This “Classic” model is a great summer board, built for
gliding and noseriding in knee- to waist-high waves. Dimensions are 9’4”
18-3/4” x 23-1/2” x 16”
3-1/8”. While only 9-4, the board has a very
full outline to maximize planing surface. It has all the features of a classic
noserider; wide tip with half-length nose concave, 50/50 egg rails, and moderate
tail “V” for smooth turns and flowing cutbacks. Traditionalists will love the
low nose rocker and the kicked tail rocker. The reduced area of the crescent
tail, aka “moon tail”, functions a lot like a swallow tail, allowing the tail
to be sunk more easily.
The blank was ordered with a 3/8” basswood stringer and two “glue”
cuts, with red glue.
Colored glue is an inexpensive way to add a little custom
detail to any board. Most of the basic colors are available and there’s no
extra charge. With glue cuts, the blank is cut as specified by the shaper and
then glued back together. The end result is a very thin pinline in the color of
choice. Glue cuts are $15 per cut.
I ordered this board with the tougher, but more expensive
Silane cloth, double 6-oz deck and single 6-oz bottom. Finished with gloss and
polish, and my favorite noseriding fin, a 9.5” Velzy NR by True Ames. Glass
work by Lucke Glassing.
Retail price = $760 including fin
Water temps are starting to warm up and south-west swells
have started to make their way up the coast. Current delivery time is only 3
weeks. Time to order that new summer board before the June rush.
