MAURICE COLE X GRAJAGAN
Grajagan Drifts: The legacy of Maurice Cole's legendary board for Tom Curren
When a legendary board inspires a new generation of surf fins
Some boards are not just objects. They become absolute benchmarks in the history of surfing.
In the early 90s, the collaboration between Tom Curren and Australian shaper Maurice Cole gave birth to one of these mythical designs — a board that redefined the speed, control, and fluidity of modern surfing.
A legendary cutback
One of the most famous episodes in this story takes place in Haleiwa, Hawaii.
That day, he delivered a memorable performance, immortalized by a cutback that became one of surfing's most iconic images.
Proof that beyond marketing, design and feel underfoot make all the difference.
Maurice Cole & Tom Curren: a revolution underfoot
When Tom Curren arrived in Les Landes, he was looking for something different. Maurice Cole, then based in Hossegor, was already experimenting with concepts ahead of their time.
From this encounter, a radical design for the era was born: the Reverse Vee.
A simple concept, formidable efficiency
Unlike traditional hull designs, the Reverse Vee is characterized by:
- An inverted V under the front foot
- A gradual transition to a flatter surface between the fins
- An exceptional ability to maintain speed in turns
The result: an ultra-fluid board, capable of powerful, successive carves without ever losing energy. Perfect for Curren's style, made of long, clean, and committed lines.
Current performance, visual legacy
If color tells a story, the shape of the fins is geared towards the future.
Grajagan fins have been developed to offer:
- Speed and immediate responsiveness
- High-speed control
- Precision in powerful turns
- Versatility in a wide variety of conditions
Photo credit Maurice Cole: Vinsky40
