well after reading all the boring posts from mac...sorry mac I know your only paying out on lacey.

How long do you all wait?

most boards through my time have been 4 to 6 weeks and im happy with that. I had one when I was younger that took nearly3 months

with mac banging on how his board took three weeks,well I would be disappointed that he did not get a VIP express deal with all that he spends there. Plus the shaper s name on his board does not shape it,just a ghost guy doing it would be more salt in my wound.

so without wanting to have concrete boots on my feet...how long is too long

Mm mm concrete boots,, how long do they take to cure.
same as a custom board

Depending on how "custom" the board is - a unique shape, complex artwork, extras..... Im never keen to hassle a shaper to "hurry up"..... Most will give you an idea of how long.. based on work load and the work required...but I would never be expecting anything quicker than four weeks - and am happy to wait three months if that's how it is. If you are desperate - then get a cheapie pop out in the mean time.... Good things are usually worth the wait!

My last was 3.3 weeks and yes they do look after me.
Sprays around 4 - 6 Tint anywhere between 4 - 8 weeks
The longest I've waited 9 weeks due to blank supplier putting a custom glue up on the back burner for ever.

I can get 14 custom race sup built in a week and a half when it gets off the machine.

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laceys lane said..
I can get 14 custom race sup built in a week and a half when it gets off the machine.

not many boards going through then?

You can shape, glass n finish a board and surf it in a day if you do it yourself Chrispy

Depends on the shaper and board. From my main recent shaper, 4-6 normally. Last one took 3 months. From another bloke who I will soon be getting another one off 9-12. Months that is. Yep. Up to a year for a board. They are fantastic handcrafted beasts though and if you think if it as a layby plan it makes it more appetising.

I know a guy who has waited 3 months and the board is still a blank in a shed,the shaper most older guys would know or have heard of him,semi retired and will get to it when he is dam ready the customer of this board even hand delivered the blank to the shaper as he lives way north.

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Depends on the shaper and board. From my main recent shaper, 4-6 normally. Last one took 3 months. From another bloke who I will soon be getting another one off 9-12. Months that is. Yep. Up to a year for a board. They are fantastic handcrafted beasts though and if you think if it as a layby plan it makes it more appetising.

JD?

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Ted the Kiwi said...

thedrip said...
Depends on the shaper and board. From my main recent shaper, 4-6 normally. Last one took 3 months. From another bloke who I will soon be getting another one off 9-12. Months that is. Yep. Up to a year for a board. They are fantastic handcrafted beasts though and if you think if it as a layby plan it makes it more appetising.

JD?

Jd takes a while.....but not that long



I thought you were talking about a bloke that lived and makes 666

Pay up front 2-3 weeks

6 weeks....unless I am shaping it myself then it usually takes me a about 12 weeks...lol

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laceys lane said..
I can get 14 custom race sup built in a week and a half when it gets off the machine.

not many boards going through then?

No. he just stuck into it. They take up room so once they have to be moved

This is BS how is your slab coming along Lacey,is it done and dusted
Stop beating around the bush

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asea said...
Pay up front 2-3 weeks

No way. They have the money. No rush to pay any bills. A bit is ok tho

Lacey not working

Beer is the answer

Does he drink

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asea said...
Lacey not working

Working and proud of it

Better to understate and over deliver

My last was 5 weeks, but generally they say 4-6 for a custom. I'd add an additional week for a tint/art work.

Here's the tip:

Only ever give your shaper a very small deposit on a board.

You'd almost imagine paying up front would make it faster right? Nope......... Most if not all shapers have low cash flow, you pay up front, the money is spent and they'll rush to get the board finished for the guy that will give them money when there board is done instead of yours.

Don't ask me why but with almost 20 years of experience of working for or with shapers I tell you to never pay your money up front.... I waited for 4 months once for a board I paid up front for...


Sorry shapers, you know this is as true as I do.

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asea said..
Pay up front 2-3 weeks

Yeah right mate

I don't wait. I ride pop outs

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CMC said..
Here's the tip:Only ever give your shaper a very small deposit on a board.
You'd almost imagine paying up front would make it faster right? Nope......... Most if not all shapers have low cash flow, you pay up front, the money is spent and they'll rush to get the board finished for the guy that will give them money when there board is done instead of yours.
Don't ask me why but with almost 20 years of experience of working for or with shapers I tell you to never pay your money up front.... I waited for 4 months once for a board I paid up front for...
Sorry shapers, you know this is as true as I do.

Thanks CMC for the tip i have been one of the lucky ones

Both boards glassed .box going in one today

20 bucks that half baked short board is sold within 8 weeks

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Macaha said...
20 bucks that half baked short board is sold within 8 weeks

Ever seen that movie mac.

'LOOK WHO'S TALKING'

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asea said..

CMC said..
Here's the tip:Only ever give your shaper a very small deposit on a board.
You'd almost imagine paying up front would make it faster right? Nope......... Most if not all shapers have low cash flow, you pay up front, the money is spent and they'll rush to get the board finished for the guy that will give them money when there board is done instead of yours.
Don't ask me why but with almost 20 years of experience of working for or with shapers I tell you to never pay your money up front.... I waited for 4 months once for a board I paid up front for...
Sorry shapers, you know this is as true as I do.

Thanks CMC for the tip i have been one of the lucky ones

Paid up front for a board last week, lets home I'm one of the lucky ones.

I've had boards take 3-4 weeks, I've had boards take 7-8 months. Bit of a crap shoot really.

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laceys lane said..
Both boards glassed .box going in one today

great news should only be another month then.