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Hobie Specialist PU/Poly 9'8 Longboard Surfboard
$1,567.00
320596
9'8" x
Elastic Fantastic! The Specialist is our spin on the progressive step-decks of the late sixties. This bendy water craft features a flat mid-section with a generous amount of curve in the nose and tail. A flatter mid-section allows the Specialist to rule as “Trim-King”, especially, in sloping or mushy conditions. Furthermore, the most prominent feature is an s-deck foil from nose-to-tail. At center, the Specialist is thicker than most Hobie offerings, but the nose and tail are foiled out nicely to create greater sensitivity on the nose and tail. An experienced rider will love the precise control.
**This surfboard is too large to ship via LTL Freight. FTL Freight will be upwards of $500+ to ship. Please email support@surf-station.com if interested in a quote. May not be available for Alaska & Hawaii due to carrier limitations.**
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This Surfboard = Standard Surfboard Shipping Rates. Click here to view Standard Surfboard Shipping Rates!
Can I return a Surfboard?
- The board must have NEVER have been ridden, used, waxed or damaged in any way.
- Customer is responsible for ALL shipping/custom charges to return/exchange.
- A $50 restocking fee will be charged for all returned surfboards.
- The board must be returned/exchanged within 10 business days of purchase.
- We strongly recommend insuring all returned or exchanged orders.
- We are NOT responsible for any returned board that are damaged/lost in transit.
- Any damage sustained upon return will be deducted from the refund amount.
Standard Surfboard Shipping Rates below are estimates from our location in Florida. Accurate shipping rates will be reflected in the cart. For more questions on Surfboard Shipping, Contact Us before checkout.
| Surfboard Size | SE U.S. | East Coast | West Coast | HI & AK |
| 5'9 & Under | FREE | FREE | FREE - $45 | $199+ |
| 5'10 - 5'11 | Varies | Varies | Varies | $375+ |
| 6'0 - 7'10 | $75 | $75 | $145 | Quote |
| 7'11 - 9'11 | $575+ | $645+ | $745+ |
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Shipping Carriers require a signed delivery for shipments over $500. If you choose to NOT want a signed delivery, please notify our support team with reference to your order # prior, or upon, placing the order at support@surf-station.com. Upon waiving the signature delivery, the consignee also waives the liability of our company and the shipping carrier in cases of porch pirates, or other related activity, causing the package to not be located.
The Surf Station will NOT be held responsible for any carrier confirmed online shipment deliveries that are either not located, or deemed "stolen;" as these cases fall on a word vs. word basis.
* The Surf Station will NOT be held responsible for any shipments to a freight forwarder once the package has been confirmed delivered to the forwarder. Any discrepancies of a shipment that arise is therefor solely between the forwarder and the consignee.
* Any loss or damages sustained by a shipment aided by the transport of a freight forwarder is NOT the fault of The Surf Station & The Surf Station will NOT be held liable for any such loss or damage.
*Surfboard Disclaimer: Fiberglass Surfboards are not indestructible. Most are man-made, and are known to sometimes contain minor blemishes such as burned glass from the board shaper, unequal coloring from the glassing process, cosmetic scratches, etc. The Surf Station is not liable to compensate for these small imperfections as they will not damper the performance or structural integrity of the surfboard. The cosigner accepts these terms upon checkout.
- If a surfboard happens to be damaged where the durability of the board is affected, sufficient evidence must be provided (photos of box & board) BEFORE reimbursement is accredited. Surfboard Shipping Disclaimer - Surf Station Store
- The Surf Station will NOT offer a return for any international orders under any circumstances.
- Any loss or damages sustained by a shipment aided by the transport of a freight forwarder is NOT the fault of The Surf Station & The Surf Station will NOT be held liable for any such loss or damage.
- Board bags are NOT included free with a surfboard purchase. Surf accessories are 20% off with a surfboard purchase & must be added to the order upon checkout.
While damages are very rare, our company will work with the cosigner in a fair and efficient manner.
IMPORTANT: Please click, read, & review our shipping disclaimer to understand the risks of shipping fragile surfboards & what to do if a damage occurs in transit: Surfboard Shipping Disclaimer - Surf Station Store
*Certain pricing restrictions may apply.
Surfboard Volume Calculator
Choosing a board that has just the right amount of float and maneuverability for your specific weight and skill level can be tricky. To find your ideal volume in a surfboard, check out the Surfboard Volume Chart listed below and find your specifications to match the volume. Find Your Correct Surfboard Volume below.
| Weight lbs | Weight kg | Beginner | Beg/Inter | Intermediate | Inter/Adv | Advanced |
| 80lbs | 36.36kg | 32.00L | 24.00L | 20.00L | 16.80L | 16.00L |
| 85lbs | 36.64kg | 33.23L | 24.92L | 20.77L | 17.44L | 16.61L |
| 90lbs | 40.00kg | 34.36L | 25.77L | 21.48L | 18.04L | 17.18L |
| 95lbs | 43.18kg | 35.41L | 26.56L | 22.13L | 18.59L | 17.70L |
| 100lbs | 45.45kg | 38.18L | 28.64L | 23.86L | 20.05L | 19.09L |
| 105lbs | 47.73kg | 38.18L | 28.64L | 23.86L | 20.05L | 19.09L |
| 110lbs | 50.00kg | 39.00L | 29.25L | 24.38L | 20.48L | 19.50L |
| 115lbs | 52.27kg | 40.77L | 30.58L | 25.48L | 21.41L | 20.39L |
| 120lbs | 54.55kg | 41.45L | 31.09L | 25.91L | 21.76L | 20.73L |
| 125lbs | 56.82kg | 42.05L | 31.53L | 26.28L | 22.07L | 21.02L |
| 130lbs | 59.09kg | 42.55L | 31.91L | 26.59L | 22.34L | 21.27L |
| 135lbs | 63.36kg | 44.18L | 33.14L | 27.61L | 23.20L | 22.09L |
| 140lbs | 63.64kg | 44.55L | 33.41L | 27.84L | 23.39L | 22.27L |
| 145lbs | 65.91kg | 46.14L | 34.60L | 28.84L | 24.22L | 23.07L |
| 150lbs | 68.18kg | 47.73L | 35.80L | 29.83L | 25.06L | 23.86L |
| 155lbs | 70.45kg | 49.32L | 36.99L | 30.82L | 25.89L | 24.66L |
| 160lbs | 72.73kg | 50.91L | 38.18L | 31.82L | 26.73L | 25.45L |
| 165lbs | 75.00kg | 52.50L | 39.38L | 32.81L | 27.56L | 26.25L |
| 170lbs | 77.27kg | 54.09L | 40.57L | 33.81L | 28.40L | 27.05L |
| 175lbs | 79.55kg | 55.68L | 41.76L | 34.80L | 29.23L | 27.84L |
| 180lbs | 81.82kg | 57.27L | 42.95L | 35.80L | 30.07L | 28.64L |
| 185lbs | 84.09kg | 58.86L | 44.15L | 36.79L | 30.90L | 29.43L |
| 190lbs | 86.36kg | 60.45L | 45.34L | 37.78L | 31.74L | 30.23L |
| 195lbs | 88.64kg | 62.05L | 46.53L | 38.78L | 32.57L | 31.02L |
| 200lbs | 90.91kg | 63.64L | 47.73L | 39.77L | 33.41L | 31.82L |
| 205lbs | 93.18kg | 65.23L | 48.92L | 40.77L | 34.24L | 32.61L |
| 210lbs | 95.45kg | 66.82L | 50.11L | 41.76L | 35.08L | 33.41L |
| 215lbs | 97.73kg | 68.41L | 51.31L | 42.76L | 35.91L | 34.20L |
| 220lbs | 100.00kg | 72.00L | 54.00L | 45.00L | 37.80L | 36.00L |
| 225lbs | 102.27kg | 73.64L | 55.23L | 46.02L | 38.66L | 36.82L |
| 230lbs | 104.55kg | 77.36L | 58.02L | 48.35L | 40.62L | 38.68L |
| 235lbs | 106.82kg | 79.05L | 59.28L | 49.40L | 41.50L | 39.52L |
| 240lbs | 109.09kg | 82.91L | 62.18L | 51.82L | 43.53L | 41.45L |
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