The big wave season is starting and I have two Clark gun blanks left. Before I shape my last 9’9"A Clark blank (maybe the last 9’9"A). I am going to make a EPS copy of it.This picture is in front of my house(Three Piece with his 10’ taking a set wave on the head)Taraval OB. I want to make a compsand that I can put my 20’ leash on and try to paddle out with out equiptment failure. And then maybe surf one or two waves per hour of paddling.
How thick should the balsa rails , board, and skin be?
How much glass?
Contours top and bottom?
Fin system?
Weight?
Springer or not?
Balsa,bamboo,or other wood?
Stiff enough for big waves, but a soft enough bottom to absorb chop.
Paddling is my first priority at a big beach break.
Thanks
Ian