Board 3: Australia Sample

Year: 2009
Purpose: Australian Market Performance Sample
Shaped By: Peter Anaya (PMA)
Status: Prototype / Market Development Sample

Specifications

• Length: 41 3/4"
• Nose Width: 11 1/4"
• Wide Point: 21 1/4" @ 18 1/2"
• Tail Width: 17 5/8"
• Tail Type: Crescent Tail
• Board Thickness: 2 1/4"
• Rail Ratio: 55/45
• Rail Angle: 33°
• Chine: 45°
• Nose Angle: 30°
• Tail Cut: 45°

Construction

• Core: Production Performance Core
• Rail Configuration: 55/45 Performance Rails
• Chine: 45° Precision Chine
• Template: Australian Market Performance Template
• Tail Design: Crescent Tail
• Construction Notes: Full technical specifications and manufacturing details are preserved on the original packaging.

Design Notes

Developed in 2009 as a high-performance sample for the Australian market, this board was designed to meet the demands of riders seeking a balance of speed, control, and versatility across a wide range of wave conditions.

The template was refined to create a fast, responsive ride while maintaining enough drive for powerful bottom turns and critical maneuvers. Its streamlined profile allowed for quick rail-to-rail transitions, making it equally effective in beach breaks, point breaks, and heavier surf.

Every aspect of the design?from the rail geometry to the overall dimensions?was carefully considered to maximize performance while maintaining the consistency required for broader market appeal.

Historical Significance

The Australia Sample represents PMA's efforts to develop performance-driven products for international markets during a period when bodyboard design continued to evolve rapidly.

Created specifically with Australian wave conditions and rider preferences in mind, this sample reflects the attention to detail and research that went into adapting board designs for different regions around the world.

As a surviving development sample, it offers a snapshot of PMA's ongoing commitment to innovation and product refinement beyond the United States market.

Fun Fact

Unlike many prototype boards where construction details can be lost over time, the original packaging for this board still contains the technical specifications and feature information used during its development, preserving an important piece of its history.

Condition

• Collection Status: Preserved in PMA Vault Collection
• Display Status: Archive Piece
• Rarity: Original Market Development Sample
• Ownership: Peter Anaya Personal Collection
• Notes: Built in 2009 as a performance-oriented sample designed for the Australian market, with original packaging and specifications retained.

PMA Vault Collection Archive
Board #3 - Australia Sample (2009)