the Monsta is a versatile small waves/ weak waves board
Hey Todd. Hope all is well. You have got my attention with this Monsta
Hi Hayden,
The Monsta is designed to turn average waves
into fast, rippable racetracks;
So, in a nutshell, the Monsta is a versatile
small waves/ weak waves board that can handle
and still go really well in bigger and hollower stuff as well….
but by no means replaces the specialized designs
of guns for the real heavy stuff.
Hey Todd. Thanks for the input. It really helped me.
Here is what I’m thinking.
I guess I should stay to the more specifically
designed guns for the bigger stuff.
Here’s my reasoning for saying that and what I’m trying to put together.
I have a 6’0″ Falcon. 6’2″ G4E. 6’2″ SR-71.6’4″ Blackbird.
All by the way are out of this world.
I will never buy from anyone else, you got me dialed in to a T.
So my Falcon as I see it has my smaller wave base covered, the G4E and Blackbird has evrything above that , and the SR-71 is for the Bread and Butter. By the way I was in Puerto with that board and it was solid 8-10 ft and me and that board were one from the first wave.
Rad Please keep that one on file for sure. Got it saved on hard drive
Me and my wife travel frequently and I have family in Hawaii so I would like to have some boards built for over there and Indo. Pretty much whereever we go I want to have something I can go to.That said, I think I have my shortboard side of it all complete for the most part. My Blackbird being 6’4″ is the biggest out of your boards. And going to different places especially Hawaii I am going to need bigger boards, Bottom Line.
So I will need an Ante Up Im thinking how Tamayo had his set up. Size I will leave to you. I might even need two. One bigger than the other. Im thinking 6’7″
6’7” is good for the next one up from the 6’4” ….I recommend 6’7” x 18 ¾” x 2 3/8” SR-71 rocker on the standard Ante Up outline with a roundpin, or baby swallowtail. Tamayo’s magic one is a baby swallowtail with 6 channels off the tail. Same rail shape/ volume as the 6’2” Puerto SR-71 just with more dome and foam down the center of the board for paddling power to get you over the ledge early. I have been dropping the entry rocker of the SR-71 just in the last ten inches of the board for a bit more paddle glide into waves which is working really good and still leaves all the responsiveness of the board intact….so a subtle change-up that I think would be a good way to go also for this board. Might be a good one to stay with the parabolic carbon rail construction for strength.
and one maybe 6’10″.
I would go same concept as the 6’7”, but just a bit more pulled in the outline with same width at 18 ¾”, but I recommend going 2 7/16 for the thickness….and once again keeping the same shortboardy rail shape/ volume for maximum response and sensitivity.
I will need one for when Pipe starts showing its colors, here Im thinking Pipecleaner, maybe 7’2″ish.
I would go with one of Tamayo’s files for this board….he actually has a 7’2” that is a really sick one that we honed just for Pipe and hollow barrels like that….best dims would be 7’2” x 18 5/8” x 2 ½” round pin….it also has a lower “glider” kind of entry rocker that gets you in early with tail rocker that is more extreme out the back half of the board….very similar to that of the SR-71 rocker curve, but just stretched out. I guess we would just call it the magic Tamayo 7’2”. You could go either with polyester construction with 6oz S-glass for durability (this is how Tamayo likes them), or with Super Duty Proxy standard.
And one for big sunset/Pipe for here I was leaning twards the West Peak, maybe 7’10″-8’4.
The West Peak is perfect for this….I would go 8’2” x 18 ¾” x 2 5/8” domed with pretty foiled out rails especially through the tail of the board; volume forward to paddling and plenty of foam domed out under the chest to get you in early. Round Pin for sure. This one your could go poly with 6oz. S-glass for durability (this is how Tamayo likes this board too), or with Super Duty Proxy standard construction.
And finally the gnarly Big Daddy for Da Bay/Mavs…here goes back to the one you have on your showroom wall, the 10’2″.If you think that particular board would suit me I forget the width and thickness of it but atleast 3 plus inches thick for sure.
That big one in the showroom is an awesome board, but I think I wanna keep that one here. The dimensions are good on it so we can stay with 10’2” x 19 5/8” x 3 ¼”…..same outline, but I think we can incorporate the lower enty rocker thing into this board….similar to how Tamayo’s rockers are….plenty of early in and paddleability is paramount for a board like this. The bottom is a simple flat to panel vees through the back 1/3rd of the board. This one, I think poly with 6oz. S-glass multiple layers top and bottom with t-band ¼” spruce stringers is the best for a dampening flex characteristic on the big open ocean movers as well as for strength.
In otherwords I dont want to big of a gap in the size’s of boards I have. If the surfs there then I wanna be prepared and I wanna do it on one of your boards.
I like what you stand for and I think
you’re the best shaper around so thats where I’m putting my money.
Thanks again bro
And these boards, call me particular but I like my boards to be as strong as possible(Super Duty) if you will.
Boards arent cheap and I want not only longevity with them but durability. Albeit I understand if I put it in the wrong place that not even triple 6oz. e glass will hold it intact. But you get where Im coming from. So In a nutshell that is what Im looking to accomplish with the remainder of my quiver. Tell me what you think and I hope that helps you into understanding what Im trying to do. All in all I just want the board I need for when the time arises to be there in my quest for the ultimate ride. So we could even try out like SR-71/AnteUp or things like that. Or even take from what you have done with the Monsta(Lower entry and increased numbers off the tail) into all of them. Anyway dont wanna take anymorer of your time but let me know whaen you get around to it. Have a blessed day.
You too. Please feel free to ask any other questions or thoughts you may have. Looking forward to your reply,
Aloha, Todd
Hayden
Hi Hayden,
Thanks for the stoke….
makes me amped to super dial some more frothers for ya.
I followed up your questions/ remarks above in blue…













The Greased Pig is the one I recommend