The Lil’ Rascal is such a screamer…definately my favorite in small waves……and even up to shoulder to head high even I’ve had some of my best sessions of the year.

Hi Todd,

Just came accross the Lil Rascal online and it sounds perfect for me but I have a few questions.  I live in South Florida and am lucky to catch a day with anything over head high but usually average about waist to chest.  I’ve been fustrated the last few times I’ve gone out because my old board (about 10 years old and designed for when I weighed 155 lbs) does not seem to catch waves the way it used to. I’m 6′2″ and weigh about 185 lbs. Can you please recommend the right size Lil Rascal for my weight and height? Would it need to be custom shaped?  How long does it take to receive an order? How and/or when do you specify the dimensions during the ordering process? Thanks and I look forward to your reply.

Best Regards,
Paul

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Hi Paul,

Apologies for not getting back to you sooner….been really busy here.

Anyway, Happy New Year to you…..

Just a couple questions before I can dial you into what would be the best dimensions for you:

What is your age? What are the dimensions on your current board that you say is too small for you now?

The Lil’ Rascal is such a screamer…definately my favorite in small waves……and even up to shoulder to head high even I’ve had some of my best sessions of the year.

I recommend going with a custom, but if I have something here in stock that is right for you, I will let you know once I hear back from you regarding those coupla q’s.  Customs take 6-8 weeks…..we do 50% up front to start the board…..final payment at completion of board just prior to shipment.  The best thing to do is to set up a phone appointment. This enables me to go over with you what is going to be the best options for you design wise, materials, fin set-ups, etc….

I’m here at the factory/ showroom available from 10:00am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday PST…..or you can e-mail and I’ll get back with you that way too.

Here are some generic Rascal dimensions for you without knowing any more than your height and weight – 6’0” x 20 ½” x 2 ½”.

I know you would be stoked on a magic Proctor Rascal.

Looking forward to your reply,

Aloha,

Todd

The best board for you for the better days is going to be either the SR-71 for a quick, drivey, top-to-bottom, raily board….or the Blackbird II which is an in-the-lip back foot type of board that likes to break the tail free in turns

Hey Todd,

I am looking to order a custom epoxy (possibly the Groveler IV.p - but i’m not sure) board was wondering if you had any suggestions.

I am 15 years old, about 5′6″ and around 120 lbs, but I want a board that will last even though I am still growing. I currently ride a 6′0″ stock CI flyer II, and sometimes find it a tad bit bulky.

I pretty much want a board for waist high to overhead surf since the flyer II goes really well for me under chest high (I guess because of the added float?)

I really want a board that is really fast and loose.

Send me any suggestions on a model and dimensions.

Thanks for your time.

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Hi Robert,

The best board for you for the better days is going to be either the SR-71 for a quick, drivey, top-to-bottom, raily board….or the Blackbird II which is an in-the-lip back foot type of board that likes to break the tail free in turns. Either one would be good for you with dimensions at 5′10″ x 17 ¾” x 2 1/8″ on the smaller side if you think you are ready for something a little more tuned in to your height and weight…..or if you are comfortable on the 6′0″ range then you could go 6′0″ x 18″ x 2 1/8″.  I recommend rounded squashtails for either.

The Groveler IV.p goes really good too and is more versatile since it goes real good in small waves too, but if you want something specifically for the bigger and better days, then you can’t beat the SR-71 or Blackbird.

Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.

I know you would be stoked on a magic Proctor.

Looking forward to your reply,

Aloha,

Todd

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Thanks for your input.

I went to your website and look at the Blackbird and the SR 71. I am thinking that I want to go with the Groveler IV.p. Since I am from Jersey, it doesn’t get that good that often, I want a really reliable board for smaller and/or crappier surf. Plus I might be forced to sell the Merrick since I am a bit short on cash, so I think I am going to go with the all arounder.

How do the dimensions 5′11″ x 18 x 2 1/8 sound?

Thanks for your time.

The Lil’ Rascal would be the dream board for you!! This board is incredibly fast in small waves….like a fish, but it has the design features of a more modern board i.e. modern hull contours, more responsive, streamlined outline….to make it much more responsive than a traditional fish.

Hello, i was going to submit an appointment request but i am overseas and i think that it would be a little expensive for you to phone here, so i thought it a better idea to email, hope you dont mind:
My name is Nikai Bloor, 31yrs of age.Height:1,76. Weight: 154. experience: 12 yrs, on and off depending on where i was living. When i lived in England only once a week or even once every two weeks. When i lived in Costa Rica (1 yr), every day.When i lived in the canary islands 2/3 times a week. Now i live in south of spain for a short period of time and need a board to surf super small gutless waves. I dont want to resort to longboarding, i love pumping down the line of even the smallest wave and just trying to go crazy.I like trying airs, 360´s even though i make very few.
I want a board for small waves but that i can throw around and do shortboard manouvers on.
My regular shortboard is a 6´2 flyer II chanell island.  It goes fine in the canaries in good surf but is very hard to generate speed in small stuff. I also have a 6´0 x 191/4 x 2 1/4 fish. that i absaloutely love. It just flys in small surf but also does a decent cutback, it loves doing floaters and 360´s and i have made a couple of good airs on it. But it died last week!!  I need a replacement!!
I really like the look of your Lil rascal and i was also looking at the module, i also like the look of the pod by chanell island. I really liked the footage of Jay philips on the lil rascal.
But i dont know how small to go on a board like that, i am allways scared of going to small and losing the float. but then Yesterday i surfed a 6´2 fish and it felt like a boat! How small should i go?
My brother in law lives in Encenitas and is coming over soon, and could bring me the board.
I appreciate any info/advice that you can give me, in your own time, i am not in a rush. I just really want a small wave board!!!      Thanks, y un abrazo desde España. Nikai.

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Hi Nikai,

Nice to meet you.

The Lil’ Rascal would be the dream board for you!! This board is incredibly fast in small waves….like a fish, but it has the design features of a more modern board i.e. modern hull contours, more responsive, streamlined outline….to make it much more responsive than a traditional fish. I recommend going 5’8” - 5’10” x 19 ¾” x 2 5/16”. This is the best small wave board I make….it’s almost like cheating how fast you can get going on little nothing waves….and do full rail arcing turns even when there is no lip coming back at you. I actually have a red one in stock here that I think is 5’9” that would work insane for you….it is 5’9” x 19 7/8” x 2 3/8”….or you can order a custom. You can go pretty short because the rocker/ bottom curve is very flat and the volume of the foam is carried out to the rail; making for a great paddling board. For instance, I am 5‘11” and 165lbs….my normal shortboard is 6’1” x 18 ½” x 2 ¼” and I ride a 5’6” x 19 ½” x 2 5/16” Rascal….and my Rascal paddles me better and gets me into waves easier than my normal shortboard.

Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a magic Proctor Rascal.

Looking forward to you reply,

Aloha,

Todd

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Hi Todd, thankyou soo much for your response to my letter, I too think that the Lil Rascal would be the perfect board for what i am looking for, I am going to trust you and most probably go for a 5′8”/5′10”. I was wondering if you had a clear one, no flashy colors, and if not how long would it take to shape one.
And if possible could you let me know the price, and please let me know the best way to pay for it.    Thankyou so much for your help. (shame you dont shape in spain !!)         chao. Nikai

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Nikai,

Hello. Todd asked me to respond to your questions below. He does have a 5’6” and a 6’0” Rascal in stock. I am sending links to both of them so that you can see them here:

http://www.proctorsurf.com/store/site/product.cfm?id=3EF8A41D-3048-2950-56700FA3D4B82D13 (the 6’0” has black logos, not red)

http://www.proctorsurf.com/store/site/product.cfm?id=3EF5FE62-3048-2950-56BD9959A2FB3597

If you would prefer ordering a custom Lil’ Rascal, the polyester construction would be $555 with no graphics. If you would like the Proctor PROXY custom epoxy construction, that would be $715 and the epoxy comes with an airbrush. It takes approximately 8 weeks for a custom surfboard to be made. We do a 50% down payment to begin the board and the balance when the board is completed.

If you would like to go ahead and order a Lil’ Rascal, just let us know and we will send you an invoice and the payment information.

If you would like to have the board shipped, I can get you a shipping quote if you send me your exact shipping address.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

Best,

Charissa

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Hi Todd/Charissa,  sorry to be so annoying, but i think that 5′6” is a little too small and 6′0” a little too big. I thought i would be able to order one but my brother in law leaves the states for spain on the 10th of January, as he is the one that is bringing it too me !!   I know i said no flashy colors but do you still have the red one??
If not maybe you could let me know how much it would be to ship to spain?  thanks Nikai.

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Hi Nikai,
No problem man….I want you to have a sick Proctor, and will do our best to make it happen for you!!
We’ve got a sick red one that is 5′9″ x 19 3/4″ x 2 5/16″ that has a five fin set-up (can be ridden as quad or thruster) - this one is in stock and ready right now if you’d like it….Or we could dial in a clear custom for you to be done before your bro leaves….
Let me know what you would like to do.
Looking forward to your reply,
Aloha,

Todd

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HI  Todd and charissa.  Youve just made me very happy, it would be insane if you could make me a clear custom rascal. I think after what you said about the size id go with a, 5′8” x 19 7/8 x 2 3/8”.
Does that sound ok to you ?  Black logo sounds good or whatever is easier for you guys.
Also could i get the Deluxe Dakine board bag and a  traction grip and leash.
I can pay full amount or fifty percent whichever you prefer.
Thankyou both for all your help, it really does make a diferance. If you ever need a representative in Spain and the Canaries let me know !        Muchisimas Gracias.
Saludos, nikai

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Nikai,

Hello. Yes, we can make you a custom clear Rascal and have it done for your brother in law to take with him on the 10th of January. Will he pick it up at our shop?

I will send you an invoice with a detailed breakdown for the order and also the wire transfer information. Since it will be a rush on the board, you will need to wire the full amount up front. That way we can get the board done quickly and there will no holdup in getting it to your brother in law on time.

Also, in order to get it done in time, Todd recommends two upgrades, the Y2k UV light cure resin $20, and the Direct Size cloth. These add strength and durability to your board as well.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

All the best,

Charissa

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Hi charissa, thankyou for the speedy response. That all sounds fine, i like the idea of the upgrades too, i meant to ask you about them before but forgot so its good that you are doing those for me.
My brother in law lives in Carlsbad so i was wondering if you could ship the board there for me, do you think there will be enough time?
Let me know how much more that will be. thanks again. nikai

Thank you both.  regards nikai

This board is incredibly fast in small waves….like a fish, but it has the design features of a more modern board i.e. modern hull contours, more responsive, streamlined outline….to make it much more responsive than a traditional fish

Hello, i was going to submit an appointment request but i am overseas and i think that it would be a little expensive for you to phone here, so i thought it a better idea to email, hope you dont mind:
My name is Nikai Bloor, 31yrs of age.Height:1,76. Weight: 154. experience: 12 yrs, on and off depending on where i was living. When i lived in England only once a week or even once every two weeks. When i lived in Costa Rica (1 yr), every day.When i lived in the canary islands 2/3 times a week. Now i live in south of spain for a short period of time and need a board to surf super small gutless waves. I dont want to resort to longboarding, i love pumping down the line of even the smallest wave and just trying to go crazy.I like trying airs, 360´s even though i make very few.
I want a board for small waves but that i can throw around and do shortboard manouvers on.
My regular shortboard is a 6´2 flyer II chanell island.  It goes fine in the canaries in good surf but is very hard to generate speed in small stuff. I also have a 6´0 x 191/4 x 2 1/4 fish. that i absaloutely love. It just flys in small surf but also does a decent cutback, it loves doing floaters and 360´s and i have made a couple of good airs on it. But it died last week!!  I need a replacement!!
I really like the look of your Lil rascal and i was also looking at the module, i also like the look of the pod by chanell island. I really liked the footage of Jay philips on the lil rascal.
But i dont know how small to go on a board like that, i am allways scared of going to small and losing the float. but then Yesterday i surfed a 6´2 fish and it felt like a boat! How small should i go?
My brother in law lives in Encenitas and is coming over soon, and could bring me the board.
I appreciate any info/advice that you can give me, in your own time, i am not in a rush. I just really want a small wave board!!!      Thanks, y un abrazo desde España. Nikai.

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Hi Nikai,

Nice to meet you.

The Lil’ Rascal would be the dream board for you!! This board is incredibly fast in small waves….like a fish, but it has the design features of a more modern board i.e. modern hull contours, more responsive, streamlined outline….to make it much more responsive than a traditional fish. I recommend going 5’8” - 5’10” x 19 ¾” x 2 5/16”. This is the best small wave board I make….it’s almost like cheating how fast you can get going on little nothing waves….and do full rail arcing turns even when there is no lip coming back at you. I actually have a red one in stock here that I think is 5’9” that would work insane for you….it is 5’9” x 19 7/8” x 2 3/8”….or you can order a custom. You can go pretty short because the rocker/ bottom curve is very flat and the volume of the foam is carried out to the rail; making for a great paddling board. For instance, I am 5‘11” and 165lbs….my normal shortboard is 6’1” x 18 ½” x 2 ¼” and I ride a 5’6” x 19 ½” x 2 5/16” Rascal….and my Rascal paddles me better and gets me into waves easier than my normal shortboard.

Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a magic Proctor Rascal.

Looking forward to you reply,

Aloha,

Todd

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The Lil’ Rascal is a great board….kinda makes small wave surfing feel like your cheating by how easy it is to get speed and throw down turns where normally anyone would be bogging.

I’m Looking at ordering a board from you guys.  I had a friend that has a lil rascal and loves it.  I’m a intermediate surfer who has been out of the game for about 3 years , I’m living in Tahoe right now.  I’m headed down on a surf trip to Nicaragua soon and need a new board.  Kinda looking for a suggestion , im around 5’10” 175 lbs. I wont be surfing anything much bigger than a foot overhead, I get New Jersey summers too.  What do you suggest for me.

Thanks ,

Chris Joyce

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Hi Chris,

Sorry to not get back to you sooner….have been really busy here.

The Lil’ Rascal is a great board….kinda makes small wave surfing feel like your cheating by how easy it is to get speed and throw down turns where normally anyone would be bogging. The only thing is that I didn’t design it to be an all-around type of shortboard design….it is more of a specialty for small wave surfing. I’m not sure if this would be the best choice for handling in Nicaragua since you can get some pretty heavy waves there. You may want to go for more of an all-around shortboard design such as the Groveler IV.p…this is a really versatile shortboard that generates speed on its own in small waves, yet holds in and drives fast and loose in the top-to-bottom punchier stuff as well.

As for New Jersey summer, the Rascal is going to be the best board you could possibly have for that type of what is mostly very small and mushy.

And as far as dimensions go, if you would let me know what you used to ride (dimensions wise) three years ago….this will help me to gauge what would be the best thing for you getting back into it now.

Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.

I know you would be stoked on a magic Proctor.

Looking forward to your reply,

Aloha,

Todd

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The boards you made for me are simply magics…It’s surprising to turn so easy on a gunny board

Hi Todd,

I hope everything is OK for you.

The boards you made for me are simply magics.

I’m thinking of ordering some new boards for the end of the year:

A 5′10 or 5′11 fish TwinFang

For the second board i would like your suggestion between a Lill Rascal Proxy in 6′2 or your new Accelerator in 6′4 Proxy.

May be the Lill Rascal will be too close to the fish and the Accelerator will ofer more options?

Let me known your feeling.

Thank you for all.

Friendly.

Vincent Tourtoulou, France
6′6″ x 19 3/4″ x 2 5/8″ Blackbird II
6′10″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 5/8″+ 6 Channel Ante Up Roundpin, domed deck, responsive, low forgiving rails
7′0″ x 19 1/2″‘ x 2 3/4″ Ante Up (domed deck, roundpin tail)

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Hi again Vincent,

Glad you like the boards….I was stoked on how they came out too!!

As for the new boards, the Twin Fang and Lil’ Rascal are pretty similar….they both have basically the same rocker and bottom contours, but the Lil’ Rascal has a more pulled in nose and tail with less width on the tail block – this makes for a little bit more versatile board in turning capabilities, yet that maintains the same quick draw speed as the Twin Fang. The Twin Fang is a bit more of a classical style fish shape that is great for small waves and lateral speed. Based of your standard “good waves” boards, here are the dimensions for each board model with a real brief rundown of how they go:

Twin Fang: 5’10” x 21” x 2 ¾” – retro feel with quick easy lateral speed; Best in small mushy waves; ideal conditions: 0-4 feet.

Rascal: 6’2” x 20 3/4” x 2 5/8” – a blending of retro easy speed with modern design to make for the fastest possible performance board for small waves….has the versatility/ responsiveness of a modern performance style board with the speed of a fish; Best in small mushy waves, but versatile enough to handle in head high waves too; ideal conditions: 0–4 feet.

Accelerator: 6’4” x 20” x 2 5/8” – The Blackbird for small waves…..flatter entry rocker and a fuller nose outline makes for a quick down the line speeder off the front foot, while concave through the tail increases lift and acts as a gas pedal for the back foot through turns.

The Lil Rascal is close to the Fish and the Accelerator will offer more options. I would go with the Rascal and the Accelerator, or the Twin Fang and the Accelerator.

Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.

I know you would be stoked on any combination of two of these three boards….they are all winners.

Looking forward to your reply,

Aloha,

Todd    

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Hi Todd,
Nice to work with you again.
I will follow your suggestions for the boards and will go with a Rascal (probably a little bit smaller 6′1?) and an Accelerator.

-  I would like to try the PROXY for th Accelerator.What do you think of that?

- Should i also try the PROXY for the Rascal or polyesther construction?

- If i order PROXY do you think i should take the same dimensions for the boards?

- At least is it possible to get color or tint with PROXY?

Thank your feeling.
Friendly.
Vincent.
PS: The Ante UP is really a great board.It’s surprising to turn so easy on a gunny board.I’ve feel confortable on it as soon as i paddle for my first wave.
Michel love’s it too.

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Hi Bryan,
Nice to meet you. Sorry to not get back with you sooner….very busy last week, then the weekend. Anyway, I answered your questions below alongside your questions. Looking forward to your reply, and to making some magic boards for you and the family. Sounds like it will be a great trip!!  

Hi Todd

I would like to order a few boards or so to hopefully get a discount if possible but mainly on shipping which costs a bit to my neck of the woods.

I was born and then surfing since 85 on the west coast of Canada.  I’ve ordered custom boards before lots from others until they got to big to be personal. I’m a small town guy that hate’s Costco, home depot etc. and don’t want to by my boards from an Asian factory. I like service and input and it sounds like you’re the man.

I’m a pretty good surfer but not a ripper.  I live for barrels and concentrate hard to carve well but I’m not advanced enough to be pulling off airs and radical stuff.  I’m 35 Y.O, 5’8”, 175 lbs, reg foot and a land locked heli ski  / raft guide / carpenter that tries to manage a month or so a year of travel surf thus needing a bit of a break from my board to not suffer from weak paddling arms.  Although the only board in descent shape left in my quiver is a 7’4” mini gun for bigger surf, I’m a short boarder from the beginning and all my main boards have been all purpose squash tails in the  6’4- 6’6” range x 19-19.5 x 14-14.5 x 2 3/8–2.5.

- The Groveler IV.p is going to be “the go to board”  for you. This design generates it’s own speed in the small waves, yet also has incredible hold surfing top-to-bottom and fast in the pocket on the bigger, punchier days. Squashtail is the most versatile tail shape for this design….crisp and snappy, pivotty through turns, yet still carvy on rail. Best dimensions would be 6′6″ x 19 1/8″ x 2 7/16″, 11 1/2″ nose , 14 1/2″ tail.   

Polyesters start at $555.00 includes fin system and fins. Proxy custom epoxy starts at $715.00 includes fin system and fins.

#1: The main board I need is my all round short board replacement for the smaller to overhead surf.  A fast yet turny and user friendly board for an advanced but not expert surfer.  Give me a recommendation.

( Groveler, circa 86, sr 71 ? : I don’t know give me your thoughts on a board and dimensions you make that’ll make me have the most fun and help make the most of my surfing).  This board is the most important on my list.

    - See above.

#2: I thought I’d grab the used $250 groveler in addition just for a backup if you think it suits my size and ability and its in good shape.  6’4”x 19 x 2 3/8

- We sold this board, but there is another 6′4″ x 19 5/8″ x 2 9/16″ Groveler IV that I have. It is from the original version of our “Flexible Epoxy” series. It is not a molded board; it is custom build from our factory here in Ventura. It is a great board that would fit perfectly what you are needing….a solid backup board with a lesser price tag. This particular board was a part of a test series during the first Flexible Epoxy phase. It is not as strong as our current “Proxy” (flexible epoxy v.2), and would be comparable in strength to a polyester board, but with incredible flexural/ response characteristics that are pretty unreal - it was the flex characteristics that we were testing on this particular series of boards. I could sell this one to you for $250.00 (about $100.00 less than what I normally would sell this board for.) This is a really good price for this board, so it would be considered as part of a discount for quantity of boards purchased in one order.     

#3: As a new family man with a kid, I have some property and a trailer on the east coast of Canada for cheap holidays (west coast is too expensive now).  It’s got its classic points when there is swell but mainly you’re surfing tiny mushy beach break.  Kids there are surfin fish and hybrid shapes I’ve never tried.  I need a board to go out when it’s too frustrating on the short board ( I hate long boarding).  I want to have the board for 2′ mush that’ll be a reasonable transition from my 20+ years of part time short boarding ( ie: not too big of a learning curve ).  Catch waves, go fast, but still carveable.   Is this you’re Lil Rascal, Greased Pig or something else that pops to mind?

- The Lil’ Rascal is your  board for this. This is the fastest small wave performance board I make. It has all the easy small wave speed of a retro shape with the hold of a modern performance board. The blending of the best from two different eras of surfing. The magic dimensions for you would be 6′1″ x 20 1/2″ x 2 5/8″. This board has a very small to no learning curve….it almost makes small wave surfing too easy….basically paddles better than a shortboard due to it’s flatter rocker and fuller volume carried through the rails; and once you get to your feet, it feels like there are rockets under the hood….from there it’s “turn where you feel like” cause there’s no lack for speed.

Polyester price starts at $555.00 includes fin system and fins. Proxy custom epoxy price starts at $715.00 includes fin system and fins.

#4: I got my wife into surfing 5 yrs ago. She’s 5’5”, 135 lbs, 33 Y.O. and an advanced beginner I’d say.  She’s been surfing fun board shapes the past few years in the 7’6”-7’8” range. We’d like to get a roughly 7’er for ease of traveling but wider and thicker.  She’s starting to learn to carve a bit but needs the buoyancy to catch the waves and pop up.  Can you recommend a fun board shape. - My standard Funshape design is the one for your wife. I think you could go with dimensions at 6′10″ x 20″ x 2 5/8″ this will afford her the stability and buoyancy to get into waves with ease, yet without too much length since she is not real tall at 5′5″. This board also has performance characteristics built into the rocker and bottom countours so she will be able to turn and maneuver more naturally.

Polyester price starts at $615.00 includes fin system and fins. Proxy custom epoxy price starts at $735.00 includes fin system and fins.

I want to mention that I have lots of FCS fins ( G3, G5, G7 ) and although outdated and a pain in the ass with the allen key,  if the system saves me a bunch of cash and are still suitable for the new boards I’ll use em.  As well, I don’t care about extra colors and stuff for more $. ( in my mind, the art is you designing the board )

- We can do all the boards with f.c.s. plugs and hold off on fins. It is only $10.00 less per board without fins, but $30.00 is $30.00. I would recommend getting the MR-tx fins for the Lil’ Rascal …you kinda need these for this board. The others you could use the G-7 on your Groveler 6′6″ and the G-5 for your wife’s funshape. The 6′4″ Groveler IV.p Flexible Epoxy v.1 has the Red-X fin system….the fins come with the board for no extra.

I’d like to chat. I can be around on Sat, Sun anytime or Mondays in the AM. let me know when’s best for you.  Don’t need the boards till Spring but like to organize it now and could pay and have them sent as soon as convienient for you. - We could set up a phone appointment for tomorrow/ tuesday morning around 11:00am California time…how does that work for you?

As far as a discount for quantity goes, I can give you a deal on the 6′4″ Flexible Epoxy Groveler and deduct the fins, but I really don’t feel good about discounting the board prices for the customs since it puts pressure on me to work harder for less money. I don’t like to do this because it puts pressure on the amount of time I can put into each board. You will save a lot by having the boards shipped together. The way the shipping works is that it is not much more to ship one box of multiple boards compared to a single board. That is going to be your best savings for ordering multiple boards that I can offer. If you want I can throw the fins in and still minus out $10.00 per board….?

Looking forward to your reply,

Aloha,

Todd

Thanks a lot for the old school service with the new school website - you are welcome; I’m glad you found us.

Cheers

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Hi Todd ,

Thanks for getting back so quick.
Sounds great I will take all four. I am actually out of town and will be for the next 6 weeks Monday afternoons until Friday night. I am home Sat,Sun and then Mondays until noon your time. Anyone of the these days either next week or the following week will be good.
Like I said there is no huge rush, just line me  up at your convenience. I will have to check out your glassing options.
Sorry, I wasn’t trying to squeeze you for a cheap price on the shaping. Certainly your prices are very good for your service. It’s the packaging and shipping I wanted to reduce by ordering bulk to make it reasonable.
There are a couple other part time surfers in this area and I will see if they are into a custom board to add to the shipment.
Thanks again

Bryan

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This is for our patented flexible epoxy technology which is unique from all other epoxy surfboards available today and is recommended only based on the feedback from our boardline.

Todd,

I was checking out your website and I had a few questions about the flexible epoxy.

1.      Is ding repair difficult?
2.      When ordering one would I use the same dimensions I use for a standard foam board?  I ride a 6’5” 191/2  2 ½ squash tail thruster.

Thanks,

Sean Malley

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Sean, I answered your questions below…..

1.      Is ding repair difficult? No…just use epoxy resin as opposed to polyester…same procedure just different resin. You get less dings also…
2.      When ordering one would I use the same dimensions I use for a standard foam board?  I ride a 6’5” 191/2  2 ½ squash tail thruster. I recommend going 1/8” thinner and a little shorter and narrower because of the added buoyancy i.e. 6’4” x 19 ¼” x 2 3/8”. This is for our patented flexible epoxy technology which is unique from all other epoxy surfboards available today and is recommended only based on the feedback from our boardline.

Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.

I know you would be stoked on a magic Proctor.

Looking forward to your reply,

Aloha,

Todd 

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Todd,

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.

The only other question I have right now is what is the life expectancy of your Flexible Epoxy boards?

I’ve been doing research into different types of board building materials and I really want my next board to by something different.   I used to have a Greg Loehr epoxy when I lived on the east coast and I really liked the board, but I came to realize it was too narrow for me.

Do any shops in San Diego carry our boards?   I’d like to go have a look if they do.

Thanks,

Sean Malley

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Sean…

The life expectancy of the epoxies is relative to the person…because, as always, it’s too difficult to take into account how any given person will treat their board as well as wave conditions that lead to board damages. The bottom line is that the Flexible Epoxy is much more durable and stronger than a polyester, but we can’t make a claim as to the life expectancy in terms of years, etc.

They are going to maintain the spring and memory for 5 times longer than a polyester and do not bubble or delam. So barring a mishap they should last you a very long time.

We don’t have any boards as shops in San Diego because Todd specializes in customizing boards directly for his clients. The easiest way to do this is to set up a time to discuss your board options with him on the phone. His best times are between 1 pm – 4pm Monday through Friday, but he can work with your schedule. Let us know what a good number is to reach you and a good time if you’d like to discuss a custom board with Todd on the phone.

Also, if you send your address, I can mail you our Proctor Board Catalogue. This is very helpful in reviewing your options as well!

Todd will make you a magic board!

Mahalo

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so you have something that gets you into waves easily, generates speed in the small stuff, yet will still hold in on the bigger/ punchier days

Hey Todd,
I have talked to you a couple times in the past
about shaping me a board but I just never got the
funds. Well got to ask you some question about
shaping a new board. So well last time I wrote you I
was surfing jersey but now I live in Carlsbad. I
would like to know what you would recommend for me. So
what Im looking for is a shortboard thats going to
make me progress rather then get angry and pissed. So
I’m about 6′0 tall and about 205 pounds but definetly
not fat almost a sunny garcia built. big shoulders
and smaller waist. So its always been hard for me to
find boards..

I’v been looking at boards like the Channel island
black beauty and so forth. I had been surfing at a
intermediate level but its been abut two years. So im
looking for a good shortboard to bring me back in the
picutre that can hang in CA winter swell as well as
weak stuff. Im currently and for the last few years
been surfing a 6′4 KG fish. I just want something more
updated and high performance. So shoot let me know
what would be a good board. If you have any other
questions ask.

Thanks man hoping to hear form you

Sjoerd Solleveld

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Hi Sjoerd,
Your main design issues are going to be the right amount of volume in your board and the proper rocker/ bottom curve…..so you have something that gets you into waves easily, generates speed in the small stuff, yet will still hold in on the bigger/ punchier days - a versatile all-around performance shortboard. This is the Groveler IV model. The area where you live now, especially with winter coming on, is an area where your “go to board” needs to be a more progressive performance shortboard shape….but most importantly one that is custom tuned properly for you. So here’s what I think is going to be the magic - 6′6″ - 6′8″ x 20″ x 2 3/4″ Groveler IV.p model. This is my most versatile performance shortboard for the variety of waves we get here in California. You need something current that is going to tap into and harness the waves energy and let you run free and fast.
Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.
I know you would be stoked on a magic Groveler IV.p.
Looking forward to your reply,
Aloha,

Todd

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the Accelerator - designed to make small wave performance surfing easy

The Accelerator

Skill level: intermediate to advanced
Type of waves: primarily designed for knee high to shoulder and weak, but it goes great in everything up to slightly overhead.

This board is specifically designed to make small wave performance surfing easy. You get fast-driving speed bursts off the front foot and hair-trigger, tail whipping warp-arcs off the back foot. A wider nose outline and low entry rocker get this board into waves quicker and blot it down the line faster. A bendy tail rocker sweeps off the back fin making it quick and responsive in tight rail-arcing hook-turns. An even single concave runs through the midsection of the board making for a “wide open sweet spot” i.e. the board wants to go even if you don’t have your feet right in the perfect spot every time.

Right at the fins the rocker ‘drops out’ and the single concave goes deep….this creates what feels like an engine under your back foot. The deep concave forms an air pocket as well as a straighter path to compress the water through the extreme rocker of the tail….this air pocket acts like a gas pedal or “accelerator”…push back on the tail and it rockets through turns like a piece of ice on wax paper.

Here’s the dimension I suggest based off your normal “good waves” shortboard: ride this board one inch shorter, 1/4″ wider in the middle, 1/2″ wider in the nose, and 1/8” wider in the tail. Go with the same thickness just with a fuller, boxy rail. This creates a flatter deck which gives the board a springier flex pattern….key for that extra little thwang in small waves.

Oh yea…as a bonus, it also goes looneybinsmental in everything up to slightly overhead.

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