Malibu Vector
6’4” - 6’10” $1100
7’0” - 7’6” $1200
7’7” - 8’3” $1300
8’6” - 9’1” $1400
9’6” – 10’0” $1600
With the projecting, “directional” turns of a fish and great paddling speed, the Malibu Vector turns mushy surf into a fun skatepark scenario. The Malibu Vector comes out of an 8’8” I call “Malibu Sam,” which (in a very general sense) combines the nose and forward section of Joe Quigg’s early 1950s “Malibu Chip” with a wide tail block and vee reminiscent of the McTavish/Nat Young “Magic Sam” circa ’66 - ’67. I thought of a 6’9” version as if it was cut-out from the 8”8”, and the board I shaped reminds me of Dave Parmenter’s “Stub Vector” design—hence the name “Malibu Vector.” The fin array is tight cluster set forward, and the longer boards have slightly more pulled-in dimensions.
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.