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The NSP Funboard CL-17 is a versatile, easy-riding funboard designed for surfers who want a stable, forgiving board that can help them progress while still delivering plenty of performance. Developed by NSP in collaboration with Cobra International, the CL-17 uses NSP’s dedicated Chlorine (CL-17) construction, developed specifically for the demands of wave-pool surfing.
The Funboard has become one of the most popular shapes in the NSP range for progressing surfers, combining durability, performance and excellent value in a versatile package. Its generous volume, low entry rocker and semi-rounded nose provide plenty of paddle power, helping surfers catch waves earlier and more easily.
The design isn't just about stability, though. The domed deck creates a forgiving yet responsive rail feel, while the pulled-in rounded pintail provides additional control through bottom turns and cutbacks. This gives the CL-17 enough performance to continue working as your surfing develops.
The semi-rounded nose and low entry rocker place additional volume towards the front of the board, making it easier to paddle and helping you get into waves earlier. This is particularly useful for beginner and progressing surfers who are still developing their wave-catching technique.
The domed deck profile gives the board a comfortable combination of stability and sensitivity. The rails remain forgiving without making the board feel completely disconnected from the wave.
Towards the tail, the rounded pintail is pulled in to provide greater control when turning. This makes the CL-17 capable of handling bottom turns and cutbacks while retaining the stability expected from a funboard.
The bottom shape uses a single concave flowing into vee, helping water move efficiently beneath the board and creating a balance of speed, control and stability across a wide range of conditions.
The NSP Funboard CL-17 uses NSP's CL-17 (Chlorine) construction, developed in conjunction with Cobra International specifically for wave-pool environments.
The result is a durable construction designed to withstand regular use while maintaining the performance characteristics that make the Funboard such a popular choice for progressing surfers.
The CL-17 sits in a useful middle ground between a traditional beginner surfboard and a more performance-focused board. It provides the volume and stability needed to make catching waves easier, but its outline and bottom contours allow surfers to continue developing their turning and wave-riding skills.
For beginners, the extra paddle power and forgiving design can make those first stages of surfing more enjoyable. For improving surfers, the pulled-in rounded pintail and responsive rails provide enough performance to keep the board relevant as their surfing progresses.
The NSP Funboard CL-17 is all about making progression easier without giving you a board you'll quickly outgrow. Its generous front-end volume makes catching waves straightforward, while the rounded pintail, domed deck and single-to-vee bottom give it considerably more performance than a basic learner board.
The CL-17 construction also makes it an appealing option for surfers who want a durable funboard for regular use, particularly in wave-pool environments.
If you're looking for a versatile surfboard that can take you from catching your first consistent waves through to developing proper turns, the NSP Funboard CL-17 is designed around exactly that progression.
NSP (New Surf Project) is a globally recognised surfboard brand known for producing accessible, performance-driven boards for surfers of all abilities. From beginner-friendly shapes through to high-performance shortboards, NSP focuses on combining modern board design with practical, durable construction.
The brand's range covers a broad spectrum of surfing, including shortboards, fish shapes, funboards, mid-lengths and longboards, giving surfers plenty of options as their surfing develops. NSP's approach is centred around making well-designed surfboards that are fun, reliable and capable across a wide variety of conditions.
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Surfboards Domestic UK
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Surfboards are not covered in standard shipping, simply due to their size and weight. We have a variable shipping cost for Surfboards and this is added at checkout once a customer address has been added.
As a guide, prices start from £17.50 for most foam surfboards. Maximum current price is approx £25 UK Mainland.
Surfboards are shipped via DX Freight or Parcelforce and delivery estimate for this service is 2 working days from dispatch.
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