The Funshape design will give you the paddleability and stability necessary to get you back on track without frustrating you

import — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:01:29 +0000

First Name

JUSTIN

Age

Height

6ft 1in

Weight

200lbs

Experience

surfed growing up at outer banks of NC from age 10 to 17, moved inland have not surfed since. Joined army at age 24. now when not deployed I live in Tacoma WA. Located close (driving distance) to westport jetty in wa. I want to get back into it. I know it will come back when I get on the board. I am in good shape. I am a Special Forces Combat Diver. I know I can paddle and fight breakers. But I need a little stability to help me get back into the groove.

Type of board you’re interested in

funboard
Type of waves you will be surfing with this board
westport wa average 6ft.

The direction you want to go with your surfing

As good as I can get. Will travel to Ca to catch waves when I can

What boards are you currently riding?

Started with a body board till my mother decided i was old enough to ride a surfboard. Always had short boards never ridden a long board. Currently Have a 6ft 2in board that I have not ridden in years.

Hi Justin,

Sorry to not get back with you sooner….been really busy here….anyway, I checked out all your info you submitted and

I know the perfect dimensions for your

Funshape: 7’2” – 7’6” x 20 ½” x 2 ¾”

with a rounded squashtail.

If you go with the shorter length, you will get more performance and responsiveness, but will lose a bit of paddleability and stability. If you go with the longer dims, then you’ll get more stability and paddleability and may sacrifice just a little performance on the smaller scale days.

The Funshape design will give you the

paddleability and stability necessary to get

you back on track without frustrating you.

This is still a full on performance oriented board that will challenge you, but without the frustration of riding a shortboard that is too small. The Funshape will also allow you to progress without the need of switching to a different shape. Basically, in time, you will be able to surf this like a high performance shortboard design, but with some added stability and paddleability.
Ok, so fins I would go with are the Futures fin system…they are the strongest and I feel best for anyone over 185 since the entire base of the fin is set into the board which gives a good positive drive to the board. I would go with a tri-fin and the perfect template is the AM-2 fin since it has a good amount of base to the fin which will complement your build and translate to a quick and drivey board.
We can do the “now war arose in heaven” artwork for you too….it looks killer. That particular artwork runs $175.00 but like I said it looks sick.
Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a custom Proctor Funshape.
Looking forward to your reply,
and thank you for your service to our country,
Aloha,

Todd

Thanx for getting back to me.

How bout 7′ 4″ x 20 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ for size.

I appreciate all the sound information. I will take the fin set up you suggested and the art work. I am also wondering about a rear grip pad and a leash, if you have suggestions concerning those. Also ? on total price, how long do you need to have everything done by March, and how much down for you to start the work. I was working in the philippine ocean the other day and day dreaming about this board can’t wait man thanx for all the help.

Justin

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