The world of surfing is made of icons, moments, and unique opportunities. Today, the Shapers Club is proud to present one to you: the exclusive residency of Kai Ellice-Flint, the brand new 2025 Longboard World Champion, in our Marennes workshop.
This is a rare chance to see an athlete of this caliber at work, but above all, it's an exceptional opportunity to acquire a board shaped by his own hands. Through his brand, Higher State Productions, Kai offers a radical and high-performance vision of shaping, and he has chosen the Shapers Club as his sole European base for an ultra-limited series.
Three models, three philosophies of surfing
For this exclusive residency, Kai Ellice-Flint has selected three iconic models from his range, each offering a distinct approach to longboarding. Whether you are a pure noseriding enthusiast, a fan of powerful turns, or a fine technician, there is a Higher State board for you.
1. The VAULT 66: Heritage Reinvented
Inspired by classic 60s designs, the VAULT 66 is a longboard that values pure glide, trim, and connection with the wave. With its full rolled bottom and pinched S rails, it effortlessly pivots from rail to rail, generating surprising speed even in softer waves. It's the ideal board for those seeking fluidity and a controlled style.
2. The TORSION: The Master of the Nose
As its name suggests, the TORSION is the ultimate noserider in the range. Its pronounced tail flip and continuous rolled bottom create a stable and slow platform, designed to allow you to spend maximum time on the nose of the board. It's a "hang ten" machine, designed to settle into the pocket of the wave and stay there.
3. The FRISSION 26: Performance in its Purest Form
For surfers who want to push their longboard to its limits, the FRISSION 26 is the ultimate weapon. More refined and sensitive than other models, it offers flawless rail engagement and explosive responsiveness underfoot. It's a board designed for quality waves, critical sections, and radical maneuvers.
A limited series of 25 units for Europe
Exclusivity is at the heart of this collaboration. Kai will only shape 25 boards during his residency at the Shapers Club. Each board will be numbered, signed, and fully customized according to your desires and dimensions.
This is a unique opportunity to collaborate directly with a world champion and leave with a functional work of art, designed for European waves.
How to book your board?
The process is simple. Visit the dedicated website higherstateproductions.eu to explore the models in detail and use the configurator. Once you've made your choice, you can pay a deposit to reserve your spot in Kai's shaping schedule.
Don't delay, places are very limited and demand is high. Now is the time to get the board of a lifetime, shaped by one of the best longboarders on the planet, right here at the Shapers Club.
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