Hello again

I was wondering if it was possible to order another board?  The board you guys made for me was great.

I just spent two months in Bali with it

and it has really helped me with my surfing.

I feel its time to take things to the next level.

So I’ve decided to go for a short board.  Don’t really know what size i should get but I was thinking an epoxy board because of traveling.  My measurements are 105 kg (231 lb) and 193 cm tall (6’3″).  Im an intermediate surfer.  I was thinking of a board that I can duck dive with.

Thanks a lot

Helge Bjornebye
Lil’ Rascal: 7’0″ x 22 1/2″ x 3″ swallow tail

Hi Helge,

Wow, two months in Bali….that sounds awesome!! I love Bali.
Anyway, the next level for you would be either (1) The Monsta….
Or (2) The Big Chief.
I’ll give you a brief breakdown of each for you to decide which sounds like the way you want to go….

The Monsta is similar to the Rascal in that it is easy to catch waves with and carries a lot of speed on the wave, however

the Monsta has a more shortboardy

nose outline and a more progressive rocker

allowing for more high performance style shortboard maneuvers on the wave than the Rascal. To make for easier duckdiving and to shed some of the extra foam, I suggest going 6’6” x 21” x 2 ¾” with a wide squashtail for big turns and nice release off the top.

The Big Chief is more of a standard

shortboard design, but build for guys over 200lbs.

This is a very versatile board and works excellent in high performance waves with conditions like Bali or shoulder high to overhead conditions. It favors waves that have some push and a more progressive high performance approach. If you are looking for full on high performance designed specifically for your build, then this would be the one. I recommend dimensions for this board at 6’8” x 20 ½” x 2 ¾” with a standard squashtail.

I also definitely recommend our unique Proxy/ custom epoxy construction….this is the highest grade board I make for both strength and performance. They are approximately 3-5 times stronger than polyester boards.
So, please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a magic custom Proctor….either the Monsta or the Big Chief….you can’t really go wrong with either of those. Looking forward to your reply,
Aloha,

Todd

hey

thanks for the fast reply and the great response.  After looking over the boards I think I’ll go for the proxy epoxy construction.  As for the size of the board I’ll leave it up to the experts.

Helge

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Hi Todd and Charissa.

My name’s Kyle and I’m a surfer from Van Isle Canada.  The waves recently have died off after an amazing winter consisting of an Indo trip and some amazing pacific surf.  What a winter we had, I’m sure it was just as good down there if not better.  Over the last few years I’ve surfed everything from a 6″1 stretch quad, a 6″3 by 18 3/4 by 2 3/8 squash tail, and now over the last trip and winter I’ve been mainly on a 6″4 by 19 by 2 5/8  rounded pin.

I’m a pretty big guy, 6″3 and anywhere

from 190 to 205 depending.

I also for the most part have to wear a 6 mil wetsuit

up here so that must add a bit of weight too.  I’d say I’m an intermediate surfer by Canadian standards.  I hold my own at all my local breaks and can do pretty good off the lips and cutbacks etc but I’m not quite boosting airs as of yet.

I’m really interested in getting a board for the

smaller waves of the summer and

for beach break missions to Costa Rica

and really just for your average days.  From looking over your amazing website the two boards I think that would suit me the most are the Rascal 2 and the Falcon.

I think I’m leading a little more towards the

Falcon just because it sounds like a

bit more of an all around board

as I’m sure as soon as I get on it I wont want to get off of it.  I do want the drive through flat sections and am really interested in the whole “skateboard” feel of the Rascal 2 so I was just wondering if you thought the Falcon would offer that as well.  I was also wondering what you thought the ideal dimensions would be for me and lastly what the shipping costs would be to either Vancouver or Victoria BC Canada. Thank you so much for your time and I look forward to your input and a new surfboard!

Kyle

Hi Kyle,

Nice to meet you….sounds like you got some goodies this winter….yea the waves were really good here too!!

Ok, so the magic board for you would be

a 6’0″ x 20″ x 2 5/8″ Falcon.

This is the high performance all around shortboard version of the Rascal II. Still carries the same speed through flat spots and has that same skateboardy feel, but is more responsive in the critical parts of the wave and will go more vertical without the front end hiccupping when bringing it back around. The deck is flatter than that of a traditional board and the volume of the foam carried out to a fuller boxier rail. Packing and shipping to your door is approximately $150.00 and includes full coverage insurance.
Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a magic Falcon. Looking forward to your reply,
aloha,

Todd

Hey Todd.  That sounds exactly like what I’m looking for.  You have an epoxy falcon 6″0 x 20″ x 2 1/2″ in stock right now which I would love to order but it is 1/8″ thinner and I’m not sure if that would make a big difference.  What do you think?  Thanks a lot.

Kyle

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Hi Todd :

This is Antonio, from Taiwan ( falcon surfboard )

I have been thinking in adding one or two of your boards to my quiver.  I am going back home for summer vacations at the end of June and have to make a stop in LA, so doesn’t have to pay extra for the shipment is really tentative.

I also we be road traveling and surfing during the holidays

( Guatemala, el salvador and maybe Nicaragua ).

Anyways, what I am looking for, is to have an all around quiver, if possible with 2 boards but if you recommend me 3 ( including the falcon )  to cover all, I will agree with your opinion.

As I mentioned to you Taiwan wave are not the so powerfull, but they can get during thyphoons. So I have been thinking to add a more shortboard style  for those good days in Taiwan, but with abilities to work in not only perfect conditions ( Monsta vs Accelerator vs Greased Pig II ) and for the typhoon season and traveling a round pin tail with more rocker and good versatility ( blakbird vs sr-71).

But what do I know! Please let me know you recommendation, last time was the perfect choice.

Really looking forward to get the sickest quiver in Taiwan !!!

Some info about me:
Height: 5’8
Weight:
Age: 24
Level: Intermediate ( learning fast )

A.Parlange

by the way everyone who tries your falcon, loves it !!!

Hi Antonio,

Good to hear from you. Sounds like you are going to have some fun surfing holidays. I have heard and seen really good waves in Nicaragua and I know Guatemala and El Salvador are really good too….exciting.
As for the first board….the Monsta is still kinda similar to the Falcon you have already. So I would go with either the Accelerator at 6’0″ x 18 5/8″ x 2 1/4″ with a rounded squash or swallowtail…or you could go with a Greased Pig II at 5’10″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 5/16″ with a swallowtail.

The Greased Pig II is faster in small waves

than the Accelerator, but the Accelerator

is fast also, but more responsive in the

faster hollow shaped small waves.

I would tend towards the Greased Pig II I think that would be a good call for you for a small wave high performance board that carries quick speed and is still versatile and will handle up to head high.

The second board I know for sure you should go with a 6’2″ x 18 1/2″ x 2 5/16″ SR-71 with a thumbtail/ round pin.

This is my personal favorite board

and it just works insane when the

waves are good….the increased rocker allows

you to surf the bigger/ hollower days with

the perfect blend of speed and control for

quick top to bottom pocket ripping.

Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a Greased Pig II and SR-71 for home and adventures. Looking forward to your reply,

Aloha, Todd

Hi Todd:

Thanks for your time, explaining me the options. Really appreciate it.

I think the SR-71 will fit perfectly for those typhoon days and to take it for surfing really good waves during trips.  I have read some people change this board to fulcrum, what is the difference or advantage ?

The Fulcrum is a subtle design change-up in the rocker which makes the board more versatile…..going good in smaller waves and still in good waves too and with that same SR-71 smooth carving speed feel….just in a wider range of surf and conditions. I decrease the entry rocker and increase the tail rocker….this makes the board faster paddling into waves early, quicker down the line and looser and more responsive in the pocket and through maneuvers.

The one I’m not sure is the middle one, you have so many options in this range, and all of them looks great and to fit my needs.

This is my opinion, I will really appreciate your input, last time your advice was the perfect decision.

Greased pig II; the newest model of all , looks like a really good small to medium wave board with tons of speed, but so the falcon, how diferenciates with it? Have you made it with a squash tail?

The Greased Pig II has more rocker than the falcon, but less than a “good waves” performance shortboard….so it is still quick in small waves, yet has more hold and responsiveness going vertical….more snappy in the pocket and a little less carvy on the face.

Accelerator; I like the responsiveness in faster hollow waves you explain to me, and the fact you choose it as your quiver board together with the Sr-71 and the falcon. But that was before the greased pig II came alive, so not sure if overall the greased pig suit me better.

Currently my personal favorites are the SR-71/G-4.f, the accelerator, the greased pig II, and the Pavote. I ride them in that order from big and clean waves to small and mushy.

G4 E & F (not sure about the diference); I saw John ( a friend from Taidong, Taiwan ) surfing it, and after that, I read the description in your page and looks also a really good all around shortboard, with tons of versatility.

Blackbird; this have been my favorite board since the first time I saw your boards, looks just amazing!!! I was hoping you will recommend me that one, but maybe is not for me. Looks to work in everything with more punch and a little more size, that my falcon needs. If the blackbird II on production now? How do you think will fit with the falcon & sr-71, maybe a squash tail a little bit more wider outline could work?

yea actually this is a great board and probably one of the most popular with pro surfers….it looks the vertical fins free surfing and is a very back footed board. Some people don’t like it that much in small waves, but most surfers love it in good waves and for doing the most modern progressive maneuvers. I do a version with a slightly fuller outline which makes it more of an all-around board instead of just a good waves board. If you like the looks of it and the description and have always wanted to try that one, then I say go for it….it is for sure a winner.

I think that’s all of my choices, in the final I  will choose the board you think will fit me better between the falcon and the sr-71. As I mentioned to you, I looking for the most balanced quiver possible!

The Greased Pig II would be the one that would fit right in the middle between those two boards the best.

Sorry for all the questions, is hard to choose when you don’t  have the proper knowledge and experienced with surfboards.

Thanks again for your time and patience, really glad to have the opportunity to buy my boards from you.

Saludos, A.Parlange

Hi Todd…Thanks for the reply !

After reading your last mail,

I have decided to go with the SR-71 fulcrum

and the Greased pig II as you recommend me.

great

About the greased pig, I saw in the older greased pig you made it also with a squash tail, and instead of the winger a hip. Personally I like it more in that way, but not sure if you still recommend that changes with the new greased pig II. Please if possible, let me know your opinion about that changes ?

The greased Pig II can be ordered with the wide hip squash tail …and that is what I recommend as well…

I was thinking to put some carbon rails to the GP2, same as my falcon, the falcon feels great in the small and not to powerful surf, really lively and kind of accelerates or make you feel that turns faster. What is your experienced with the GP2 w/carbon rails, do you also recommend it ?

It works great with the carbon rails….I recommend it….very springy and lively.

About the Sr-71, no changes other than the fulcrum, other than that, I will like it as you recommend me.

I send you my info again, last time I forgot to put my weight, so we can confirm the best dimensions for me;

Dimensions listed previously are perfect for your height and weight….so that should remain the same.

Height: 5’8 ft (1.74 m)
Weight: 160 lb
Age: 24

Thanks for your time helping me to decide my boards! Really looking forward to tried them !

Your welcome, my pleasure. I will have Charissa e-mail the breakdown/ invoice for everything later this week or early next week as we are having a bit of a stay at home vacation this week….but still following up on some works stuff as time permits. Speak soon, Aloha, Todd

Saludos, A.Parlange

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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

Hi 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

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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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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

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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

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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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First Name

Travis

Age

25

Height

5’8

Weight

160

Experience

intermed-exper

Type of board you’re interested in

5’8 four leaf quad parabolic carbon

Type of waves you will be surfing with this board

mostly mushy beachbreak-variety of differant beachbreaks here

The direction you want to go with your surfing

faster floatier looser but still with a bite

What boards are you currently riding?

5’9 matt kechelle mix fish swallow tail(potato chip) 5’10 vec performance fish swallow tail- 6’0 tom neilson five fin set up round pin (custom-magic board)- 6’0 sezio “shorepound buoy”. 5’10 a.k.a quadra all thrusters except the neilson and the a.k.a

Anything else you want Todd to know

ive yet to try other boards besides my standard poly boards and an aviso so im curious about the parabolics.I hear good things. How sharp can i get the rails on a parabolic carbon? and can there be a custom tail or does it have to be a standard? How much stiffer are they? look foward for a response. Thank You Travis

Hi Travis,

Nice to meet you…

the parabolic boards are actually flexier

than a standard center stringer board….

very lively in the small stuff since you can actually load them up in turns and have them release out of turns with incredible speed.

I recommend 5’8” x 18 7/8” x 2 5/16” dimensions

for a Four Leaf for performance in the

smaller, mushier waves…

this board is still very versatile though and will fun clean and responsive in up to even slightly overhead. The tail shape is custom i.e. wide hipsquash, swallowtail, battail, moontail, etc….

The rails through the tail are very hard and sharp whether the board has carbon rails or not….

the way we make them here does not

inhibit the sharpness of the edges

if it is carbon railed.

I make the parabolic rails in polyester or our unique Proxy custom flexible epoxy construction. The Proxy is the premium board I make since it has the flex characteristics of an ultralite poly board, but with 3-5 times the strength/ lifespan of a standard poly board.

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

Looking forward to your reply,

Aloha,

Todd

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Todd,

I like your ideas in board construction

and I’m in the market for a new shortboard.

My info is below.  Which board would be best for me and if you think I should order a custom board, what is your opinion on the shape I would need?  Thanks in advance for your reply.

6’2
185 lbs

Heavy front footed surfer

I live in San Diego and surf all up and down the SOCAL coast.   I have been surfing for 10+ years, but am still struggling to progress.

I can do a few good turns on a wave,

but am not killing it and often catch rails.

This will be my primary shortboard and will replace a 6’3 Sharpeye (19″ wide) which rode ok, but I don’t think it fit my front footed style.

Any ideas???

God bless,
Jonathan

Hi Jonathan,

Sorry to take so long to get back to you…been very busy here…Anyway, I read through all of your info you sent through and I know the magic board for you….
First off,

the board you have now sounds like it is too small and has a rocker/ bottom curve and bottom contours that don’t suit your style i.e. front-footed.

There are a lot of front-footed surfers just like you and that is why

I designed a board that specifically caters to driving more off the front foot.

This board is called the G-4.E

and it is actually my most versatile

high performance shortboard design….

perfect too for the variety of waves we get in Cali.

The G-4 has

• a moderate entry rocker to get you into waves easily,

• a flatter fun through the middle/ under your front foot for bursts of speed down the line

• and positive carry through flat spots (non-rail digger),

• and a fair amount of tail rocker to keep it crisp and loose in turns and free in the pocket.

The single-to-double concave bottom is also a major important factor for you since this particular hull contour drives really well off the front foot.

I think you ought to be going 6’4″ – 6’5″ x 19 1/8″ x 2 1/2″ and

I think you might like a swallowtail….

helps keep the tail looser and works well

for more front-footed surfers.

I make this board in the traditional polyester construction as well as our unique Proxy/ custom flexible epoxy construction. The standard polyester is $585.00 and includes fin system and fins, while the Proxy is $735.00 and includes fin system and fins….both construction methods are made with the best materials for their perspective categories as well as using the highest craftsmanship, however, Proxy is the premium board I make for both strength and performance.
Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a magic G-4.E. Looking forward to your reply,
Aloha,

Todd

Todd,

Thanks for the reply and no worries about the short delay.  I’m definitely interested in the G-4.E.  I’ll take your advice and move up to a 6’4 with the dimensions of your choosing for my height/weight/style info.  I’ve never had a swallow tail, but am willing to try it out.

This will be the shortboard I travel with

so I want it to be as strong as possible.

Therefore, I’ll go with the Proxy.

Do you recommend any of the other proxy options?  Are their any other choices I need to make before placing my order?  Thanks Todd!

Jonathan

Hi Jonathan,

Ok sounds good…I think we’ve covered all the design/ shape info pretty good…so as far as upgrades to the Proxy goes…
The standard Proxy construction is really strong as is…

there are a few upgrades you can get such as

Kevlar compression patch for an additional $85.00 -

I would recommend this if you have issues crushing in the decks of your boards really bad;

it this isn’t really a problem, then the added strength of the standard Proxy is going to work great for you.

Another option is the carbon hinge flextail f

or an additional $85.00 -

this works pretty sick since it allows me to thin the tail area out a bit giving the board a real whippy tail through turns; kind of a slingshot effect;

the carbon keeps the tail from fatiguing in that area as

well as reinforcing the toe and heal areas of the tail

from crushing in over time (good also if you have

issues with crushing in the rails in your tails).

There are also parabolic stringers which are an additional $100.00 if you want a real springy flex out of the board.
Personally, I would just go with the standard Proxy with maybe the carbon hinge in the tail…that gives you a high performance board with great strength.

The only other thing would be the color for the board.

The Proxy comes included with the price of the board a two color spray…

since you’ll be having this board around longer than a typical construction board, it keeps them from looking dingy over time….alleviates the yellowing look. Check out this link to see the various options for color that come with the board

http://www.proctorsurf.com/Surf-Boards/?page_id=238

Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.  Once you decide on those last few things, my wife Charissa will send you the breakdown and invoice to your e-mail. You can do an e-sign with credit card or debit card for the down payment…final payment due when the board is done. Or ir you prefer to call in to the factory showroom to dial things in you can call me here at (805) 658-7659.

Looking forward to making a magic Proxy G-4.E for you,
Speak soon,

Todd

Todd,

Cool.  I will order the 6’4 with specs you’ve mentioned below.

I’ll add the carbon, but not the kevlar.

For the color I’ll go with the standard fade design with the “SKY” color.  Looking forward to it.

One of my best friends should be contacting you about a board soon, if he hasn’t already.   He just got back from another deployment in Iraq and will be giving you a call.  His name is Greg Pruett….another brother in Christ.  We went to college together and are now in the Navy.  Keep an eye out for him.

God bless,
Jonathan

Hi Jonathan,

Great…then we’ve got it dialed. Charissa will be sending over the breakdown for you. She will walk you through that part of things….it’s very simple. Do you have a preference regarding the logo placement?

I was thinking black logo up in the nose,

or running diagonal from the stringer over/

down to the rail…

lemme know…
I’ll make you a great board. Please let me know if you have any other questions along the way. We will call you and/ or e-mail you when the board is done.
Thanks brother and God bless you too

Todd

P.S. – I’ll keep an eye/ ear out for your buddy Greg..

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