Collapsible Surfboard concept eliminates need for roof racks

Designer Nicholas Notara decided to solve the problem of storing an awkward, long surfboard in a tiny car or apartment, and the Collapsible Surfboard is what he came up with.

The board is made of carbon fiber and has been carefully designed to maintain the balance and weight of its traditional counterpart. The similarities end there though, as with the help of a quick release lever the board can split in two for easy storage and transportation.

The Collapsible Surfboard also boasts a hot-swappable fin system to help you tweak the feel to your liking.

The board looks stylish and takes up little space. We are only left wondering if the physics of the whole thing are possible. If they are though, they better get to manufacturing it soon seeing as they’d probably fly off the shelves. Another picture, with a whole lot of little parts required to assemble the board, after the jump. Read more »