Id love to buy a FP, what happened to the guy
someones gotta know where he is?
There’s a two page spread on Paul Cole and his fat penguins on page 100-1 in Smorgasboarder magazine (current issue).
Along with articles on Mick Mackie, Jed Done, Glenn “Cat” Collins and their designs.
They even have a test on the McCoy Astron zot.
Smorgasboarder is free in surfshops on the East coast.
Free on line elsewhere.
Here’s the link…
Thanks for that - interesting article. Loved the intro: "History is littered with philosophers, scientists and inventors who were ridiculed only to be later proven right... It seems as humans we are often inclined to discredit 'unconventional thinking'. To call people 'crazy' for having an idea that is different.
While a vast majority of revolutionary announcements from the fringes of science are questionable, we cannot discredit every one without investigation and debate. If we do, then we'll certainly take our place among the ranks of naysayers who have delayed significant breakthroughs throughout history.
Personally, I have the greatest respect and admiration for people who pursue their beliefs amidst public heckling and ridicule. Most people are afraid to think different, concerned with what others may think of them. If anything, Paul Cole has exhibited a great deal of guts and dogmatic determination to persevere."
Paul Cole has 46 years' shaping experience, and his design is in its 56th iteration. Some may not like the aesthetics of his surfboard, but that's not a valid excuse to criticize it.
This was from the post script, and bears repeating "Lets celebrate diversity rather than conformity. After all, there is more than one way to ride a wave. Don't dismiss or discredit an idea because it may be slightly left of center. Consider the possibilities."
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BTW, I did read the other shapers' articles, but found the website setup very annoying and hard on the eyes. The interviews were short and left me wanting more. Some rad pictures, too, for sure. Nice writeup on Josh Dowling in there too, thanks for the headsup lavarat.