Had 2 great sessions yesterday on my Tyler 9'6" stepdeck in clean lined up 2-3 footers. Forgot just how much fun this type of board can be! The weight gives so much momentum over dead spots, the trim from the flat rocker, the stalling pivot turns....... I just love these narrower nose/wide hippy tail, rolled bottom no concave boards, but dislike really wide nosed noseriders. The Involvement type boards force you to slow down, stand tall, and really think about your turns. Surprisingly they can whip off a great turn. The Tyler has a thinned out step deck nose which takes some swing weight out, but being volan is still heavy. Have a hankering for a McTavish or similar, perhaps a little lighter. Anyone riding an Involvement or even pig style board? Or knows of one for sale? Cheers.

Hey Dave,

www.southcoastsurfboards.com/

This might be what you are after. I have spoken to Ian before on the phone and he is certainly helpful.

No ride reports as yet, however check out these sites.

https://www.bingsurf.com/product-category/longboards/feral-pig/

surfapig.blogspot.com.au/

I have a Feral Pig on the way - should be here soon-ish....

I had an old Bennett pig some years back with a big D fin on it. It was ok but a newer one would be nice . Hawaiian Pro Designs (yak) do a nice pig as does McT .

I meant Tak not yak

I ride my 9'4 McT Involvement about 4-6 times per year. Always fun....

Thanks mate, I actually saw them this morning when I checked the website! I emailed McTavish earlier in the week and asked their advice re sizing- they were very helpful as always, and suggested something in the 9'9" to 10' range based on my height and weight. Good advice, as my Tyler log at 9'6" by 22 3/4" by 3" sometimes feels a bit small due to pinched rails- they are not high volume boards as rails are refined, noses are thin and relatively narrow. The Shop Next Door has a 9'4" for $1350- bargain for a lighter smaller surfer!

Good work boys theres no point pretending may as well get the real deal,reason for posting this is simple, there is mct hater reding the above posts.

Have you seen the prices Tyler is charging for boards these days?

CRAZY................

$2950 US.

Just for a comparison - A Bing will run you around $1200 odd US (give or take a couple of hundred)

Both prices are without shipping and conversion to AUS $$$.

Yep they're dear- and he sells every one he makes. As I've posted before, best crafted/finished board I've ever seen- absolutely exquisite. Every one shaped by hand too- no machine shapes. Cult following in Japan. He's also an amazing surfer- google him surfing- big bloke, throws around big boards with ease.

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Yep they're dear- and he sells every one he makes. As I've posted before, best crafted/finished board I've ever seen- absolutely exquisite. Every one shaped by hand too- no machine shapes. Cult following in Japan. He's also an amazing surfer- google him surfing- big bloke, throws around big boards with ease.

Man turns on heavy logs.... No posing..
Yeeew..

...just sayin'.

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SP said..

DaveBasher said...
Yep they're dear- and he sells every one he makes. As I've posted before, best crafted/finished board I've ever seen- absolutely exquisite. Every one shaped by hand too- no machine shapes. Cult following in Japan. He's also an amazing surfer- google him surfing- big bloke, throws around big boards with ease.

Man turns on heavy logs.... No posing..
Yeeew..

agreed...if you also want expensive,go check out thomas

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wavelength said..
Hey Dave, McT has a couple of Involvements among their boards on sale at the mo:

http://www.mctavish.com.au/specials-surfboards

I like the yellow one.

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MickPC said...

wavelength said..
Hey Dave, McT has a couple of Involvements among their boards on sale at the mo:

http://www.mctavish.com.au/specials-surfboards

A lot of nice boards up for sale at reasonable prices atm...shame I'm banned from buying anymore boards this year...& I've only bought 2

There is something wrong there. I am saving for my third this year. Sorry to rub it in. And fifth in the last twelve months. Don't tell She Who Must Be Obeyed though.

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MickPC said..

wavelength said..
Hey Dave, McT has a couple of Involvements among their boards on sale at the mo:

http://www.mctavish.com.au/specials-surfboards

A lot of nice boards up for sale at reasonable prices atm...shame I'm banned from buying anymore boards this year...& I've only bought 2

Those boards are on sale for one reason only,crap art I kid you not.

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Macaha said..

MickPC said..

wavelength said..
Hey Dave, McT has a couple of Involvements among their boards on sale at the mo:

http://www.mctavish.com.au/specials-surfboards

A lot of nice boards up for sale at reasonable prices atm...shame I'm banned from buying anymore boards this year...& I've only bought 2

Those boards are on sale for one reason only,crap art I kid you not.

what a load of crap...most of the board art is way better looking than what you come up with

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Macaha said..

MickPC said..

wavelength said..
Hey Dave, McT has a couple of Involvements among their boards on sale at the mo:

http://www.mctavish.com.au/specials-surfboards

A lot of nice boards up for sale at reasonable prices atm...shame I'm banned from buying anymore boards this year...& I've only bought 2

Those boards are on sale for one reason only,crap art I kid you not.

I agree, in at least some of the cases, with Macaha...

There is a few shockers in there.
Few alright ones too..

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MickPC said...

wavelength said..
Hey Dave, McT has a couple of Involvements among their boards on sale at the mo:

www.mctavish.com.au/specials-surfboards

A lot of nice boards up for sale at reasonable prices atm...shame I'm banned from buying anymore boards this year...& I've only bought 2

There is something wrong there. I am saving for my third this year. Sorry to rub it in. And fifth in the last twelve months. Don't tell She Who Must Be Obeyed though.

I could save for another board no worries...jus' the missus would get really pissed if I bought another one

This was my favourite, I like its outline & dims
http://www.mctavish.com.au/specials-surfboards/pinnacle-20485

Just buy one so I can catch up with you on Day St. and have a look at it!!

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McHenry said..
Just buy one so I can catch up with you on Day St. and have a look at it!!

Just do a McHenry,smash too many beers and buy it

But why you only just got it back?

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Macaha said..
But why you only just got it back?

We made a family decision that it's part of the past and not the now or future so the wall art will be relevant to now and not then....so here it is !

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surfanimal said..

Macaha said..
But why you only just got it back?

We made a family decision that it's part of the past and not the now or future so the wall art will be relevant to now and not then....so here it is !

Understand

Someone will snap that Tyler up for sure.

Agreed SMH, the south coast one is very nice 2..

3 grand for a farkin board, quick break it open & dig out the gold ingets before it sells

Just came across this Tyler Hatz clip..

Just priced a Hairclip Tyler board for $1100.00 or $1300.00 with gloss. Didn't sound too bad but the exchange from Aussie dollars is the killer at the moment. 76.5 cents to the green back. Makes for an expensive midlength. Would be really nice but I don't think we can complain to much with some of the local shapers we have access to.

John

Good clip SP. best I've seen in a while