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		<title>I&#8217;m particulary interested in the Scarecrow model&#8230;</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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]&#8216;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&#8217;9 x 19 x 2 5/16 or may be something like 5&#8217;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&#8217;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&#8217;m looking for, including shipping to France (Marseilles). Regards, Eric PELLEGRINO. Hi Eric, Todd here&#8230;.. Nice to meet you. I recommend a 5&#8217;8&#8243; x 19 1/4&#8243; x 2 5/16&#8243; Scarecrow. I have a board [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Hey there,</strong></p>
<div id="_mcePaste">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.</div>
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<div id="_mcePaste">[dropcap1]I[/dropcap1]&#8216;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&#8217;9 x 19 x 2 5/16 or may be something like 5&#8217;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 ?</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">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.</div>
<p>[fancy_box]I&#8217;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]</p>
<div id="_mcePaste">Could you advice me and tell me what can be the quote for what I&#8217;m looking for, including shipping to France (Marseilles).</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Regards,</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Eric PELLEGRINO.</div>
<h2>Hi Eric,</h2>
<div id="_mcePaste">Todd here&#8230;..</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Nice to meet you.</div>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">I recommend a 5&#8217;8&#8243; x 19 1/4&#8243; x 2 5/16&#8243; Scarecrow.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">I have a board with these exact same dimensions and it is my favorite board.</h3>
<div>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&#8230;..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.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">[fancy_box]The scarecrow is the perfect board for speeding through powerless sections&#8230;.like the waves in the Mediterranean Sea.<br />
[/fancy_box]</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">A polyester board (standard foam and fiberglass board) is $625.00 and includes fin system and fins for a thruster set-up&#8230;.upgrade to a five fin set-up with two sets of fins (one quad set and one thruster set) is an additional $45.00.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">We also do the scarecrow in the Proxy/ custom epoxy technology &#8211; these start at $785.00 and include fin system and fins for a thruster set-up&#8230;.or an additional $45.00 for the five fin set-up with two sets of fins.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">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.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">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,</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Aloha,</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Todd</div>
<p><a href="http://www.proctorsurf.com/Surf-Boards/scarecrow" target="_blank">http://www.proctorsurf.com/Surf-Boards/scarecrow</a></p>
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		<title>a very versatile board that will not make you feel the drawbacks of a fish</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Forever Grom Explains da Monsta from Proctor Surfboards on Vimeo. Hey guys, I’m trying to get a recommendation on which board and appropriate specs I need. I’m 6’1, 182lbs.  Intermediate to Advanced surfer. [pullquote_right]I’m 6’1, 182lbs.  Intermediate to Advanced surfer.[/pullquote_right] I’m looking for a board to ride in San Diego in small to head high surf (beach and reef breaks). I have my performance short board from you already so I’m looking for a hybrid or all-arounder. I want it to get into waves easily, have forgiveness in the turns, and perform a little more like a shortboard than a fish (I have a fish). [fancy_box]Bottom line is I want it to generate a lot of speed in and out of turns even when the waves aren’t very energetic.  My biggest issue when I surf is getting bogged down through my turns and catching rails.  Learning to surf better is my goal, but the right equipment in the right conditions will help.  [/fancy_box] I’ve been primarily looking at a couple boards in Da Monsta series.  I think I definitely want a good Quad option (5fin), but am interested to get a recommendation from you given the above information. Please reply [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/20935149">Forever Grom Explains da Monsta</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/proctorsurf">Proctor Surfboards</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
<p>Hey guys,</p>
<h3>I’m trying to get a recommendation on which board and appropriate specs I need.</h3>
<p>I’m 6’1, 182lbs.  Intermediate to Advanced surfer.</p>
<p>[pullquote_right]I’m 6’1, 182lbs.  Intermediate to Advanced surfer.[/pullquote_right]</p>
<p>I’m looking for a board to ride in San Diego in small to head high surf (beach and reef breaks).</p>
<p>I have my performance short board from you already so I’m looking for a hybrid or all-arounder.</p>
<p>I want it to get into waves easily, have forgiveness in the turns, and perform a little more like a shortboard than a fish (I have a fish).</p>
<p>[fancy_box]Bottom line is I want it to generate a lot of speed in and out of turns even when the waves aren’t very energetic.  My biggest issue when I surf is getting bogged down through my turns and catching rails.  Learning to surf better is my goal, but the right equipment in the right conditions will help.  <img src='http://shapingboards.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> [/fancy_box]</p>
<p>I’ve been primarily looking at a couple boards in Da Monsta series.  I think I definitely want a good Quad option (5fin), but am interested to get a recommendation from you given the above information.</p>
<p>Please reply to all so I get your response at my yahoo account too.</p>
<p>God bless,</p>
<p>Jonathan</p>
<h2>Hi Jonathan,</h2>
<p>God bless you too!!</p>
<p>Ok, well I pulled your last order card and board file to check out what we did for the performance shortboard…..and going off that for something that has more pickup and drive in the smaller/ mushier realm,</p>
<h3>you are on the right track with Da Monsta….which is also a very versatile board that will not make you feel the drawbacks of a fish, but will give you the benefit of extra speed with maneuverability and hold.</h3>
<p>I recommend dropping it down to the 6’0” / 6’1” range x 19 ½” x 2 ½” with a fuller rail than the G-4…..so the deck foil ends up being flatter and the rail volume bumps up to what would feel like a standard 2 5/8” rail….for more pushback through turns so you don’t ever feel like your bogging through the flat sections.</p>
<p>The five fin option is an excellent upgrade so you can go tri or quad depending on the conditions….definately recommend that as well. Quads go real quick down the line and arc out nice carving turns with speed to burn through the second half of the turn…perfect for points or drawn out beachbreaks. The trifins like to pivot tighter and go straight up and snap in the pocket easier….so if you’re in real bowly waves, or tight, cornery beachbreaks, then the trifin setup will still be you go to.</p>
<p>Well, I hope that helped to answer some of your questions. I know you would be stoked on a Monsta five finner. Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. Looking forward to your reply,</p>
<p>Aloha,</p>
<p>Todd</p>
<h2>Todd, Thanks for getting back to me!</h2>
<p>I like the idea of a 5 fin Monsta. Quick question before moving forward with a quote.</p>
<p>[fancy_box]What is the major difference between the Monsta and the El Pavote.[/fancy_box]</p>
<p>Its hard to tell not having seen them in person. Thanks.<br />
GB, JM</p>
<h2>Hi Jonathan,</h2>
<p>The Pavote has a flatter rocker throughout, a fuller outline, and fuller rails than the Monsta. The Pavote is primarily made as a super small scale waves board&#8230;..more of a specialty board for the really tiny/ mushy conditions &#8211; and it goes crazy in those kind of waves, but due to it&#8217;s extremely low rocker, it is not a very versatile board at beachbreaks with any steepness to them; expecially if it is steep and cornery&#8230;.the flatter rocker that works so well when the waves are slopey/ mushy can tend to get hung up in the lip of short, hollow waves.</p>
<p>But don&#8217;t get me wrong, I had a Pavote that I rode for a year straight and couldn&#8217;t get off it&#8230;..but I was surfing a lot of pointbreaks that year also&#8230;.</p>
<h2>the Pavote does love pointbreaks</h2>
<p>and can handle a wider variety of size and hollowness if it&#8217;s a point due to the down-the-line nature of pointbreak surfing.</p>
<p>Anyway, my Pavote &#8220;year of ecstasy&#8221; experience led into the development of the Monsta&#8230;..to have a board with the small wave speed attributes of the Pavote,</p>
<h2><img class="alignleft" style="border: 1px solid black; margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px;" src="http://www.proctor-board-shop.com/v/vspfiles/photos/monsta_6.0_8229-2T.jpg" alt="" width="134" height="400" />but with more versatility so I could ride it in a larger variety of conditions.</h2>
<p>[pullquote_right]And right from the get-go the Monsta was a special board/ magic from day one. It has become the go-to board for most surfers that have jumped onto them. I think it would be that way for you too.[/pullquote_right]</p>
<p>And right from the get-go the Monsta was a special board/ magic from day one. It has become the go-to board for most surfers that have jumped onto them. I think it would be that way for you too.<br />
Please let me know if that made sense?<br />
Looking forward to your reply,</p>
<p>Aloha,</p>
<p>Todd</p>
<h2>Jonathan&#8217;s final board choice:</h2>
<p>Proxy Epoxy Monsta v.1.3: 6&#8217;1&#8243; x 19 1/2&#8243; x 2 1/2&#8243; wide squash<br />
with 5 fin option install</p>
<p><a href="http://www.proctor-board-shop.com/Monsta_Series_s/117.htm" target="_blank">Monstas in the Proctor Board Shop</a></p>
<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/20935149">Forever Grom breaks down the Monsta</a></p>
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		<title>super quick board, but with the hold and maneuverability of a performance shortboard</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Todd, Since moving to San Diego from the SF Bay Area about five years ago, I have been on a quest to find a small wave board for average everyday surf. I’ve experimented with everything from groveler type boards to modernized fish types and have not been able to find that magic shape that I can ride in area reef and beach breaks when the surf is small and mushy to somewhat punchy/decent in the knee to shoulder high range. Complicating matters is that I’m a 40 yr old 200 lb guy. However, I’m in good shape and surf 2-3 times a week. My current small wave board is a quad fish (6’0” x 21” x 2.4”) with a concave deck, fairly pulled in tail and volume moved out towards the rails. It works well in mushy surf of any size up to head high, but struggles in the more punchy stuff with setting that fat rail and vertical turning in the pocket. I love the down the line speed of the fish, but want to be able to do short board moves in small surf. I’m thinking I want more of a groveler type and am interested in your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Todd,</h2>
<p>Since moving to San Diego from the SF Bay Area about five years ago,</p>
<h1>I have been on a quest to find a small wave board</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: right;">for average everyday surf.</h1>
<p>I’ve experimented with everything from groveler type boards to modernized fish types and have not been able to find that magic shape that I can ride in area reef and beach breaks when the surf is small and mushy to somewhat punchy/decent in the knee to shoulder high range.</p>
<h1>Complicating matters is that I’m a 40 yr old 200 lb guy.</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">However, I’m in good shape and surf 2-3 times a week.</h1>
<p>My current small wave board is a quad fish (6’0” x 21” x 2.4”) with a concave deck, fairly pulled in tail and volume moved out towards the rails. It works well in mushy surf of any size up to head high, but struggles in the more punchy stuff with setting that fat rail and vertical turning in the pocket.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">I love the down the line speed of the fish,</h1>
<h1>but want to be able to do short board moves in small surf.</h1>
<p>I’m thinking I want more of a groveler type and am interested in your Greased Pig but also very curious about the Apache. My regular short board is a 6’6” x 19.5” x 2.65” swallow tail. I really won’t pull that board out unless it is head high and good and is mainly a Blacks board. If the surf surpasses the 8’ mark I have a 6’8” step-up for that. I’m trying to maintain a three board quiver and that small board is going to be a primary ride workhorse, so I need something that is pretty versatile. My style is pretty heavy footed and I use the rail a lot for turns. What do you suggest?</p>
<p>John</p>
<h2><img class="alignleft" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" src="http://www.proctor-board-shop.com/v/vspfiles/photos/gPig-6.4-6579-2T.jpg" alt="" width="123" height="400" />Hi John,</h2>
<p>I think you&#8217;re spot on the right track and have done your homework super good.</p>
<h1>The Greased Pig is what you&#8217;re looking for&#8230;..</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">super quick board, but with the hold and</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: right;">maneuverability of a performance shortboard.</h1>
<p>I would go 6&#8217;2&#8242; &#8211; 6&#8217;4&#8243; x 20&#8243; x 2 5/8&#8243;+.</p>
<h1>For heavy footed powerful guys</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">I make the concaves slightly heavier&#8230;..</h1>
<p>this gives the board  nice positive hold when you push hard on it, it pushed back with positive speed this way. The Greased Pig surfs quick in the pocket and will keep things way more vertical than a typical fish or grovely kind of board.<br />
The Apache is rad too, but for you I think you will gain more of the vertical thing and a more versatile board for you area of waves than with the Apache who&#8217;s fuller nose can get a little touchy sometimes when you wanna through right in the hook&#8230;.the Apache&#8217;s best qualities are at the pointbreak setups.<br />
Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be frothin&#8217; on a Greased Pig.<br />
Looking forward to your reply,<br />
aloha,</p>
<p>Todd</p>
<h2>Todd,</h2>
<p>Thanks for your response. The Greased Pig sounds like what I&#8217;m looking for.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.proctorsurf.com/Surf-Boards/Greased-Pig" target="_blank">The Greased Pig</a></p>
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		<title>I am in pretty good shape,  but want really good float for smaller waves</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hey Todd. I was tooling around on the good ol&#8217; internet and came across your email. I have heard great things about your boards. I am particularly interested in possibly your lil&#8217;rascal shape. I am fall into the intermediate-advanced category and am 5&#8242; 10 and around 190-200 pounds. I am in pretty good shape, but want really good float for smaller waves. I have alonger 6&#8217;6 retro quad epoxy and a 6&#8242; fish that is 3&#8243; thick in the center and widest point being 21 and 3 1/4. It has single to double concaves with a v off the tail. It responds extremely well for a board this wide and thick. I am looking to jump down to a 5&#8217;8-5&#8217;10. Just something small that can fit the face of a smaller wave and something to just have a blast on-however, I really want buoyancy as well. I was thinking if I went down to a 5&#8217;8, may-be around 23&#8243; wide and 3- 3 and 1/4 thick? Similar with a 5&#8217;10? I want a nice round tail. What do you think? I really appreciate any info you may be able to help with. Timmy Hi Timmy, Sorry to take so long [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Hey Todd.</h2>
<div id="_mcePaste">I was tooling around on the good ol&#8217; internet and came across your email. I have heard great things about your boards.</div>
<h1>I am particularly interested in possibly</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: right;">your lil&#8217;rascal shape.</h1>
<div>I am fall into the intermediate-advanced category and am 5&#8242; 10 and around 190-200 pounds.</div>
<h1>I am in pretty good shape,</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: right;">but want really good float for smaller waves.</h1>
<div>I have alonger 6&#8217;6 retro quad epoxy and a 6&#8242; fish that is 3&#8243; thick in the center and widest point being 21 and 3 1/4. It has single to double concaves with a v off the tail. It responds extremely well for a board this wide and thick. I am looking to jump down to a 5&#8217;8-5&#8217;10.</div>
<h1>Just something small that can fit the face</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">of a smaller wave and something to just have</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: right;">a blast on-however, I really want buoyancy as well.</h1>
<div>I was thinking if I went down to a 5&#8217;8, may-be around 23&#8243; wide and 3- 3 and 1/4 thick? Similar with a 5&#8217;10? I want a nice round tail. What do you think?</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">I really appreciate any info you may be able to help with.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Timmy</div>
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<h2>Hi Timmy,</h2>
<div id="_mcePaste">Sorry to take so long to get back to you….just been super busy….</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">What type of waves are you going to be surfing with the board….all different, beachbreak (bowly or mushy?), or pointbreaks? Lemme know and I can detail the magic next level board for you. Just fyi you are on the right track with something from the Rascal series….I can nail it down exact which design and dimensions once I hear back from you.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Speak soon,</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Aloha,</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Todd</div>
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<h2>Hi Todd,</h2>
<div id="_mcePaste">Thanks for writing back.</div>
<h1>Well, my home break is Wrightsville Beach, NC.</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">It is all beach break here where I surf.</h1>
<div>I do some traveling to the outer banks and such, but mostly here in Wrightsville.</div>
<h1 style="text-align: right;">We get quite a bit of mushy type waves</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">without alot of push, but do get days mixed in</h1>
<h1>where there is a little more punch to the waves.</h1>
<div>Every once in a while we get some hollow surf, but those days are far and few between sadly. If it is not mushy, then we can also get some little racy waves that you pop up and just go.</div>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">I am a back foot surfer by nature as well.</h1>
<div>The board I am riding now mostly is a Jimmy Keith Green Room epoxy that is 6&#8242;x3&#8243;x21-1/2. The deck is rolled out a bit, but the rails are more boxier type rails. It has a moderately thick foil as well. I am looking for a small board 5&#8217;8-5&#8217;10 that I can have a blast on and fit the curves of smaller waves, yet has quite a bit of float. Right now I weigh about 195-200 and am 5&#8217;9 or 10&#8230;on the way down in weight. I am in shape, but not a 130 pound grom that can catch a ripple. Thanks for the information Todd.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Sincerely,</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Tim</div>
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		<title>It jams in small waves and gives you the speed to do turns and maneuvers</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hey Todd I was checking out the greased pig on your site. I was looking for a new everyday board for waist to head high + . as far as size I was thinking 5&#8217;10&#8221; x 19.5&#8221; x 2 3/8&#8221; .   My only question would be single or double bump in the tail and whether I should go thruster or quad.   If I was going to go with four fins I figured it would work better with the wider tail or single wing.  I dont like four fins on real pulled in tails. At the same time I wanted something that will pivot off the bottom and be able to go vertical where I&#8217;ve rode quads that have trouble doing that. Any suggestions. Mike Hi Mike, Good to hear from you. The Greased Pig is a great board and one of my favorites. It jams in small waves and gives you the speed to do all the turns and maneuvers that you can’t normally do on a regular board in those same conditions. Also, what is very cool is that it is really versatile for a small wave board in that it will surf up to head high + and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Hey Todd</h2>
<p>I was checking out the greased pig on your site.</p>
<h1>I was looking for a new everyday board</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">for waist to head high + .</h1>
<p>as far as size I was thinking 5&#8217;10&#8221; x 19.5&#8221; x 2 3/8&#8221; .   My only question would be single or double bump in the tail and whether I should go thruster or quad.   If I was going to go with four fins I figured it would work better with the wider tail or single wing.  I dont like four fins on real pulled in tails.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: right;">At the same time I wanted something</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">that will pivot off the bottom and</h1>
<h1>be able to go vertical</h1>
<p>where I&#8217;ve rode quads that have trouble doing that. Any suggestions.</p>
<p>Mike</p>
<h2>Hi Mike,</h2>
<p>Good to hear from you.</p>
<p>The Greased Pig is a great board and one of my favorites.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">It jams in small waves and gives you the speed</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">to do all the turns and maneuvers that you</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">can’t normally do on a regular board</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">in those same conditions.</h1>
<p><img class="alignleft" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" src="http://www.proctor-board-shop.com/v/vspfiles/photos/gPig-5.11-stock-1.jpg" alt="" width="102" height="350" />Also, what is very cool is that it is really versatile for a small wave board in that it will surf up to head high + and still run clean.</p>
<h1>This board goes quick and loose</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: right;">(like a quad) already</h1>
<p>without the need to loosen it up more as a four fin….I find the tri fin is my favorite since it does more of exactly what you mention…..holds and pivots vertical and lets you lay into it in tight, snappy turns.</p>
<p>I have been having people get them with five fin (boxes) set-up so it can be ridden as a trifin or quad…..and that works really well and gives you the opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds.  What is your current height and weight, so I can crosscheck that with your suggested dimensions.</p>
<h1>The tail is pretty wide already on the</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">Greased Pig</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: right;">so I don’t recommend going wider…..</h1>
<p>it works great for both tri or quad as it is.</p>
<p>Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a magic Greased Pig.</p>
<p>Looking forward to your reply,</p>
<p>Aloha,</p>
<p>Todd</p>
<p><a href="http://www.proctorsurf.com/Surf-Boards/Greased-Pig" target="_blank">http://www.proctorsurf.com/Surf-Boards/Greased-Pig</a></p>
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		<title>allow you to progress into the performance realm of surfing</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:52:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;6&#8243; 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&#8217;0 x 19.5-20&#8243; 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, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Todd,   I am having trouble deciding on what style of board I  I should buy.</h2>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">I fall into the category of a beginner for my lack of time</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">in the water, but I  I feel I  I have the physical ability</h1>
<h1>to surf at the next level, I  I just need a better understanding of the waves.</h1>
<p>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)</p>
<p>I am 23, a short 5&#8217;6&#8243; and anywhere in between 155-160.</p>
<h1>I am looking for a board that will go down the line quick,</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">paddle well and be fairly stable.</h1>
<p>A 6&#8217;0 x 19.5-20&#8243; 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</p>
<h2><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-312" title="a.Carbon1" src="http://shapingboards.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/a.Carbon1.png" alt="a.Carbon1" width="200" height="500" />Hi Graedy,</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: right;">I recommend going 6’0” x 19 ½” x 2 ½” -</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">swallowtail quad version works great with this board too…..</h1>
<p>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</p>
<h1>allow you to progress into the performance realm</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">of surfing without the need to switch to a</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">different board as you progress.</h1>
<p>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.</p>
<h1>By eliminating a center stringer and strengthening the</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">rail structure of the board, the board has a</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: right;">very lively flex characteristic that makes it feel</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">like it is slingshotting through turns.</h1>
<p>I have great results with this upgrade option.</p>
<p>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,<br />
Aloha,</p>
<p>Todd</p>
<h2>Todd</h2>
<p>Thanks for all the info&#8230;..What would this ride like if we went a bit shorter lets say 5&#8217;10-5&#8217;11&#8243;, 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&#8230; I am not very familiar with the different types of boards, aka foam,epoxy,proxy&#8230;.(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</p>
<h1>I am gonna need a board that will take a fair amount of punishment&#8230;..</h1>
<p>Last but not least I am gonna need some prices on this magic board.<br />
I quickly looked thru your artwork and there so many I can&#8217;t decide&#8230;what is the difference in price between the airbrush, spraycan, paintpen??</p>
<p>Thanks again for all your help,<br />
Graedy</p>
<h2>Hi  Graedy,</h2>
<p>I answered your  questions below in <span style="color: #a1d1f1;">blue</span>…</p>
<p>Todd<br />
Thanks for all the info&#8230;..What would this ride like if we went a bit shorter lets say 5&#8217;8&#8243;, and a bit wider like 20-20.5?</p>
<p><span style="color: #a1d1f1;">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.</span></p>
<p>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&#8230;</p>
<p><span style="color: #a1d1f1;">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.</span></p>
<p>I am not very familliar with the different types of boards, aka foam,epoxy,proxy&#8230;.(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&#8230;.. Last but not least iam gonna need some prices on this magic board.</p>
<p><span style="color: #a1d1f1;">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.</span></p>
<p>I quickly looked thru your artwork and there so many i cant decide&#8230;what is the difference i price between the airbrush,spraycan,paintpen??</p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="color: #a1d1f1;">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 &#8211; $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.</p>
<p>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,</p>
<p>Aloha,</span><br />
Todd</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.proctorsurf.com/Surf-Boards/G-4.E" target="_blank">Visit the G-4.E page to find out more about this board model</a></p>
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		<title>I throw in some secret bottom contours and rocker to give it responsiveness</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:41:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Name felim Age 30 Height 5,7 Weight 75kg Experience not bad Type of board you&#8217;re interested in quad fang Type of waves you will be surfing with this board ankle to over hand, Ireland What boards are you currently riding? currently riding a 6,6 thruster fish and 7,o fat boy. Goal for consultation I would like to detail/order my custom surfboard with Todd Hey Felim, I tried giving you a call, but couldn’t connect through because of the country code or something…not sure, but anyway….. here is the magic Quad Fang dimensions for your build and the waves where you surf….. and to take your surfing to the next level: 5’8” &#8211; 5’10” x 20 ½” x 2 ½”. This board is extremely fast in small waves and I throw in some secret bottom contours and rocker to give it responsiveness and performance characteristics that make it much more versatile than a typical fish…..a really good choice. Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a magic Proctor Quad Fang. Looking forward to your reply, Aloha, Todd P.S. – Did I tell you that I’m part Irish and born on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Name</h2>
<p>felim</p>
<h2><img class="alignright" src="http://www.proctor-board-shop.com/v/vspfiles/photos/quadFang_-1.jpg" alt="" width="131" height="350" />Age</h2>
<p>30</p>
<h2>Height</h2>
<p>5,7</p>
<h2>Weight</h2>
<p>75kg</p>
<h2>Experience</h2>
<p>not bad</p>
<h2>Type of board you&#8217;re interested in</h2>
<p>quad fang</p>
<h2>Type of waves you will be surfing with this board</h2>
<p>ankle to over hand, Ireland</p>
<h2>What boards are you currently riding?</h2>
<p>currently riding a 6,6 thruster fish and 7,o fat boy.</p>
<h2>Goal for consultation</h2>
<p>I would like to detail/order my custom surfboard with Todd</p>
<h2>Hey Felim,</h2>
<p>I tried giving you a call, but couldn’t connect through because of the country code or something…not sure, but anyway…..</p>
<h1>here is the magic Quad Fang dimensions</h1>
<h1>for your build and the waves where you surf…..</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">and to take your surfing to the next level:</h1>
<p style="text-align: center;">
5’8” &#8211; 5’10” x 20 ½” x 2 ½”.</p>
<p>This board is extremely fast in small waves and</p>
<h1 style="text-align: right;">I throw in some secret bottom contours</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: right;">and rocker to give it responsiveness</h1>
<p>and performance characteristics that make it much more versatile than a typical fish…..a really good choice.</p>
<p>Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a magic Proctor Quad Fang.</p>
<p>Looking forward to your reply,</p>
<p>Aloha,</p>
<p>Todd</p>
<p>P.S. – Did I tell you that I’m part Irish and born on ST. Patrick’s day &#8211; yew?</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8242; 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, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Hi Todd,</h2>
<p>I´m based in Portugal and wondered if you had any kind of distributor that would stock the Rascal 2 in Europe?</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">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… </span></p>
<p>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.</p>
<h1>The Rascal 2 would fit the bill for the</h1>
<h1>average day down here in the Algarve, Portugal.</h1>
<p>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&#8242; 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">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. </span></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">That’s really cool&#8230;thanks.</span></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">It has the speed of a retro style fish with the maneuverability, responsiveness and holding capacity of a modern high performance shortboard. </span></p>
<p>What dimensions would you recommend for the Lil Rascal 2 –</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">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, </span></p>
<p>also how much would it be in the Titanium 2 proxy technology?</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">The Titaniums run $900.00 </span></p>
<p>The final question is how much is it to ship and with import tax too?</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">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. </span></p>
<p>I´m really keen to get hold of one of these somehow.</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">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. </span></p>
<p>Thanks and regards<br />
<span style="color: #3366ff;"><br />
<span style="color: #00ccff;">Thanks Jez….</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">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,</span></p>
<p>Aloha,<br />
Todd</p>
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		<title>My favorite board is that first Proxy Lil&#039; Rascal you made for me in 6&#039;1 x 20 3/4 x 2 9/16</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi Todd, A few words to tell you how much I love the boards you made for me. Time is going and I&#8217;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&#8217;m thinking of SR 71 or Ante up in 6&#8217;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&#8217; Rascal you made for me in 6&#8217;1 x 20 3/4 x 2 9/16. She&#8217;s getting old now and I&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Todd,</p>
<p>A few words to tell you how much I love the boards you made for me.<br />
Time is going and I&#8217;m thinking of a new order for the end of summer.<br />
So I would like to get your suggestions for 3 or 4 more new boards:</p>
<h1>1- Going to the Mentawais in October so i&#8217;m thinking of</h1>
<p>SR 71 or Ante up in 6&#8217;8 ( 19 3/8? 2 1/2?)<br />
Proxy + carbon hinged flex tail?</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">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. </span></p>
<h1>2- My favorite board is that first Proxy Lil&#8217; Rascal you made for me</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">in 6&#8217;1 x 20 3/4 x 2 9/16.</h1>
<p>She&#8217;s getting old now and I&#8217;m thinking of a new one.<br />
Should i get the same?</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">That is a good solid board…I would stick with the same dimensions for sure if that one is feeling that good…</span><br />
Should i try that new Lill Spuddy?Same size?</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">Yea, I would go with the same dimensions with the round tail/ Lil’ Spuddy model.</span><br />
What is the difference between them or with the Greased Rascal?</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">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. </span></p>
<h1>3-Looking for an all around Proxy Titanium series</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">in 6&#8217;4 (19 1/2? 2 1/2?).</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">G4E? Blackbird? Accelerator? Something else?</h1>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">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.<br />
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.<br />
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.<br />
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. </span></p>
<h1>4-I&#8217;m surfing 50% of the time my new Greased Pig with carbon rails.</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">So i&#8217;m thinking of an other one 6&#8217;4? 19 5/8? 2 9/16?</h1>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">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…</span></p>
<h1>Proxy,Parabolic stringer + 6 channels?</h1>
<p>Please let me know what you think about this.I&#8217;m in total confidence with your suggestions.</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">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….<br />
Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on some magic Indo carpets.<br />
Looking forward to your reply,</span><br />
<span style="color: #00ccff;"><br />
Todd</span></p>
<p>Best,<br />
Vincent</p>
<h2>Hi Todd,</h2>
<p>nice to get your suggestions.</p>
<h1>My current weight is 150lbs and i&#8217;m 45 years old.</h1>
<p>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.</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">Yes, I think we can go thinner without sacrificing paddle, but gaining performance. </span></p>
<p>My order would be:</p>
<h1>1 Ante up 6&#8217;8/ 19 1/4 / 2 1/2</h1>
<p>with lower rail volume,rounded pin<br />
Proxy,carbon hinged flex tail &#8230;</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">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. </span></p>
<h1>2 Lil&#8217; Spuddy proxy. Stringerless with carbon rails?</h1>
<p>I&#8217;m ready to try it smaller and thinner (6&#8217;0? 20 1/2 ?) if you want.</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">New dimensions sound good&#8230;.do you want to go with tri fin or five fin setup? What color for the fade, and what fin system?</span></p>
<h1>3 G 4E 6&#8217;4 x 19 1/4 x 2 1/2 rounded squash.</h1>
<p>Proxy,construction?(Titanium upgrade?Parabolic?New super light glassing construction?)</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">I think super light glass with titanium parabolic would be sick for this one&#8230;..and in the two-tone light gray fade for the color with futures or f.c.s.? </span></p>
<h1>4 Greased pig 6&#8217;4 /19 5/8/ 2 9 /16</h1>
<p>Proxy,parabolic stringer,6 channels<br />
super light glasing construction;</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">super light glassing is good with channels and parabolics&#8230;.nice&#8230;.two tone light blue would look nice to easily differentiate between the other greased pig. Do you want  f.c.s. or futures&#8230;..tri fin or five fin? </span></p>
<p>Does it sounds good to you?<br />
When do yo think i should order the boards to be sure to get them in september?July?</p>
<p><span style="color: #00ccff;">It is getting very busy right now, so I think probably the sooner the better&#8230;.at the very latest by July, better by end of May or June for me personally&#8230;..so I can take the time to do exceptional job&#8230;..I&#8217;m very excited about these new dimensions for you&#8230;..I think these boards are going to be your biggest progression in your surfing.<br />
Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.<br />
Looking forward to your reply,<br />
aloha,</span><span style="color: #00ccff;"> Todd</span></p>
<p>Best,<br />
Vincent</p>
<h2>Hi Todd</h2>
<p>I will put my order by the end of may.</p>
<h1>For each board I&#8217;m ready to drop the volume a bit to</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">gain peformance without sacrificing paddle.</h1>
<p>I would like 4 new boards from you:</p>
<h1>1- Ante Up 6&#8217;8 x 19 1/4 x 2 1/2 rounded pin Proxy,carbon hinged flex tail</h1>
<p>Futures fins ,full camo green with no fade.<br />
I will bring it with me to the Mentawais at the end of the year.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: right;">2- Lil&#8217; Spuddy 6&#8217;1 x 20 1/2 x 2 9/16 stringerless with carbon rails,</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">fin setup,Futures fins,camo green spray.</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">3-Greased pig 6&#8217;4 x 19 5/8 x 2 9/16 Proxy,parabolic stringer,</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">6 channels,super light glassing</h1>
<p>Full camo green,no fade.3 fin setup.<br />
Futures fins if possible with the channels,if not FCS.</p>
<h1>4-For the last board i think i will take another four leaf clover</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">because i love soo much this board.</h1>
<p>What would you say of:</p>
<p>4 leaf clover  6&#8217;4 / 19 3/4 / 2 9/16 diamond tail super light glass with titanium parabolic in the two tone light gray fade<br />
Future fins with AM2?</p>
<p>Please give me your advice for this final order.Do you think i should change anything?<br />
If it&#8217;s OK for you could Charissa send me an advice around the end of May for Paypal payment?</p>
<p>Best,<br />
Vincent</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[First Name: david Age: 44 Height: 5&#8217;9&#8243; Weight:  192 lb Experience:  31 years Type of board you&#8217;re interested in:  rascal II Type of waves you will be surfing with this board waist to head high mush to steep point/beach breaks The direction you want to go with your surfing more airs and freer turning and carry more speed through turns What boards are you currently riding? PU 6&#8217;0&#8243;x20&#8242;x2.5&#8243; channel island Pod, PU 5&#8217;11&#8243;x20x2.5 Simon Anderson TPF3, 6&#8217;4&#8243;x19.5&#8243;x2.5&#8243; Channel Island Flyer Epoxy. Anything else you want Todd to know I grew up surfing Malibu and Ventura county line and topanga but live overseas now so an email would be greatly appreciated on your recommendations of dimensions for a rascal II board order, thanks lots!! David LIu Hi David, Nice to meet you&#8230; the magic Rascal II for you is going to be 5’10” x 20 1/8” x 2 ½” with a full boxy rail….. this is the fastest high performance board I make….. I know you would be stoked!!:) Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. Looking forward to your reply, Aloha, Todd Hi Todd, Thanks so much for you quickly reply, the dimensions look great. Could [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>First Name: david<img class="alignright" src="http://www.proctor-board-shop.com/v/vspfiles/photos/rascal2_5.6-1.jpg" alt="" width="122" height="350" /></h2>
<h2>Age: 44</h2>
<h2>Height: 5&#8217;9&#8243;</h2>
<h2>Weight:  192 lb</h2>
<h2>Experience:  31 years</h2>
<h2>Type of board you&#8217;re interested in:  rascal II</h2>
<h2>Type of waves you will be surfing with this board</h2>
<p>waist to head high mush to steep point/beach breaks</p>
<h2>The direction you want to go with your surfing</h2>
<p>more airs and freer turning and carry more speed through turns</p>
<h2>What boards are you currently riding?</h2>
<p>PU 6&#8217;0&#8243;x20&#8242;x2.5&#8243; channel island Pod, PU 5&#8217;11&#8243;x20x2.5 Simon Anderson TPF3, 6&#8217;4&#8243;x19.5&#8243;x2.5&#8243; Channel Island Flyer Epoxy.</p>
<h2>Anything else you want Todd to know</h2>
<p>I grew up surfing Malibu and Ventura county line and topanga but live overseas now so an email would be greatly appreciated on your recommendations of dimensions for a rascal II board order, thanks lots!! David LIu</p>
<h2>Hi David,</h2>
<p>Nice to meet you&#8230;</p>
<h1>the magic Rascal II for you is going to be</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">5’10” x 20 1/8” x 2 ½” with a full boxy rail…..</h1>
<h1>this is the fastest high performance board I make…..</h1>
<p>I know you would be stoked!!:) Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.</p>
<p>Looking forward to your reply,</p>
<p>Aloha,</p>
<p>Todd</p>
<h2>Hi Todd,</h2>
<p>Thanks so much for you quickly reply, the dimensions look great. Could you please tell me how much it would cost and how long it would take and whether I can have it delivered overseas or in the States only, thanks very much again for your help.<br />
David</p>
<h2>Hi David,</h2>
<p>The Rascal is $585 for a polyester and $735 for the Proxy custom Flexible Epoxy construction. Both of these constructions have various performance and durability enhancing upgrades available as well. Our turnaround time right now is about 3-6 weeks, depending on how quickly you would like to get the board. We ship direct worldwide. If you would like a shipping quote, please provide your full shipping address and we’ll let you know what the cost would be.</p>
<p>Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.</p>
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