what are the waves like that you need a Rascal for?

Hi Proctor Team,

I live down in Huntington beach and have been hearing a lot of good things about your boards.  I was wondering if there was a dealer close to Huntington so I can walk in and take a look at some boards, or is the only shop in Ventura?

All the best,

Lawrence

Hi Lawrence,

I build the majority of my boards custom…

direct to surfers,

so I do not deal with accounts really except for distribution companies outside of the U.S. The best thing would be for you to come up to our Ventura factory/ showroom…this is where all the boards are made. If you can find a way to make it up, it really is worth it. The best thing to do is to set up an appointment letting us know when you are coming up and I can meet with you, show you the different board models we have in stock here that would work good for you…It is a good idea to bring your old boards to show me what you are coming off and the explain to me the direction you want to go with your surfing i.e. more carvy, more airs, fins free stuff, etc…

then I break down what is going to

be the best board design

and dimensions for you to go with to get you where you want to take your surfing. That is what I have done for over 17 years with surfers and this unique personal approach really gets you the board that is going to be the best for you.
Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.
Looking forward to your reply,
Aloha,
Todd

Hey Todd,

Many thanks for the email.

Your website is probably the most

informative website

I have come across in my search for the ultimate small wave board.  It doesn’t take much to get me up to SB.  I’m traveling a fair bit the next 2weeks for work, but will try to make it up during the latter part of Feb.  I’ll keep you posted. Look forward to visiting the shop.

All the best,
Lawrence

Sounds great Lawrence,

I look forward to hearing from you/ meeting you later in the month.
Aloha,
Todd

Hey Todd,



Is the shop in ventura open on sunday? Do you also carry used boards? If so do you have any lil rascals in the 6’3 to 6’6 range?

All the best,
Lawrence

Hi Lawrence,

Sorry to take so long to get back with you….had a lot on my plate lately…anyway, we are not open on Sundays, but we are open Saturdays. I don’t have any used Rascals in that size range at the moment, but I may have a friend who is going to sell a 6’6″ Rascal….he is sizing down to a 6’3″. He really likes his 6’6″ but has recently dropped like 20 pounds so is ordering a smaller one, but probably will be looking to sell the 6’6″ maybe….I could check into it if you like? What is your height, weight, age, how long have you been surfing,

what are the waves like that you need a Rascal for?

If you let me know those things, I am more than happy to detail the perfect dimensions/ design for a Rascal for you. Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a magic Lil Rascal. Looking forward to your reply,
Aloha,
Todd

Hey Todd,

No worries…

I grew up surfing on the outer banks

(North Carolina),

started surfing in the fifth grade…In 2001 I moved to New York where I worked in finance. by 2006 I was married, just welcomed my first daughter into the world, and could count on two hands the number of times I had been surfing.  Life’s too short…we pulled the rip cord on NYC beginning part of 2007 and moved to socal. I’m still in finance, so 2008 was an interesting year, but still able to spend more time with my girls and in the water…

I’m 6’3, 190-200lbs, and 30yrs old.

grew-up surfing longboards and your typical shortboard thruster range in size from 6’8 to 7’0. Looking to broaden my horizon on surfboard design to challenge and improve my surfing..I think the rascal would be a good substitute for my longboard, plus I live in Huntington beach,

where the waves sometimes have soft shoulders

even when chest to head high and would be a good substitute for my shortboard.

I have never really surfed fish designs…

so this is a new experience for me. if I had to guess the optimal dimensions on a rascal for me would be 6’3,21, 2 3/4… but to avoid early frustrations, I might want to get something a little bit larger..what do you think?  experienced wise, I would classify myself as intermediate..not taking anything vertical, but I love speed and power moves…

Many thanks,
Lawrence

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My dream is to find something in between that is shaped for high performance rail to rail surfing and that can hold my 6'1", 245 lbs frame

What’s the biggest you can you with the Chief – 8′-8’6″.

Regardless, I am just glad to finally have found someone that can

relate to us the 80′s surfers that have

grown in size…just a bit

Ro

Hola Ro,

Yes, you can order the Big Chief in the

8’0″ – 8’6″ range.

If you let me know your height, weight, surfing experience and the type of waves you surf, i will detail the perfecto tabla para tu.

Todd

Todd,

I am an 1980′s- 90′s, surfer and

became addicted at the age of 11 (i am now 41+).

I swore that the day i had to ride a long board I would quit..well guess what?

About the only thing that floats and works for me is a 9’2″-9’6″ High performance 2+1 fin system Longboard. x 17 1/2″ x 22″ x 14″ x 2 3/4″-3″, with good rocker in the nose and tail, double into singleconcave, reverse V from the tail to the fins, round pin tail and SUPER boxy and sharp rails..specifically on the tail.

All that topped with a sanded finish painted white with white fins. Believe it or not, I ride the thing like if it was a 5’8″-6’0″ back in the days, rail to rail, hitting te lip and floaters ( i have problems with round houses wit the longboard), and I NEVER go near the nose.

My dream is to find something in between

that is shaped for high performance

rail to rail surfing and that can hold

my 6’1″, 245lbs frame

(well proportioned..i work out).

I can surf and don’t need some out the

rack fun or longboard. you feel me?

I have seen other shapers making some type of HP funboards and wonder is that is what I need. I don’t want a short board in a longboard body.

What can you do for me brother without having to go thicker than 3″ and wider than 20-21 with a round pin ., EXTRA BOXY and sharp rails, the concaves and V on a tri set up.

Cuanto dinero and would you ship and or can pick up around here somewhere locally in Northern FL.

Thanks,
Ro

BTW.. Your funboards look like hey are shaped for performance and from what I can see. they have all the goodies? Would it be a better fit for me than the Chief?

Ro

Ro,

I just read the last part of your e-mail again regarding the pricing for a board like this.
A 7’8” x 21” x 3” Big Chief or Funshape is $625.00 for poly construction (standard foam and fiberglass), or $750.00 for our unique “Proxy” custom flexible epoxy construction….this is the premium board I make i.e. stronger, lighter, slightly more buoyant. Both prices include fin system and fins. We can ship your board directly to you in Florida. We have much experience with shipping custom boards worldwide for over 10 years with great results. Packing and shipping to your door would be approximately $125.00 including insurance.

Looking forward to your reply and to the possibility of making you the magic board for your build and surfing experience….for you to rip on.

Just for your information, payment of 50% of the total price gets the board started. It takes approximately 2-3 weeks to complete the board at which time the final payment is due prior to shipment.

Since the sale is out of state….you don’t have to pay any tax….so that is a nice thing that saves you some money too.

Aloha,

Todd

Do you have anything that might be a full on longboard alternative?

Hi Todd,

Interested in a 9′ performance longboard for use in South Padre Island, Texas.

What do you have that would float, catch waves easily and still have high performance for a 190lb plus man.

Manuel

Hi Manuel,

Happy New Year!!
We do have a 9’0″ x 22 3/4″ x 3″ Performance Noserider coming through production that is due for completion at the end of the week….it is a clear polyester board ($805.00). There is also a 9’0″ x 22 5/8″ x 2 7/8″ Performance Noserider (Proxy construction/ stonger, lighter, slightly more buoyant – color is standard light gray fade) through production which will be done in about a week as well ($965.00).

Both of theses boards have excellent paddleability and trim speed from a lower entry rocker; as well they turn on a dime from a crisp, loose tail rocker.

For your build they have the ease of paddling, trim speed in small waves and maneuverability to make for an all around versatile performance longboard.
If you would like I could also make you a custom board. Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a Proctor Performance Noserider as this is our current most popular performance longboard model….in all conditions small to large.
Looking forward to your reply,
Aloha,

Todd

Todd,

Thanks for you quick response.

Do you have anything that might be a full on longboard alternative?

I’m currently riding a 6’4″ x 21 x 2 7/8 thick thruster fish. What I found was that the waves have to be at least stomach and above for it to work. When it’s smaller than stomach I miss out on alot of waves.

Everyone says that a longboard is mandatory in Texas but I don’t longboard.

Should I take the plunge or do you have something that will catch ankle snappers but can still have performance?

I appreciate any suggestions.

Manuel

Hi Manuel,

I make a board called the Lil” Rascal that does just that…..

it generates incredible speed in the tiniest/ weakest waves,

yet has the maneuverability and responsiveness of a modern board.

We have one in stock that is 6’8″ x 22″ x 2 7/8″. We also have one coming through stock production that is 6’6″ x 21 3/4″ x 2 3/4″…..or we could do a custom….
There is also the option of doing a five fin set=up so you can ride it as a quad or thruster depending on the conditions i.e. thruster for more drive in slightly pushier small waves….and the quad for added speed and looseness in the really crumbly weak stuff. This would be your best alternative to going the longboard route.

The fuller volume and flat rocker allow this board ease in paddling, quick entry into waves, and speed to burn; while the hull contours give it exceptional maneuverability.

Check it out on proctorsurf.com I think this is what you’d be looking for. Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. Looking forward to your reply,
Aloha,

Todd

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proxy custom flexible epoxy performance noserider surfboards

Hi,

I was watching/admiring the clips you have of Larry Ugale. Do you know the dimensions of the board he used and his fin set-up? Also, was it a poly board?

(Mind you, I’ll never surf the way he did, even in my wildest dreams.)

Thanks,
Paul

Hi Paul,

The board is 9’0″ x 22″ x 2 9/16″

Performance model

with fin set-up at 5 1/2″ back fin with side fins at 15 1/2″.

Bonzer back fin with two normal sized thruster sides. Fin placement and configuration on this particular model is largely dependent on it’s unique tail rocker and extreme spiral vee/ chimed rails bottom configuration.

It is a Proxy custom flexible epoxy constructionmade here at our Ventura factory.

Do you need a new Performance Longboard? If you let me know your height, weight, the type of waves you surf, and experience….I will detail the magic design and dimensions longboard for you.
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

Hi Todd,

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I’m looking at performance longboards, so I’m very interested in what you have.
I’m 50, 5’8″, 145 pounds.

I’ve been surfing my entire life but only recentlymoved to longboards

(after surgery on both shoulders).

I surf almost entirely on the East Coast — everything from mushy summer waves to hollow post-hurricane swells.

Basically, I’m looking for an epoxy longboard

that I can noseride but turns well

– I’m thinking big nose with a lot of concave (and entry rocker for hollow days) and a pulled in, rounded pintail. What are your thoughts on rails? I’ve ridden Waldens and McTavishs and the bevels seem to work well when it’s more hollow — didn’t catch the rail.

I like plain white boards, just your logo.
Also (I’m anticipating this question from my wife, whom I want to stay married to) how much would it cost, including shipping to Maryland?
Thanks,
Paul

Hi Paul,

The magic board for you would be:

9’0″ x 22 1/4″ x 2 9/16″ Performance Noserider

with a round pin.

This board noserides and holds trim like a dream, yet turns off the tail on a dime….this board model truly matches exactly with what you are looking for. The rails are chimed or beveled from the nose through to the fin cluster where they fade out into a hard edge boxy rail. My bevels are a little more subtle than what those shapers do, but I feel this makes them more versatile for a wider variety of conditions, but always keeping that nice no-catch/ no-dig feel to them. We can do plain white in the Proxy….and I actually have a unique new epoxy that has a uv stabilizer which helps it to not turn yellow as quickly as most other epoxies do; as well there is an optical brightner in the resin which makes the board brighter white than other clear epoxy boards. A Proxy custom Performance Noserider in those dimensions is $965.00 and shipping is going to run approximately $100.00 to your door and includes insurance.

Keep in mind this is a custom composite

surfboard made out of the highest grade materials

and is my premium board for

both strength and performance.

In the long run, this board will last you as long as two or three polyester boards….so in the end you actually do save money by purchasing something with higher quality….plus it will work better than anything you’ve ever ridden (had to through that in). Oh, and one other thing. To place an order you only need to put down half. You pay the remaining balance when the board is done and just prior to shipment.
Well, please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a magic custom Proctor Proxy Performance Noserider. Looking forward to your reply, Aloha,

Todd

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I have never really surfed, but expect to pick it up quickly…

Hi,

I am 6′ and wiegh 195. I have never really surfed, but expect to pick it up quickly. I have my sights set on the Rocket88 for I really like the design.

I’ve been reading up and think I just want a center fin. What size should I get?

Thanks,
Nathan Dehmler

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Hi Nathan,

Rocket 88 is a great first board….and one you can hold on to even once you have conquered the initial learning curve….

truly a classic design. I recommend going 9’6″ x 23″ x 3 1/8″ with a single fin. This will afford you the volume appropriate for your height and weight, while the length of the board will allow for stability and ease in wave catching….you will find this to be very important when starting out.

The key is to get a lot of waves under your belt…that is how you learn quickest….and the way to do that is with a board that is not going to have any problem sliding right into ‘em.

Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a magic Proctor Rocket 88.
Looking forward to your reply,
Aloha,

Todd

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Performance Noserider 9'2" x 22 1/4" x 2 5/8" – online surf board shop

Product Details
Dimensions: 9’2″ x 22 1/4″ x 2 5/8″
Pinline art on deck
FCS side fins
Center fin sold separately

Performance Noserider

This board features a teardrop outline with a fuller nose to provide drive up front. A lower entry rocker and increased tail rocker keep it quick-trimming off the nose, yet loose off the tail. The bottom has a single concave under the nose that splits into double caves through the mid, and accelerates into a spiral vee through the last third of the board. A beveled/ chimed rail releases the compressed water from underneath the board giving you a drivey, yet forgiving feel. This bottom configuration puts a V-8 under the hood when your up on the nose, and tips the rail into throttling cutbacks. The best in the line for combining high performance responsiveness with long-time noserides. For all-around I recommend a squashtail; And for the bowlier stuff, a round pin flows. Comes standard with a large box and removable sidebiters.

This board is available for purchase in the online board shop. We ship direct worldwide and also have a showroom in Ventura, Ca where the boards can be viewed or picked up.

Visit this board in the online board shop

Visit the Proctor Surfboards Worldwide Custom website to see video of the performance noserider