Longboard 9'1 ESSENTIAL SERIES US BOX FCS 2

🏄‍♂️ Longboard 9'1 - Essential Series - US Box FCS 2 - Prism Surfboards

The perfect blend of longboard tradition and modern surfing

The 9'1 Essential Series Longboard from Prism Surfboards embodies elegance and performance. This French-brand board is designed to last and is environmentally friendly, being recyclable via Ecologic. It combines moderate rocker, a wide tail and balanced rails to offer both fluid nose riding and engaged surfing, depending on your mood.

Available in a 2+1 configuration (2 FCS II PERFORMER side fins + 9″ US Box centerboard), it offers great versatility. You can easily customize the centerboard to suit your style, while enjoying a board that responds to both beginners and experts with a passion for stylish riding.

✅ Technical data

• Length: 9'1″ (≈277 cm)

• Width: 23 1/16″ (≈58.7 cm)

• Thickness: 3″ (≈76 mm)

• Volume: 78.2 L

• Construction: high-density EPS core + marine wood lath + epoxy vacuum lamination

• Shape: 2+1 longboard, moderate rocker, pinched rails, tail round optimized for lift and handling 

• Shunts: FCS II + US BOX, shunts supplied (2 FCS II + US Box 9″ fiberglass center)

• Weight: approx. 6.5 kg 

• Levels: suitable for beginners to experts, even in off-peak conditions 

🌊 Behavior on water

• Early start, easy wave catching even in flat conditions thanks to well-distributed volume.

• Smooth, fast glide; flat rocker ensures constant speed in small waves 

• Nose riding allowed, precise wave riding with dedicated tail.

• FCS II side drifts make technical turns possible.

• Extremely forgiving: performs from glassy to more challenging waves.

🎯 For whom?

• Beginners looking for a stabilizing board to learn on.

• Nose & glide enthusiasts who want to explore traditional longboarding.

• Intermediate/expert surfers, seduced by its hybrid style.

• Various sizes up to ~120kg, even for groups (families, clubs).

♻️ Responsible manufacturing

• Designed in France, in a controlled, high-quality environment. All our boards are 100% shaped and glassed in our factory in Asia, which replicates our manufacturing methods, and are designed and tested in our workshop in France.

• Vacuum epoxy lamination for a lightweight, durable board.

• Recyclable via Ecologic, reduced end-of-life impact.

• Sustainable production, no surplus, minimalist packaging.

❓ FAQ - to know

Is this board good for nose-riding?
Yes, the 9″ US Box center and nose width allow for a comfortable, stable nose.

Is it suitable for beginners?
Absolutely: its high volume, balanced rails and stability are reassuring from the very first sessions.

In which waves should it be used?
It excels in soft to intermediate waves (0.3-1.5 m) and performs well in more technical conditions (2M +).

Are the daggerboards interchangeable?
Yes, FCS II system - you can adapt the daggerboards to your style: Thruster, Single, etc.

Is this a long-lasting board?
Yes, epoxy construction, with wooden laths, vacuum lamination: a real package for the long term.

How to store it at the end of a session?
Rinse it in fresh water, store it in the shade and use a cover. In the event of a fart, repair to keep it watertight.

✅ Conclusion

The Longboard 9'1 Essential Series US Box FCS 2 is a superb hybrid board - perfect for both classic riding and more committed surfing. Stable, versatile and durable, it pays homage to the longboard spirit while offering modern performance, all with a commitment to eco-responsibility.

🔗 See also

➤ Longboard 9'0 Perf Double Latte Essential Series - robust classic shape with double plywood batten
➤ Longboard 9'4 Essential Series US Box FCS 2 - for heavy templates or extra soft waves
➤ Mini-Malibu 8'0 Essential Series FCS 2 - shorter longboard, stable and fun
➤ Mid Length 8'4 Essential Series FCS 2 - good transition between longboard and mid-length
➤ Fish 8'2 Essential Series FCS 2 - atypical fish shape for shorter riders with volume