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This 10-0 Nova is headed for my son-in-law. The Nova is a very versatile shape and can easily be fine-tuned to meet the needs of its intended rider. In this case I kept the design very simple and straight-forward shape-wise… (READ MORE)
Surfers everywhere are moving away from conventional shapes in an effort to enhance and expand their surfing experience. Some shapes are completely new while others are size-variations of more traditional shapes, e.g. “big fish”, “mini-longboard”, etc. Here’s a prime example… (READ MORE)
This little nugget is going to Grandson #2. Its 5-2 x 18-1/2 x 2-1/4″. I kept the outline full and the widepoint behind center since this is where he’ll be paddling and standingThe board is outfitted with ProTek fins, which… (READ MORE)
Here’s a great GoPro shot of Phil trying to pull his big 10-6 Nova into a glassy little backside cover-up. I love getting photos like this one, of surfers riding my shapes. It completes the story. If you’ve got a… (READ MORE)
Feeling the need-for-speed? This 8-6 single-fin mini-glider will get the job done. I shaped this one a couple of years ago and got a chance to ride it a few times (every day for a week actually). This board is… (READ MORE)
This beautiful 9-8 Nova just completed the journey from Ventura, CA to Charleston, SC via Amtrak. Packing and shipping added only $150 to the final cost. Board arrived completely unscathed. Finished in light-blue resin tint and with tight 2″ cut-lap by… (READ MORE)
I sold my blue 9-6 Nova because I wanted a modern LB with just a little more float (too many beers, too few waves…). And because, living in Ventura County you see a lot of Yater LBs with a wedge stringer which I… (READ MORE)
This shot was taken of me at what was then my home break in Carlsbad. I surfed every day before work and on this morning I had the place to myself. This place is normally crowded, regardless of hour, but… (READ MORE)
I have a handful of customer-friends that challenge me with requests for alternative shapes. My friend Jay is at the top of the list. Jay’s responsible for the “Mini-Glider”, the “Neo-Bat”, the “T-Belly” and now the “Kingfish”. Dims: 7-8 16-3/4×22″x16″… (READ MORE)
I met Steve, who lives in Panama, several years ago when he was looking to add a board to his quiver. Well, three boards and almost weekly emails later we have become good friends and surf buddies. Here’s Steve with… (READ MORE)