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Show us your Gath or head gear for the surf.
Forums: General DiscussionI bought a white Gath years ago and it’s never been a joy to use so I added some paint and a mount for a GoPro. I’m not keen on using a selfie stick or a board mount for a...
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Hot coat not drying correctly
Forums: General DiscussionHi, I've made about 30 boards in my life with alot of trial and error problems. I thought I had it down pat but the last couple of boards I've done, the hot coat has dried...
View ArticleShaping Bay tips please
Forums: General DiscussionKia Ora guys, have looked through the archives on this and have a few questions for my simple mind to try and get around, hopefully with your guys help.Im extending my bay...
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Vintage 9’-10” Hansen info wanted
Forums: General DiscussionPosting this 9’-10” Hansen for a friend, we are trying to tie down an approximate year and would like thoughts on the fin. It appears to be too large to be a reshaped D fin...
View ArticleLooking for Shapers
Forums: General DiscussionI just saw a Pop up on FB for the Surf Expo 2019 shape off. They are looking for Shapers to enter the Shape Off. Dates areJan10 -12. Oh there is prize money involved.
View ArticleAnother original gone.
Forums: General DiscussionFor anyone concerned -- Bear Mirandon, old San Diego surfer, died last week. A heart attack at 73, he was working in his studio, fell over dead on the floor. Two days ago his...
View Article20mm thick stringer?
Forums: General DiscussionI've just got hold of some Birch ply, 20mm thick, 13 layers - decent stuff!!I wondered if some of the longer sections could be used for a stringer. I know 20mm is a lot...
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Bill Barnfield rail bands PT II.....
Forums: General DiscussionBill Barnfield, who added a significant body of knowledge to the rail band discussion, is at it again. This time it is in the form of a recreation of Margo Oberg's 1977 gun....
View ArticleFree 2# eps. NW Oregon
Forums: General DiscussionHi folks, I got a left over block of 2# eps: 8'1" x 10 7/8" x 6 7/16"(at the thinest point - it's square/flat on one of the 8' x 11" sides, and the other is concave; the...
View ArticleFriendsgiving at tourmaline 11-10-18
Forums: General DiscussionI will be doing a fish fry, Friendsgiving, pot luck over at the tourmaline parking lot from 10 am to 2 pm on 11-10-18so if you want to come over and hang out feel free
View Article0° cant quad trailer anyone ?
Forums: General DiscussionHow do you think a quad would work with its back fins with 0° cant and no toe? Lets say front fin at 11", back fins between 4" and 4.5", 0° cant, no toe and placed maybe 1...
View Articleconcave or belly on alaia's nose
Forums: General Discussionhey,I'm about to shape my second alaia.I did the first one with belly under the nose. I thought that leaving more material (and thus flotation) would help avoid digging the...
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weird one...
Forums: General DiscussionSomebody gave me this board. I recognize the 'dog bone' box as Hobie and possibly the 'Honolulu Hawaii' as well. Can't seem to find a Hobie logo or signature on it although...
View ArticlePolyester gloss coating on painting
Forums: General DiscussionHello! I hope someone can clarify and help me! I've researched and read almost everything on this topic, but I have not found an answer to this specific situation. I'm...
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12' glider Bottom contour and rail profile check
Topics: Glider Shaping Longboard Hollow WoodForums: General DiscussionHello Everyone,I have a question regarding my next project. I am planning to build a hollow balsa eagle glider. Based on pictures...
View ArticlePole as stringer - rocker?
Forums: General DiscussionI've seen poles used in cheap foamies - what happens at the end of the board where even a very low rocker would obstruct a straight pole? The rocker means that the end...
View Articlegloss finish???
Forums: General DiscussionI need some advice!! ive only done 21 boards and just about all have had a matte finish. i used epoxy resin to try and get a gloss finish but i wasnt happy with it. someone...
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Joining cork sheets together?
Forums: General DiscussionFound some cheap cork sheets, 4mm and 10mm. Thinking 4 for deck and 10mm for rail build outs. It’s NP 50 supposedly, used for industrial gaskets.wondering if it’s possible to...
View ArticleCool process for vacuum bagging flat sheets then making non-flat parts
Forums: General DiscussionCheck out the gallery on this article:https://www.compositesworld.com/articles/a-highly-manufacturable-high-performance-hang-gliderGoes back to some comments Bert made many...
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Board design advice
Topics: Board BuildingForums: General DiscussionHi, first post here, long time lurker.So, I'm diving (carefully) down the path of making my first surfboard, and I just need some design...
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