Sticky Fingers Simmons Model

Before closing the shaping studio at my old location, I finally found some time to make myself a little treat.    This is a new Simmons template that I am trying out, and instead of the usual twin keel set-up, I experimented a bit and this baby is set up with quads from Lok-box to take advantage of some seriously sick fins sets (eg. woody Twin Keels double foiled, Pavel Speed-Dialers, and the seriously wicked 757 set).    My usual S-deck, belly nose hull, and rocket booster tail concave.   Custom Resin Swirl, pin-lines, gloss and polish, and all that other good stuff.

"Sticky Fingers Model"

5'9" x 23" x 2 1/2"

EPS + black PVC stringer

2 x 6oz deck and single 6oz hull

Resin Research Laminating Epoxy

Spreading the Love

2012 New Years Resolution for Everyone - Shape Your Own Board

2011 was a great year for interest in clients shaping their own surfboards.    I find it especially rewarding to pass along what meager knowledge I have attained throughout my own shaping experiences.    There is something very fulfilling about shaping and surfing on something that you yourself have created.  I encourage anyone and everyone to give it a try sometime.   You may only make one board or you may succumb to the power of the planer and take it on as a hobby or job.  Either way it will give you an deaper appreciation for the art and what you are riding on and get you thinking  a little bit about your plank.

Here is a pick that "DB" just sent me of his first attempt at shaping.    Nice rail band buddy.   Keep it up!