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Your one-board quiver for the lake.
When I made the first one of these (pictured to the left), I couldn’t believe how well it went. I actually had to give it to a friend and watch them surf it to confirm that I wasn’t hallucinating.
He didn’t want to give it back.
This board paddles like it’s bigger than it actually is, but it surfs like it’s smaller than it actually is.
There’s quite a bit of curve through the middle, but the curves are all smooth and flowing, which is a good descriptor of how this board surfs. It has an enormous sweet spot — you can basically turn it from wherever you’re standing on it.
I make these from 6’4” all the way up to 9’0”. In the smaller sizes, they’re spicy little hot rods that make you forget you’re on a wider/thicker board. And in the bigger sizes (7’6”+), they are one board quivers you can cruise, carve, or hang ten on.
If I could only have one board for the Lake, this would be the one.
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Lake: Anything other than complete dribble.
Ocean: 1-4ft
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Don’t be afraid to surf this board thick and wide; it is very nimble. Foam is your friend.
I ride an 8’0” or a 6’10” depending on the day. The longer you go, the cruisier these get.For larger sizes, check out Thor’s Hammer.
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Recommended Fin Setup: In the smaller sizes (<7ft), go with a quad setup. In the 7-8ft range, quad or single fin (or both). Larger than 8ft, go with a single fin. However, it works with both setups at any size.
Recommended Template: The Mako Single Fin from NVS or your favorite quad set.
