Gliders and Guns
Glider
10’0 - 10’6” $1500
11’0” $1600
12’0” $1800
Gliders, as the name suggests, are meant for easy-momentum paddling and distance rides in long, rolling surf. Variations on the concept go from designs that are geared to ocean paddling (with leash loops on the forward deck for tying-down a dry bag) to more spear-like outlines that encourage a critical line high in the hook of a fast-breaking wave. These big boards hearken back to surfing’s roots, and tap into something essential in the energy of wave riding.
Gun
7’6” - 8’2” $1300
7’7” - 8’3” $1400
8’6” - 9’1” $1500
9’6” $1600
I shaped a 1957 Pat Curren gun-inspired 9’6” keel fin to surf Mav’s circa 2010-2012. The board has a “Makaha-style” nose, which is wider than the noses on contemporary big wave guns and provides excellent paddling advantage. Reverse vee (meaning a slightly “rolled vee” in the nose section) absorbs the impact on late drops, and increased tail rocker fits under the cornice of steep waves. The boards feel natural and solid under foot, equipped with twin keels. I also shape clean single fin and 2 + 1 guns in a classic “Hawaiian outline” (pintail, baby swallow, or soft-diamond tail).
Order
Turnaround time on custom orders is four- to six-weeks. A 50% deposit is required on each model base price listed on the website (clear, sand finish, fin boxes/no fins). Prices for color on custom orders vary from single-side airspray (approximately $85) to resin tint/cut-laps/inlays (approximately $140-$200 depending on board size and color-design complexity). Shaping happens at 500 Maple, Carpinteria, CA, 93013. Glassing and color work is by Golden State Glassing in Costa Mesa, CA. Golden State does pick up and delivery of finished boards weekly and handles shipping as well. Stock boards will be shipped within one week of ordering (packing and shipping fees vary based on destination and surfboard size). I am happy to communicate by phone to go over details of boards, or handle orders with notes on the order form.