Design help for myself: Long fish, egg, or hybrid?
Forums: General DiscussionGuys,Looking for some advice on a next board for an aging (52), decent shape guy (200lb 6'1"), who's not getting out in the water as much (2, 4 times a month), but still have...
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Longboard center fin box install 2+1
Topics: longboard 2+1 fin boxForums: General DiscussionHello,I'm doing one of my first boards, with a 2+1 fin system, and I'm not sure how to put the longboard 10.5 center box on the board.I was...
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anybody know what kinda fin boxes these are?
Forums: General DiscussionAnybody know what kinda fin boxes these are? I need fins 8' viking surfboard from Brazil.fin box 2.jpgfin box 1.jpg
View ArticleSoftop EVA deck foam removal
Forums: General DiscussionI’ve got an old lifeguard 11’ Surftech Softop with the glass stripped off most of the bottom. I want to take the EVA foam off the deck and reglass the bottom and do a cork...
View ArticleThe virtual reality shaping room
Forums: General DiscussionAt risk of major controversy, I felt I should let you know about this.We're not far off the virtual reality shaping room.Here's what I mean,...
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Dry Weave and Delam around vent for hollow redwood log
Forums: General DiscussionHi All. I built a 10'2" hollow redwood log (7th board for me). I didn't want to put in a vent but I eventually grew paranoid that the board would delam or explode without one...
View ArticleAnyone know the formula to make poly blanks?
Forums: General DiscussionHi fellow Swaylocks members,I was wondering if anyone can share formula to make polyester blanks ? Also where to buy good chemicals would also be very helpful.Cheers Petey
View ArticleAdded wax to PU deck lam - What now?
Forums: General DiscussionWas on autopilot after an hour of filler coats for ding fixes. Moved on to lam the deck of my new board and added wax. Yay. Realized my mistake the second I finished.I'm sure...
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Anyone going to the CompositesWorld Carbon Fiber Conf in SanDiego?
Forums: General DiscussionIf if so, would you be willing to give us a report? Here are some highlights:1665D736-E86C-4E23-AC6B-D352442C5A43.pngE72D6E11-CFB6-430D-B14C-7559793AE53C.png
View ArticleRemovable D Fin for a Pig?
Topics: pigfinDIY finShapingForums: General DiscussionI've been planning to shape a pig for more than a year and half, and am finally going to make time to make it.I want to run a classic D Fin, as...
View ArticleThruster Fin Placement
Topics: Thruster Fin PlacementForums: General DiscussionI searched but did not find a definative thread on Thruster Fin Placement. Seems Swaylocks could use a "Sticky" thread dedicated to Thruster Fin...
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20 years ago - Cheynes' tow in board
Forums: General DiscussionI found this article the other day whilst flicking through some surf magazines from the 90's (1998 to be exact).Some enthusiastic hyperbole from Cheyne but an interesting read...
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Here I go again, scrap architectural foam board.
Forums: General DiscussionMaking a rubbish board for "someone else" for the first time. Although im basicly making changes to the shape I would like to try.Got foam from the same lot as the last one....
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Your thoughts on my Mini-Gun design
Forums: General DiscussionI´m about to shape my first mingun and you would to me a great favor, if you chared your thoughts on my design.What is this board for: It is for me, intermediate landlocked...
View ArticleEC fish vs Mitsven fish
Forums: General DiscussionHi,Looking for a lis style twin keel fish and torn between EC's evil twin or Mitsven's twin keel. I am seeking advice! Thank you.
View ArticleFlexible rubber variable Cant- Finbox system?
Forums: General Discussiondoes anybody know the name of the finbox system in the last year or two that was developing different durometer rubber inserts so that when inserted into the box the fins cant...
View Article70s Jacobs Singlefin Shortboard - Shaped by Widener
Forums: General DiscussionI just acquired a beat up Jacobs single fin, swallow tail sting/stinger design. The only signature on the deck is 133 Widener, leading me to believe Widener shaped it which...
View ArticleFCS II Tool-less Longboard fin box
Forums: General DiscussionHi All,Can't seem to get my hands on a FCS II Tool-less Longboard fin box.Seems to be none in Bali and I can't locate them in Japan or find them on-line.I have a new 8'4"...
View ArticleTail pach or Football patches - Side fin boxes
Topics: fcs II side boxes - color laminationForums: General DiscussionHello,I would like you to give me a hand in the process to laminate the side fin boxes. In my case I will laminate a 7'2 board, I...
View Article"Pal" Al Nelson
Forums: General DiscussionAnybody know if he's still alive? I know he travels a lot but I can't find any information online whether he's travelled to the great beyond. Also, if he is still around,...
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