Drew Baggett/ Drewtang is over swaylocks… “Swaylocks is really a bunch of people really into their opinions mattering to everybody and they’re not really surfers, they’re like hacks” Surfer mag is our customers…
Surf Yak Podcast 13: Lost and Inspired w/ Drew Baggett
Here’s the thing… WE ARE ALL HACKS!!!.. I included myself in that category several times on that thing, actually right off the bat. I think once you loose sight of the fact that you are a hack (as in the fact that you have lots to learn fron every shaper at every level of experience) then it becomes time to wipe the ego out of your eyes. This is exactly what I think clogs this place up. Take it or leave it.
Well he’s completely right to the extent that almost nobody here is buying shortboards from another shaper. So we aren’t part of his target market.
As for being a hack, I’ve been doing some trial and error lately and have made enough mistakes that I must confess to that shoe fitting me, so I’m going to wear it.
I think there are some really amazing builders here on sways, who aren’t anywhere near Hack status. I generally don’t care about my “opinions mattering to everybody”. Only to those who are interested in what I do.
I am a “surfer” that’s me in my avitar to the left =). And some of the other surfers here are way out of my league. Ian (Lavarat) blows me away with his big wave surfing.
I post here because I find it fun to do so, and if you like my ideas, go with it. If you don’t, then all the best and go your own path.
And Drew, did you really invent cork skins? If so, then you are in the league of the legends.
There are tons of really awesome builders on here, they share they don’t stir the pot, and they know I wasnt talking about them so they probably won’t comment. In fact i talk with many regularly they agree that there is an infection. Then on the other side there are plenty of guys who my comment hits way too close to home. They care all too much that other guys put their stuff up on an important pedestal. They’ll be pissed at me for calling it out. But I wont back peddle, thats exactly why I’ve lost some love for this forum.
Thats a good one. Pretty original. I “knuckled up” over that one 30 years ago. I’m older now. Still, that’s my son’s name, my father and my grandfather, a greater man than most can aspire. So I’ll say this; that’s exactly the cowardly posts people will only make from behind a keyboard. Surfnspy, if you’re ever in Florida look me up I’d love to show you around my shop.
So anyone who doesn’t comment is an awsome builder who agrees there is an infection.
Otherwise, if they do comment on being called a hack who doesn’t surf, they are egocentric?
How about this version. Guys who post here do it for fun, so they can talk surfboards with their buddies. And the surf industry became irrelevant to them.
And the industry has no need for swaylocks, unless it is to copy some free R&D? Huie was close to being right on something. He once scolded me for posting stuff that could be stolen my China. Maybe it is a little closer to home?
Drew has been one of the most stoked and sharing posters here for years
he represents what swaylocks was and will always be remembered for in my mind, not what it has now become
thank goodness for guys likeMike Daniels, Barry to fill the void Jim the Genius , Hally, Bert and Greg Loehr created when they stepped away like so many others as things here that have gone off kilter
always a fan Drew…
anyone who understands the benefits of blue dow gets my vote and attention anyday
everysurfer, this post is exactly what Drew is likely talking about. Stirring shit, just to stir shit because you’re not humble enough to realize you don’t know what you don’t know.
I’ve been fortunate enough to have connected with Drew through Swaylocks many years ago due to his open sharing of knowledge. I’ve been riding boards built by him for many years through many itirations and the fact that he’s turned off to Sways is a HUGE disservice to people really wanting to push surfboard construction.