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Pieter Surfboards

Created by McHenry McHenry  > 9 months ago, 31 Oct 2016
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McHenry
McHenry

SA

1739 posts

31 Oct 2016 6:35pm
Have been on his site a fair bit watching his vids about his boards and he certainly seems to get it. Has great explanations for all his boards and they all seem to be reasonably priced.

Anyone own one??
Macaha
Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

31 Oct 2016 6:15pm
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McHenry said..
Have been on his site a fair bit watching his vids about his boards and he certainly seems to get it. Has great explanations for all his boards and they all seem to be reasonably priced.

Anyone own one??


Yes his site is fantastic,he is so on with his quality,did you see the clip on the packaging of those 2 boards to the states.
I've seen a couple in the flesh and they don't disappoint.
leashless
leashless

158 posts

31 Oct 2016 4:23pm
I would really like to get a pig off of him.

Mike Black (surf a pig blog) seems to be stoked on his.

surfapig.blogspot.com/2016/08/oh-yes-pieter-surfboards-fifties-pig.html?m=1
SP
SP

SP

10982 posts

1 Nov 2016 6:43am
Do it...
Wil get you frothing harder then JB and a shark thread..

Great boards, very well made and a nice bloke.

Easyrider or The Mal are nice lookers..

What model are you looking at?


stuk
stuk

NSW

894 posts

1 Nov 2016 1:52pm
I have a "The Mal" model Pieter board 9.1' x 22" x 2 3/4". They are a very forgiving board that can be ridden in a HP mode ie: like a shortboard and I have it set up with 6.5" thruster set up and it'll handle anything. On the other hand it has a quite flat nose rocker I'm 95kg and can hang 5 on it (briefly), like any HP mal it will outrun the pocket hence I spend most of my time these days on my 10' noserider unless it gets big.

Board quality is very good and as you'll have seen from Pie Eaters videos he makes the boards by hand all by himself, something I like in my boards. My other mals are from Sam Egan and Mathew Keane who all have the same ethos. You wouldnt go wrong with a Pieter in my humble semi informed opinion.
AndyrooMac
AndyrooMac

TAS

1925 posts

2 Nov 2016 5:10pm
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wavelength said..
There's a nice looking Pieter board on gumtree at moment (look at those hips)
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/moffat-beach/surfing/-920-long-board-surfboard/1128388896








That one looks a bargain!!!

Haven't surfed but there's one getting round down here and looks siiiiiiiiick!!!
I've looked into these a bit and I'd love a 10' 50's Pig for small/medium slow ones. Love how the Pig sits in the pocket rather than shooting down the line. Be a great noserider on those slower waves...

Problem is i really just don't need another board but if I manage to snap one, this is definitely on the list.

Seems like this style would suit your slower waves too Dave
McHenry
McHenry

SA

1739 posts

2 Nov 2016 5:34pm
Yeah his longboards look the goods. Love the look of his time machine and 1985 as well
Macaha
Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

29 Mar 2017 12:32pm
I love the passion he has for making his boards,one of my favourite people to follow on insta.
Sandsy1
Sandsy1

NSW

814 posts

29 Mar 2017 3:21pm
Hi McHenry

A couple of local lads love them and they are both solid surfers.
They both have his modern style of mal and one of the boys rides his log style board as well.
I just find the amount of concave a bit unusual, not sure! But that's just me.

Last weekend.




Steve...
Steve...

NSW

208 posts

29 Mar 2017 5:36pm
Im seeing Pieter tomorrow to get a 9'6" Easy Rider off him. Volan! to.
SP
SP

SP

10982 posts

29 Mar 2017 2:55pm
Good choice. They look the goods for your local waves.
Macaha
Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

29 Mar 2017 5:56pm
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OlSteve said..
Im seeing Pieter tomorrow to get a 9'6" Easy Rider off him. Volan! to.


Where is he based?
leashless
leashless

158 posts

29 Mar 2017 4:05pm
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/252834795907

10 foot 50's pig on eBay. Pretty pricey considering it's around 1500 new give or take a few options.
SP
SP

SP

10982 posts

29 Mar 2017 4:06pm
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Macaha said..

OlSteve said..
Im seeing Pieter tomorrow to get a 9'6" Easy Rider off him. Volan! to.



Where is he based?


I'll give you a hint.. Worst football team in the comp.
Macaha
Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

29 Mar 2017 6:14pm
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SP said..

Macaha said..


OlSteve said..
Im seeing Pieter tomorrow to get a 9'6" Easy Rider off him. Volan! to.




Where is he based?



I'll give you a hint.. Worst football team in the comp.


gold coast
SP
SP

SP

10982 posts

29 Mar 2017 4:34pm
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Macaha said..



SP said..




Macaha said..





OlSteve said..
Im seeing Pieter tomorrow to get a 9'6" Easy Rider off him. Volan! to.







Where is he based?






I'll give you a hint.. Worst football team in the comp.





gold coast




I was going to add not Balmain

He is in Newcastle. Based in his backyard .
Macaha
Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

29 Mar 2017 6:38pm
Thanks mate I figured he works from home.
Steve...
Steve...

NSW

208 posts

29 Mar 2017 7:48pm
Pieter is at Mayfield West in Newcastle. He sounds like he knows what hes talking about. He said to me his team riders have helped him perfect the Easyrider and from the videos i have seen they ride nice.
I love my Sheely HP that i recently picked up but always wanted a big flat noserider. Looking forward to riding a square tail board too. Im not changing anything either, i will juts get the stock job. 9'6" x 24" not sure of thickness. Only change is i want Volan, grey on white.
he also live streams the board build. Does 1 board per week. Starts Monday and pick up Friday
SP
SP

SP

10982 posts

29 Mar 2017 5:12pm
Don't worry Steve. He does know his ****. He may work from is back yard but he is not a backyarder.
Steve...
Steve...

NSW

208 posts

29 Mar 2017 8:18pm
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SP said..
Don't worry Steve. He does know his ****. He may work from is back yard but he is not a backyarder.


Yup, if he is anything like Peter Sheely it will be a cracker. Pieter said he worked with Sheely years ago, sanding his boards. Its just one big happy family here in Newy.
If your wondering, all the coin im throwing at the custom boards has come from the sale of about $5000 worth of brewing, fermenting and beer kegs. After 20 years of hard drinking i hung up my pint glass and am back surfing
smh
smh

smh

NSW

7269 posts

29 Mar 2017 8:23pm
There's a guy down here that rides one. Heavy looking log style single fin. Looks really good and well made.
chrispy
chrispy

WA

9675 posts

29 Mar 2017 5:58pm
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OlSteve said..

SP said..
Don't worry Steve. He does know his ****. He may work from is back yard but he is not a backyarder.



Yup, if he is anything like Peter Sheely it will be a cracker. Pieter said he worked with Sheely years ago, sanding his boards. Its just one big happy family here in Newy.
If your wondering, all the coin im throwing at the custom boards has come from the sale of about $5000 worth of brewing, fermenting and beer kegs. After 20 years of hard drinking i hung up my pint glass and am back surfing


nice work mate
Sandsy1
Sandsy1

NSW

814 posts

30 Mar 2017 3:19pm
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OlSteve said..
Pieter is at Mayfield West in Newcastle. He sounds like he knows what hes talking about. He said to me his team riders have helped him perfect the Easyrider and from the videos i have seen they ride nice.
I love my Sheely HP that i recently picked up but always wanted a big flat noserider. Looking forward to riding a square tail board too. Im not changing anything either, i will juts get the stock job. 9'6" x 24" not sure of thickness. Only change is i want Volan, grey on white.
he also live streams the board build. Does 1 board per week. Starts Monday and pick up Friday


We expect photos!!!!!!
Steve...
Steve...

NSW

208 posts

30 Mar 2017 3:58pm
Just placed the order today and there will be photos. I took Pieters advice (for a change) and he came up with a std 9'6" x 24" x 3", with square tail and a huge concave in the nose. 60/40 rails and rounded at the rear (log style). 11.25" Shapers Vault fin. My imput was I wanted Volan treated Glass with 1/2, or a slight, grey tint, to show off the laps. 2 x 6oz and a purdy diamond deck patch and 1 x 6oz with a diamond fin patch on bottom.
The shaping will be streamed live on his web site Easter Monday and will be ready to pick up the same Friday.
What a top bloke and gentleman, I could not shut him up. Its the little things that matter to a customer or even a tire kicker. Like I spoke to him for 5 minutes yesterday and said I will think about it. When I rang back today he answered with "Hello Stephen". Such a small thing, to remember my name, but it shows he is a class act. Also he would not take a dollar more than his advertised price for an Easyrider, even with the Volan and tint, he even let me choose my fin.
Cant wait to pick it up.
Macaha
Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

30 Mar 2017 3:13pm
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OlSteve said..
Just placed the order today and there will be photos. I took Pieters advice (for a change) and he came up with a std 9'6" x 24" x 3", with square tail and a huge concave in the nose. 60/40 rails and rounded at the rear (log style). 11.25" Shapers Vault fin. My imput was I wanted Volan treated Glass with 1/2, or a slight, grey tint, to show off the laps. 2 x 6oz and a purdy diamond deck patch and 1 x 6oz with a diamond fin patch on bottom.
The shaping will be streamed live on his web site Easter Monday and will be ready to pick up the same Friday.
What a top bloke and gentleman, I could not shut him up. Its the little things that matter to a customer or even a tire kicker. Like I spoke to him for 5 minutes yesterday and said I will think about it. When I rang back today he answered with "Hello Stephen". Such a small thing, to remember my name, but it shows he is a class act. Also he would not take a dollar more than his advertised price for an Easyrider, even with the Volan and tint, he even let me choose my fin.
Cant wait to pick it up.


So bloody good mate.
McHenry
McHenry

SA

1739 posts

30 Mar 2017 8:08pm
So excited for you and this board. Watched him shape a 9' fish live. Was awesome! Love his videos. He is doing an awesome easyrider at the moment and just did an insane 50s pig.

Really looking forward to the finished result!
Sandsy1
Sandsy1

NSW

814 posts

31 Mar 2017 11:48am
Great result already, when you get looked after like that. I'm sure will be a cracker!
The Easy Rider
sanded
sanded

NSW

95 posts

1 Apr 2017 12:09am
He makes a good board! He worked with John Walsh from Natural Hi back in the day and been building boards for a long time. know a few who have his boards and they are pretty happy!
Steve...
Steve...

NSW

208 posts

20 Apr 2017 1:23pm
Pieter live streaming my board now. looks great.
Steve...
Steve...

NSW

208 posts

20 Apr 2017 1:29pm
its funny texting him while he is shaping. He keeps giving me feedback as his working.
Macaha
Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

20 Apr 2017 1:29pm
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OlSteve said..
Pieter live streaming my board now. looks great.



Thanks I've turned in,must be amazing for you.Did you order a Pieter red jacket very cool idea.
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