The thruster is the three-fin surfboard setup that changed how people ride waves, and its circle logo is a favorite among Kauai surfers. The Koloa Thruster Surfboards Heavyweight T-Shirt puts the Koloa Surf Thruster Circle Logo on both the front and the back of a 6.1 oz, 100% soft spun cotton tee made by Koloa Surf Company.
A two-sided surf logo
This tee is for surfers, board shapers and beach town regulars who like a graphic that works from every angle. The Thruster Circle Logo is printed on the front and the back, so it looks good paddling out and walking away.
Why the thruster matters on Kauai
Walk down to the water at Poipu or Hanalei on a morning with swell and you will see the thruster setup under almost every shortboard in the lineup. Three fins give a board drive and control, and surfers on Kauai have trusted that layout for years. A thruster logo feels like home turf for a brand that takes its cues from Kauai. This shirt is a plain way to carry a piece of that surf shop culture with you.
Fabric and fit
- Heavyweight 6.1 oz, 100% soft spun cotton (Sports Grey is 90/10 cotton/poly)
- Thruster Circle Logo printed on the front and back of the shirt
- Short sleeve crew neck tee
- Regular, big and tall sizes up to 6XL. Check the size chart, and see Big & Tall Surf Apparel for big and tall sizes.
How it feels
Heavyweight cotton gives the tee some body, so it hangs straight instead of clinging. Soft spun cotton keeps the hand feel comfortable from the first wear. Because the logo is on both sides, the shirt holds up as a standalone piece, no layering needed.
How to wear it
Pair it with board shorts for a beach morning, jeans for an evening out, or a light jacket when the trade winds cool off. If you want a matching hat, the Thruster Logo Cap carries the same thruster idea in embroidery. Pick a color that suits your board bag, your truck or your favorite stretch of sand.
Care
Follow the care label sewn into the shirt. Wearing it inside out when you wash it is a simple habit that helps protect any printed graphic.
More island designs on this tee
Try the Salty Rooster, Kauai Surfboards or Tidal heavyweight tees. Browse all of them in Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirts or Men's Surf Shirts.
Koloa Surf Company draws its designs from Kauai. Read our story.
Questions
Where is the logo printed on the Thruster Surfboards tee? The Thruster Circle Logo is printed on both the front and the back of the shirt.
What is the Thruster Surfboards tee made of? Heavyweight 6.1 oz, 100% soft spun cotton. Sports Grey is 90/10 cotton/poly.
Does the Thruster Surfboards tee come in big and tall sizes? Yes, regular, big and tall sizes are offered up to 6XL. See the size chart.
What is a thruster? A thruster is a three-fin surfboard setup, and its logo is a favorite among Kauai surfers.