Surfboards by SHARP EYE
Marcio Zouvi began his shaping career in Rio de Janeiro as a young kid with an appetite for curiosity and an aptitude for reinvention. The first board he shaped, in the '70s, while still a young boy, was an unkempt long-board that he stripped to the foam and re-glassed into a 4'5 experimental prophecy. It wasn't long before his father noticed his persistence for finishing a job and his creativity in turning a dumpster piece into a new ride. He encouraged Marcio by buying him tools and supplies to continue exploring and practicing his newfound passion.
Marcio moved to San Diego in the '80s to pursue a college degree. During this time, to pay the bills, he ventured into all aspects of board building and repair. The prominent shapers of the late '80s like Rusty, Linden, and Al Merrick inspired his thoughts on the progression of high-performance surfboards. Sharp Eye Surfboards was founded in 1992. After more than twenty-five years in the Surfboard industry, Sharp Eye is one of the most globally recognized brands for performance-oriented surfboards.
In 2015, aerial master Filipe Toledo signed with Sharp Eye, looking for a board that could offer the maneuverability his surfing demands while providing the stability it requires. Hardly requiring a closer view, the pairing is indisputable. Marcio, a long-time fore-runner for shaping the most performance-minded boards in the sport, and Filipe arguably the best aerialist and small wave surfer in the world.
As large as Marcio's passion is for the progression and future of pro-surfing, his ambition settles on a brand that provides custom and catered performance to every skill level. He is adamant about perfecting design and believes that a surfboard's construction is only as worthy as its original intent. It is with this sentiment that Sharp Eye and Dark Arts formed a valuable partnership in 2020. A collaboration where innovative shaping meets revolutionary construction purposed to push the limits on wave-riding using the lightest, fastest, strongest surfboard possible.
"It is great to see an American based company on the leading edge of technology and surfboard construction. I am always looking to see how I can improve performance and durability on construction methods. Dark Arts construction hits the target 100%." - Marcio Zouvi.
SHOP DARK ARTS BY SHARP EYE
Sharp Eye Inferno 72
Sharp Eye Storms
Sharp Eye Disco Inferno
The Inferno 72 is the model that was created by Sharp Eye Surfboards for the 2021 Stab in The Dark Contest in collaboration with Dark Arts. This model was Taj Burrow's final pick, the 2021 SITD winner. Originally designed for Filipe Toledo to compete with in the Surf Ranch Pro in 2020, where he took first place.
This is the board you ride when you want to get the job done. This model is based on a tried and tested QS favorite, a tuned up version of the Disco Inferno. There is more added rocker in the entry and exit for more hold through turns and drive. It's going to surf its best in small to medium waves and handle just about anything you throw at it.
Everyday Performance** This is the new Kanoa Igarashi pro model for small to medium waves. Kanoa helped Japan to win the gold medal in the ISA games riding this prototype in very small conditions. This design was based on the original Disco Inferno squash. We basically added more area to the nose and created a bump squash on the outline for easier tight turning. We increased the nose thickness pushing the volume forward and kept the same rocker and concave as the original Disco Inferno. This board glides through flat sections and it can easily turn in the tighter sections of the wave making it a new go to board for all QS warriors.
The WQS warrior. The Disco Inferno is a proven contest machine. A favorite by the whole Sharp Eye team, claiming multiple WQS victories during the models development. The inferno is a step up from the original Disco model, with added rocker throughout along with more hold & drive. A performance surfboard that will handle just about all conditions thrown at it and maintain its spark. Perfect for the WQS warrior or your local shredder.