Pure custom…
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)
Sneak Peak at T-Belly Gen 2…
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)
New Nova for Adam…
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)
Ready to ride…
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)
New 7-3 Widget…
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)
Pick-up day for Kirt…
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)
New Nova Daily Driver…
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)
More magic from Lucke Glassing…
Every shaper knows you’re only as good as your glasser. Ray Lucke makes Thomas Patrick Surfboards look as good as they surf. Case in point, a 9-0 high-performance noserider for customer Kirt in San Clemente, CA. This is epoxy resin… (READ MORE)
Feeding my fin fetish…
As many of you may have noticed, I have a weakness when it comes to surfboard fins. I’m always looking for that magical fin set-up that will move my surfing to the next level. This time, I may have discovered… (READ MORE)
Marcia’s Mini-Nova…
Smaller riders need smaller shapes, right? Seems obvious, but try to find an 8-6 modern longboard (not a funboard or an egg!) at a surf shop and you’ll immediately see the benefit of ordering a custom board. Case in point… (READ MORE)