So an all night drive. Sleeping in my van with a head cold etc. I am at the SC Board Show honoring a good friend and shaper John Mel. I wondered if he would and he did give them a knee board to shape. Though he does stand up surf; John was a knee boarder for years and one of the best. I’ll try to snap a few pics and post ltr. Lowel
Thanks Lowell. Looking forward to pictures
Cant wait to see what goes down there.
Been frothing on the idea of it 'cause the guys from surf splendor/down the line surf talk pod cast are part of the organisation of it and i keep hearing scott talk about it.
I got side tracked and didn’t get any pics. It was a good show though and the vibe is always differant in SC. You see exhibitors etc. that you don’t see at Del Mar. Watched Lovelace and Junod shape… Lovelace has got excellent technique… I deferr to the other thread. Was feeling so bad. I didn’t want to invect anyone. Saw Coletta. He looks healthy and fit. And that’s alot considering what he has been thru.
I got to watch Ryan Lovelace shape his board from start to finish. It was inspiring to watch him use the same kind of planer as I use, but with much more skill. Below are a couple of pictures that I snapped of him.
Yes he’s good. His cuts were real clean. He was ahead of the clock the whole time. Did you hear who won?? I left before they announced.
Nick won. - it was a great show.
Sooner or later I’ll convince Scott to ban the rocker bar. -
Didn’t get any pics - too busy running around.
Thx swied
I watched Ryan L. shape his board, too. Bummed I didn’t get to meet McDing. I don’t worry about a cold. I’m in with 24 snot dripping, hacking, nose picking 7-8 year olds 180 days a year. maybe next time. I did hang with swied and had a good time at the event. Forgot my phone in the car so didn’t take pictures. Mike
Bought one of the display blanks from Millennium and hit the road. A nap in a rest stop(ie the homeless encampment at Las Pulgas) down to Arctic Mon. AM. In SC by noon to see Terry & Pete, then onto Marko. Fill it up with blanks. Stopped to see my Son in Arcata and give him an extra big screen TV. Also gave him a half a pack of Camels and 2nd Amendment Zippo I found laying on a picnic table at the rest area. Back in Florence, Oregon by 7:00 PM Tues( ie right friggin’ NOW). Supposed to meet a guy here to sell him a five of resin, two Arctics and some Futures. But looks like he’s a no show. Another hour up the Coast and I’m sleeping in my own bed. Lowel
Lowel, I hope you’re on the mend.
Thanks for the updates everyone!