Outer Banks Move!!!

So a lot has been happening in life, so much that I haven't had time to blog in the past month. The big news is WE ARE MOVING!! We are moving the the Outer Banks and we are really excited about building boards and raising our family on the islands. We will continue to develop our ecocraft boards that everyone has been liking so much and I still have that hollow recycled board project that I will be working on.

We have passed the ding repair side of the business on to Dylan who has been working with me and learning the ropes for a couple years. You can drop your boards off at Lost Surf Shack in Fort Bragg and be assured that Dylan will treat your board right.

Outer Banks Sunrise (not sure who took this but it sure is pretty)

I have set up a little shop on my parents property and I plan to come back to Northern California and fill orders a couple times a year. I have just finished up a ten board glassing order for JK Surfboards and this weekend I will be glassing a few more of my own custom orders which I will be sure to post pictures of. Then we will be getting on a plane and flying to our new adventure. To all our friends on the East Coast, be sure to come out the Outer Banks and check us out whenever you can, and to our west coast friends we will be back to visit soon. Jake

Eco EPS 6'5" with an Irish Flare

This 6'5" is glassed with Super Saps USDA approved organic Epoxy. We hope to be using a lot of this in the coming year, it's awesome stuff. Recyclable EPS foam, an apple core stringer and a nice durable glass job make this thing light on the environment and sure to last. A little Irish pride makes the board go faster too. Jake

Dawn Patrol Anyone?

Holiday Catch Up

 We have been really enjoying the holidays and as they draw to a close I thought I would give you a little piece of what we have been up to.

 Abalone Enchiladas after church on Christmas Eve

 Finish shaped and glassed this one under Craig Comen's Label. Coke bottle green resin tint, sanded finish

 Trimmed the tree with Nikki

Our Chistmas house with the stockings hung by the fire with care. Jake

Rainbow over Fatty

The glass shop at the end of the rainbow. Jake

Squashed Avocado=Guacamole

New variation on the Avocado. 5'10" x 19 3/4 x 2 5/8 Guac for Dylan. Jake

Four Channels, Three Fins, Two Wings, One Swallow

Shaping bay shots. 6'5" x 20 3/4 x 2 3/4 for Kevin. Kevin had a favorite board that he had to sell back in the day but always sorta wanted back. When Kevin saw the board in my shop for some restoration he asked me if I could make something similar, only different. He wanted channels and a little more pulled in tail and a few other tweaks to the outline. Oh and made with EPS foam and epoxy, please. Thats why the custom surfboard is alive a well and will stay that way for a long time. Jake

Dinner in Honor of Pipe

Pipe masters started today, we celebrated. Jake

5'10" x 20" x 2 5/8 Avocado 4 Julian

Delivered this one to Julian a few evenings ago. Julian has recently been bit by the travel bug, hes a great guy and this board is sure to see some distant shores. Five fin boxes for all his fin tweaking needs on the road. Board looks so fun, when is my Avocado going to be done? Jake

Pugsley

This is another board for Derek of Fotomendo.com. Derek likes to name his own models and he came up with Pugsley for this one. He wanted a board that would float and paddle like his 10'6" but would ride steeper waves and surf like a short board. This board is 6'8" x really wide x really thick, chunky yet refined and confident, The Pugsley, Jake

Eco Charger

Here is Marks board all finished and ready to charge. 9'x 21" x 3" makes this a serious board for serious conditions. It is glassed extra strong with recyclable EPS foam and eco groovy Sap Epoxy, so even though it is meant for heavy conditions it is light weight and light on the environment. Jake

Sharks Like Yellow Surfboards

It's official, sharks prefer yellow surfboards. I have always heard that this is true but now I know for sure. This yellow 9 foot gun is for a guy who everyone calls "shark" and he ordered, you guessed it, a YELLOW surfboard. Let everyone know that it has been scientifically proven that "sharks" like big yellow surfboards. This board will get black pinlines with a gloss and polish finish. Coming large to a point break near you. Jake

Julian Avocado with Paint

Julian is in Santa Cruz for the contest this week. He is excited about his new Avocado and I told him I would post a picture of the board all painted up. I am going to glass it with UV resin so it will be nice and light and ready to ride as soon as the sun hits it. Here you go buddy. Jake

Five Ten Avocado in the Works for Julian

5'10'' x 20" x 2 5/8"

Surfers Helping After Sandy

I know every one is aware of the destruction hurricane Sandy caused and there are quite a few groups that have stepped up to help those that are in need. One of the organizations helping is Waves for Water which is run by surfers and helps people in disaster areas get clean water to drink and other essentials. Click on the picture to find out more and see how you can help. Jake

Family Fun for Dave

Dave wanted a board that his whole family could ride and enjoy, something strong and beautiful. Here's what I came up with... 9'1" x 23" x 3 1/2"

Fresh glass for JB

Glassed these two for surfboards by JB last week. Clear, light and strong with a sanded finish. Jake

4 Mike with Stickers

This one is 7'0" x 21" x 3" and it sure looks fun which would make it a funboard. Mike likes stickers so we stickered it all up for him. Single concave to vee through the tail should make it go well on all kinds of north coast waves. Jake

Artsy Fartsy

We have one of those indestructible cameras so sometimes we let our four year old have free reign with it. The results are usually pretty interesting. I found this artsy shop view on the memory card this morning, my son also likes fart jokes thus the post title. Have a great day, Jake

LSS Stock

I dropped this board off at the Lost Surf Shack in Fort Bragg last week. It measures 7'1"x 21 3/8 x 3 and would be perfect for stepping down from a long board but it has the performance to make a great Big Boy short board. Go get it while it's hot. Jake