I’m an average surfer that’s currently surfing a lot of east coast/gulf coast waves

Hello Todd:

Hope you don’t mind me contacting you via email for some advice on dimensions but my travel schedule has been hectic. Was hoping you could offer some advice on dimensions for a Rascall II that I could
mull over for a couple of weeks and then maybe dial everything in over a scheduled phone conversation.

I’m 6′, around 185lbs, and 39 years old.

I’m an average surfer that’s currently

surfing a lot of east coast/gulf coast waves.

Here’s a brief synopsis of some of the boards I’ve been riding:

-A 6′3″ epoxy winged swallow fish about 20.5″ wide and 2.5″ thick.

Very little rocker so works really well in mushy stuff but doesn’t  work quite so well in better formed pockets. Overall a pretty good shape for me but lacking in responsiveness.

-6′6″X20″X2.5″ XTR (Midget Smith) round nose. This shape works really well for me in a lot of conditions. A versatile shortboard for me that paddles well and gets me into waves easily.

-6′3″X19″X2″ 3/8 XTR (Midget Smith) single bump squash. I tend to only use this shape in much punchier surf so I don’t use this board too much since I’m usually surfing weaker, mushier surf.

-Just aquired a 6′4″X22″X2″ 5/8 epoxy fish and I HATE it, haha. Just way too floaty, to hard to duck dive, and no responsiveness.

Was thinking somewhere around 6′ or 6′1″, around 21″ and 2.5″ but would like your feedback on the dimensions. I definitely know I want to go with your Proxy technology with a 5 fin setup and I’m guessing
your moon tail seems to work best on the Rascall II.

At any rate Todd, I really appreciate you taking the time to correspond with me and look forward to hearing from you.

Brian

Hello Brian,

I don’t mind at all….
Thanks for the detailed breakdown of your current board sitch. You are pretty spot on with your dimensions….I can tell you’ve read through/ watched the breakdown on the Rascal II – the ideal dims for you would be 6′1″ x 21″ x 2 1/2″….

keep in mind the deck is very flat

(typically in this size range I don’t

concave them to keep the volume

for paddling) with a fuller boxy rail

to push back through turns.

The moontail works great, the Proxy is one of a kind ( flex like an ultralight poly with five times the strength) and the five fin gives you the versatility of three boards in one with the varying fin configurations possible. I don’t really have much too add….you’ve done well. I know you would be stoked on a magic Proctor Rascal II.
Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.
Looking forward to your reply,
Aloha,

Todd

Hi Todd………

Sorry it took so long to get back with you on this shape but my working travel schedule has been nuts.

I’m ready to turn it over to you so you can get started. The Rascall II sounds great as 6′1″X21″X2.5″ moontail in Proxy with the 5 fin setup (Futures).

Thanks,
Brian

Hi Brian,

That’s ok….I think we’ve pretty much covered the main points, so I’ll have Charissa shoot something over to you that you can e-sign and get this sicky rolling. Just to verify – you don’t want the channels, but do want the five fin set-up…? And what color would you like the board sprayed (this is included in the price)….here is a link to choose the color scheme

http://www.proctorsurf.com/Surf-Boards/custom-artwork and go to the Proxy
epoxy colors option.

Hope you get a little break from the hectic pace soon:)
Looking forward to your reply and to making a magic Rascal for you,
Aloha,

Todd

Right on Todd……..Here’s the breakdown on what I want:

-6′1″X21″X2.5″ Proxy Moontail
-Yes, I do want the channels on my board
-5 fin setup with Futures
-Icy Gray on the color

And you equip the board with the two larger fins with a trailer, right? If so, that’s perfect.
Cool Todd………just let me know what else you need from me so that you can get started.

Have a good weekend……….Brian

Forgot to ask one last thing Todd………

Is it possible to do the Proxy just white?

I’m guessing your resin and/or cloth eliminates this option.

But it looks like the Icy Gray is really light and it’s faded towards the middle of the deck?? That should look very tight.

Thanks again Todd………really appreciate your help via email with me on this shape. Should be killer.

Lates, Brian

Brian,

You’ll be stoked on the icy gray.

It just keeps the board looking sleek

and new longer since the Proxy

construction lasts longer!

You’re right. It’s tight!

~ by shapingboards on May 11, 2009.