Are gorgeous!
I want to incorporate this design into my next board and was wondering what everyone’s general idea on them is. This board is a flat to v bottom, but was wondering what part of the board the flat begins to blend into the V. I’d be surfing it in small little San Diego rollers…
http://reviewsurfboards.com/dano-v-bottom-surfboard/
My thoughts are start vee anywhere from half to three quarters up from the tail, increasing to a maximum just in front of fins, then decreasing back to nil vee at the tail. Don’t be afraid of putting in heaps.
On longboards, I start my V about 4 feet up from the tail, and run it all the way out the back. I’m not an expert or a pro, just a backyard hack.
So you’re actually going for kind of a pyramid? Increase to front of fin and decrease into tail.
I’m guessing the notch on top of the tail is to decrease tail volume.
Over time I’ve developed a routine that works for me on these V’s. I cut distinct bands to set my rail line (top picture) and then start blending to the flat panels from just behind center when cutting the bands toward the center. Same kind of approach on the deck but opposite to get rid of all that foam in the tail. Best to order the blank 4"to 6" longer than the finished board and cut off the back to yield the tail contour.
Wow those are some perdy pics. It seems like doing this to most precut blanks just won’t have enough space to work and a blank chunk of foam is the way to go.
How far are you guys pushing your fins forward. I normally surf boards with the fin pushed to about the last 4 inches. Is this too far back for the use of a V bottom?
Fins on mine are at about 8" on an 8’6" to 9’3" and that’s a loose starting point.
Since it’s your first one you might think about a box. Even if you get the shape right the wrong fin placement or size could kill the ride.
Wow those V’s are beautiful!
Ya the fin box idea sounds good until I can figure out a desired placement and fin design I prefer.
How deep is the V on the top pic from the bottom of the V to top?
Yes 8" to the back of the fin, with a big fin box so you can play with it is a good idea.
I’m happy with max 1" of vee at the rail ( hold your stick horizontal so you see 1" on each side) before fade to flat at tail.
The guy in this clip shows how to shape it, with explainations, though I’m not game to use a planner, but happier to use a long sanding block.
…hello Gene, I do these tails on fish also on mid sized boards that I call “recreational”. Regarding these longboards, do you prescribe this design for mellow waves?
Thanks
Hi Reverb, not for cruising. They work best when you push them as hard as you dare.
Gene does amazing work. I often wonder if the majority of todays surfers understand what he is doing. It’s all in the details.
Cleanlines - I don’t believe they do. Gene is another level.
Thanks guys
Gene makes it look so easy ! If you guys only knew how much work/time he puts into those masterpieces.
Amazing! Wondering the difference between these Vee bottoms “heavy vee out back” and Hilbers / Andreini style where they go flat out back?
