I had an 80’s skipp thruster, which from memory was 5’7’’ x 12N x 19 x 16T, which was a double bump squash. The pod width was around 6’‘. With a 14 1/2 tail, 8 3/4’’ might be too wide, though if it looks good, it’ll probably go good.
yep too wide, I was riding them and had them wider than most, mine were around 6" but did go as wide as 7"…too wide and they get hung up as well as sketchy when its hollower…
No…not too wide. Go a full 16’’ in the tail like the first thrusters were. I think they were at their best between 15 and 16.5. Then again…you know how opinions are. They will not hang up or get squirely when it’s hollower or bigger if you put softer rails on them or the tucked edge.
Mahalo for posting a link to the site, hopefully people will find some useful information up there and I certainly will be adding a lot more over time. I sent you a separate PM about the squash measurements but will mention them here again in case others are interested. The flat on the squash is around 4.5(2.25)" while the measurement to the apex of the radius is 6(3)", which seems to jibe with what others have said here. The Woodwind has a fairly pulled tail so I think you could go a little wider but I like to have a little more curve in the tail so I pulled the tail in a little.
I would definitely put a little curve in the tail as this is going to make a world of difference to the board especially if you are looking for better turning. By adding the curve I think the outline will just look a lot cleaner!Plus when you are bending your batten if you don’t bend the batten through to the tip of the tail you tend to end up with a curve that is a little to flat between the wide point and the tail measurement mark (12"), a little hip through that area definitely makes a big difference.
im a big fan of tucked edges . very positive and direct surfing. the board goes where ever you turn your body without having to baby or counter balance