Racetail

We believe that more innovation is needed in the development and construction of longboards. And we try to set a good example.

For years there have been two ways for wedging the rear foot. Either you use a torque block or you ride a board with a wedge pressed into the back. However, the torque block is difficult to attach and you stand on a soft foam. In addition, it generates a kink at the transition between the board and the foam. Boards with a pressed wedge have a smoother transition and you have direct contact with the board. But you need wedges to bring the rear truck back to 0° and longer hardware is also necessary. That makes things a bit complicated again.

To solve all these problems, we developed the Racetail. The largest part of the board consists of 7 layers of maple and is reinforced with fibers. In the rearmost part, another 6 layers are additionally pressed in between. This results in a very natural feeling wedge in the board. And don’t worry, we kept the thick part to a minimum. So you hardly feel any additional weight.

All this results in the perfect racing machine for us. No foam, just direct board contact. Plastic wedges are no longer necessary. And because the holes are drilled wider at the top, no longer hardware is needed. This is the most direct and effortless connection between board and truck. And the transition to the racetail is also absolutely fluid.

After (too) many different versions of the Rhino Racetail, it’s become clear which one is truly needed. So, to make your choice easier in 2026, we present THE Racetail. This board is distinguished by two major innovations: the asymmetrical shape and torque block.

Unlike other boards that only have an asymmetrical nose or tail, everything here is optimized. The two rails are not equidistant from the board’s centerline. The board is 0.1″ or 2mm wider on the toe side than on the heel side. This, along with the additional space at the back, provides more leverage for the back toes. The narrower heel-side edge provides more edge feel for the front heel.

To match this asymmetrical shape, the integrated torque block at the rear is also ergonomically designed. On the toe side, it is perpendicular to the board to provide a flat surface for the foot during the tuck. On the heel side, it is angled to perfectly match the foot position during a heel-side slide.

To make things even easier for you, the Racetail now also comes with pre-drilled footstop holes. This allows you to find the ideal position without having to drill your own.