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.

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Hi Todd,

How are you Divine Shape Master? I ordered a poly Rascal II with my friend Mark (who ordered a Greased Pig) last year from you and had them shipped to Taiwan,

and the boards have been the magic carpet

we’ve been searching for for the last 4 years,

I ride it in 2 foot slop to overhead

and it goes awesome.

Now I would like to have something that surfs more like a regular short board but still have the groveler qualities too. My friend Steve  also ordered a Greased Pig (EPS) and

he and I are about the same build

(5’9″, 190 pounds, his EPS Greased Pig is

6’0″x19.5×2.5 with channels and 5-fin option).

What dimensions would you make my Greased Pig if I ordered one?

I would like to get the Proxy Epoxy version with the round elliptical channels and the five-fin option. I would like to have it shipped to my friend’s place in OC and he will bring it to taiwan for me. Thanks so much for you input on this, take care and talk to you soon.
David
http://www.proctorsurf.com/Surf-Boards/Rascal-II

Hi David,

Thanks for your glowing greeting….wow, I’m humbled by your stoke….yeawhoo. I checked the dimensions from your Rascal II and read through your comments below….

the magic Greased Pig would be

5’10” – 6’0” x 19 ¼” – 19 ½” x 2 ½”.

If your Rascal II paddled you fine and you think you could go a touch smaller than I think you could drop down to the 5’10 x 19 ¼” dims for a Greased Pig, but if the Rascal feels just right, than you would want to go with the slightly larger dims i.e. 6’0” x 19 ½”.

The rocker is more than a Rascal, but still flatter than a convention shorty…..and the outline is also more pulled in than the Rascal, but fuller than a conventional shortboard.

So basically you get a super fast

high performance board

with more of a shortboard feel in maneuvers and in critical areas of the more hollow steeper parts of the wave,

but still maintaining the easy speed feel

very much similar to that of the Rascal boards.

The four parabolic channels work insane on this board and I recommend them for sure …..as well as the five fin option.  Charissa mentioned to me that you wanted to know if the tail is narrower and more tuned for making pockety surfing easier than on the Rascal….the answer is yes it is slightly narrower as well as a bit more bend/ rocker through the fin cluster to allow the board to pull a tighter arc in the critical zone.

The tail block is also more pulled in than the Rascal, but not as pulled as a normal performance shorty. Ok, well hope that answers your questions. Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. We can do skype too if that works for you as sometimes it is really hard for me to follow up e-mail in as timely manner as I would like….but whatever works best for you…

Aloha,
Todd

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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,

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 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?

John

Hi John,

I think you’re spot on the right track and have done your homework super good.

The Greased Pig is what you’re looking for…..

super quick board, but with the hold and

maneuverability of a performance shortboard.

I would go 6’2′ – 6’4″ x 20″ x 2 5/8″+.

For heavy footed powerful guys

I make the concaves slightly heavier…..

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.
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’s fuller nose can get a little touchy sometimes when you wanna through right in the hook….the Apache’s best qualities are at the pointbreak setups.
Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be frothin’ on a Greased Pig.
Looking forward to your reply,
aloha,

Todd

Todd,

Thanks for your response. The Greased Pig sounds like what I’m looking for.

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First Name

JUSTIN

Age

28

Height

6ft 1in

Weight

200lbs

Experience

surfed growing up at outer banks of NC from age 10 to 17, moved inland have not surfed since. Joined army at age 24. now when not deployed I live in Tacoma WA. Located close (driving distance) to westport jetty in wa. I want to get back into it. I know it will come back when I get on the board. I am in good shape. I am a Special Forces Combat Diver. I know I can paddle and fight breakers. But I need a little stability to help me get back into the groove.

Type of board you’re interested in

funboard
Type of waves you will be surfing with this board
westport wa average 6ft.

The direction you want to go with your surfing

As good as I can get. Will travel to Ca to catch waves when I can

What boards are you currently riding?

Started with a body board till my mother decided i was old enough to ride a surfboard. Always had short boards never ridden a long board. Currently Have a 6ft 2in board that I have not ridden in years.

Hi Justin,

Sorry to not get back with you sooner….been really busy here….anyway, I checked out all your info you submitted and

I know the perfect dimensions for your

Funshape: 7’2” – 7’6” x 20 ½” x 2 ¾”

with a rounded squashtail.

If you go with the shorter length, you will get more performance and responsiveness, but will lose a bit of paddleability and stability. If you go with the longer dims, then you’ll get more stability and paddleability and may sacrifice just a little performance on the smaller scale days.

The Funshape design will give you the

paddleability and stability necessary to get

you back on track without frustrating you.

This is still a full on performance oriented board that will challenge you, but without the frustration of riding a shortboard that is too small. The Funshape will also allow you to progress without the need of switching to a different shape. Basically, in time, you will be able to surf this like a high performance shortboard design, but with some added stability and paddleability.
Ok, so fins I would go with are the Futures fin system…they are the strongest and I feel best for anyone over 185 since the entire base of the fin is set into the board which gives a good positive drive to the board. I would go with a tri-fin and the perfect template is the AM-2 fin since it has a good amount of base to the fin which will complement your build and translate to a quick and drivey board.
We can do the “now war arose in heaven” artwork for you too….it looks killer. That particular artwork runs $175.00 but like I said it looks sick.
Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a custom Proctor Funshape.
Looking forward to your reply,
and thank you for your service to our country,
Aloha,

Todd

Todd

Thanx for getting back to me.

How bout 7′ 4″ x 20 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ for size.

I appreciate all the sound information. I will take the fin set up you suggested and the art work. I am also wondering about a rear grip pad and a leash, if you have suggestions concerning those. Also ? on total price, how long do you need to have everything done by March, and how much down for you to start the work. I was working in the philippine ocean the other day and day dreaming about this board can’t wait man thanx for all the help.

Justin

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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 5’10” x 19.5” x 2 3/8” .   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’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 still run clean.

This board goes quick and loose

(like a quad) already

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.

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.

The tail is pretty wide already on the

Greased Pig

so I don’t recommend going wider…..

it works great for both tri or quad as it is.

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

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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