Recommendations for an egg - help please

General Discussion
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Interested in an egg but somewhat confused if they should be built in the 6’8"/6’10" up to 8’ length or more around the 6’ length?

At the shorter 6’ length is it really then a Stubbie/Pod/Disc rather then a true egg?

Also, for a longer egg what shapers do you recommend (besides the iconic Skip Frye)? What labels besides Hobie’s Retro Egg?

In the shorter lengths (if it even is still an egg?), same questions - recommended shapers or labels?

I’m leaning toward a longer one (LB alternative) as a single or maybe 2+1. Should they be cut from a LB blank in order to achieve the low, flat nose rocker and 21"-22" width for great paddle/wave-catching and (some) glide? Or does it need some nose flip to prevent pearling and turn on a steep wall?

Nose, center, tail dims for a 7’6" to 8’0" - 16.5-18" / 20.5/22.5" / 15.5-17"?

Rails - 50/50 in the nose to turned-down hard in the tail?

Bottom - Flat to Vee or Belly in the nose, then flat to Vee?

Any preference on a tail shape - round, rounded-pin, diamond?

Or just leave it all to the shaper?

Thanks

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Donald Takayama.

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There is a PDF floating around here, 1977 surfboard construction or something like that. You should find some interesting egg measurements in it.

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Egg, Saucer, Slipper (DT) - Whatever you want to call it are fun to ride under the right conditions.

6’0" is a blast. 7’0" if you like something bigger.

Here are two different ones that I make:

Normally Single Fins long box / I have made them into Quads (People love they way they ride) Back fins 6" - 1 1/2" from the rail - Front fins 11" - 1" from rail

Have a good local shaper in your area make it. Spread the love.

Give the shaper an ideal of what you expect from the board. Let him work out the details.

Gary Linden, Wayne Rich, DeadShaper all make unreal eggs if you want a name?

Midget Smith is real good too and you can find him in San Clemente at Bashman’s.

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johnxyz… it makes not one iota of difference what you call 'em. Here on sways I’d like to think we tend to avoid such trite name games

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Takayama is the is to the egg like Liddle is to the hull.

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I have one posted in rescoursces. a 7’0. flat to spiral vee.(double concave). The guy who got it loves it. have a look it may help

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Thanks guys for the helpful feedback. I see alot of posts from Deadshaper and McDing. If you don’t mind me asking, what labels do these two shapers put out so that I could possibly contact them?

Also , are most eggs north or south of 7’ in your experience?

Thanks again.

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This one is well south of 7’ and should float a 175 pounder. This is from Icons of surf.

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Those are nice!

Could you tell us more about rails and bottoms?

I am working on an 8 footer now with a more pinched tail outline yet quite wide 22.5 wide and the tail pinches back to 13 at a foot off tail. Wondering about the use of chines/tucked edges…

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Those are nice!

Could you tell us more about rails and bottoms?

I am working on an 8 footer now with a more pinched tail outline yet quite wide 22.5 wide and the tail pinches back to 13 at a foot off tail. Wondering about the use of chines/tucked edges…

There is a definite edge on these, but it’s dulled for holding power on an already loose planshape. The last six inches has more of a harder edge for release. I never much liked Chines…I used to ride them on hydro hulls and they tended to dig rails on fades or cutbacks. I don’t think they are that stable. The tucked edges work pretty well…kind of like the early eighties thrusters. The rails on the above boards work in conjuction with the more curvey bottom and wide tail.

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This is a 7'0" Bonzer I had Larry Mayo shape last year

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7 foot liddle roundtail.check the “post your hulls” thread, page 55…

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oops- make that page 56…

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How often do you surf?

What kind of conditions do you find yourself in most?

How do you want the board to perform?

Do you feel you need a board with a center fin?

Do you want a light, midweight, or heavy board?

How do you want the board to maneuver?

How vertically will you surf?

Will you surf much very juicey conditions?

Will you surf in strong off shore or side shore winds a lot?

Answers to questions like these will help tell what type of board will serve your needs best.

No Worries, Rich

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How often do you surf?

East Coast - so when there is surf (translation - not nearly enough, hardly ever any surf!)

What kind of conditions do you find yourself in most?

Beach break and jetties into shallow sandbars - often steep, quick and closing out. Would like to get into the wave sooner then later but I don’t want a 10 foot log (yet). The other half of the time its mushy.

How do you want the board to perform?

Trim and turn.

Do you feel you need a board with a center fin?

Thought single or 2+1 w/. Lokbox sides. Not opposed to a quad (have a RNF Q. now). NO thruster set-up, though!

Do you want a light, midweight, or heavy board? Classic weight foam and 7.5oz Volan would be preferred.

How do you want the board to maneuver?

Pretty well

How vertically will you surf?

Just roller coaster turns - no Bonga Perkins moves! Will you surf much very juicey conditions?

See above

Will you surf in strong off shore or side shore winds a lot?

Yes, unfortunately (see above)

Answers to questions like these will help tell what type of board will serve your needs best.

6’ and 180lbs and wear 5 & 6 mil suits

No Worries, Rich

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Hi John,

Here’s a brief general rundown, feel free to probe me for more info if you think I have it.

How often do you surf?

East Coast - so when there is surf (translation - not nearly enough, hardly ever any surf!)

When the swell is down fly fishing is the best option I’ve found <<

What kind of conditions do you find yourself in most?

Beach break and jetties into shallow sandbars - often steep, quick and closing out. Would like to get into the wave sooner then later but I don’t want a 10 foot log (yet). The other half of the time its mushy.

Specs. for your board: 8.0"x16.5"x21.5"x15.0"x 2.875+

cause you’ll have good paddle power and be able to ride very small surf <<

How do you want the board to perform?

Trim and turn.

put a bayne box in the center and rail fins located like you’d place them on a thruster cluster. This way you can experiment with fin sizes – Lokbox if you must but it’s my last choice <<

Do you feel you need a board with a center fin?

Thought single or 2+1 w/. Lokbox sides. Not opposed to a quad (have a RNF Q. now). NO thruster set-up, though!

Quad is an option but from what you’re telling 2+1 will probably suit your style better <<

Do you want a light, midweight, or heavy board? Classic weight foam and 7.5oz Volan would be preferred.

Heavy boards in small surf will most always do better with a center fin. You can always surf it as a single. This can be a very good option in some conditions <<

How do you want the board to maneuver?

Pretty well

How vertically will you surf?

Just roller coaster turns - no Bonga Perkins moves! Will you surf much very juicey conditions?

See above

If you want to have a washy feel in the board and do a little tail sliding you can always up the rail fin size and down size the center or move it forward <<

Will you surf in strong off shore or side shore winds a lot?

Yes, unfortunately (see above)

A heavy glass job will serve you well here <<

Answers to questions like these will help tell what type of board will serve your needs best.

6’ and 180lbs and wear 5 & 6 mil suits

As far as rocker, bottom contours, wide point placement, foil, and rail shape are concerned I would discuss these in detail with the local shaper you choose.

For the record i have more than a couple boards in my quiver. One of them is an 8’0" Freeline with a 2+1 setup that John Mel calls a “Speed Platter” I’ve had a much fun on it as any board I’ve surfed.

No Worries, Rich