Not much sympathy from the east coast. I think I’ve been out once this year. I had decided to try to put in more effort this winter. Go out on those not so great mornings. I only surf dawn on weekdays so time is not helping me. The local legend Frank has always said “Virginia, where swells come...
I meant to weigh it before and after. Did remove some old repairs and some sun cooked hotcoat. Tried a trick to put on the new hotcoat a little heavier than most people do now. It’s probably close. Would like a lesson on foam color mixing to get the patina right. Added some volan to get a bit of...
The fin was definitely a tough one. Don’t know if you noticed but before it was canted a few degrees. Took some time but it’s pretty darn straight now. Digging out all the bad repairs of mar-glass and whatever that white stuff was turned out much better. The tail kick up at the tail is what...
I love my pintails but will admit my round pin is very smooth. I still need to try a 3 fin swallow. I don’t understand why it’s called a swallow and not a fish. Open for reasons. Longfish/simmonsfish I’ve heard of so many names but in the end I want them all. I believe a true glider must be...
I can grab the 9-6 for you and get it to gearnut. I just finished his custom paipo today and he’s been making trips here quite often. I’m looking to hitch a ride from Wilmington area towards Virginia. Nc John has a board for me.
That’s my buddy Chris. He has a couple of them. Still for sale from what I understand they are expensive and not that common. I can get you in touch with him if you want
I don’t know if any of them have the tide but I’ve just kept a eye out at Walmart and target for the ones on sale. Lost too many decent ones to spend much. Wife found one I really liked for $6. Used it for years.