Shaping a basic surfboard...

Roger that!

Another one of the mini-groms that my son surfs with. We have the best crop of really young talent I think I've ever seen in our region. I've been on the NJ scene since the 80s and our area has produced some really good surfers. This crop of 12 and under surfers we have right now is really really good.

Lately I've been shooting these groms more than surfing. Both of my shoulders are shot and I'm enjoying holding the camera more than paddling.

You need to build those kids A MAGIC TURD MODEL. You don't want to hold them back, with just ordinary surfboards, do you?

Eh Mako, BTW, that is one fucking beautiful and fast fish! Forgive me, as this is only MY experience. Your boys and buddies rip! All due respect to Bill T. I suggest shy away from making boards for them right now. In bringing up my boy Once he started to got noticed, it was hard to let go. I just didn’t know enough about “grom” boards. You should know that by now, I find it amazing how the “big guys” just suck up the kids. Big sales for the winners… However, they most certainly earn it. Hope you understand what I am saying. From my experience: Not too many of those competitors have a Pops that can shape well. Let them ride other “hip” boards, (the blame game, becomes a lot safer). After the compitition period, make them some boards. Of which should be intensely researched. Get the boys involved in design. And it is R&D. Caution! It is best to observe Still listen carefully to ride report. Camera, chair and umbrella are a plus! Oh, you know your test riders will always be faithful honest pass it down. Best! Boy and design progression

Since my youngest got a little sponsorship deal with a local shop he has mainly been riding Sharp Eye as that is one of their main brands. The board at the top of this page is the last one I made him about 6 months ago. He has a lot of boards to choose from. The only thing missing that I'd like to see him on is a board with more rocker. I think he could use more rocker but dang that's hard to find in grom size boards.

Nice photos Mako, I'm sure you have started on Family Surf trips. Like down to The outer banks , Florida in Winter maybe CR when they are older. They look like they are having fun. In the end no matter what they ride or how good they are it's about the fun and keeping them stoked.

We had a contest today with some pretty solid surf thanks to Hurricane Irma. Very proud of my little guy. He sought out and charged the heaviest waves he could find all day.

So very awesome! As a parent, nothing can hype you up like watching your Son surf well!!! Bravo! Enjoy it! Like I (think) have said... "Don't worry it gets better"! Here is a photo shoot last week.... All was cool till I saw the last shot! see what I mean? LOL