Gliding Dutchman ''De Strijkbout'' Edgeboard Red Gloss

The Gliding Dutchman ''De Strijkbout'' Edgeboard Red Gloss is built around a distinctive concept, two boards in one. At first glance the outline appears wide, but the design changes character as speed builds. Once the board starts moving, it lifts out of the water so that only the smaller lower section remains engaged. This reduces drag and creates a faster, more efficient ride through sections where conventional shapes can feel slower or more stuck to the surface.

That low-drag behaviour is what defines the Edgeboard approach. In slower or weaker surf, it offers useful drive to get out of mushy situations and maintain momentum where waves lose power. As conditions improve, the design becomes even more effective, carrying speed more easily and feeling at home when there is enough energy in the wave to let the hull concept work properly. The result is a board with clear range, practical in mixed conditions, but especially rewarding when the surf has more shape and push.

The design traces back to the original Edge Board concept developed by George Greenough in the late 1960s. The idea was created to handle rougher, less ideal surf, particularly waves with flat or dead sections that were difficult to cross on more traditional rounded-bottom boards. By combining a displacement-style outer bottom with a fast central concave area defined by a hard edge, the concept was aimed at preserving speed through difficult sections while staying composed in imperfect water conditions.

On this Gliding Dutchman version, that philosophy translates into a board made for surfers looking for a different kind of trim and acceleration. It is not about excess volume for its own sake, but about using the rail and bottom design to unlock lift and reduce resistance once the board is up to speed. For surfers who want a board that can bridge weak sections yet come alive when the wave opens up, De Strijkbout offers a highly specific and functional alternative.

• Model, De Strijkbout Edgeboard
• Brand, Gliding Dutchman
• Finish, Red Gloss
• Concept, two boards in one
• Performance characteristic, lifts out of the water as speed increases
• Water contact, only the smaller bottom part touches the water at speed
• Benefit, reduced drag for increased speed
• Conditions, useful in mushy surf, excels in higher conditions
• Recommended fin setup, best surfed with a flex fin
• Size, 7'0 x 22" x 3" (49L)
• Design background, based on the Edge Board concept by George Greenough