Hey guys,

It’s Mark here from NZ. I really would like a twin Fang! Could you advise me of a set up and cost for a 88-89 kg average surfer ?

Surf at a break called Piha, in Auckland, and in a country place called Gisbourne.

I have lived and surfed in Ventura longboarding on the point,

and in 2001 was given a twin made by a friend of mine in Dover Lane as a farewell present which surfed amazingly well. Awesome cutbacks! The twin fang reminds me of this board (which got stolen along with my car) so for me this looks like a solid investment.

In terms of paint I like the brown yellow but I have visions of some maori tattoo style with AOTEAROA somewhere you may see some of this stuff on the net but if you can’t no problems. Also a good chance of me flying thru at some stage but I would like a shipped to NZ price if possible.

Thanks very much

Ka kite ano,

Mark

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Hi Mark,

Sorry to take so long to get back with you….was out of town and then things have been really busy here…

Anyway, it’s nice to meet you, and we can totally get you a Twin Fang out to NZ or if it works out for you to be in Ventura, the either way got you covered.

So, now to the best part….

the magic dimensions for Twin Fang

for you would be:

6’2” x 21” x 2 ¾”.

This board does do awesome cutbacks and speeds and swoops like a racecar that’s lost all it’s brake fluid on the speed run, yet the bigger keels still let you pull the e-brake when you wanna bleed the speed.

Bty – Sorry to hear about your car and board being stolen.

I really like the idea of doing the Maori art with the AOTEAROA mixed in… I think a cool black and white theme would look sick.

Twin Fang’s start at $585.00 for polyesters (traditional construction – foam and fiberglass), or $735.00 for our unique custom epoxy “Proxy” technology. The artwork would run around $100.00 for something with the maori tattoo theme done really rad…or $65.00 for a simpler version of the same thing. Oh yea, the only fin system fin available for the Twin Fang (larger keel style fins) are an upgrade fin (that is super sick), but they are $75.00. That is for either f.c.s. or futures fin system. I recommend the futures system…it is strongest and has the best keel fin template design.

Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a magic Proctor.

Looking forward to your reply,

Aloha,

Todd

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Todd
gidday and thanks for the reply. Good ideas on both the colour and the style of board although I’m not sure on the traditional board vs the newer proxy version. I have attached some pics just to give you guys a rough idea on art.

So black and red, nice!, new future fin set up, board bag (price ?),your call on the board type and shipping -NZ? I have a trip to the Canary Islands early October so I may be able to go via LA so I will check out the pros and cons of coming out to Ventura.
Please advise me of the payment details.
Thanks
Mark

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Hi Mark,

Both construction methods are great. Out of the two,

the Proxy custom epoxy construction is the premium board I make both for strength and performance.

The Proxy runs about 2-3 times stronger than standard polyester construction and the materials keep their flex-life longer…

which means the Proxy boards last longer and stay springy and lively under your feet longer…

higher grade materials. I do about half traditional polyester boards and half Proxy boards currently now at our factory.

A boardbag for a 6’2” Fang is $56.00….nice padded bag good for day use and travel….has a carry strap too. The bag is made by Prolite specifically for this type of board…it is a good high quality bag.

I’ll have Charissa send you over an invoice breaking down the totals for everything….one for polyester construction and one for Proxy….you can decide which you would like to go with.

I checked out the artwork you sent over…..just what I was thinking. I have a great idea on how to make this board look really sick and one of kind. I noticed you responded that black and red would be nice. I was thinking black pinlines on a white board…..let me know if you are cool with that….black and red would get kind of hot in the sun.

Ok, well if you come out to Ventura enroute that would be great….either way you could just keep us posted as things draw near for your trip.

Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. Charissa will be in touch with you shortly about how to get this puppy rolling.

Speak soon,

Aloha,

Todd