looking for a classic sixties style longboard shape any help with dimensions appreiciated. [blush]) thanks
Hi pauluk, I like an outline that’s around 10’6 x 17 1/2 x 23 1/4 x 15 1/4 x 3 1/4, with the widepoint exactly at center. If you want something a little bigger, I have measurements for an 11’2 template with a 17" nose…you’re welcome to it. With a board this big you want to make sure you have a fin that will drive it. Fibre Glas Fin Co makes a template called the “Sparky” in the 11" size. You can order through Fiberglass Supply or directly through Larry Allison.
thanks ghunt the biggest blank i can get at the moment is a 10’7 clark, i wanted the 11’2 but they wont have it for a few months. do you have a full template for the 10’6? thanks paul
I’ve had two 11’3s on order for a while. My understanding is Clark Foam ran out of cedar in that length. Along with that, I believe they only make a few moulds at a time, so sometimes it’s a long wait for that size. Yes, I have a 10’6 template, but you should wait for the 11’3 to become available again if that’s what you really want. I think it’s back to a 2 week wait now that the moulds are being made again.
I’ve had two 11’3s on order for a while. My understanding is Clark Foam ran out of cedar in that length. Along with that, I believe they only make a few moulds at a time, so sometimes it’s a long wait for that size. Yes, I have a 10’6 template, but you should wait for the 11’3 to become available again if that’s what you really want. I think it’s back to a 2 week wait now that the moulds are being made again.
oh its not a board for me it one im building for someone he just wants a big classic board, but wont wait 2months for it?! so the only one i can get is the 10’6". he says its fine.
oh its not a board for me it one im building for someone he just wants a big classic board, but wont wait 2months for it?! so the only one i can get is the 10’6". he says its fine.
Try out this half template for a 10’6 pintail. For whole numbers, multiply by 2. The widepoint is basically at center. Outline dimensions are 10’6 x 17.5 x 23.25 x 15.25. Measure 127 in., start at the nose and work down to the tail. Total Length 127"; 3 in 4 13/16"; 6 in 6 3/4"; Nose 8 3/4" 2 ft 10 7/16"; 3 ft 11 1/4"; 4 ft 11 9/16"; 5 ft 11 5/8"; 6 ft 11 1/2"; 7 ft 11 1/8"; 8 ft 10 3/8"; 9 ft 9 1/16"; Tail 7 5/8"; 10 ft 7 7/8"; 124" 3 5/8"; 127" 0"
Try out this half template for a 10’6 pintail. For whole numbers, multiply by 2. The widepoint is basically at center. Outline dimensions are 10’6 x 17.5 x 23.25 x 15.25. Measure 127 in., start at the nose and work down to the tail. Total Length 127"; 3 in 4 13/16"; 6 in 6 3/4"; Nose 8 3/4" 2 ft 10 7/16"; 3 ft 11 1/4"; 4 ft 11 9/16"; 5 ft 11 5/8"; 6 ft 11 1/2"; 7 ft 11 1/8"; 8 ft 10 3/8"; 9 ft 9 1/16"; Tail 7 5/8"; 10 ft 7 7/8"; 124" 3 5/8"; 127" 0"
Total Length 127" 3 in… 4 13/16" 6 in… 6 3/4" Nose… 8 3/4" 2 ft… 10 7/16" 3 ft… 11 1/4" 4 ft… 11 9/16" 5 ft… 11 5/8" 6 ft… 11 1/2" 7 ft… 11 1/8" 8 ft… 10 3/8" 9 ft… 9 1/16" Tail… 7 5/8" 10 ft… 7 7/8" 124"… 3 5/8" 127"… 0"
Total Length 127" 3 in… 4 13/16" 6 in… 6 3/4" Nose… 8 3/4" 2 ft… 10 7/16" 3 ft… 11 1/4" 4 ft… 11 9/16" 5 ft… 11 5/8" 6 ft… 11 1/2" 7 ft… 11 1/8" 8 ft… 10 3/8" 9 ft… 9 1/16" Tail… 7 5/8" 10 ft… 7 7/8" 124"… 3 5/8" 127"… 0"
Correction, should read: 10 ft… 5 7/8"
Correction, should read: 10 ft… 5 7/8"
thanks ghunt just put it down on the blank, looks a real nice shape. what sort of concaves work with it? dont want to put in anything that wont work. thanks again paul
thanks ghunt just put it down on the blank, looks a real nice shape. what sort of concaves work with it? dont want to put in anything that wont work. thanks again paul
I’m not sure. For this template I usually shape a rounded bottom board. With gravity on your side, a board this size just plows through the water. Take some time to consider rocker and rails. If there’s not enough nose rocker the thing will pearl easily when dropping in. Too much and you’re pushing too much water. You also want some flip in the tail to assist with turning the thing. I think you’d be fine with 50/50 rails, but you may want to bring them down near the tail. Like a transition from 50/50 in the middle to down rails at the tail. How does that sound?
I’m not sure. For this template I usually shape a rounded bottom board. With gravity on your side, a board this size just plows through the water. Take some time to consider rocker and rails. If there’s not enough nose rocker the thing will pearl easily when dropping in. Too much and you’re pushing too much water. You also want some flip in the tail to assist with turning the thing. I think you’d be fine with 50/50 rails, but you may want to bring them down near the tail. Like a transition from 50/50 in the middle to down rails at the tail. How does that sound?
just finished the board today i put in 50/50s and blended rails to last 6". rocker adjusted to 4.5" from the standard 3" on the blank put in teardrop nose concave a a small single concave thru the tail. thanks for all the help ghunt! that was such a cool shape one will be appearing in my quiver in the next few weeks!! thanks paul
just finished the board today i put in 50/50s and blended rails to last 6". rocker adjusted to 4.5" from the standard 3" on the blank put in teardrop nose concave a a small single concave thru the tail. thanks for all the help ghunt! that was such a cool shape one will be appearing in my quiver in the next few weeks!! thanks paul
don’t forget to post it.