I saw the board today as a finished shape. Looking very sexy with some sweet curves. I am very happy with the extra width because it has avoided making it too gunny. Nice pulled in tail though, so it should hold when it it is four times overhead. The bottom is largely flat with a subtle vee running out the tail from 2-2 1/2 feet up. Very very mild. I asked him why a vee bottom and why like that and his reply was "Because it's so reliable." Reliable sounds good. Anyway, the seven foot version holds in superbly so he must be doing something right with his foil, rocker and other curves. I do wonder where I will stand to ride it and suspect I may be shuffling up and down the board. With the seven footer I tend to stand right back - it's just what I do - but it has been ten years since I have ridden a board over 7'8" so I am wondering if the extra length will matter. Perhaps not. I used to stand on the tail of the 7'8", but I am not even sure if that's where I am meant to be.

Two weeks to glass and sand, another week or two of curing (i wait until the stench of resin is only barely noticeable)...sigh....a ride report is still weeks away.

Unreal quiver mate,now look at you with all those leg ropesPosts like these mate me feel better about my 4 board quiver

Ted the Kiwi said...
Nice work. Hope it goes well for us and younger some good waves for the rest ride. What's the dims on that lightening bolt? Can you post some pics of it's profile please?

Just posted the basics. I was editing while you were typing. The tail is 13 1/2 I think and the nose is 11. It is his own propriety rocker but I will post a rocker and foil shot tomorrow. The Eagles are about to start.

Thanks - got it

Good luck with ur West Coke Eagles

Nice sticks bro!