Hello Todd. I live in New Zealand. Is it possible to ship here?
I surf mostly 1-2 ft sorf beach break waves..

I’m after a high performance epoxy smallwave board.

Which model do you recommend?
I want to be fast and loose.. You have some really good smallwave models, but hard to choose which one and what type of epoxy..
My standard board is 6’4, 191/4, 2 1/2
Kindest regards
Duncan Stoddart
NZ

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Hi Duncan,

I know the perfect board for you: The board model is called the Greased Pig,

and the best dimensions would be 6’1” x 19 5/8” x 2 9/16” with a stinger swallowtail….this board generates tons of speed in the small stuff, yet holds in and surfs tight in the pocket remaining responsive like a performance shortboard.

This is the most versatile performance small wave shortboard I make for your particular waves since it hauls in the mushy stuff, yet is quick and responsive when there is a pocket…..perfect for smaller beachbreaks.

As far as materials are concerned, I do about half polyester boards here (the standard foam and fiberglass), and half the boards are the “Proxy” custom epoxy construction – these are the premium boards I make both in performance and strength.

It is unique from most other epoxy boards in that

it has a very positive flex characteristic

(really springy and alive, not stiff or rigid as can happen with the molded boards, etc…

The Proxy is about two to three times stronger than a polyester board and the memory of the materials last much longer as well….this allows the board to keep that new, alive feeling under your feet longer. You may see that there are a couple of upgrades….the Titanium versions one and two. The Kevlar sheet (that yellow/ olive area on the deck) adds compression strength to the deck without adding rigidity or weight to the board.

The carbon hinge flextail adds strength to the tail as well as providing as a hinge for a thinned out tail which allows for more flex; adding a slingshot effect out of turns.

Both of these upgrades are unreal, but they do cost a bit more to get them….so it is your call. To give you an idea of price, a Greased Pig Proxy in your dimensions is $735.00 (includes fin system and fins), while each of the titanium upgrades is $75.00 each, or $135.00 for both.

Well, that’s what I think is going to be the magic small waves ripping board for you. Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I’ll be sure to respond to you promptly. I know you would be stoked on a magic Proctor. Looking forward to your reply,

Aloha,

Todd

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Thanks so much for taking the time to email me way over here in NZ..
Greased Pig sounds good.. I might get another fast small wave model too (Will shipping costs be the same for two boards?)
I was looking at the Lil Rascal or Lil Rascal 2, would these be good for small beachies? Or do they go better in Points?
What size Rascal or Rascal 2 would I be looking at?
My Standard board is 6’4. 19 1/4, 2 1/2
I am 6’2 and weigh 96 kg

Thanks again Todd for the personal touch.
Regards

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Hi Duncan,

The packing/ shipping is pretty much the same for two boards as for one….so it is definitely a better deal to go about it that way.

The Rascal’s go better in mushy points, but I’ve ridden them in hollow beachbreaks too, and have been stoked out of my mind….

you have to light-foot them a little more in pushier type waves;

and beachbreaks/ hollow type waves aren’t really what the Rascals are designed for….but out of the two Rascal models, the Rascal II is definitely the most versatile since it has a little extra nose rocker. I would go with a 5’11” x 20 ¼” x 2 5/8” Rascal II. Well, let me know if there are any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a magic Rascal II and Greased Piggly.

Looking forward to your reply,

Aloha,

Todd

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Thanks agin Todd..

Regarding the Rascal 2 and the Greasy Pig..

Are they good for fins out maneuvers, Reverses, slides etc in small waves?

I’m currently on a Surtech Merrick 6’4 Flyer, and it it so temperamental, corky and stiff, I’ve blown so many waves..Usually come in angry..And I don’t like feeling like this about my passion.. I have ordered custom Polyesters in the past, but they always come back heavier than expected..

I like the lightness of the Surftech tho, but the performance isn’t there for me.

I’m 31 now, and the last 8 years or so I’ve made bad board choices and ended up going backwards..

I can surf really well on a magic board, but I’ve lost all my flow.

And get so frustrated knowing I can do a move, but am inhibited by the board, or I land the move yet it feels ugly and too forced.. It is hard being 6’2 and 96 kg, mass production doesn’t cater for surfers of my size who can surf..
Sorry bout my rave!

Regarding the Greased Pig, could I go 6’2 and 6’0 for the Rascal 2?

Thankyou so much for listening..
P.S I looked up your verse Jeremiah 5:22 Very cool!!

Regards
Duncan Stoddart
New Zealand

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Hi Duncan,

Yes, both these boards are great for classic style surfing i.e. speed, carves, etc…as well as the modern, progressive style surfing i.e. fins out maneuvers, tail/ rail sliding turns in the lip, etc…
Please don’t worry about “your rave”…..

getting surfers like you the right board is what I am all about….

the custom approach and personal interaction is key!!

The Surftech construction methods are a blight on the surfing world and very different from what we are doing here. The pop-out boards all have the same problem – too buoyant, and too rigid….these are two of the worst qualities you can put into a surfboard.

My approach to board design/ construction is to make a board that has a very positive, springy flex characteristic,

yet is stronger than polyester construction and has a nice light weight – I feel we have been accomplishing something for many years now that the surfing world is longing for….we have so much positive feedback on the Proxy technology it is really incredible….makes me smile.

Anyway, it would be fine to go 6’2” for the Greased Pig and 6’0” for the Rascal II. Considering your build and the fact that you are not stoked on your current board, I suggest we go with these updated dimensions for you….(these are really more appropriate for what you should be riding) – Greased Pig @ 6’2” x 19 5/8” x 2 5/8” and Rascal II @ 6’0” x 20 ¼” x 2 5/8” in Proxy technology.

Well, those would be the magic boards for you….

and I know they would bring the passion and life back into your surfing.

Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.

Looking forward to your reply,

Aloha,

Todd

P.S. …Yes, God is great….He made it all

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Thanks again Todd..
Yeah, The Merrick Flyer Surftech I’m on now is too buoyant, and hard to bottom turn and feels too long in small surf, It’s 2 1/2 thick, 19 1/2 wide..

Heres my order so far
Greased Pig 6’2 x 19 5/8 x 2 5/8 Proxy Parabolic FCS

Rascal II 6’0 x 20 1/4 x 2 5/8 Proxy FCS

I’m wondering about the thickness of the Greased Pig, do you think I could go 2 9/16? As my normal weight is 90kg..I’m a bit overweight at the moment at 96kg.
I’m a bit paranoid of it being too buoyant for me and not being able to bottom turn easily.

Thanks again Todd
Duncan
New Zealand

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Hi Duncan,

We can go 2 9/16” for the Greased Pig….that would be good. Everything else looks good…..

parabolic stringers cost a bit more, but they work insane….

definately recommend them for the Pig.

I’ll get the boards down on order forms and have Charissa send you the breakdown/ final invoice and payment methods to get the orders in process. Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. Looking forward to making a couple magic boards for you….speak soon,

Aloha,

Todd

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Hello again Todd.
Hopefully our Dollar will go up soon..
Just wondering why the Proxy Rascal 2 is $855 and the Proxy Greased Pig is $735..
Regards
Duncan NZ

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Hi Duncan,

The Proxy Rascal II is more because it has the four parabolic channels and five fin set-up.

The channels are harder and take longer to shape, glass and finish sand…..basically I have to pay my crew more to glass and sand them…..and they take me some time to shape them as well. The five fin option is more materials i.e. more boxes and fins….and more labor.

It really is worth it on this board….and I definitely recommend it.

However you can get the Rascal II with the added entry rocker and concave deck, but without the channels or five fin set-up….just the standard Rascal I bottom contours i.e. single to double to spiral vee bottom with tri-fin setup…..this would bring the price down to the same as the Greased Pig @ $735.00. Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.

Aloha,
Todd