this is what i am looking to shape a board in the high 6’ range that is shaped sortof like a traditional longboard with the nose pulled in slightly, square (or rounded square tail), hard rails in the rear third, no concaves, around 3" thick and with a big greenough paddlefin. any comments? suggestions on dimensions? i am 6’2" – 185 – surf a bunch of boards (mostly long) in a bunch of conditions – i want this to be the first board i shape this fall. thanks.
Sounds like you want to shape somewhat of an egg shape. For your height and weight something in the upper reaches of the 6 foot range like 6’10", nose 16", wide point 21 1/2", tail 14", thickness 3". This being your first board, I’d suggest you keep things simple. A flat bottom with a slight vee in the last third of the bottom will be sufficient to keep the board fast and loose. Good luck!!
Sounds like you want to shape somewhat of an egg shape. For your height and weight something in the upper reaches of the 6 foot range like 6’10", nose 16", wide point 21 1/2", tail 14", thickness 3". This being your first board, I’d suggest you keep things simple. A flat bottom with a slight vee in the last third of the bottom will be sufficient to keep the board fast and loose. Good luck!!
one more thing…what blank would you suggest?
one more thing…what blank would you suggest?
TC - Check out the Clark 7’-3" by Phil Becker. Just got one for a board similar to what you’re looking at and it’s the only one in that range that will net you what you want. Check the rocker vs. what you want - had them tweak mine +1/2" in the nose to hopefully allow for a looser end product since I’ll be cutting a few inches off the blank. Pete
TC - Check out the Clark 7’-3" by Phil Becker. Just got one for a board similar to what you’re looking at and it’s the only one in that range that will net you what you want. Check the rocker vs. what you want - had them tweak mine +1/2" in the nose to hopefully allow for a looser end product since I’ll be cutting a few inches off the blank. Pete