{"id":247,"date":"2025-11-05T14:50:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T14:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surf-eu.be\/?post_type=product&#038;p=247"},"modified":"2025-11-05T14:59:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T14:59:18","slug":"frk-swallow","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/product\/frk-swallow\/","title":{"rendered":"FRK SWALLOW"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span dir=\"auto\">Meet the new addition to FRK&#8217;s Quiver!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The FRK Swallow is built to give you high-level performance in waves up to 5 feet. Dan Mann designed it to be the most versatile FRK yet, combining a new Swallow Tail with a precise volume design that focuses right between your legs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Together with Kelly Slater, Dan refined the outline of the tail and combined it with an innovative rocker \u2013 both in the center of the board and on the rails. Thanks to the rocker\u2019s precision, the FRK Swallow is able to generate speed on flat sections without sacrificing control on the rails.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The feedback from the Slater Designs team was unequivocal \u2013 the FRK Swallow feels smoother in wide turns and gives better sword release than any other Slater Designs model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">How to choose a size?<\/span><br \/>\n<span dir=\"auto\">The recommendation is to take 2 inches shorter than the regular FRK and 1 inch shorter than the FRK+.<\/span><br \/>\n<span dir=\"auto\">For the most fun and performance &#8211; it is recommended to combine with the Endorfins KS1 sword set.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span dir=\"auto\">FRK Swallow<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span dir=\"auto\">Wave type<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The FRK Swallow was designed for waves up to 5 feet high, with the goal of creating the most versatile model in the FRK series. With an emphasis on proper volume distribution directly under the feet, this model generates speed even in the flat parts of the wave, without compromising on performance. Although the model was originally designed specifically for small waves, the team quickly confirmed its versatility in waves from knee-high on T Street to much higher waves in Oaxaca.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-249 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_1.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_1.jpg-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_1.jpg-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_1.jpg-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_1.jpg-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_1.jpg-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span dir=\"auto\">Characteristics<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Compared to the rest of the FRK series, Dan worked on better volume distribution directly under the rider\u2019s feet, improved the outline and profile of the rocker, and collaborated with Kelly to maximize the effect of the shape at the back of the board against completely new rocker curves. The rocker at the back of the board is specifically combined with a Swallow Tail, which allows for rare precision when working on the rail \u2013 something not typical of small wave shortboards. The two ends of the Swallow Tail provide better grip when turning on the rail compared to a Squash Tail, thanks to the reduced surface area of \u200b\u200bthe back of the board.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-251 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/new_site_pdp_image_with_text_board_features_FRK_Swallowimage_with_text_desktop.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/new_site_pdp_image_with_text_board_features_FRK_Swallowimage_with_text_desktop.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/new_site_pdp_image_with_text_board_features_FRK_Swallowimage_with_text_desktop.jpg-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/new_site_pdp_image_with_text_board_features_FRK_Swallowimage_with_text_desktop.jpg-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/new_site_pdp_image_with_text_board_features_FRK_Swallowimage_with_text_desktop.jpg-1024x717.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/new_site_pdp_image_with_text_board_features_FRK_Swallowimage_with_text_desktop.jpg-768x538.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-250\" src=\"https:\/\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_3.jpg-1-300x300.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_3.jpg-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_3.jpg-1-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_3.jpg-1-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_3.jpg-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_3.jpg-1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_3.jpg-1.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-252\" src=\"https:\/\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/new_site_pdp_image_with_text_wave_type_FRK_Swallowimage_with_text_desktop.jpg-300x210.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"429\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/new_site_pdp_image_with_text_wave_type_FRK_Swallowimage_with_text_desktop.jpg-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/new_site_pdp_image_with_text_wave_type_FRK_Swallowimage_with_text_desktop.jpg-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/new_site_pdp_image_with_text_wave_type_FRK_Swallowimage_with_text_desktop.jpg-1024x717.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/new_site_pdp_image_with_text_wave_type_FRK_Swallowimage_with_text_desktop.jpg-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/new_site_pdp_image_with_text_wave_type_FRK_Swallowimage_with_text_desktop.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-248 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_4.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_4.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_4.jpg-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_4.jpg-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_4.jpg-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_4.jpg-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/media-grid_frk-swallow_4.jpg-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Single Sessions Ep. 8: Introducing the FRK Swallow with Kelly Slater | Slater Designs\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JZmOQ8_Kz58\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><button style=\"background-color: #23b6ea; 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Dan Mann designed it to be the most versatile FRK yet, combining a new Swallow Tail with a precise volume design that focuses right between your legs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Together with Kelly Slater, Dan refined the outline of the tail and combined it with an innovative rocker \u2013 both in the center of the board and on the rails. Thanks to the rocker\u2019s precision, the FRK Swallow is able to generate speed on flat sections without sacrificing control on the rails.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The feedback from the Slater Designs team was unequivocal \u2013 the FRK Swallow feels smoother in wide turns and gives better sword release than any other Slater Designs model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">How to choose a size?<\/span><br \/>\n<span dir=\"auto\">The recommendation is to take 2 inches shorter than the regular FRK and 1 inch shorter than the FRK+.<\/span><br \/>\n<span dir=\"auto\">For the most fun and performance &#8211; it is recommended to combine with the Endorfins KS1 sword set.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Availability: <button style=\"background-color: #23b6ea; color: white; padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px; border: none;\"><a style=\"color: white; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/surf-eu.be\/price-request\/\">Price Request<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":254,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[18],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-247","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-surfboards","first","instock","downloadable","virtual","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/247","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=247"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/254"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=247"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=247"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=247"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ninaspector.com\/surf-eu.be\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}