Several very good surfer/shapers seem to be sold on this design alteration of the fish. From my very limited vantage point, it seems to interupt the flow of the outline. Displeasing to the eye. Obviously something good is going on. Would someone please explain why this works and how broadly it can be applied?
Don’t expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.
— Calvin Coolidge
Bob Simmons, Skip Frye, Paul Gross, Meyerhoffer, Mackie and others have utilized the altered curve (admittedly not completely inverse in all cases) in the outlines. If flat is fast, why not in the outline?
I like how Burch is putting it in the portion of the outline that is in contact with the wave face for his style of surfing… his placement also allows for a continuation of the original curve aft of the inverse curve to keep the board from getting too stiff and tracky.
I must admit though… Ryan Burch made a huge impression on me with his surfing on the Lord Board… that in my opinion exposed “surfboard design” for what it is.
Here is an example of one of Paul Gross’ parallel outlines…
Only in shaping can someone describe an item as having “straight curves” and everyone understands.
Thank heaven we are oddballs.
Good one tblank
All the best
Several very good surfer/shapers seem to be sold on this design alteration of the fish.
Caught my attention.
As an Oldphart I look at a lot of boards daily
Just to keep up.
Some also catch my eye…
This is what you mean Greg?
Obviously something good is going on. Would someone please explain why this works and how broadly it can be applied?
Eh! Can’t answer that!
But " I needs to know" (Dirty Harry)…
That’s one fine polished gloss mattwho! Is that one of yours?
Check out Mick Mackie’s website for some radical sidecut and flexy fish… http://www.mackiesurfboards.com.au/boards/sidecut-fish/
I’ve seen one up close and can attest to high quality shape and glass job.
NO…
She just grabbed my eye passin’ by.
Side cuts…
Look at almost any board built by a mirandon…from subtle to extreme.
Been at it for years.
fish built in 03’
Can anyone with a Ryan Burch Squitfish put a straightedge to the “cutaway” and report how much it curves away from the curve points fore and aft? To my eyes it appears minimal, maybe only 1/8" or so and maybe it’s even actually a straight line?
Thanks
