Big whoop, didn't we all?
I caught three waves and then let the board go hang out on the beach, body surfed for an hour (water 49) and then strolled home.
Yeah, it was crap.
Tourist season is in full effect, the Valleys are hot, we are not.
Love to seem them show up in shorts when a nice down coat would be a better choice.
" So I want a quad set up with a swallow tail, chine rails from nose to tail, three inches thick, 22 wide, about 9'4"....for big waves..."
Right.
I call this surfer "Danger Boy" often, he is a charger but control isn't one of his strong points.
Just one of two inquiries I had yesterday.
I won't share the other one.
I used to restore pre-1934 guitars and sell them. One thing I came across often were players looking for that 'special tone', that one guitar that would have the guy playing like Ledbelly or Blind Lemon Jefferson in no time.
Never mind the 20 guitars the player already had, the next one was going to be the one to make up for the lack of practice or talent.
Tone man, I need tone!
I fed their habits because I liked the money.
Surfers do the same thing.
"The next board will make me Kelly!"
No, it won't.
Think about that the next time you are cruising the racks.
As to this blog, the above is what it will look like without me shaping any more, sorry but this is crap.
Yeah, sorry kids, I ain't into this.
We will be seeing ya around.
Take care.
Tony
In the mail...
I had three requests for the twin fin planing hull dims, good to see others looking past the racks of white chips and "high performance" longboards...
I got them in the mail yesterday for you three, good luck and if you need a blank or two, fins, let me know.
I also got another email from the Spaghetti rider...he loves the board and surfs up north with it a bit. He describes the funny looks he and it gets till others see how well it works. I get the same 'looks'. They don't look like what every one else rides up here but in Santa Cruz, I have seen at least 10 in the water now.
Because the design works.
Mr. Spaghetti describes the ride perfectly, "fast" and fast equals more speed through turns, more sections made and that equals more stoke.
I have yet to hear of or see any other shapers up here doing these hulls or twins, thats surprising because I thought that most shapers have an open mind kind of thing going and if you have the skills and materials, why not experiment with new shapes?
I don't see why a shaper would limit his own boards to the standard chip or longboard.
In other news....
I started this blog to showcase my shaping and board building shit, its been a new adventure for me, I have been shaping and glassing for a whole 9 months now!
But since I have not bothered with shaping boards for sale or anything, I don't really have a need for this blog thing.
I have my quiver together (3 boards, two planing twins and my log) and while I am shaping out another log for myself, I won't be doing much else as far as shaping goes.
I don't want to do a 'surf' blog, there are plenty out there and I can't exploit my little part of the world in pictures.
So I don't a reason for this blog to be around much longer (thunderous applause).
So there you have it.
Well, I have another 2 hours of blackberry bush hacking to do, some surfing this pm with any luck.
Take care kids...and thanks for stopping by.
I got them in the mail yesterday for you three, good luck and if you need a blank or two, fins, let me know.
I also got another email from the Spaghetti rider...he loves the board and surfs up north with it a bit. He describes the funny looks he and it gets till others see how well it works. I get the same 'looks'. They don't look like what every one else rides up here but in Santa Cruz, I have seen at least 10 in the water now.
Because the design works.
Mr. Spaghetti describes the ride perfectly, "fast" and fast equals more speed through turns, more sections made and that equals more stoke.
I have yet to hear of or see any other shapers up here doing these hulls or twins, thats surprising because I thought that most shapers have an open mind kind of thing going and if you have the skills and materials, why not experiment with new shapes?
I don't see why a shaper would limit his own boards to the standard chip or longboard.
In other news....
I started this blog to showcase my shaping and board building shit, its been a new adventure for me, I have been shaping and glassing for a whole 9 months now!
But since I have not bothered with shaping boards for sale or anything, I don't really have a need for this blog thing.
I have my quiver together (3 boards, two planing twins and my log) and while I am shaping out another log for myself, I won't be doing much else as far as shaping goes.
I don't want to do a 'surf' blog, there are plenty out there and I can't exploit my little part of the world in pictures.
So I don't a reason for this blog to be around much longer (thunderous applause).
So there you have it.
Well, I have another 2 hours of blackberry bush hacking to do, some surfing this pm with any luck.
Take care kids...and thanks for stopping by.
Twin fin planing hull
One more thing before I go away....
I have been surfing the Orangecicle exclusively since I built it and I want to pass along some good info for those of you who have open minds and can actually surf.
I have been at this for more than 42 years, I have ridden every type of board under the Sun in that time, I am not the ripper I use to be but I do have some skills.
This new design that Palandrani came up with is by far the most versatile design I have ever ridden.
I have surfed it in 2' mush and OH hollow perfection.
Its very fast, its loose without being twitchy, it will hold a line and let you make sections with authority.
I have seen others ride it, loaned it out and they have given me feedback that mirrors my own experience.
I don't think its the end all-be all of surfboards but I do believe the design would suit many different styles and abilities.
Source has the originals, my boards are very close to what Nick shapes out.
If you get a chance to pick one up, do it, you won't be sorry.
I have the template, rocker and dims to share with any one who wants to shape their own, the only caveat is you have to start with a longer blank ( at least an 8'0" for a 5'8") to get the rocker numbers the design needs.
Its not hard to shape one out, the design is rather straight forward.
email for more at retroshaper@gmail.com
I have been surfing the Orangecicle exclusively since I built it and I want to pass along some good info for those of you who have open minds and can actually surf.
I have been at this for more than 42 years, I have ridden every type of board under the Sun in that time, I am not the ripper I use to be but I do have some skills.
This new design that Palandrani came up with is by far the most versatile design I have ever ridden.
I have surfed it in 2' mush and OH hollow perfection.
Its very fast, its loose without being twitchy, it will hold a line and let you make sections with authority.
I have seen others ride it, loaned it out and they have given me feedback that mirrors my own experience.
I don't think its the end all-be all of surfboards but I do believe the design would suit many different styles and abilities.
Source has the originals, my boards are very close to what Nick shapes out.
If you get a chance to pick one up, do it, you won't be sorry.
I have the template, rocker and dims to share with any one who wants to shape their own, the only caveat is you have to start with a longer blank ( at least an 8'0" for a 5'8") to get the rocker numbers the design needs.
Its not hard to shape one out, the design is rather straight forward.
email for more at retroshaper@gmail.com
Well...
Up the road, down the road, up the road, down the road...
6 thousand miles between this post and the last.
Lets see...
Surfed.
Bought a house.
Surf trip.
Moved in to house.
Surf trip.
Hippie trip.
Surf trip.
Surf trip.
Bike trip.
Worked on house.
Surfed.
Worked on house.
Didn't surf.
Surfed.
Surfed.
Now you are up to speed.
I haven't shaped a thing since late June and I have one board to finish (sorry Randy), two to shape (part of the house purchase) and thats about it.
I need to get a longboard done for myself as I snapped the nose on the 10'0".
I am not doing boards for others after these, no money in it and I can't simply give away what I build.
It was a good run.
Been a good summer so far, I was out of the water for a bit after the last SC trip ( I was spoiled ) but caught the super deluxe Mysto Saturday and Sunday, HH and spitting a mere 20' off the rocks.
Solo for the first hour both days.
Funny thing was I spotted two of them tourist types from that OSP hangout, they were this close to the Mysto spot but passed it right by.
Speaking of shitpigs...
Our local gossip monger, kook and wannabe enforcer of all things local stepped over the line recently.
Yes Mr. Ron Whitley, you fucked up.
Its bad enough you can barely surf, that alone has most of us just laughing at you.
But over the line you went.
No one respects you asshole.
And you were smart to get out before I paddled.
You should always do that.
Ah, Coos Bay, gotta love it.
15 surfers here sharing 12 spots and still nothing but drama brought on by jealousy and childishness.
Any one else have a 'local' shitpig wannabe enforcer who couldn't walk to the nose if the tail was on fire?
Anyway, still as surly as always.
Ride brothers and sisters, ride on.
See ya.
6 thousand miles between this post and the last.
Lets see...
Surfed.
Bought a house.
Surf trip.
Moved in to house.
Surf trip.
Hippie trip.
Surf trip.
Surf trip.
Bike trip.
Worked on house.
Surfed.
Worked on house.
Didn't surf.
Surfed.
Surfed.
Now you are up to speed.
I haven't shaped a thing since late June and I have one board to finish (sorry Randy), two to shape (part of the house purchase) and thats about it.
I need to get a longboard done for myself as I snapped the nose on the 10'0".
I am not doing boards for others after these, no money in it and I can't simply give away what I build.
It was a good run.
Been a good summer so far, I was out of the water for a bit after the last SC trip ( I was spoiled ) but caught the super deluxe Mysto Saturday and Sunday, HH and spitting a mere 20' off the rocks.
Solo for the first hour both days.
Funny thing was I spotted two of them tourist types from that OSP hangout, they were this close to the Mysto spot but passed it right by.
Speaking of shitpigs...
Our local gossip monger, kook and wannabe enforcer of all things local stepped over the line recently.
Yes Mr. Ron Whitley, you fucked up.
Its bad enough you can barely surf, that alone has most of us just laughing at you.
But over the line you went.
No one respects you asshole.
And you were smart to get out before I paddled.
You should always do that.
Ah, Coos Bay, gotta love it.
15 surfers here sharing 12 spots and still nothing but drama brought on by jealousy and childishness.
Any one else have a 'local' shitpig wannabe enforcer who couldn't walk to the nose if the tail was on fire?
Anyway, still as surly as always.
Ride brothers and sisters, ride on.
See ya.
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