Friday, September 24, 2010

Manini – Done.

The newest model is a twin-fin fish that I’ve called the Manini (the Hawaiian name for the convict tang, one of themost common reef fish). This one has a nice wide bat-tail and low-to-medium rocker to keep it going in smallish surf. This one is a kids board which will allow my 10-year old to progress from mini-longboards and funshapes up to proper short boards. It’s still got plenty of volume and length for her. At 6’ it may seem small but fish are generally ridden 6”-12” shorter than ones “regular” board due to their design. Take a mini-mal, cut 6’ out of the center and there’s your fish.

 

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Manini

The little fish progresses. Almost ready for glass.

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“Little Brother” is also shaping up, ready for art. 6’ 4” squash:

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Monday, September 6, 2010

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Brothers

That’s what I’m calling these two boards.

“Big Brother” is a 9’0 longboard, full and thick, for my oldest brother.

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“Little Brother” is a high-performance 6’5” shortboard which will be my winter board.

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Since they both are new shapes I’m starting by cutting the templates out of 1/8” ply:

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