Monday, April 14, 2008

Shape Up!

Today I shaped my own surfboard for the first time, with the help of my friend Ray Promer at Clear Water Glassing in Newport. It took about 3 hours to shape, and now it's ready for glassing, though I'm trying to figure out whether or not to give it a logo or a paint job. It's in the shape of a retro fish, and I can already tell it's going to be a lot of fun- I can't wait to ride it. This may be the beginning of yet another hobby as if I don't already have enough...

At about step 23, seriously


Sanding her down from nose to tail and rail to rail


Shaving down the stringer


Documenting the specs



Now, I just need a logo.... any ideas?