Comments for Custom Surfboards Review and Guide

Comment on Costco Surfboards Direct From China by Mark

Mark — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:51:16 +0000

Economics is economics. If people want to save money, they buy (and support) Wal-mart. Is this any different, that some entry-level or cash-strapped surfers want to buy boards from Costco that are manufactured in China? If it’s an inferior product, or is overpriced, it won’t sell - and Costco will discontinue offering it. It’s a world economy. Market forces will dictate and decide what happens to the hand-shapers, just as it did for those that did manual labor in the automotive industry in the 80’s when robotics were introduced. Displacement is brutal, being laid-off SUCKS — I know, I used to work in the aerospace industry — but it’s what happens when you let natural market forces work. If you don’t like it, boycott Costco - don’t dive them your business.

Mark

displaced So. Cal surfer

P.S. When is China going to start making real Fish and Twin-fins? When they start making quality twin and quad fins, GAME OVER!

Comment on Billy Hamilton Surfboards by Kent Layton

Kent Layton — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:31:11 +0000

Billy Hamilton, have you seen the rap that Owel is getting on line for that Surfers Journal law suit? regards Kent Layton

Comment on Proctor Surfboards by Surfer Feedback

Surfer Feedback — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:16:30 +0000

Todd,
I’ve been wanting to stop by to thank you and let you know how well by board has been going, but with my new daughter Finley and work occupying most of my time I haven’t been able to make it out. The 6′2”, 18′3/4”, 2′9/16 thumbtail G4E you shaped me is truly a magic board. The new rocker fulcrum is perfect for me. I’ve seen my skill level go up several notches and have only been surfing on the weekends. I catch waves early, carry tons of speed, and have been connecting the hardest turns I’ve ever done in my life! I’ve taken it out in beachbreak, point, and reefbreaks and it handles everything from waist high to overhead. I’ve been on it exclusively since I brought it home. I’m more confident in the water now than I have ever been. I love it!
Thanks for giving me your personal attention, time, and expertise. Your kindness and humility is truly refreshing in a selfish, self-centered world.

Sincerely,
Matthew Doyle
Custom G-4.E: 6′2″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 7/16″ thumbtail

http://surfboard-reviews.com

Comment on Larry Bertlemann Surfboards by mark liddell

mark liddell — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:59:00 +0000

Whats up Larry, remember me.. You use to leave your surfboard at my house in Waikiki when we were kids. You also gave me your board after your heat (no leash days) when I got cleaned out at sunset before my heat. How’s married life? Congratulations. Sorry I haven’t gotten back sooner, just testing out new toy. Mark

Comment on Costco Surfboards Direct From China by Micky

Micky — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:01:50 +0000

I can’t believe my comment was removed. Guess the moderator likes motel room paintings.

Comment on Dick Brewer Surfboards by sherry

sherry — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:59:33 +0000

If you need to get in touch with Dick he is shaping everyday. To order boards his office is
808 826-9033
Aloha
Sherry Brewer

Comment on Costco Surfboards Direct From China by Micky

Micky — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:29:43 +0000

You can’t fake quality any more than you can fake a good meal.

William Burroughs

Make no mistake, cheap is cheap, not inexpensive. If you’re the kind of person that thinks the pictures hanging over the beds in a motel are works of art, then you’ll probably never know what the difference is between a China board and a real board.

Comment on Dewey Weber Surfboards by M. Izzo

M. Izzo — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:31:16 +0000

Dan Edgerton,

I’d love to look at your pictures. How can I reach you ?

Playa del Rey, Mike mjizzo@aol.com

Comment on Hawaiian Hot Grip Traction Pad by Humberto

Humberto — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:58:38 +0000

I am feeling disappointing about this pad, it doesn’t make the job done and it is not sticky at all. It is stupid to put wax on it when there are hundreds of different brands that offer better pads that do not use wax on it, a mean a pad it should be a pad and not another portion of the board that needs wax on it. I will have to buy another pad and this hot grip peace of crap throw it away.

Comment on Dewey Weber Surfboards by Jeanine

Jeanine — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:07:09 +0000

My son is inheriting a Dewey Webber longboard made in the early ’60’s. Does anyone know where we can find out more about it? Thank you.