Material Composition | Saltwater environments, frequent use | Industry: Polyurethane foam (ISO 9001) | SHX Base: Fiberglass/Epoxy (ISO 9001, 40% less water absorption) ▲ | SHX Advanced: Carbon-fiber reinforced epoxy (30% stiffer torsion) ▲ |
| | | Base: 15% lighter than PU; resists corrosion | Base: 20% cost increase vs PU; Advanced: Stiffer flex may reduce board 'feel' |
Durability | Rocky reefs, debris-filled waters | Industry: Withstands 30 chemical exposures (ASTM D543) | SHX Base: 50+ chemical exposures (ASTM D543) ▲ | SHX Advanced: 100+ chemical exposures (ASTM D543) ▲ |
| | | Base: 2x longer lifespan vs PU boards | Advanced: Requires specialized maintenance for carbon fiber |
Weight | Long-distance paddling, wave-riding | Industry: 2.5kg (ISO 3801) | SHX Base: 2.3kg (ISO 3801, 8% lighter) ▲ | SHX Advanced: 2.2kg (ISO 3801 + carbon fiber) ▲ |
| | | Base: Reduces paddling fatigue | Advanced: Stiffer flex may limit responsiveness in small waves |
Customization Options | Personal branding, team events | Industry: Limited color options | SHX Base: Color/design customization (e.g., orange edge, stripes) ▲ | SHX Advanced: Full material/design customization (e.g., custom foam density)▲ |
| | | Base: Quick turnaround for standard designs | Advanced: 2-week lead time for custom builds |
Certifications | EU market compliance | Industry: Basic environmental compliance (ISO 14001) | SHX Base: EPR Germany Packaging (complies with EU recycling) ▲ | SHX Advanced: EPR + RoHS (toxin-free materials) ▲ |
| | | Base: Meets EU import standards | Advanced: Higher production cost due to strict material testing |
Wave Performance | Intermediate to advanced surfers | Industry: 1-3ft waves (ISO 10793) | SHX Base: 2-4ft waves (ISO 10793, stable in medium swells) ▲ | SHX Advanced: 3-6ft waves (ISO 10793, excels in powerful surf) ▲ |
| | | Base: Ideal for learners and casual surfers | Advanced: Stiffer flex may challenge beginners in small waves |