2008 Monsterboards.org 4 ft x 19 inch x 0.25 inch Don't worry be happy paipo

It looks like the rails (do you call em that on a monsterboard?) are parallel and straight from about the middle to the back. What is the idea behind that section of the outline? From what I can see this board is flat (0 rocker) but it flexes when moved, how is this working with the outline for what desired effect? Would you expect a longer model to function like this? Say make this model into a "standup" board?

Hello Dave! Thanks for reviewing the paipo! I call them rails as well :D I kept the rails parallel at the back for a few reasons: 1. to keep plenty of planing surface at the tail end of the board (for getting in waves earlier when they are mushy) and 2. to get more rail in contact with the wave when in trim (for holding power, since i don't have fins on the board). The flex in the board makes it easier to get away with a straight template like this because you can create rocker (by pulling the board) when turning and doing carves. As for the stand-up versions, Tom Wegener shapes stand-up alaias wich use kind of the some principle: long and straight templates, flex and no fins. Check them out at http://www.tomwegenersurfboards.com