Those recent threads re. bonzers revived old memories of the 80’s when I made and rode a primitive 6’8" bonzer. My enquiry is how is this design incorporated into a longboard with or without the sidefins? Anyone got any dimensions, explanations on what the current bonzer/longboard trends are? Much appreciated.
to expand on barge’s question a little bit. i’m curious as to how the 5-fin setup with the deep concave bonzer bottom would work on a heavy, soft railed traditional longboard… has anyone tried this or have any ideas as to how it might work? -steve
Max McDonald makes the elivated wing Bonzer 5 fins ,also in longboards. 805-9638668 Santa Barbara, California
I’ve got an “Ace” Longboard from OB. It has a kind of bonzer set up. 3 small keels with two larger side fins. It’s a 10’2", but turns like a much smaller board. I have had the board since '96. I can post pictures if anyone is interested.
Yes, images on the Ace longboard would be appreciated.
I have a 5 fin ACE as well, it’s not a bonzer but I must say the thing works really well. Mine has a huge channel in the rear of the board, three very small fins in a thruster-type placement, and two larger (5 1/2 inch) ones placed in between the other three small ones sort of where standard twin fins would go; its an unusual setup to say the least. Mine’s a nine footer and it turns like crazy. The board I have is creased (almost broken) but I’ve kept it because of all the fond memories of riding the thing…
I have a 5 Fin Bonzer E-Wing long board shaped by Malcolm Campbell, design of the E-Wing props to Max McDonald. It’s far and away the best long board I’ve ever ridden. And everyone who has given the boards a chance feels the same way. Unfortunately there are way to few of these boards being made and ridden.