This paipo’s name is “Namkhai.”
Length: 4’10"
Nose: 17 3/4"
Center & Widest Point: 21 1/4"
Tail: 18"
Distance between pins: 12"
Fins: 4 1/2" Rainbow keel fins, glass-on Fishtail cutaway depth: 4"
Nose rocker: 3"
Tail Rocker: 1 1/2"
Contours: This board has a flat planing surface, with a slight “V” behind the fins, and with “hidden chines” on the rails extending from near the nose back to just in front of the fins. The deck has a 1/8th-inch concave extending from the laminate back through the tail. Estimated thickest point, at the laminate, is 2 1/4".
I wanted a paipo with a Lis fish look, but with full paipo functionality. Wide point at center and slightly wider tail than nose accomplished this goal, I think. The board turns amazingly well, hangs very high with much stability in steep barrels, and delivers lightning speed! Because we gave it a sky blue color, I named it Namkhai, which is a Tibetan word meaning “limitless enlightened space.” I’m in love with this little board. It’s just magic.
Board design: tumak
Shaper: Tom Neilson, Neilson Surfboards, Indian Harbour Beach, FL
Laminator: Morgan Pope, LP Glass, Indian Harbour Beach Sander & finisher: Larry Pope, LP Glass, Indian Harbour Beach
Also thanks to:
The Grand Poobah aka Larry O’Brien
http://www.larryobrien.com/lamaroo.htm
Rodntube aka Rod Rodgers