I agree. His work, speaks for itself.
That thickness, as it relates to the base length of the fin, is 14.286% . (ratio of thickness to base chord) A relativly high lift foil, compared to a ‘‘normal’’ fin, of comparable size.
While the shaped board is moving through the glassing process, I’ll be adjusting the ‘‘normal foil’’ of the fin, (thank you Dave Town). The adjustment will be a variation of the ‘‘secret foil’’ for that little extra hint of ‘‘afterburner’’ when the rider is faced with a wave they think they can’t make. In an effortless way, the board will simply glide you right through the section. It’s not hype, or magic, or voodoo. It’s (dare I say it !) gasp, science. There I said it, but I’m not about to explain it. If I did, it wouldn’t be a secret anymore, would it? You’ll have to wait for the ride report from the new owner, if they are so inclined.
Well, I’ve not been idle. My modification of the foil of the fin, is about 90% complete. I’ll finish it up throughout this holiday week-end. I’m looking forward to being able to deliver the board to the new owner soon. I think the fin will blow him away! I’m also going to supply one of my ‘‘Anti Tombstone’’ pigtail leash attachments. In the kind of waves this board is made for, every possible advantage helps, and is worth reaching for. The name of the game, is to succeed, where others fail.
Wow, haven’t been on this thread for months, such a good read.
Cool.
Curious Bill…how much time are you putting into the fin alone. Sounding like a labor of love.
Dave
I concure with you completely, Bill:
Thicker center fins are so smoooooooooooooth during the moments of directional change!
A few years back I did glass spined foam core fin that was an inch thick for an 11’6" Lance Carson. It surfed a dream. I’ll see if I can dig up a photo of it.
Stay Stoked, Rich
Actual working time, about an hour. The calculating, designing, prep work, and layout for the modification, about two hours. So total, about three hours. Nothing that produces any beads of sweat, just some care.
A noble effort from the bay inside point bill.
may the life form rise from the future to realise
this board’s fullest potential.Today’s swell
has enough north in it maybe the beloved Lanieka
feels the disturbance in the force.Where is Luke
waterwalker when we could really plug him in…
happy thanks giving all,this may be the winter when the
snow mass keeps the line-up free of crossingover
illuminatti.Where is the tow in floating skis guy
or the motorcycle at teahupoo guy,
the motorized 175lb gun shoulderhopping guy,
up the skills of the higher mind…
…ambrose…
r.ericsons daughter?
keepers of the faith arise…
and be counted…
For those that are wondering, yes, the modifications to the foil on the fin are done. From a distance of 15 feet, unless you know exactly what to look for, the modification is not detectable. It will be even less noticable when the fin is wet. Stealth is maintained! The board is being glassed at BING, and has been there for three weeks. Time to start hovering on them.
Sweet! I know the new owner won’t be disappointed. Mike
Well, will wonders never cease ? I’ve just had a request for an 8 foot pintail gun, not unlike those first 18 boards I did for Lightning Bolt, back in 1971. I still have the template that I created for the launch of that label. The subject board will be intended for the largest waves that can occur in the San Diego area. That being said, I rode a legit 20 foot wave at Horse Shoe Reef, in La Jolla, circa 1966. Very similar to 20 feet at Waimea. So, should the owner ever take the board to Hawaii, he will not be under equipped.
Bill, sounds like another great build!
Yep, the board is done. I picked it up late yesterday afternoon. The glassing, done at the Bing factory, came out beautifully. The finished board weight is 15 pounds 8 ounces. Not bad considering the board is 7’ 9’’ x 21’’ and glassed 3 x 4oz deck, and single 6oz bottom, gloss & polished, with a 5/8th inch RW stringer. Next on the list, get it delivered to the new owner, so he can go surfing!
Bill,
Sent a pm. Not sure if you received it. Forum seems to be acting strange…
I’m sure it will ride. Even in extreme conditions. But sometimes things are “over thunk”. Going to the very Southern “corner” of SB County in the AM. Riding a 9’0 with a Flecky cutaway and side bites. Should be no problem unless I am a scared out of the water. Lowel
I’m not sure if I caught a cold, or the Flu, but the delivery of the board has been derailed for a few days, while I recover. My intent is to get it packed, and shipped, tomorrow. With the help of El Nino, there will be some appropriate waves for the subject surfboard to be tested in, in the near future. I’m hoping the client will not be disappointed with how the board handles. We’ll know soon.
Can we gets some pics
Get well soon!
Aloha Tom,
I’ve already got the board, fin, and accessories packaged up. Just need to get a board box later this morning, and take it to Fed-ex. A photo now, would reveal nothing. The new owner,(a Swaylockian) has indicated he will provide a ride report, and perhaps some pic’s. So, stay tuned.
The arrow has left the bow. By 4:00pm, this afternoon, Fed-Ex has the board in posession. Expect delivery Tuesday or Wednsday of next week, per Fed-Ex. Just in time for Christmas!