Happy Birthday, Rachel!

Thanks to Jim and Jason and the crew at Oceanworks!
This EPS/Epoxy came in at 4.1 lbs!

Another one of Steve's Ol' Faithful

Steve has been poppin' his Ol Faithful models like toothpicks this winter even with the added rail channels. They have been weighing in at just over 8lbs. He has no interest in heavier glass schedules. Good thing I scan all my customers models/boards or the winter chill could feel extra long.

Chris Wells "Daily Driver" aka "Mush Buster" glassed

UPDATE 3/25/10: Another killer shot from Peter Dive
Wells bustin some mush. Secret spot. Check out Chris Wells Surf Photos / Eppicsurf to right under "Friends" some classic shots.


All these shots were taken by Peter Dive this last Sat. 3/15/10
Check out Peters site, his link to the right of this page under "Friends". Peter has taken tons of great photos of this winter.

This was Wells second day on the "Mush Buster".








Back from Oceanworks, and ready to fly!

Custom High Performance Longboard 2 +1 for Stuart

Stuart, I posted a pic of your old board for reference, notice the difference in the outline. Also the foil and rockers are much different.

Wellsy's Custom Mid Step-Up

Custom QWAD for Ron

Custom Trojan Helmut Artwork by Keoni Boyd


Ron, Happy belated B-day!

Go Trojans!

New Model Mush Buster for Wellsy

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The Daily Driver is a sub shortie hybrid designed for the high performance short board styled surfing on small, weak surf. Plenty of paddling and entry speed similar to a fish type shape but with more drive and snappiness with carve ability from the rear foot and high speed projection and rail release/control.

Designed to be ridden "ideally" 4"-7” shorter and ¾”-1 ¼” wider than your performance shortie. Will scale up nicely for XL-XXL volumes for an equalizer without losing the shortboard performance. When riding an under volumed sinking HP shortie is not an option or a fish you can’t push and bury the tail/rail on without the tail washing out..

All the good stuff of a fish with out the “phunky fishy” feeling.

Design highlights:
Rocker: Low nose entry with a mild beak. Accelerated tail rocker with a mild flip.
Deck: Subtle center crown with mild dished nose and tail area (Low pressure area for flex)
Rails: Relatively thin and boxy also incorporates tapered down rails up front to thin and boxy for sensitivity.

Kevins Custom HP WN-WT 5 Fin Convertible

Email from Kevin 3/8/10

"Best board I've ever had. I say that in all honesty. Phenomenal job, I'll be coming back in a few months for another!"

Pre glass preview for Rachel

Hi Rachel, If all goes as scheduled, I should have your board back from the glasser weekend 2/20/10.

Another custom Dyna-Glyde for Nate

Nate riding one of his D-Glydes on nicely lined up runner. (photos by surfknine)


Email from Nate,

"The board really comes off the top and roundhouses well very drivey... I think that the diamond and whale tail are the best for my boards I like the whale tail much better than the swallow on my blue board but then again I have not caught as good of waves as the 7'2.
I will give you a better report when I get more quality surf"
nate

Update from Nate 3/5/10


Nates break, looking lonely. Get well soon!

Wayne here is some crappy iPhone ***** surf pictures, since that's all I can do after my elbow surgery... Had it done two weeks ago, couldn’t hold on to my board when duck diving 2 foot waves.. My new board is fantastic it is very fast mid face and drives hard of the bottom to lip hits... Even got some comments from guys saying that they could see the whole board and fins when I hit it surfs great tell about 12 14 foot then I can ride my winter board or yellow dyna glyde. I like the pivot rears and EA fronts Good tube rider also although I can't tube ride well the board knows where to go... Once again thanks...

Stuart an I are going to main land Mex on the 19 of June. So I have lots of motivation in physical therapy this surgery was way morecomplicated, had to move my tendon from across my elbow to above it...Recovery is quicker though just have to let the bone screw heal then Ican swim ect. Ect. How are guys liking the diamond tail boards those short short boards I am still thinking about one, or a whale tail version that has to be my favorite tail...

Take care
nate


This is Nates third Dyna-Glyde added to his quiver. This is his first Whale Tailed version.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RON!!

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Ron, this is a birthday surprise from the guys!

From The Crew,
Doug Nixon, Jordan Smigielski, Mike Steward, Matt Oxton, Joe Didone, Edward Kim, Juan Olivera, Ryan Hupf, Jason Sperry, Kevin Douglas, Jason Laub, Steve Majich, Nathan Bishop, Alan Oriard, Ernest King, Joey Tennison, Justin Grant


Pre glass preview of Ron's new B-day surprise. I will post updated pics of the board when it's finished. Sorry, time didn't allow the board to be finished on time for your birthday.

Jeff's new XXL WN-WT

I received this email today from Jeff,
"Surfed the board this morning from about 9-11. Hiked in through the cove to the lower point above boneyards by the 2nd cement drain outfall. I'm not sure if this was Lowers or "lower lowers". As I was hiking out there I noticed the lower most section was breaking and that nobody was on it. It was a bit smaller and less consistent then the upper sections but it was really good with occasional bigger lined up wave. Then 1 guy saw me getting all these waves and paddled out. I'd call it head high plus. The board was absolutely unbelievable! From the first wave I felt completely in tune with it. Heaps of speed and control. It was one of the best sessions of the winter. Got some great turns and speed sections. I am really in awe. Dare I say that this is a magic board! These dims are bigger than what I thought I would need but once I got out there on it, I truly wouldn't change a thing! I've had other great ones but this one is REALLY GREAT!"


This shape was not originally for Jeff. Shape was for another customer that went MIA for months. It amazes me sometimes how inconsiderate people can be at times. I have made customs for this person in the past and well aware of the type of volume he needs. Highly specialized shape that isn't from a "skin and turn the rail" type of blank. This was a first generation "DNA" strain that was hand shaped as a master. With any master it requires extra labor and time to file and record the shape.

The customer called me everyday to order this shape and was in contact virtually daily until the boards was shaped. The board was finished months ago, I have called, emailed, and waited for him to call, the board was done 10/1/09 customer called me a couple weeks ago and wanted his board..... Sorry,.. Pal I tried contacting you and no response so I sold it. No apologies, no explanations, nothing.

Stoked it went to a good home where someone will appreciate the board.

Stuart's custom Dyna-Glyde in poly.

Stuart sent me an updated pic March 2010.
It still looks just as perfect and no one out.




Some shots of Stuart on his first session back home on his new Dyna-Glyde. Dropping into some clean ones. :)




This is an exact copy of Stuart's EPS/Epoxy Dyna-Glyde we did last year. The EPS broke and Stuart wanted the exact shape in poly and 6oz for winter and overhead surf.

Lime green resin tint by Zyma. I like the way Zyma trims the lap on the ends where you don't see the darker overlap and the bulky thickness of cloth. Small details.

Fruitbison's Romper Room Custom Qwad

Looks like alls well! :) Whew!

Email update from Fruitbison 3/6/10

Damn!
I mean, really crappy conditions, but the thing flew. Paddles well, completely solid when dropping in, and then turns on a dime without thinking or effort.
The controller quad fins I put in feel solid, but the tail gets nice and loose. It's great. Really gives me a ton of confidence when I'm dropping in and the balance you got with the foam under my chest when paddling is genius!
I got down to the pier but found that I'd forgotten to put in a leash loop, so I had to paddle it out leashless - old school! - so I definitely had to pick my battles.

You've really made something special here, Wayne, if anyone wants to try one out, point them to me.

(It's really going to be a tough call between this and the DynaGlyde now.)

cheers and many thanks
Dan

Eric's Custom High Performance Longboard 4+1

Scalloped bottom nose concaves blended through tail. Versatile Convertible 4+1 fin system. Can be ridden as a quad, 2+1, or single.

Chris Wells Poly Step Up Replacement

Switched to a PU/PE construction this time. The last EPS w/ PVS stringer didn't fair too long with the all time swells we've been enjoying this winter. Oh well, I guess better ridden to death than on Craiglist.