Teaser for Bryan and Jonna

Maiden Voyage Today

I haven't made myself a board since last fall. I think it was the Clownfish. I've had alot of ideas on things that I wanted to make, but just not the time to do it. A few weeks ago, I was stuck at home tending to some domestic responsibilities. Mainly I just had to be present. So, instead of finishing up Dylan's shape, or starting Robert's (Sorry guys), I shaped myself something. I wanted something for summer, and started off just shaping myself the usual run of the mill Keel, but, just about when I was going to cut the tail out, I decided against it. I modified the lost rocket tail to fit on a really wide template and turned the thing into a quad. So, think of it as a Keel, meets Mini-Sims, meets Lost Rocket, and set it all up as a quad. Well, we'll see how it goes.

DIMS: 5'7 X 21" X 2 1/4"

One I would like to attend

It won't happen, but for some reason, a Fish Fry in Ireland just seems like a good time and interesting proposition. Someday. Gotta give props to whoever did the artwork, probably the best artwork for a fry yet.

Best Surf Movie of the Year

Tis The Season

I dusted mine off yesterday and had a fun time. These pics are of Daniel Graham a few days ago at the local local Super Secret Spot. Taken by Tom English. Click on header and it will take you to the full gallery.

The Muffs

Lately I've been hearing this song alot. Usually it's Kim Wildes version on the radio. I remember seeing the Muffs at the Catbox with Chuck. Some good times back then. As gay as it sounds, this song makes me feel young.

Pauly strikes again

Just got these photos forwarded to me from Pauly. Seems he's roaming the coast somewhere south of here. I'd say he's doing quite well.

Future Landfill

It's amazing how all the things your parents used to bitch about, you are now filling that same void. Don't know how many times I've told the boys to stop putting holes in the knees of their pants or dragging thier feet. Well, here is their latest selection in future landfill.

New Matuse Site

From the initial look, it seemed like the same as before. As you dig a little, you find much better descriptions and pictures. Plus, you can buy suits, shirts, and other accessories on-line. If you look in the vintage section, they have last years models for pretty significantly reduced prices (if they have your size). Many over the last year have personally e-mailed me or complained that they couldn't find the product in their area. Now, this shouldn't be a problem. Plus pretty good deals in the vintage section. I am personally still wearing my first generation 2mm SS full, going on 2+ years now and still in great shape. I approve.

www.matuse.com

"The Fraud"

I call this the "Fraud" model. As you can see the similarities. I changed up the bottom and used a deep single, plus added the extra rear side boxes so my buddy could try it as a quad. This is a copy of the first board I shaped him about 9 months ago. He has ridden that board into the ground. My buddy loves EPS, so I decided to try Keahana system, as I've read alot about them and have been interested in their process. He's a big guy and is hard on boards. Him being the main person I surf with, I figured what better person than to put it to the test. The guys at Keahana were real nice and easy to work with. Explained the whole process real well. The blank is shaped out of a Keahana EPS fish blank. Sorry, the color is a little splotchy, I took the pics outside the factory and didn't wipe all the sand dust off the board.

Jonna's Sneak Peak

This is a 5'0 Keel that I shaped for Jonna. She has been extremely patient and has dealt with my schedule better than I could have ever asked for. For this I thank her. It came out around 20 1/4" wide and just under 2 1/4" thick. As for the color, she said she wanted some yellow and didn't care how it came out. Actually she said she wanted it to look like someone vomitted all over it. So, I took some yellow paint and the compressor and went at it. Was kinda fun and looks pretty cool. Was easy and took very little time. Will be doing more of these in the future with multiple colors. Will be dropping it off to the glasser later today for a gloss and polish. Lokbox with Bamboo Keels from Marlin.

BARNEY

The latest addition to the team. Barney is 7 weeks old and 15lbs. He hails from Los Banos, CA. The fourth born of six. He likes to sleep and likes to poop. Luckily we have been pretty succuessful in keeping the latter outside. After two days, so far, so good. He's pretty amazing and has been as easy as a puppy could be. At least so far.

Do Something !!!

Rick, putting his old yellow pod type thingy through some of its last paces.

Keahana Sneak Peak

Just got an e-mail from Jim who stopped by the Keahana shop earlier today. I shaped this board for my best friend. It's a replacement of the last Pod type shape that I made for him about a year ago. He's plum worn that one out, so he was due. He likes EPS/Epoxy boards and I've been interested for a long time about trying out the Keahana System. This is shaped from one of Keahana's EPS fish blanks. They were real nice, explained the system well. I will be definately be using them again. It's getting 5 boxes. So he can ride it as a thruster, twin plus trailer (his preference), or a quad. So far everything seems to be coming out great. Can't wait to see it when it's done.