Just thought I'd post some ruminations here, as I contemplate my next boards. I'm a backyarder all the way, have pretty much only ever made boards for myself.
Living in southern California, I typically surf crowded conditions.
As I age, it makes sense for me to concentrate on boards that enhance, and maybe prolong, my surfing experience for the remainder of my good surfing years.
As a result, I'm interested in making good, solid, reliable boards that are easy to catch waves with - something that paddles like a racing scull, trims like a lear jet, and corners like a Porsche, haha.
Love to hear any input, thoughts or ideas, thanks for reading.
Eh Huck!
Know what you are talking about.
A few things...
I feel your pain
We all have to consider, or analyze our blessings!
Rejoice in the fact that you are out there and are able.
You do surf very crowded spots
And I know “it’s that or nothing.
Although not the same today
I would hit Zuma at dawn or maybe Secos or Zero’s
Just a though!
We need to collaborate!
A got an 8-8 up for test rides…
Side note here, I have been hawking’ the blank catalog
Just trying to find a blank with enough volume to net a
Jee, 9-4?
Frankly I have had it with the “Queen Mary” (that 10-6).
Just too much trying to get out on the better days!
Like you losing some weight and, ha getting in shape.
I’ve resurrected my favorite LB 9-0 and BTW the “mother”
Of these newer LBs.
This concept is based on an known HP outline
using the MP John Peck penetrator rocker, i.e low entry, kicked tail.
with Dbl concave and quads.
(i really, really want one)
If you really want a “test rider” well “I’m your Huckleberry”!
Lastly
Making boards of the public
and test riders is
A thankless job.
You put in your best effort
And rarely does the public call and rant.
Test riders?
Shit! I feel like I am cross examining the defendant
And really grilling ‘em for info!
Count your blessings
Have you ever done EPS?
As I kind of tapped out on the PU Blanks…
Except the 9-9 B
I’ve used it before but for my fat ass?
Owe! “Tights alright”
Here are some shots of this concept.
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OUTLINE BOTTOM.jpg
DECK.jpg
CONCAVES.jpg
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I would rather be someone's shot of whiskey, than everyone's cup of tea.
www.mattysurfboards.com
Hey Mattwho thanks for the response!
That board is awesome! Looks great, and quad too. Is that the one you're calling Queen Mary? Funny.
Nice to hear from you!
EZ on those fingers, eh!
Naw the "Queen Mary" was the log I rode for our one and only surf!
10-6 massive Yater spoon job! pix...LOL
Ya know something?
In reading your response...
A horrible remembrance came rushing back!
Understand, I feel we, ah, or at least me
Go through Nazi's I'm 63 and have had at least 6 and working' on the next.
Nazi? "an unrelenting search in seeking the best surf and surfing as best you can"
I can remember an after work session at 3rd point.
Duking it out over insiders!
And at least once going home wave less!!!
That whole Malibu late 70's phase comes back to me
As I'm on a big lable and always looking at Sarlo’s dayglow ass in front of me!
Many of moonlight sessions @ 3rd, shit I could surf it blindfolded>>>
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I would rather be someone's shot of whiskey, than everyone's cup of tea.
www.mattysurfboards.com
Funny again. Yah, I've had the zero wave count too, so frustrating.
Eh!
You got me fired up!
Just finishing 2 new stubbies
and fun to run in and see you have responded!
eh, better than textin'!
Crowds! I just lose it with the chumps!
I use to surf Cardiff reef a lot as a young man
my last impression was...
After slipping into the pack.
And I'm looking lefts.
So sitting on the "edge" one comes they all back off I'm gone!
Lucky to get a few lip bashes in down the line...
Otherwise...
SHUT OUT...
Yeah I got some more...
Malibu?
Shit I gave up in my 30's!
I couldn't have a session long enough to get respect.
Want to hear a good one?
The "Ranch" I still get to surf it
but it is way more crowded.
Let’s see,
got to be jezz, I guess 93
I get the call
be here at 4:30!
Oh...
Bring all your weapons!!!
The best wave outside of Cojo is Rights
and Rights it is....
About 3 sessions
only a few gross drop in's.
By #4 I'm pissed!
"Wayne the pain" gets in my face
"Hey man I saw you try to kick out on my buddy!"\
and now you just tried it on me!
I paddled up on his deck
and politely told him "your buddy I respect, I just showed him color"
(he needed to know that shoulder hopping 12+ is not acceptable)
And as for you!
Wayne I am trying to kill you!
About that time I see Kennedy coming like a freight train!
KAPOW!
Wayne's screaming' "Kennedy you touch me
I'll own you!"
Glen let him go.
No more drop ins!
Here's to clincher!
We come in an here is Ray Kunze (the real Malibu Enforcer) AKA Ranch guard.
And he calmly asks Glen "why didn't you kill him?"
Starts to walk away
turns and sez
I wouldn't have seen nothing!
I'm always the guy furthest up
Ah, whether I'm too far across the peak of otherwise
I hate dropping in on folk....
I would rather be someone's shot of whiskey, than everyone's cup of tea.
www.mattysurfboards.com
Wow, that's crazy
Hey Huck,
If I lived in your area I would definately be trying to test ride your boards. Those mid lengths looks sick man. love the glass jobs too! I'm sure that anything you decide to do is gonna turn out awesome!
Surfer O - thank you!
Yo Huck,
Just on a mission with making myself a new stick...
Finally (I think 4 now) found a blank that has volume
and short, (HA) USB 9-3 AX
A lot of work losing nose rocker and adding tail rocker.
Got it worked out today.
Came out 9"-1"
Gonna order 2 with triple stringers.
Red foam...
And for once I will not need to make a new template.
I would be honored to make you one.
Uh, RAM board that is...
Again this is my all-time best longboard.
And I cannot take any major credit!
Casey Crystal under influence of "Boy" made it for me as a gift.
Wow!
I sort of drifted off at my rebirth working on classic outlines
I have templates up the ass (funny never got rid any, smart, eh?)
The Phil Edwards was fun.
The Yater Spoon turned into a series.
With the "Mega Spoon" my last.
Nice ride really.
Positives
Floats well, wish I was 17 again as I find it embarrassing trying to knee paddle
Uh, so I don’t (in public) I’d never get any waves!
On plane it hauls ass!
Negatives
Try slowing the bitch down!
I was coming in at Emma Wood sat down and layed back! (high tide)
Poor fisherman on the rocks scrambled up the rocks!
Laughing I saved it!
Lastly the “Hips” classic
restrictive to quick and down the line type turns I was used to.
For now just have to nurse my turns.
That alone drives me.
Just need to create a geriatric High performance LB!
LOL!
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I would rather be someone's shot of whiskey, than everyone's cup of tea.
www.mattysurfboards.com
"Geriatric high performance longboard" - that says it all!
What a great pic of you and your son.
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