibility from all angles, especially underwater when sorting is necessary. The TPU is made of extremely high quality, which is why we were able to reduce the diameter and, in turn, minimize resistance.    

Moments

Surfboard Finder

Strapless Freestyle

Small Wave

Allround / Medium Wave

Big Wave

CORE Green Room Chart
CORE Ripper Chart
CORE Badger Chart
CORE 720 Chart

Range/Prices

 WIDTH | THICKNESS | VOLUMEBody Weight
 4'11''18" | 1 7/8" | 17 L45 - 65 kg
 5'2''18 10/12" | 1 11/12"  | 19,7 L55 - 80 kg
 5'5''19 13/16" | 2 1/16" | 22,6 L> 80 kg
DELIVERY

The Badger comes standard with a Rear Traction Pad, leash plug and FCS II fin boxes.
 

Now available at your local CORE retailer.

 

Prices

price*
Badger 4'11''1299 EUR
Badger 5'2''1299 EUR
Badger 5'5''1299 EUR
Traction Pad CENTER + FRONT all Waveboards from 202389,90 EUR
Surf Leash 6ft (ankle cuff)39,90 EUR
*suggested retail price. Pricing may vary.

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