Find Out More About Torq Surfboards in NZ
If you’re looking to step off a softboard, buy your first real surfboard, or simply upgrade to something more durable, Torq surfboards should be on your radar. At Blitz Surf Shop, we stock a wide range of Torq boards—longboards, funboards, fish shapes, and more—because they hit an excellent sweet spot: great price, outstanding strength, and forgiving shapes that help you learn fast without giving up performance later on.
What Makes Torq Surfboards Stand Out
1. Built Tough: Strength & Durability
One of the biggest advantages of Torq surfboards is their epoxy construction (their TET / Torq Epoxy Technology / Shield Skin etc.). These boards are made with EPS foam cores, biaxial fiberglass cloth, epoxy resin, and a “Shield Skin” that gives extra protection.
This build means Torq boards are far more resistant to dings, pressure cracks, and wear & tear compared to many traditional PU surfboards. Several users of Torq longboards, for example, say they can toss them in the car, store them in racks, take knocks, and still surf them years on. We have a bunch of Torq surfboards in our surf hire gear in Gisborne because we know they can take a beating.
For beginners, that’s a huge plus—less worry about accidents, transport, or knowing every ding immediately. For intermediate or more advanced surfers, the durability means your board lasts longer, holds up in variable surf and weaker conditions without falling apart.
2. Price-Performance That Works for Beginners & Beyond
Torq boards are well priced. You’ll often find them at a lot lower prices than similar boards in performance ranges built with premium PU or more boutique shaping. The idea is you don’t have to spend ultra-big to get a reliable, good surfboard.
At Blitz Surf, our Torq range gives beginners access to good, reliable surfboards without breaking the bank. But also, because the shapes and technology are good, those same boards often serve intermediate surfers well, especially in weaker surf, or as backup / alternative boards. Plus they will last you for much longer than a PU board
3. Forgiving Shapes & Wide Range
Beginners need boards that are stable, forgiving, easy to paddle, and catch waves early. Torq’s range of longboards, funboards, fish, mod fun / mod fish etc., do exactly that. Key features:
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Wide noses, fuller rails = more stability.
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Generous volume so you float well. Including Volume Plus models for even more volume for length
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Moderate rocker so easier to paddle and generate speed in weak surf.
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Versatility: many Torq models come with flexible fin set ups (thruster, quad, 2+1 etc.), so you can tune how loose / how stable you want to ride.
These make Torq surfboards great beginner surfboards, ideal for people progressing off softboards, or for intermediate surfers who want something fun, forgiving for mushy or smaller surf.
Which Torq Models Work Best for Beginners
Here are some of the boards in our current Blitz Surf Shop range that beginners (and even intermediate surfers) will really benefit from. Because we stock them year-round (and often more models during summer), you can find something that suits your size, style, and wave conditions.
| Model | Why It’s Good for Beginners / Key Features |
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| Torq TET Funboard / Mod Fun | Good all-rounder: lots of volume, stable paddle, forgiving on turns. Great stepping stone from a softboard. Plenty of volume and lenth but can still fit inside your car |
| Torq TET Fish / Mod Fish | Fish shapes help with catching waves early, especially in weaker surf. More speed, fun, plus easier taking off than narrow shortboards. If you are wanting something smaller than a mid length then look into these |
| Torq Longboards (Don / Don XL / Mod Longboard etc.) | If you want something stable, great glide, easy to paddle, forgiving in bumps—longboard is a great learning tool. Also good for relaxed surf, small waves. The Mod longboard is great value, really forgiving shape and durable. Go to the Don for higher performance surfing or the Don XL for high performance in a high volume package |
| Channel Islands x Torq collabs (M23, Pod Mod etc.) | These give you more performance. If you’re already intermediate, or looking for something to grow into, these shapes give more maneuverability, speed. Great “premium” feel without totally custom prices. |
Who Should Get a Torq Surfboard?
| Scenario | Best Torq Board / Range |
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| Brand new to surfing (after softboard, want something real) | Longboard, Mod Funboard, any high-volume fish or funboard model in TET |
| Progressing intermediate, want something for weaker surf / smaller days | Fish, Mod Fish, Pod Mod, or shorter funboards; perhaps M23 shapes if you want more drive. |
| Surfer wanting a durable board for travel / backup / harsher conditions | TET construction boards. The durability = peace of mind on trips or rough handling. |
Torq Technology: TET, TEC, Soft Deck & More
To make smart choices, it helps to know what you’re buying in terms of construction & range:
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TET (Torq Epoxy Technology) is Torq’s standard epoxy build: great strength, lightness, impact resistance, consistency. Most of our lower price point boards are in this dureable tech
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TEC is another epoxy technology in their range with perhaps lighter weight or performance tweaks. Find more performance oriented shapes in the TEC tech
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Soft Deck adds a textured EVA foam layer on the deck over a TET board — this gives better grip (less or no wax), more safety (less painful if you hit the deck), and a little extra volume/float especially on the rails. Great for surf schools, learners, or just people who want easier foot grip.
Things to Consider When Choosing Your First / Step-Up Torq Board
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Volume / Size: Make sure you choose enough volume (length / width / thickness) for your weight and paddling ability. Beginners/ lighter paddlers tend to need more to help you get into waves.
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Fin Configuration: Thruster vs quad vs 2+1 makes a difference. Thrusters are more standard, quads give more down-the-line speed.
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Wave Types: If you surf mostly weak, mushy waves, fish / funboard or wide nose longboard is better. Steeper or hollow surf you’ll want a bit more rocker and refined tail.
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Transport & Storage: Even though Torq boards are tough, epoxy boards still need care. Use boardbags, tie downs, avoid dropping or storing heavy weight on them. The “durable” label helps, but doesn’t mean indestructible.
Why Torq Is More Than Just Beginner Boards
It’s important not to box Torq surfboards as only for beginners. Here’s why many surfers—intermediate, advanced, daily surfers—choose Torq too:
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Excellent range of board shapes: from mellow longboards and fish to performance fun-shapes and shortboards. You can grow your quiver with Torq.
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For weaker or smaller waves, or for travel, Torq boards are often lighter, easier to paddle and more forgiving. So a more experienced surfer may use a Torq fish or mod fun on days when a high-performance shortboard would struggle.
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Great price point: you get durable epoxy build and decent performance without boutique custom pricing.
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Custom collabs: shapes like the M23, Pod Mod etc., are performance driven, giving more advanced riders something exciting.
Tips to Maximise Your Torq Board (Especially Early On)
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Start on small, gentle waves so you can get the feel of paddle-takeoff, balance, stance, etc.
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Keep your weight centered; Torq boards float well, so find trim early.
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Invest in good fins (if adjustable), leash, boardbag. Even durable boards benefit from care.
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Clean off salt water, rinse fins, check for dings – epoxy is tougher but still will degrade if neglected.
Conclusion
If you’re searching for beginner surfboards that are strong, durable, easy to paddle, and great value, Torq surfboards should be at the top of your list. But Torq doesn’t stop there—they offer versatile shapes and performance options that satisfy intermediate and advanced surfers too. Whether you want a forgiving longboard, a mod funboard, a fish for weak days, or even a performance-driven shape for more radical surf, Torq has something to fit.
At Blitz Surf Shop, we pride ourselves on stocking the Torq range so you can find the right board for your ability, wave type, and budget. Drop by, ask us for advice, and we’ll help you pick the best Torq board to get you stoked in the water.
