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A quick check of the local surf conditions confirms that Winter is over and that it’s time to break out the small-wave gear. Here’s a few ideas for maximizing your fun quotient in small waves. … (READ MORE)
Hot, breezy days have people lining up to get their next custom summer board. Here’s a pair of Classics on the lamination rack. Both boards are resin tint, with resin tint deck inlay. Traditional lap-line, pinline will be added… (READ MORE)
Earlier this year I was fortunate enough to be approached by photographer Anastasia Petukhova, requesting the opportunity to photograph me while shaping. Anastasia is a very talented photographer who is in the process of creating a photo-documentary about surfboard building. She… (READ MORE)
Believe it or not, this shape started out as a 7-10 Widget 3yrs ago. Customer Phil didn’t like how it fit, so I took it back and we put our heads together and came up with this shape. Phil loved… (READ MORE)
I’ve been working on a couple of belly boards, one of which is a prototype for the next generation of T-Bellys. Here are some photos of the early stages of the build. I plan to do a complete article on… (READ MORE)
This is Adam’s new Nova. Its 9-3 x 22-3/4 x 3″. The Nova is a great choice for a one-board-quiver since it has such a wide wave-range. You can surf it as a single-fin up to shoulder-high, and then switch… (READ MORE)
Fresh off the polisher’s rack is this sweet, 9-6 Nova. Dimensions: 9’6” 18-3/8” x 23” x 14-1/4” 3-1/8” 79L NR 4-1/2” TR3-5/8”. Modern longboard with 60/40 rails, half-length nose concave, “V” in tail, and 2+1 fin setup. Plenty of speed,… (READ MORE)
EPS/Epoxy Widget, 7’3″ 15-1/2″ x 22-3/4″ x 16-1/8″ 2-7/8″ Blank is 1.7lb EPS from Marko Foam and glassing is by Lucke Glassing in Camarillo, CA. I’m very excited about this shape. I’ve been refining this shape for more than five… (READ MORE)
Kirt arrived at the shop today to pick up his new Nova Hi-Perf Noserider. This is a very unique custom board, something you won’t find at your local surf shop. The EPS blank was special-ordered from Marko Foam with a… (READ MORE)
Over the last few months (since the 2013 Holiday season, actually) I’ve come to the unnerving realization that, as my weight has crept up towards 195lb, I just can’t compete for waves on a 9-6. This is especially true on… (READ MORE)