I’m ready to shape #1 and I’d appreciate a little input from those in the know.
I’m 6’, about 180 + wetsuit (year-round), surf mainly beach break in the PNW on a very FLOATY 9’er. Skill level…errrr improving
I have a new higher perf LB shaped and waiting for me and I’d like to add to my small but growing quiver with
something in the mid 7’ range, hopefully somewhat duck-diveable. I’m really drawn towards Foamdust’ Fluid Rhythm 7’er from the resources section and I’m thinking along the lines of scaling it up to the 7’4-7’6 range. 2+1.
YOU are the designer, thinker, shaper, and surfer!
You can make a template to start with, based on outline you like, but does it have to be exactly a scale up of someone else’s board?
There are literally thousands of mid 7’ outlines out there, from McCoys to SpRevs, but you don’t need to copy ANY of them, just make your’s better…for you.
I completely respect the sentiment expressed in your post and perhaps I could exchange “scaled up” with “inspired by”. I’m thinking that a slightly fuller tail may be beneficial… trial by fire, sure, I’m game, but a little input before I cut foam probably hurt.
Before you cut, mow, sand, or grind any foam, you have to make a half template!
The time spent on the 1/8" masonite/pressboard template is the time to decide on widths, nose, tail, WPoint, curve, look, and tail form.
If you haven’t decided to make the template, you are not ready for any dimensions or numbers.
Before you start drawing and cutting your new piece of pressboard template, you have to doodle/draw some outlines on a scale of 1"=1’. THAT’S how you decide exactly how wide or narrow to make the different parts of the board.
Everything is based on your prior knowledge of how your boards worked thru the years, and biased towards the look you like for your new board.
Thanks Lee… yes, while my knowledge is limited, I am aware that I will need to make a template. I also have at least a little experience fairing curves and lofting. My question, or request for appropriate design info was meant to address design parameters and their impact and suitability in regard to my situation. I also understand that the final decision is mine alone; I’m not looking for anyone to hold my hand.Cheers
A template pulled off of a board you like is a good place to start. When I started I made templates off all by boards and boards friends would loan me or ask to repair. The more curves you have laying around the more you can experiment and have fun. I like doorskins for templates because they sand easily, although they tend to bend and warp. I’ve also received cool templates from people on this site. Mike
