Proxy custom epoxy

This is why I’m looking for a gnarly, small wave board.

Dear Proctor surf company,

I am a 6’4″, 205 pound surfer out of Danielsville, GA

I am looking for a board that can support my height and weight but wont give up its maneuverability.

I’ve been looking at the Greased Pig 2, the reviews say its good for small waves which is mainly the only stuff I surf.  Basically I’m looking for a manuverable board for small wave conditions (2-3ft) that can support my frame and will allow me to get some turns in.  Any suggestions?

Sincerely, Joseph

Hi Joseph,

Yea the Greased Pig II is exactly what you are looking for…..high performance and maneuvable with incredible speed in small waves….it also
holds in good too at top speed. Typical dimensions for your build (if you get to surf a lot and are at least intermediate) would be 6’2” x 19 ¾” – 20” x 2 5/8”. It is available in either a single wing swallowtail, or a wide hip-squashtail.

I also make another board that might work even better for you specifically for the 2-3 foot zone that you are most in….the board is “Da Monsta”. This one you could actually ride about an inch shorter and a little wider: 6’1” x 20 ¼” x 2 5/8 +” .

If you let me know how long you’ve been surfing, how often you surf, you age, what basic design and dimensions of the board you typically ride (or are coming off of)…..then I can check up to see if indeed these dims I gave you are spot on. It’s kind of only a little bit of information you initially gave me that I’m going off of, but if I need to adjust at all based on your additional info….I will get ya the exacts of what I think will be the magic board to take your surfing to the next level.

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

Todd,

Dude, first of all thank you for replying to my email, I didn’t think that any would. So, thank you very much!

Now on to the board. I was on your website and looked at the model for “Da Monsta”, I really like the way that one sounds and the possibilities it has. I’ve been surfing since I was 11. Unfortunately for me I live in Georgia, in the middle of the woods. No surf here.

The main break I go to is Sebastian Inlet, Florida.

I also make trips to Folly Beach, South Carolina and Atlantic Beach, North Carolina.

Since I’m a full time student and also a basketball player, I don’t get to go to often during the year. I mainly go during the summer months, this summer particularly I will be spending more time in South Carolina.

This is why I’m looking for a gnarly, small wave board.

I am 20 years old, intermediate sufer, the board I mainly ride is called The Spoiler by Oceanside, 6’9″ x 21 1/4″ x 7 7/8″. This board is just about right for the conditions I’m usually in. But “Da Monster” sounds just like what I’m looking for. If there is any other info that you need from me just let me know. Again, thank you for working with me!

Sincerely, Joey

Hi Joey,

Ok, that extra info helps a lot, now I know exactly what you should run with:

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Monsta 6’6″ x 20 1/2″ x 2 3/4″….just a touch more board for what you are coming off, this will make a smoother transition, but still feel like you’re on a skateboard and just let out of jail.

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I can write up the details on an order form and send all the details over to you via e-mail….? We can ship direct to you door also, but we would need to know your address to get an exact quote. Do you want to go with a poly board (standard foam and fiberglass) $625.00 includes fin system and fins, or our Proxy custom epoxy (high grade composite 5 times stronger than a poly) $785.00 inc. fin system and fins? I recommend going with either f.c.s. or futures fin system.

Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I now you’ll be frothing on a Monsta. Feel free to call into the factory showroom at (805) 658-7659 if you would like to speak with me directly. Charissa answers the phone here, so if you do call, just let her know that we have been communicating already though e-mail and that you are ready to order a board, and that I said it is ok to get me. She will come and get me from shaping that way….otherwise, you’ll get barred and have to make an appointment.

Looking forward to your reply,
Aloha,
Todd

Awesome.

I got the invoice and everything. Thank you for your service. I’m super stoked about getting out on the board and exploring what it can do.

Custom Order a Monsta
I’m particulary interested in the Scarecrow model…

Hey there,

M. Stephane Brun from France who is a customer of your brand and also a surfer friend gave to me your mail address. I contact you in order to get some quote information.
[dropcap1]I[/dropcap1]‘m particulary interested in the Scarecrow model but I would like to know if we can modify it into a quad fish model with the measurement 5’9 x 19 x 2 5/16 or may be something like 5’8 x 19 1/4 x 2 5/16. Do you think this kind of measurements are harmonious ? Otherwise which model do you advice me ?
My weight is about 60kg and my tall is 165cm. My level is intermediate. I would like a blank surfboard, i have also a set of FCS quad fins at home.

[fancy_box]I’m looking for a model for small and powerless waves that we have in the Mediterranean sea. I need speed to past powerless section.[/fancy_box]

Could you advice me and tell me what can be the quote for what I’m looking for, including shipping to France (Marseilles).
Regards,
Eric PELLEGRINO.

Hi Eric,

Todd here…..
Nice to meet you.

I recommend a 5’8″ x 19 1/4″ x 2 5/16″ Scarecrow.

I have a board with these exact same dimensions and it is my favorite board.

This is a very fast board, that will speed like a fish type shape, but is very high performance and will hold in and not slip when pushed hard on rail through turns. I recommend going with a five fin set-up…..this way you can ride the board as a thruster, or quad. If you prefer just to have the quad set-up I can do that, but I recommend you get the five fin since I feel that the board works very very good also a thruster.
[fancy_box]The scarecrow is the perfect board for speeding through powerless sections….like the waves in the Mediterranean Sea.
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A polyester board (standard foam and fiberglass board) is $625.00 and includes fin system and fins for a thruster set-up….upgrade to a five fin set-up with two sets of fins (one quad set and one thruster set) is an additional $45.00.
We also do the scarecrow in the Proxy/ custom epoxy technology – these start at $785.00 and include fin system and fins for a thruster set-up….or an additional $45.00 for the five fin set-up with two sets of fins.
Is your shipping address to the same location as Stephane Brun, or to a separate location? If it is to a separate address, what is that address so we can get you an accurate quote.
Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a magic Scarecrow. Looking forward to your reply,
Aloha,
Todd

http://www.proctorsurf.com/Surf-Boards/scarecrow

allow you to progress into the performance realm of surfing

Todd,
 
I am having trouble deciding on what style of board I  I should buy.

I fall into the category of a beginner for my lack of time

in the water, but I  I feel I  I have the physical ability

to surf at the next level, I  I just need a better understanding of the waves.

I will be spending most of my days in Costa Rica surfing chest to head high beach breaks, mushy slop, and maybe some super long lefts, so having a good all arround board is key. (this will be my first one of course)

I am 23, a short 5’6″ and anywhere in between 155-160.

I am looking for a board that will go down the line quick,

paddle well and be fairly stable.

A 6’0 x 19.5-20″ w, swallow quad was kind of what I  I had in mind (but what do I know). And lastly could you give me the low down on the carbon fiber rail idea I think thats rad.
 
Thanks

a.Carbon1Hi Graedy,

The most versatile all-around performance shortboard I make is called the G-4.E. I think this would be the magic board for you. This board generates incredible speed in the small gutless stuff, yet also holds in affording stability and positive drive in the punchier and more powerful waves as well….the best of both worlds type of board I like to call it. It has a single to inset double concave bottom which yields excellent down the line speed.

I recommend going 6’0” x 19 ½” x 2 ½” -

swallowtail quad version works great with this board too…..

what is really popular is the five fin box setup…..then you can ride the board as a thruster/ tri-fin or quad making even more versatile in a wider variety of conditions – sort of like having two boards in one.  These dimensions would be a bit more board than typically someone your height and weight would ride, but these dims will be good for you to afford you the extra paddle-ability and stability necessary for where you are at with your surfing currently. But know also that this design will challenge you, but without frustrating you; and will

allow you to progress into the performance realm

of surfing without the need to switch to a

different board as you progress.

The carbon rails is a very durable and high performance design feature of the construction of the board. They are an upgrade and done only with the Proxy construction; which is my custom epoxy construction. The Proxy is 3-5 times stronger that standard foam and fiberglass and has a flex pattern that adds incredible performance to the board. This is where the carbon rails also come into play.

By eliminating a center stringer and strengthening the

rail structure of the board, the board has a

very lively flex characteristic that makes it feel

like it is slingshotting through turns.

I have great results with this upgrade option.

Ok, well hope that was able to answer some of your questions. 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

Todd

Thanks for all the info…..What would this ride like if we went a bit shorter lets say 5’10-5’11″, and a bit wider like 20-20.5? If this is even possible. When I started to look for surfboards I was chasing around the fat round fish idea (not sure why) but I think if we can put a swallow and a boxed five fin this would turn out good. Can you swallow a 5 fin?..i think I would ride it as a quad (they are supposed to be more stable correct?) I know that once I get to surf on a regular basis I will be improving fairly fast so a board that has room for improvement is key… I am not very familiar with the different types of boards, aka foam,epoxy,proxy….(those carbon rails look so sick!!) All I know is being that I am fairly new to the sport I will eat sh*t lots and

I am gonna need a board that will take a fair amount of punishment…..

Last but not least I am gonna need some prices on this magic board.
I quickly looked thru your artwork and there so many I can’t decide…what is the difference in price between the airbrush, spraycan, paintpen??

Thanks again for all your help,
Graedy

Hi Graedy,

I answered your questions below in blue

Todd
Thanks for all the info…..What would this ride like if we went a bit shorter lets say 5’8″, and a bit wider like 20-20.5?

As from your last e-mail, I think we could go 5’11” – 6’0” x 20” x 2 ½” for the dimensions….and as for the design, I think we could actually go with a bit of a compromise between a standard performance board and a fuller outlined board (like you mentioned regarding a round nose fish sort of design). Well, I have a little board I’ve been doing for the last year or so that is absolutely amazing….it is called the Falcon. The Falcon is super fast like fish, but it has the performance, responsiveness and holding capacities of a high performance shortboard design. It paddles like a champ and flies in small waves, yet also goes mental in good waves….so it’s range is from two foot and mushy to overhead.

If this is even possible. When i started to look for surfboards i was chasing arround the fat round fish idea (not sure why) but i think if we can put a swallow and a boxed five fin this would turn out good. Can you swallow a 5 fin?..i think i would ride it as a quad (they are supposed to be more stable correct?) I know that once i get to surf on a regular baisis i will be improving fairly fast so a board that has room for improvement is key…

the Falcon will match where you are at now, yet will bring out a new performance realm in your surfing also….this design is a favorite across the board from professional surfers to novice.

I am not very familliar with the different types of boards, aka foam,epoxy,proxy….(thoes carbon rails look so sick!!)All i know is bieng that iam fairly new to the sport i will eat sh*t lots and iam gonna need a board that will take a fair amount of punishment….. Last but not least iam gonna need some prices on this magic board.

These two go hand in hand…..the traditional foam and fiberglass boards (polyester construction) are $605.00. The five fin upgrade is an additional $45.00. The Proxy construction is $750.00….and the five fin upgrade is additional $45.00. The Proxy is the premier board I make for both strength and performance (they last approximately 3-5 times longer/ stronger than traditional polyester construction). The carbon rails work insane also as I explained to you in my previous e-mail….the carbon rails are an additional cost of $100.00 since carbon is a high grade composite and the fabrication process on the board is timeconsuming….but it is definitely worth it.

I quickly looked thru your artwork and there so many i cant decide…what is the difference i price between the airbrush,spraycan,paintpen??

The price varies anywhere from $65.00 to $250.00 on the airbrushes and rattlecan art depending upon what you want. You can check out the different ones and let me know which number you like and I’ll get you a price for it. The rattlecan sprays run between $65.00 – $85.00. Please keep in mind the artwork up on the site is just there to give you some ideas of what we have done and are capable of doing, but it is not limited to what you see there. Basically we can do anything you can think up, but we can’t quote you until we understand what it is you would like.

Ok bro, well please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a custom Proctor Falcon Proxy with carbon rails. Looking forward to your reply,

Aloha,
Todd

Visit the G-4.E page to find out more about this board model

Surf style: front foot, rail-to-rail surfing

Aloha from Oahu, Hawaii:

Would you have an epoxy Big Chief

for my stats below?

Ht: 5’9”
Wt: 195-200 lbs
Surf experience: Been surfing since 1974
Surf frequency: 1-2 times per week (the past 4 years)

Surf style: front foot, rail-to-rail surfing

Surf spots:  Diamond Head-Cliffs/Right Hands, 2-4 ft (Hawaiian scale); Waikiki-Threes/Pops/Paradise, 2-5 ft. (Hawaiian scale)
Current surfboard:  6’9” x 21” x 3 ¼” Aipa epoxy sting with vector 3-2-1 fins, too much float for me now and hard to really drive the rails to get vertical on the wave.
Best board ever:  6’0” Aipa Town & Country, round-pin, thruster – best all-around board in 2-5 ft surf  (Hawaiian scale) when I weighed 185 lbs.

Mahalo,
Dominic

Hi Dominic,

I used to live on Oahu years ago….great memories from surfing all over the island.

I recommend dropping down to a

6’6” x 20” x 2 ¾” Proxy Big Chief….

that would be the magic board for you….We have one coming through stock production or we could make one custom 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

Thank you for the email reply & to hear that you lived on Oahu!

These dims are what I was thinking,

as on the really small 1-2 ft. days,

I ride a 6’5” x 21 x 2.5” Gotcha semi-fish thruster

I purchased from Sam’s Club.  It’s way looser than the Aipa, but just short of the float (since it’s a poly board) that I need to get enough speed on the take-offs.

The stock production sounds good!  When do you expect to have them ready and how much would I be looking at for it to be shipped to me?  My wife told me I could get a new board by putting aside money each month — I am somewhat half-way there — and I realize you only accept credit cards…not a problem for me.

these boards are still going strong maintaining their flex memory/ spring

Hey mate,

just wanted to tell you that your boards look amazing,

plus your tech is further ahead of anything

we have here

(Australia, if you’re wondering!)

I’m just curious about the kevlar sheeting in your proxy construction… I know that kevlar is very strong, but how do you prevent the UV degradation? Surely the kevlar by itself would slowly decompose over time in the sun…

Hope you get back to me, I’m really interested in getting one of your proxy G-4.E models!

Regards, Harry

Hi Harry,

Sorry to not get back with you sooner….things have been very busy here…

Anyway, thank you for your e-mail. The Kevlar does “tan”/ change color as exposed to the sun over time, but as far as the amount of sunlight/ degradation is concerned with the boards, the strength is not minimized over time. I have many boards that have been surfed in places like Tahiti, Hawaii, even Australia actually where the Kevlar goes to a darker olive drab color from the bright yellow color, but

they hold up incredibly even for as long as

three years some of these boards are still

going strong maintaining their flex memory/

spring….and this is under regular use

over a long period of time.

The Kevlar sheet is also encapsulated between two sandwich layers of glass that has a resin utilizing a uv stabilizing agent….so this may add to the filtering of the damaging effects of sunlight.

Hope that answers your question. Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a magic G-4.e. This is the most versatile high performance shortboard I make. If you let me know your height, weight, experience, age and the type of waves you surf, I will detail the magic design and dimensions for a custom G-4.e for you.

Looking forward to your reply,

Aloha,

Todd

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Looking to go shorter, more responsive, but lets be real, I am 50, and probably a level 2 surfer. I would probably want it in EPS

Hi Todd,

I see that you are designing on a NMC machine. Very interesting, what a great idea.

Me, 6ft, 165lbs, fit, 50 years old.  Started on a 9-6 Robert August, now on a 8ft- 3.5 inch thick pointing nose Infinity.  Learned at LA point breaks, Sunset, Malibu, Latigo.  Now surfing beach break at Venice and El Porto.

Looking to go shorter, more responsive,

but lets be real, I am 50, and probably a level 2 surfer.

I  would probably want it in EPS.

I am in Venice, very easy for me to drive up to Ventura.

Thanks for your time, and thanks for pushing the board technology forward,

David

Hi David,

Thanks for your e-mail; nice to meet you.

The perfect next level board for you would be

the Lil’ Rascal.

This board has the paddleability of a longer/ thicker board and carries the speed of a retro/ fish style shape down the line, but maintains the responsiveness, maneuverability and holding capacities of a modern high performance shortboard…..

it combines the best of both worlds into one versatile board.

Ideal dimensions to drop down to would be in the 7′2″ – 7′6″ x 22 1/2″ x 3 1/4″.

This board is ideal for the LA points as well as the beachbreaks of Venice and El Porto where you’re surfing.

I recommend the Proxy construction.

The Prroxy is my name for our uniquely handcrafted composite construction.  This is the highest grade board I make for both performance and strength.

The Proxy has the positive flex characteristic of anultralight polyester board,

but with three to five times the strength of a standard

polyester board…..and it is made custom (here in our

Ventura factory from start to finish) to the exact

dimensions that are going to be best for you.

The Proxy is slightly more buoyant which makes for good paddling and lively under your feet as well.
Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.  I know you would be stoked on a magic Proctor Lil’ Rascal.
Looking forward to your reply,
Aloha,
Todd

Hi Todd,

Thank you for your long and thoughtful reply.  A few more questions for you.

Do you vent your Proxy boards to prevent delamination?

What would the cost be of the board you recommend, I am thinking a sand finish.  How long would it take to make?
Best wishes,
David

Hi Dave,

The core material I use doesn’t require venting…

as is the case with other companies that use a recycled form of eps….thermoformed/ molded technologies i.e. surftech as well as firewire and others use  a 1lb. or 1.5 lb typically. The recycled eps is a generic foam used in many different applications traditionally outside the surfboard industry, it is much cheaper, has very low compression strength as well as a high tendency to “vent” at high temperatures or at high altitudes due to the high porosity of the foam….ultimately this will cause foam shear or delamination.

Many companies that outsource their boards, those that mass produce outside the US, those who are trying to save on construction costs, or those that don’t understand the dynamics of different foams use this kind of eps foam in their boards. Then, they have to overcome the associated problems by venting their boards, poking tiny holes all over the skin of the glass job (as is the case with using a closed cell polystyrene) or some other weird thing to try to offset complications caused by using a poor core material.

Other problems associated with a poor core material is that you will be told to get immediately out of the water if you get a ding while surfing….this is  to prevent water absorption into the board core……which can only be removed by applying a vacuum system to it….a nightmare which you should not have to worry about….(and you don’t by the way with the Proxy system).

I use a non recycled or ‘virgin bead’ epoxy foam

that is made for surfboards

and specifically for use with our unique Proxy (custom flexible epoxy custom composite construction). The use of the virgin bead epoxy core foam and its part in the entire Proxy system of construction

eliminates the need for a valve or vent.

It is always advised not to keep your board consistently in extremely high temperatures for extended periods of time….and that goes for any kind of construction since it can weaken the resin-to-core-to-skin bond of the board.

A custom Proxy Rascal in your dims is $775.00 and includes fin system. fins, a two color spray and sand finish to 320 satin.  It takes approximately 3-4 weeks. Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a magic Proxy Rascal. Looking forward to your reply,
Aloha,

Todd

P.S. – It might be a good idea to set up a phone or walk-in appointment if you have further questions regarding the uniqueness of the Proxy system…..it is quite different than anything else out there, but also took about ten years for me to dial in this process, so breaking it down and explaining all of its nuances is much easier for me over the phone or in person…..otherwise I end up writing novels and not getting to all the boards I’ve got on my plate.

Hi Todd,

Thank you for your detailed response.

I love a good tech response.

I’ll give a ring to the shop tomorrow and we can go over all the specs and such.
Best wishes,
David

I´ve been testing firewires, Bufo´s, Seaflex (quiver shortboards), surftechs TL2´s and Tuflites, Placebo´s Uber Fish in flexlite, XTR and finally SLX by Webber

Hi Todd,

I´m based in Portugal and wondered if you had any kind of distributor that would stock the Rascal 2 in Europe?

We are not currently working with a distributor in Portugal/ Europe…we have been shipping direct worldwide for over ten years though….so the best way to go about ordering a Rascal is straight from Proctor….straight from us…

I´m really interested in getting a pretty versatile board. As a surf instructor and manager at www.surfexperience.com I really just want to take one board to the beach for general conditions.

The Rascal 2 would fit the bill for the

average day down here in the Algarve, Portugal.

I´m currently riding a Bufo MK 6´2 19 1/4 x 2 1/4   hydroflex board which I´ve quaded up myself. I really love the positive flex characteristics for 2′ plus days, anything smaller and it´s the mini-fish by webber. that ones 5´9, goes like a dream but generally gets over powered in anything with a bit more push. I´m riding it with a trailer fin for extra bite as I´m very heavy on the backfoot.

I´m about to create a standalone review site on boards and the different technologies available. I´ve been testing firewires, Bufo´s, Seaflex (quiver shortboards), surftechs TL2´s and Tuflites, Placebo´s Uber Fish in flexlite, XTR and finally SLX by Webber. It´d be great to do a review on the Technology your working on too. I´ve been following it for a while now but never seen any of your boards this side of the pond.

We are doing something very unique that gives you an excellent flex characteristic combined with the strength of a molded board….but completely custom…..over half of my production is the Proxy construction boards now with word of mouth adding to that percentage overshadowing the amount of poly boards we do.

I´ve been speaking to a guy down here called Uwa who´s been working on Bamboo laminate boards. He speaks very highly of your designs and technology. He told me all about the Lil Rascal.

That’s really cool…thanks.

After checkin it all out I reckon the Lil Rascal 2 would be the one for me due to it having a little more bite.

It has the speed of a retro style fish with the maneuverability, responsiveness and holding capacity of a modern high performance shortboard.

What dimensions would you recommend for the Lil Rascal 2 –

let me know your height and weight and I’ll cross that up with the dimensions/ designs you listed above of your other boards… to get you the exact dims that would be best for you for a Rascal II,

also how much would it be in the Titanium 2 proxy technology?

The Titaniums run $900.00

The final question is how much is it to ship and with import tax too?

I don’t know what your countries import tax is….you might be better off checking that out from your side of things based on the amount of the board.

I´m really keen to get hold of one of these somehow.

If you are interested in ordering a custom Rascal, then let me know your shipping address, and I’ll have my wife Charissa get back to you with a quote for packing/ shipping. We send boards all over Europe, but each destination is different in regards to the shipping rate, so the only way to get you an accurate quote is by having your address.

Thanks and regards

Thanks Jez….

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

Aloha,
Todd

I really love the custom epoxy….. the board is like indestructible

Hey Todd,

First I’d like to say that i’m as stoked as ever on the proxy g4e,

i rode it last saturday in head high and clean conditions, and the sandbars were perfect so it was great.

Thing is it’s amazing in about chest up and bigger,

especially head high to just overhead range,

but i guess the dims are more suited for better surf and it bogs and sinks in the real crappy stuff. Since summer’s coming up i was thinking about a nice groveler (maybe a quad).

……I really love the custom epoxy…..

(the board is like indestructible,

i went over the falls once on a really big day last fall

and nailed the deck with my knee and there was no mark),

but i don’t think i can afford the 735 or whatever plus shipping. i was wondering if i could get a first generation proxy board for a cheaper price. just curious and thanks for your time.

Robert

Hi Robert,

Sweet….great to hear from you….we’ve had some good sandbars around here too!! :)
Unfortunately, we don’t do the first generation flexible epoxy anymore, but it would run the same price anyway….

The Proxy uses the best combination of materials

you can put into a surfboard;

and since they are high grade, they cost me a lot,

or I would charge less for the boards…..

I actually make almost the same on a Proxy board as I do on a polyester board, but I find that when you get a good board and it last three to five times longer than the typical poly board, that there is value in that…..and that you actually save money by not having to purchase three times as many boards. …just a thought…

I do off a super high quality poly board that you might be interested in. The starting price is $585.00 which includes fin system and fins. The neat part is the resin and glass upgrades you can get…..

Y2Kuv resin is the strongest polyester resin made;

hardly anyone uses this resin because since it is higher grade is costs more, but it is amazingly strong for poly resin and will yield you a board stronger than any other poly board out there…. it is $20.00 for the y2kuv upgrade. The other upgrade is called direct or “D”- size glass – this is a high grade fiberglass that does not weigh anything more, but is significantly stronger than the standard “E” glass used predominantly in the surfboard industry…..again, very few companies use this glass because it costs more. The upgrade to this cloth is also $20.00. So, in a nutshell a couple low cost upgrades will get you a poly stronger than any other poly board out there; not as strong as the Proxy, but as good as you can get if you want to get the price down.
Hope that helps. Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.
Aloha,

Todd

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Hey Todd,

Thinking about what you said is actually so true. Before I got your board last summer I was riding a CI Flyer II (poly), and it was coming up on around 3 years, and to tell the truth it was in crappy condition. Just everyday use beat it up pretty bad, pressure dings all over the place, some taking water, patchy ding repair jobs, you know how it is.

I mean it felt terrible to ride even after just like half a year.

Your Proxy board, though, is coming up on a year

at the beginning of the summer, and it still feels great,

not even one pressure ding, and like I said it rides great.

I definitely dig the poly upgrades and I might go for that, but I’m close to the amount I need for the Proxy (w/ shipping its like just under $850 right?). Normally I’d definitely go for the poly upgrades but after riding the Proxy for about a year I love it, rides great and tough as nails. I’ll see if I can get the extra dough soon enough though. Then there’s the task of convincing my folks to shell out for another board, but if I have the money it shouldn’t be too tough. Thanks agian for your time and help.

Robert

the single to double would probably open up the sweet spot so it drove off both feet more

todd,

hope everything’s going well.

i want to make some changes to the proxy accelerator

you made for me some time ago.

i love the board, but i feel with some tweaks here and there it’ll be just right.  the dims on the one i have are 5’11.5 x 11.5 x 18.5 x 14.25 x 2-3/16 with an outline back (slight bump wing squash tail).  the overall volume feels right and i would leave the rails and foil exactly the same, but

i feel like i can go a bit shorter and a bit less area

between the feet (i tend to be a little

more front footed than back).

i’m thinking of going with a standard outline (no bump wing in the tail), a little more squared squash tail and one of the following dims:
 
5’11 x 11.5 x 18-9/16 x 14.25 x 2-3/16
5’10.5 x 11.5 x 18-5/8 x 14.25 x 2-3/16

have you tried using a single to double concave bottom

instead on this board?

just curious how it would perform against the single concave all the way through.  
 
peace,
 
mauricio

Hey Mauricio,

Good to hear from you….how was your Memorial Day weekend? Charissa and I got a nice respite.

I like your idea for the tweaks on the Accelerator.

I think the 5’10.5” would be the one, especially since summer is here….the less length the better. I like the idea of no bump with the the more squared up squash too.

I haven’t tried a single to double on this board,

but I’ve thought about it and have actually been

mulling it around in my mind for a few months,

but just haven’t gotten around to it….

so I think we should do that too.

From the sounds of it, this design would fun fast and clean rail to rail arcing/ carving king of small wave surfing…..

the single to double would probably open up the sweet spot

so it drove off both feet more as opposed to

having all the gas pedal just under the back foot….

and the doubles make a board drive real positive on rail engaging the concave on the side of the board that is involved in the turn more than a single will.
Basically I’m down with all your ideas….and have already been wanting to do a board like this….you can be the test pilot.
Let me know any other thought or questions you may have. Looking forward to your reply,
Aloha and peace to you too bro,

Todd

thanks for your feedback!

i feel like the single concave works well for a linear style surfing suited for fast down the line point breaks where you’re trying to always keep up with the speed of the wave.

i wish we had at least an inkling of a point break

in florida, but nada amigo.

unless i’m going to point break surfing heaven soon, the majority of my lifetime will be spent surfing peaky closeout beachbreaks that suits a quicker top to bottom style of surfing where you’re trying to work in as many turns as possible.

maybe this board with double concaves

(deeper than the G4E and SR71)

would still have enough down the line speed

when driven off both feet,

but will help to maintain momentum a little better

through all those turns.

let me know when would be a good time to call and discuss.  thanks Todd!

mauricio

Final Call:

Custom Proxy Epoxy Titanium Series Parabolic Accelerator (modified):  5’10 1/2″ x 18 5/8″ x 2 3/16″ square/squash no hip

My favorite board is that first Proxy Lil' Rascal you made for me in 6'1 x 20 3/4 x 2 9/16

Hi Todd,

A few words to tell you how much I love the boards you made for me.
Time is going and I’m thinking of a new order for the end of summer.
So I would like to get your suggestions for 3 or 4 more new boards:

1- Going to the Mentawais in October so i’m thinking of

SR 71 or Ante up in 6’8 ( 19 3/8? 2 1/2?)
Proxy + carbon hinged flex tail?

Good dimensions….maybe could go 19 ¼” width….I recommend Ante-up…are you wanting to drop the thickness a bit on these boards as to previous one’s? Do you want to drop the rail volume also just a bit. You can get away with lower rail volume for boards for Indo since the waves are so perfect and have good push to them. I recommend round pin.

2- My favorite board is that first Proxy Lil’ Rascal you made for me

in 6’1 x 20 3/4 x 2 9/16.

She’s getting old now and I’m thinking of a new one.
Should i get the same?

That is a good solid board…I would stick with the same dimensions for sure if that one is feeling that good…
Should i try that new Lill Spuddy?Same size?

Yea, I would go with the same dimensions with the round tail/ Lil’ Spuddy model.
What is the difference between them or with the Greased Rascal?

The Greased Rascal you ride a bit longer and narrower than the original Rascals, and it has the bottom and rocker of the Greased Pig, so it is a little bit more favored to small waves with shape and will surf in bigger waves also and still ride clean. It is a great board too, but similar to the Greased Pig….so I would go with your original Rascal dimensions in round tail Lil’ Spuddy model.

3-Looking for an all around Proxy Titanium series

in 6’4 (19 1/2? 2 1/2?).

G4E? Blackbird? Accelerator? Something else?

I would go with the G-4….I have a really good design file in 6’4”. This one also has the thinner volume I noticed….do you feel like you can go a bit thinner on your boards for good waves? As you progress, typically you can start riding boards that have less volume; you just don’t want to sacrifice too much paddling, but I think you could go thinner on this batch of boards especially since they are for Indo style waves.
The Blackbird is a good one too, but it favors being ridden off the back foot. The tail and fins like to release in the lip on this board, so if that is what sounds good to you then this would be a good one to run with.
The Accelerator is a bit more of a Grovel style smaller wave board and for marginal conditions ( I have been riding mine a lot lately actually), so I don’t know that it is going to be a board that is your best bet for Indo….maybe for another order or for waves at home.
Dimensions for each of these I think you could go: 6’4” x 19 ¼” x 2 ½” rounded squash for the G-4 or Blackbird, and squash, round tail or swallowtail for the Accelerator.

4-I’m surfing 50% of the time my new Greased Pig with carbon rails.

So i’m thinking of an other one 6’4? 19 5/8? 2 9/16?

Good dimensions….can’t go wrong with the parabolics and the channels work insane of this board….been making quite a few of them lately…

Proxy,Parabolic stringer + 6 channels?

Please let me know what you think about this.I’m in total confidence with your suggestions.

Let me know your current weight because I think we can drop the volume of your boards just a bit….keeping the paddle, but gaining a bit more responsiveness and performance by making the overall volume and rail volume just a bit more sensitive…..let me know what you think of this too…? I also have a new construction method where the boards are super light….they are not quite as strong as with the 6oz. like we have been doing, but they are still amazingly strong, but very very light….so if you are interested in going a little bit lighter weight I am now offering a construction series for this also. If you are happy with the strength, weight, and performance on your boards now, then I would just stick with what has been working….maybe just try one of two of the new smaller boards with the super lightweight glassing constructiong….
Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on some magic Indo carpets.
Looking forward to your reply,


Todd

Best,
Vincent

Hi Todd,

nice to get your suggestions.

My current weight is 150lbs and i’m 45 years old.

I think i can go a bit thinner on my boards so i will follow you to drop the volume a bit but without missing the paddle too much.

Yes, I think we can go thinner without sacrificing paddle, but gaining performance.

My order would be:

1 Ante up 6’8/ 19 1/4 / 2 1/2

with lower rail volume,rounded pin
Proxy,carbon hinged flex tail …

do you want the futures or f.c.s. fin system for this board, and what color for the spray fade (two-tone light grey looks good or two tone light blue fade with the carbon hinge.

2 Lil’ Spuddy proxy. Stringerless with carbon rails?

I’m ready to try it smaller and thinner (6’0? 20 1/2 ?) if you want.

New dimensions sound good….do you want to go with tri fin or five fin setup? What color for the fade, and what fin system?

3 G 4E 6’4 x 19 1/4 x 2 1/2 rounded squash.

Proxy,construction?(Titanium upgrade?Parabolic?New super light glassing construction?)

I think super light glass with titanium parabolic would be sick for this one…..and in the two-tone light gray fade for the color with futures or f.c.s.?

4 Greased pig 6’4 /19 5/8/ 2 9 /16

Proxy,parabolic stringer,6 channels
super light glasing construction;

super light glassing is good with channels and parabolics….nice….two tone light blue would look nice to easily differentiate between the other greased pig. Do you want  f.c.s. or futures…..tri fin or five fin?

Does it sounds good to you?
When do yo think i should order the boards to be sure to get them in september?July?

It is getting very busy right now, so I think probably the sooner the better….at the very latest by July, better by end of May or June for me personally…..so I can take the time to do exceptional job…..I’m very excited about these new dimensions for you…..I think these boards are going to be your biggest progression in your surfing.
Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.
Looking forward to your reply,
aloha,
Todd

Best,
Vincent

Hi Todd

I will put my order by the end of may.

For each board I’m ready to drop the volume a bit to

gain peformance without sacrificing paddle.

I would like 4 new boards from you:

1- Ante Up 6’8 x 19 1/4 x 2 1/2 rounded pin Proxy,carbon hinged flex tail

Futures fins ,full camo green with no fade.
I will bring it with me to the Mentawais at the end of the year.

2- Lil’ Spuddy 6’1 x 20 1/2 x 2 9/16 stringerless with carbon rails,

fin setup,Futures fins,camo green spray.

3-Greased pig 6’4 x 19 5/8 x 2 9/16 Proxy,parabolic stringer,

6 channels,super light glassing

Full camo green,no fade.3 fin setup.
Futures fins if possible with the channels,if not FCS.

4-For the last board i think i will take another four leaf clover

because i love soo much this board.

What would you say of:

4 leaf clover  6’4 / 19 3/4 / 2 9/16 diamond tail super light glass with titanium parabolic in the two tone light gray fade
Future fins with AM2?

Please give me your advice for this final order.Do you think i should change anything?
If it’s OK for you could Charissa send me an advice around the end of May for Paypal payment?

Best,
Vincent

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