Only a month late on that one.

Love this guys work...

www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10226993764139854&set=pcb.3001534613457981

Saw this on Marketplace and always wanted to get a midlength for those bigger days. I'm an old style surfer , is it possible to nose ride this length being of average ability.

What's your thoughts on this board. It's a BING.

Absolutely! depending on your weight of course,I had a 10 ft silver spoon,and it was amazing,the thing about the design is the concave runs way back,so they are very fast on the nose and they also have a step tail,so even with no edge they turn very well !!!

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beachandbush said..
Saw this on Marketplace and always wanted to get a midlength for those bigger days. I'm an old style surfer , is it possible to nose ride this length being of average ability.

What's your thoughts on this board. It's a BING.

Proper nose ride, Na..
Shuffle forward and a cheater 5 yes.

Looks like a nice board though. Looks wide in the tail so wouldn't say it's a board for bigger days but looks like a good under head high /fattish wave board but might surprise you.

Interesting watch on the Lovelace Hayley Pin aka trimcraft version of the Thicklizzy... Particularly for those considering the 7'10" "LoveMachine" when these start to roll out...

Surfing footage @ 10:30
Discussion @ 21:30

Well I finally got there.

Many boards, many surf's later, many hours watching FB marketplace and Gumtree, many videos watched and designs reviewed, many boards bought repaired and sold.

I finally had enough cash squirreled away, then opportunity popped up via FB marketplace.

For sale locally a 7'0 x 20 5/8 x 3" triple stringer Joel Fitzgerald Cosmic Twin. It had been ridden twice or three times so as new condition, but was not this guy's groove.

Deal done, didn't even quibble about price, avoided the months long build wait and saved a good handfull of dollars including freight.

Dream come true, or so I thought.

Got her home and began the usual drooling, cleaning, rewaxing, fins, leash etc.

Then noticed something odd, standing next to the board there was no way it was 7'0 unless I had grown a lot.

Pulled the tape out and measured her at 6'8.5"

What the hell? Blank build marked as a 7'0, prior owner bought her as a 7'0 and took it on face value to be right. But she's nearly 4" shy of advertised?

That being that I took her for a surf anyway.

Mixed results. It surf's phenomenally, seriously even with needing the fin selection tweaked it lit up on every decent wave I caught. I would say at 6'8 a bit skatier than what I was looking for in a 7'0, but very responsive and orderly or complaint.

Down side, too short. Affected my paddle in and wave selection significantly. Been riding the Christenson 7'6" Twin Tracker so I guess my expectation was that a 7'0 cosmic twin would have the same paddle power. It likely would, but a 6'8 does not. Still a good paddler comparatively and I got waves that shorties couldn't, but not what I expected.

Upside, I could duck dive way easier.

So ride was brilliant, responsive, great flow, easier in the pocket, awesome rail hold, yet pivot on a dime whilst still driving hard.

Paddle will need to adjust to.

Long story short, if you are on the fence about a midlength twin give the Fitz Cosmic Twin some serious consideration.

But also double check the dimensions once you get the board.

Would be interested in what the shaper had to say about that as that is quite a bit shorter than marked.

Still a stunning board.

Sounds like your dream board from your review,now work on your paddle fitness GAME OVER

Congrats on the new sled Hydro.
Since you already have a 7'6" twin tracker the 6'8.5" should be a good compliment as a different conditions board.
I've got a new toy coming soon.
Super eco friendly build by a local shaper.
Waterproof foam blank. Paulownia deck and bottom with cork rails. No resin or fibreglass. 4 coats of marine varnish. Cork deck pad so no wax needed. Chine rails with tri plane bottom with concaves exiting out the tail.
Futures quad boxes set far enough back so I can run it as a twin or quad with my plethora of funky fins in my arsenal and also a single fin box.
Pic of board above the file of my shape is a Munro which is a bit similar but narrower in the tail which a guy I know on the Gold coast has for sale which is a coincidence.
Board will be a tad thinner so coming in at 46 rather than 49 litres. Idea is to have a wide tail to keep the board planing on small waves but long enough for a bit of easy paddling, wave catching. Nose from his fish model.
Years ago I had a Southcoast surfboards model called the DT slider (diamond tail) with a similar planshape which had a 2+1 set up which planed like a Mofo. Want to replicate that feeling again.
Board should be ready soon.

I've always measured my boards length with a tape measure along the bottom on the stringer.
That will give you another inch at least, depending on the rocker of course.
Once you start adding concave & large swallow tails length over all will always be different to the "height" of a surfboard.
Don't get to hung up with surfboard dimensions,..they can mess with our minds.

Have been following this thread periodically and also noticed recently that Lovelace is going to do some of his more renowned models into machine shaped batches - removing the time and availability constraints of his otherwise true hand shaped craft. Increasing accessibility for a pleb like me maybe!

interested to know if any of his adherents here would buy non hand shaped models when they come on line, or if the magic is in the individuals? Cheers

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mazdon said..
Have been following this thread periodically and also noticed recently that Lovelace is going to do some of his more renowned models into machine shaped batches - removing the time and availability constraints of his otherwise true hand shaped craft. Increasing accessibility for a pleb like me maybe!

interested to know if any of his adherents here would buy non hand shaped models when they come on line, or if the magic is in the individuals? Cheers

Probably not if they arnt priced accordingly, have to be a cpl hundred less than hand shaped you'd think

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mazdon said..
Have been following this thread periodically and also noticed recently that Lovelace is going to do some of his more renowned models into machine shaped batches - removing the time and availability constraints of his otherwise true hand shaped craft. Increasing accessibility for a pleb like me maybe!

interested to know if any of his adherents here would buy non hand shaped models when they come on line, or if the magic is in the individuals? Cheers

Funnily enough the shaper making my "eco" board was in talks with Ryan doing certain model boards in his Paulownia/cork construction for him.
I've felt up a Re-bowls one he had and it felt great under the arm.

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Cuttlefish said..
Congrats on the new sled Hydro.
Since you already have a 7'6" twin tracker the 6'8.5" should be a good compliment as a different conditions board.
I've got a new toy coming soon.
Super eco friendly build by a local shaper.
Waterproof foam blank. Paulownia deck and bottom with cork rails. No resin or fibreglass. 4 coats of marine varnish. Cork deck pad so no wax needed. Chine rails with tri plane bottom with concaves exiting out the tail.
Futures quad boxes set far enough back so I can run it as a twin or quad with my plethora of funky fins in my arsenal and also a single fin box.
Pic of board above the file of my shape is a Munro which is a bit similar but narrower in the tail which a guy I know on the Gold coast has for sale which is a coincidence.
Board will be a tad thinner so coming in at 46 rather than 49 litres. Idea is to have a wide tail to keep the board planing on small waves but long enough for a bit of easy paddling, wave catching. Nose from his fish model.
Years ago I had a Southcoast surfboards model called the DT slider (diamond tail) with a similar planshape which had a 2+1 set up which planed like a Mofo. Want to replicate that feeling again.
Board should be ready soon.

Awesome looking board CF, nearly 100% looks like what I turned my Webber Double Diamond into, but slightly flatter rocker.

Is Newby making it for you?

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Rabbs said..
I've always measured my boards length with a tape measure along the bottom on the stringer.
That will give you another inch at least, depending on the rocker of course.
Once you start adding concave & large swallow tails length over all will always be different to the "height" of a surfboard.
Don't get to hung up with surfboard dimensions,..they can mess with our minds.

Yeah that was tape along the bottom.

Shaper knew it was marked wrong, apparently so did the guy who sold it to me.

Kye Fitz knew exactly what board I was talking about and was awesome to chat to. No excuses just marked the blank wrong brain fart moment.

Had a second surf now and she's a keeper. Replaced the K2 futures fins with the new JS Carbons Keels. Dang those fins are light, and dangerously thin and sharp. But perform amazingly, more drive yet still turn well

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Macaha said..
Sounds like your dream board from your review,now work on your paddle fitness GAME OVER

Cheers Macaha, she paddles as good as my 7'6 twin tracker.

Paddle fitness is good apart from dicky shoulder joint.

Pop up speed is another story though ??

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Ricardo1709 said..

mazdon said..
Have been following this thread periodically and also noticed recently that Lovelace is going to do some of his more renowned models into machine shaped batches - removing the time and availability constraints of his otherwise true hand shaped craft. Increasing accessibility for a pleb like me maybe!

interested to know if any of his adherents here would buy non hand shaped models when they come on line, or if the magic is in the individuals? Cheers

Probably not if they arnt priced accordingly, have to be a cpl hundred less than hand shaped you'd think

Yeah, I think I read that as the goal. Distinguishes price point (and fair price for time shaping) between true hand shape and a stock model (assumed the stock is significantly cheaper, but who knows, maybe the hand shaped ones go up).

I don't know the politics, but seems inferred that some boards still marketed as "hand shaped" are just hand finished by the big name, or not even. Not trying to throw shade here though

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Cuttlefish said..

mazdon said..
Have been following this thread periodically and also noticed recently that Lovelace is going to do some of his more renowned models into machine shaped batches - removing the time and availability constraints of his otherwise true hand shaped craft. Increasing accessibility for a pleb like me maybe!

interested to know if any of his adherents here would buy non hand shaped models when they come on line, or if the magic is in the individuals? Cheers

Funnily enough the shaper making my "eco" board was in talks with Ryan doing certain model boards in his Paulownia/cork construction for him.
I've felt up a Re-bowls one he had and it felt great under the arm.

Nice one - re bowls does look like a great summer board. The design chat around the v bowls is also really intriguing, but I don't think I have the waves nearby to get the best of it.

a thick Lizzy is what I have my eye on to sample

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Rabbs said..
I've always measured my boards length with a tape measure along the bottom on the stringer.
That will give you another inch at least, depending on the rocker of course.
Once you start adding concave & large swallow tails length over all will always be different to the "height" of a surfboard.
Don't get to hung up with surfboard dimensions,..they can mess with our minds.

Yeah that was tape along the bottom.

Shaper knew it was marked wrong, apparently so did the guy who sold it to me.

Kye Fitz knew exactly what board I was talking about and was awesome to chat to. No excuses just marked the blank wrong brain fart moment.

Had a second surf now and she's a keeper. Replaced the K2 futures fins with the new JS Carbons Keels. Dang those fins are light, and dangerously thin and sharp. But perform amazingly, more drive yet still turn well

That's great that you got to chat with
Kye.
Sounds like he's a great shaper to deal with. Might have a look at his boards myself.

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Cuttlefish said..
Congrats on the new sled Hydro.
Since you already have a 7'6" twin tracker the 6'8.5" should be a good compliment as a different conditions board.
I've got a new toy coming soon.
Super eco friendly build by a local shaper.
Waterproof foam blank. Paulownia deck and bottom with cork rails. No resin or fibreglass. 4 coats of marine varnish. Cork deck pad so no wax needed. Chine rails with tri plane bottom with concaves exiting out the tail.
Futures quad boxes set far enough back so I can run it as a twin or quad with my plethora of funky fins in my arsenal and also a single fin box.
Pic of board above the file of my shape is a Munro which is a bit similar but narrower in the tail which a guy I know on the Gold coast has for sale which is a coincidence.
Board will be a tad thinner so coming in at 46 rather than 49 litres. Idea is to have a wide tail to keep the board planing on small waves but long enough for a bit of easy paddling, wave catching. Nose from his fish model.
Years ago I had a Southcoast surfboards model called the DT slider (diamond tail) with a similar planshape which had a 2+1 set up which planed like a Mofo. Want to replicate that feeling again.
Board should be ready soon.

Awesome looking board CF, nearly 100% looks like what I turned my Webber Double Diamond into, but slightly flatter rocker.

Is Newby making it for you?

Not Grant. Local shaper Hugo from Hughies surfboards. Though he knows Grant well.
Board is shaped with the water proof blue xps foam (pretty sure its xps: don't quote me) and Paulownia skins have been vac bagged on. 2 x Paulownia skins on deck and single on the bottom. Cork rails done and boxes installed. Dropped the single box due to the optimal placement spot not quite having enough thickness for it. He is going to do a 2/3rds deck grip in a sheet of cork. First he will do 4 x coats of marine varnish and then once the cork is on it will have a coat of Lanolin which goes tacky when wet so no wax needed. The Lanolin will need a fresh application every month of so. As I mentioned no fibreglass or resin used on the board. Should be finished either tomorrow or Saturday.

More progress...just about done. Cork deck pad vac bagged on.
just need a legrope plug and it looks ready to surf. No waiting around for the resin to cure with this one.

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Cuttlefish said..
More progress...just about done. Cork deck pad vac bagged on.
just need a legrope plug and it looks ready to surf. No waiting around for the resin to cure with this one.

Rippa CF. Saw one of his cookies in the flesh a couple of weeks back. Was surprised as to see it at my local surf spot, a twin fish 5'5.

Young bloke riding it was ripping. His was full cork deck and rails, Paulownia bottom with XPS core. Was surprised how light and durable it was. He had a couple of chunks out of the rail and everyones telling him to epoxy them up otherwise it will fill with water. Had a chuckle, so many gurus who have no idea what XPS foam is.

Guessing he's using polyurethane expanding foam glue for the lamination? Be curious to know what he does to lock in the boxes and leash plug? Epoxy? Also any sort of lamination over them other than the glued on Paulownia?

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Cuttlefish said..

Hydroman said..

Cuttlefish said..
Congrats on the new sled Hydro.
Since you already have a 7'6" twin tracker the 6'8.5" should be a good compliment as a different conditions board.
I've got a new toy coming soon.
Super eco friendly build by a local shaper.
Waterproof foam blank. Paulownia deck and bottom with cork rails. No resin or fibreglass. 4 coats of marine varnish. Cork deck pad so no wax needed. Chine rails with tri plane bottom with concaves exiting out the tail.
Futures quad boxes set far enough back so I can run it as a twin or quad with my plethora of funky fins in my arsenal and also a single fin box.
Pic of board above the file of my shape is a Munro which is a bit similar but narrower in the tail which a guy I know on the Gold coast has for sale which is a coincidence.
Board will be a tad thinner so coming in at 46 rather than 49 litres. Idea is to have a wide tail to keep the board planing on small waves but long enough for a bit of easy paddling, wave catching. Nose from his fish model.
Years ago I had a Southcoast surfboards model called the DT slider (diamond tail) with a similar planshape which had a 2+1 set up which planed like a Mofo. Want to replicate that feeling again.
Board should be ready soon.

Awesome looking board CF, nearly 100% looks like what I turned my Webber Double Diamond into, but slightly flatter rocker.

Is Newby making it for you?

Not Grant. Local shaper Hugo from Hughies surfboards. Though he knows Grant well.
Board is shaped with the water proof blue xps foam (pretty sure its xps: don't quote me) and Paulownia skins have been vac bagged on. 2 x Paulownia skins on deck and single on the bottom. Cork rails done and boxes installed. Dropped the single box due to the optimal placement spot not quite having enough thickness for it. He is going to do a 2/3rds deck grip in a sheet of cork. First he will do 4 x coats of marine varnish and then once the cork is on it will have a coat of Lanolin which goes tacky when wet so no wax needed. The Lanolin will need a fresh application every month of so. As I mentioned no fibreglass or resin used on the board. Should be finished either tomorrow or Saturday.

Machine shaped lines on the XPS core?

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Rabbs said..

Hydroman said..

Rabbs said..
I've always measured my boards length with a tape measure along the bottom on the stringer.
That will give you another inch at least, depending on the rocker of course.
Once you start adding concave & large swallow tails length over all will always be different to the "height" of a surfboard.
Don't get to hung up with surfboard dimensions,..they can mess with our minds.

Yeah that was tape along the bottom.

Shaper knew it was marked wrong, apparently so did the guy who sold it to me.

Kye Fitz knew exactly what board I was talking about and was awesome to chat to. No excuses just marked the blank wrong brain fart moment.

Had a second surf now and she's a keeper. Replaced the K2 futures fins with the new JS Carbons Keels. Dang those fins are light, and dangerously thin and sharp. But perform amazingly, more drive yet still turn well

That's great that you got to chat with
Kye.
Sounds like he's a great shaper to deal with. Might have a look at his boards myself.

Yeah solid guy.

Absolutely love how the board goes.

Feels quite weighty on land but in the water it feels light and responsive but not EPS light and flighty.

Sits nice on the face and not adversely sensitive to chop or chatter.

Definitely would recommend to anyone as long as they match their style and expectations to what the board is designed as.

But that goes for any board hey.

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Cuttlefish said..

Hydroman said..

Cuttlefish said..
Congrats on the new sled Hydro.
Since you already have a 7'6" twin tracker the 6'8.5" should be a good compliment as a different conditions board.
I've got a new toy coming soon.
Super eco friendly build by a local shaper.
Waterproof foam blank. Paulownia deck and bottom with cork rails. No resin or fibreglass. 4 coats of marine varnish. Cork deck pad so no wax needed. Chine rails with tri plane bottom with concaves exiting out the tail.
Futures quad boxes set far enough back so I can run it as a twin or quad with my plethora of funky fins in my arsenal and also a single fin box.
Pic of board above the file of my shape is a Munro which is a bit similar but narrower in the tail which a guy I know on the Gold coast has for sale which is a coincidence.
Board will be a tad thinner so coming in at 46 rather than 49 litres. Idea is to have a wide tail to keep the board planing on small waves but long enough for a bit of easy paddling, wave catching. Nose from his fish model.
Years ago I had a Southcoast surfboards model called the DT slider (diamond tail) with a similar planshape which had a 2+1 set up which planed like a Mofo. Want to replicate that feeling again.
Board should be ready soon.

Awesome looking board CF, nearly 100% looks like what I turned my Webber Double Diamond into, but slightly flatter rocker.

Is Newby making it for you?

Not Grant. Local shaper Hugo from Hughies surfboards. Though he knows Grant well.
Board is shaped with the water proof blue xps foam (pretty sure its xps: don't quote me) and Paulownia skins have been vac bagged on. 2 x Paulownia skins on deck and single on the bottom. Cork rails done and boxes installed. Dropped the single box due to the optimal placement spot not quite having enough thickness for it. He is going to do a 2/3rds deck grip in a sheet of cork. First he will do 4 x coats of marine varnish and then once the cork is on it will have a coat of Lanolin which goes tacky when wet so no wax needed. The Lanolin will need a fresh application every month of so. As I mentioned no fibreglass or resin used on the board. Should be finished either tomorrow or Saturday.

Machine shaped lines on the XPS core?

Yep.

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mazdon said..

Cuttlefish said..

mazdon said..
Have been following this thread periodically and also noticed recently that Lovelace is going to do some of his more renowned models into machine shaped batches - removing the time and availability constraints of his otherwise true hand shaped craft. Increasing accessibility for a pleb like me maybe!

interested to know if any of his adherents here would buy non hand shaped models when they come on line, or if the magic is in the individuals? Cheers

Funnily enough the shaper making my "eco" board was in talks with Ryan doing certain model boards in his Paulownia/cork construction for him.
I've felt up a Re-bowls one he had and it felt great under the arm.

Nice one - re bowls does look like a great summer board. The design chat around the v bowls is also really intriguing, but I don't think I have the waves nearby to get the best of it.

a thick Lizzy is what I have my eye on to sample

Heya Mazdon,

I've been talking to Ryan about this for awhile, he was hoping to launch this back in July but there have been delays due to personal circumstances but also just how busy his partners are, in Australia that would be Rhino Laminations.

The intention is to have:
Core label, hand shaped by Ryan = Highest Price

Trimcraft, designed by Ryan but he teaches young shapes how to shape the board, still hand shaped though with no CNC= Mid Price

LoveMachine, scanned boards by Ryan but CNC ghost shaped = Lower price, around the $1300 mark in Aus I think but that might have changed due to glassing demand and increased costs.

He really wants the buyer to have visibility on what is going on as most "hand shaped" boards are actually CNC then just finished by the shaper... not sure how much difference this makes but at least you know what you are getting. www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18135207526213260/


As for the boards, if you buy a custom from Ryan he tailors that board for you, no two ThickLizzy, Vbowls etc are the same so you get something unique... I have a 7'7" and its fu#$ing magic. I also had an 8'2" also amazing, the guy I sold it too thanks me every time I see him, also his favorite board and thats in a quiver with a Tom Wegener, Thomas Bexton and a Gato...

The range isn't finalized but what I do know is the range will consist of:
ThickLizzy 7'10" Direct scan of Trevor Gordons magic board www.instagram.com/p/CUFpqK3lS0G/
Check out the video review I posted recently, these boards are a amazing, VERY functional and super fun.
This guy is kooky as but I really like his stuff, much more tailored to the "average" surfer which gives below average surfers like me something to aspire too.
www.instagram.com/reel/CUBEYAPplW9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

VBowls likely 8' but with an FM Hull

FM not sure of the details, around the 7' Mark though I think.


Wills Fish not sure for about the details but likely around the 5'6"-5'8" Mark.

Hit up Ryan on Insta if you are interested (be prepared to wait a few weeks for a response btw)

Hope that helps.

P.S. I dont check in here too often so hit me up on Insta if you have any questions www.instagram.com/andyroo.mac/

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AndyrooMac said..

mazdon said..

Cuttlefish said..

mazdon said..
Have been following this thread periodically and also noticed recently that Lovelace is going to do some of his more renowned models into machine shaped batches - removing the time and availability constraints of his otherwise true hand shaped craft. Increasing accessibility for a pleb like me maybe!

interested to know if any of his adherents here would buy non hand shaped models when they come on line, or if the magic is in the individuals? Cheers

Funnily enough the shaper making my "eco" board was in talks with Ryan doing certain model boards in his Paulownia/cork construction for him.
I've felt up a Re-bowls one he had and it felt great under the arm.

Nice one - re bowls does look like a great summer board. The design chat around the v bowls is also really intriguing, but I don't think I have the waves nearby to get the best of it.

a thick Lizzy is what I have my eye on to sample

Heya Mazdon,

I've been talking to Ryan about this for awhile, he was hoping to launch this back in July but there have been delays due to personal circumstances but also just how busy his partners are, in Australia that would be Rhino Laminations.

The intention is to have:
Core label, hand shaped by Ryan = Highest Price

Trimcraft, designed by Ryan but he teaches young shapes how to shape the board, still hand shaped though with no CNC= Mid Price

LoveMachine, scanned boards by Ryan but CNC ghost shaped = Lower price, around the $1300 mark in Aus I think but that might have changed due to glassing demand and increased costs.

He really wants the buyer to have visibility on what is going on as most "hand shaped" boards are actually CNC then just finished by the shaper... not sure how much difference this makes but at least you know what you are getting. www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18135207526213260/


As for the boards, if you buy a custom from Ryan he tailors that board for you, no two ThickLizzy, Vbowls etc are the same so you get something unique... I have a 7'7" and its fu#$ing magic. I also had an 8'2" also amazing, the guy I sold it too thanks me every time I see him, also his favorite board and thats in a quiver with a Tom Wegener, Thomas Bexton and a Gato...

The range isn't finalized but what I do know is the range will consist of:
ThickLizzy 7'10" Direct scan of Trevor Gordons magic board www.instagram.com/p/CUFpqK3lS0G/
Check out the video review I posted recently, these boards are a amazing, VERY functional and super fun.
This guy is kooky as but I really like his stuff, much more tailored to the "average" surfer which gives below average surfers like me something to aspire too.
www.instagram.com/reel/CUBEYAPplW9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

VBowls likely 8' but with an FM Hull

FM not sure of the details, around the 7' Mark though I think.

Wills Fish not sure for about the details but likely around the 5'6"-5'8" Mark.

Hit up Ryan on Insta if you are interested (be prepared to wait a few weeks for a response btw)

Hope that helps.

P.S. I dont check in here too often so hit me up on Insta if you have any questions www.instagram.com/andyroo.mac/

Thanks Andy
heaps for me to consider in this post

will have a scope through Insta as well - legend

Just add Logo!




How good is the blend of the cork deck pad into the rails? Should have gone a tad further up the deck for my hand positions on pop up so a couple of scrapes of wax to rectify that. I'll probably drop the board into Hugo and have him extend it with a couple of strips of cork...or just run with that little bit of wax.
My first couple of waves on it were at shoulder to head high Coolum bays on Friday and it was pitchy and hollow with most being closeouts. I took off with my foot placement a bit too far forward which resulted in one caught rail forward and a tail spin out on the next. I was starting to think I'd got it all wrong asking for the design elements in the board. Finally after being as patient as I could was able to snag a nice tapered wall instead of a closeout and made sure my feet were back enough.
I was shocked how fast it ran across a high line. The wide tail makes it so easy to keep the board planing on foam climbs and re-entries over oncoming sections feel so quick. High tide session (which is the board's real brief) this morning and the board planed easily across the flats.
So kudos to Hugo for interpreting all my design wishes into an fairly ecologically sound package that is fun to ride.

Looks sensational
yewww