I could do a 7'6" lightning bolt, if I had a little leeway, since I don't do "exact copies".
And I'm really not interested in doing a wall-hanger. I guess I could, but it would sure take the joy out of the project for me. It actually kinda bugs me that people want to put wood boards in the "only good for a wall hanger" category, so I really prefer to make a board for someone who wants to ride it.
I could do a 7'6" lightning bolt, if I had a little leeway, since I don't do "exact copies".
And I'm really not interested in doing a wall-hanger. I guess I could, but it would sure take the joy out of the project for me. It actually kinda bugs me that people want to put wood boards in the "only good for a wall hanger" category, so I really prefer to make a board for someone who wants to ride it.
Well, I would definitely be honored to have one of your boards. I hope you realize my boards look better in small pics than in real life LOL! I really want to build a board you would ride, 'tho, so maybe I'll shoot for a 9'er, even if it means I have to push the limits of my shaping space. I have a 9' rockin fig, maybe something like this?
I'll trust you to make me something that will be fun for me to surf in mid sized waves with a bit of punch.
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So I've narrowed your board down to these two basic shapes, 9' on the left, 7'6" on the right, you choose:
Like I say, I'm open to suggestions. I've been away from surfing for a long time. Never rode a thruster or quad. Since I came back, I've been riding retrofishes, longboards, and eggs, and enjoying all of them, especially the longboards and eggs. I'd like to try something a little more contemporary (for the older guy who doesn't get out every day). With a little volume for getting in early, but enough rocker to handle a late drop, that projects down the line, something I can take out when its head-high. Like in the 6'8" to 7'2" range. I don't do airs or any real high performance stuff. If I could surf like anyone in my dreams, it would be like Rob Machado or Tom Curren - fluid, smooth, you know?
BTW, let me know about that template. Because my normal m.o. is just to draw it out until it looks right, then scale my drawing to full size. I'll get started once you tell me to go, but if you want me to wait for the template I will. You can also tell me about rocker and anything else you're particular about, or else direct me to photos that you like and I'll study the photos and go from there. Like I say, I don't do exact copies, so its no problem for me to go off pictures, they just gotta be good pictures from different angles. And please don't use the "W" word again, it really rattles me, LOL.
Looking forward to this! My first board for someone else!
Im glad you see the humor in my post
Im still chuckling
how bout a lopez style lightning bolt about 7'.6"
with a bolt on the deck ,, wall hanger of course
and I could do you up a veneer color combo board
what style are you looking for?
egg, fish, retro, hybrid, mini mal ,, dingy???
I could do a 7'6" lightning bolt, if I had a little leeway, since I don't do "exact copies".
And I'm really not interested in doing a wall-hanger. I guess I could, but it would sure take the joy out of the project for me. It actually kinda bugs me that people want to put wood boards in the "only good for a wall hanger" category, so I really prefer to make a board for someone who wants to ride it.
I'm looking for an "older guy's shortboard", along the lines of this thread http://www2.swaylocks.com/forums/older-guys-shortboard, preferably a thruster or quad, since I've never owned or ridden either.
Huck
dont get me wrong
the board must be surfable
your boards are of wallhanger quality whether you like it or not.
I usualy dont surf anything under 9 ft
but would love to own one of your creations, and swaping boards sounds like a doable way to go about it
So Im thinking for you,, a board of similar shape with a bit wider tail,, thrusterized or two + one
kind of a modern retro , sleek and thick with modern rails and bottom,, you know ,,, a nice carver,
with some special beuty to it ,,, so you could hang it on the wall if you wanted
you know theres no better feeling than having someone tell you "that board is F'n bitchen"
Well, I would definitely be honored to have one of your boards. I hope you realize my boards look better in small pics than in real life LOL! I really want to build a board you would ride, 'tho, so maybe I'll shoot for a 9'er, even if it means I have to push the limits of my shaping space. I have a 9' rockin fig, maybe something like this?
I'll trust you to make me something that will be fun for me to surf in mid sized waves with a bit of punch.
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So I've narrowed your board down to these two basic shapes, 9' on the left, 7'6" on the right, you choose:
what are ur hieght and weight?
me 5.8 200
5.7, 175, want something that works well in 4-6' point break surf
so, for you....9' longboard, or 7' 6" lightening bolt?
I think the 7.6 bolt would be cool
I might be able to get you a template from Spitzer
you need to be a little more specific on what you would want
mabe a step up or semigun with some added volume??
new school or old school?? wide point fore or aft?
Edit: you know if you realy want me to surf this board you may need to stretch out the Lopez bolt to 9 feet long
I would definetly surf that
I got longboards layin all over
New school
Wide point middle or aft
I guess.
Like I say, I'm open to suggestions. I've been away from surfing for a long time. Never rode a thruster or quad. Since I came back, I've been riding retrofishes, longboards, and eggs, and enjoying all of them, especially the longboards and eggs. I'd like to try something a little more contemporary (for the older guy who doesn't get out every day). With a little volume for getting in early, but enough rocker to handle a late drop, that projects down the line, something I can take out when its head-high. Like in the 6'8" to 7'2" range. I don't do airs or any real high performance stuff. If I could surf like anyone in my dreams, it would be like Rob Machado or Tom Curren - fluid, smooth, you know?
BTW, let me know about that template. Because my normal m.o. is just to draw it out until it looks right, then scale my drawing to full size. I'll get started once you tell me to go, but if you want me to wait for the template I will. You can also tell me about rocker and anything else you're particular about, or else direct me to photos that you like and I'll study the photos and go from there. Like I say, I don't do exact copies, so its no problem for me to go off pictures, they just gotta be good pictures from different angles. And please don't use the "W" word again, it really rattles me, LOL.
Looking forward to this! My first board for someone else!
you know ,,,,
what would be realy cool ,,,???
If we were going in the same direction in length
but you want short and I want long,,,
we could agree on a length and style
then you do up mine and I do up yours
you use your techniqes and I use mine ...
that to me sound more closer to being fare..
cause your boards are way more labor intense than mine, I would guess to say
I want to check on a template ,, if available
so dont get in a big rush as of yet
I get the idea of what your looking for
something modern like a step up 7 or 7.2 full volume wide point slightly aft , like 1" back,,,maybe at center, I will have to play with the outline.
wide pin tail maybe round ,, rails down, flat bottom to dbl concave through the fins, thruster. hard edge in the tail
bitchen veneer deck, color bottom, pinlines ,,, Probox fin system,,
gloss polish pu/pe construction
whats your color?
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