everyone that has seen it has been impressed showed it to Tom Parrish [legendary perfectionist]and he had that look that said plenty without comment.the proboxes are kind of interesting what would have been your set for fins in degrees? tried the 0,4 and 6 degree inserts so far and the board did not work magically till i put in the 6 degree inserts , maybe too many possibilties as we talked about..my magic to complement your board design are 6 degree black inserts with fsc fiberglass slater 8 time world champ fins fast and loose.is this board the constuction in your video where i see a board being banged against a pole?or was that something newer.took out the 7′8 ante up on a bigger day and it also rode very well ,refoiled some futures to clone the slater fins and made the board work even better.anyway mahalo for the spoilers…
Ruben

I got the board yesterday and was psyched to see the sickest looking board ever on my couch. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to use it until today and even though it missed the best part of this fun little jersey swell we had, I did get to ride it all morning on the tail end of the swell, in waist high and glassy surf. I was very happy to find that the board backed up it’s sick looks in the water.
After only my first ride I realized that your on to something special over there in Ventura.

Everything seems effortless and flowing on my new board, from the takeoff all the way to the kickout. It definitely helps me throughout every single one of my turns, I can kind of feel it finishing off my roundhouse for me, which is pretty sick seeing as I’ve been working on it for months on my old board and now I can finally get it all the way around in one smooth motion.
On some of the bigger sets, I could actually feel this flex thing you were talking about, almost as if the board was slinging me through the turns,

especially when I really put some power into it (powerful for the 125 pound ME that is). It’s fast but not too fast where I’m out in the flats, and it paddles and rides like a dream. Plus its really light, which is awesome because I’m too light to be handling a PU the way I can handle this one. I couldn’t have asked for more.
This was my first experience ordering a custom board, and I was very very surprised. I went in expecting to ask for a board model and dimensions and any other specifications and that’s it. As evidenced by over 20 emails between myself and you, this was a very interpersonal project, with input and suggestions from both sides.
Honestly, this “talk to the shaper” thing is no baloney.
You said that I’d be stoked on a magic Groveler IV.p……. well, Todd, I am.

Thanks so much for your time and effort,

Robert Crane, 15, New Jersey
Custom Proxy epoxy 5′11″ x 18 3/8″ x 2 3/16″ Groveler IV.p [performance]
rounded squash tail
Future EA fins

P.S. I’ll write back when I get the board in some real surf, but that may not be for a while out here in Jersey.
http://surfboard-reviews.com

Thanks for the update. I’ve been meaning to get back to you regarding the board you shaped me last January, the Groveler IV. The thing works amazing, plus it’s one of the strongest board I have ever owned. It’s nice to finally get a board that actually holds up. I’ll probably be coming by the shop next month to talk to you about getting another board.

Thanks again!

Ben Bourne

Okay, I can finally give you a report on how my Lil Rascal worked out for me. It was INSANE!! I spent two days in Izu surfing a pre-typhoon swell and the Lil Rascal was bananas! It tore up the inside sections and handled the big sets with total ease. The only thing that bothered me about the board was PUTTING IT AWAY! Thanks again for another sweet board!

Mahalo,

Ronnie Santaniello- 32 years old
Yokosuka, Japan

http://www.proctorsurf.com

Been awhile since I picked up the boards, but I wanted to let you know that
they both work unreal.

I have never had boards that are so light and responsive as this. Especially like the Pig and have
surfed it in head high waves. Been on that board alot. Waiting for a little more juice to get the
Accelerator going, but so far I am totally satisfied.
I think you dialed in exactly what I needed in both boards and it feels like my surfing has gone to the next level.

The rest of my boards are just collecting dust right now!

And thanks for the personal service. Best custom service I have had. You have a great operation
and
I like that fact that you treat everyone with equal respect and attention.

I will be coming back for more, if these Proxy’s ever give out!

Off to Costa Rica next month and will send you some photos.

Best to you and Charissa. Richard, Venice Beach, CA

Proxy epoxy Greased Pig: 5′10″ x 19 1/4″ x 2 5/16″ single wing swallow tail
Proxy epoxy Accelerator [Parabolic]: 6′0″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 1/4″ rounded squash tail

I cant thank you enough.
I look at this board as a true step to take me to the next level and thats what I’ve been searching for.

As you know I’ve ridden all the top shapers boards out there and the difference with you is being able to be in direct contact with you, as well as your commitment to producing the board I was looking for. Thanks for walking it like you talk it, you and Charissa are really cool people.
My only regret is not contacting your company a few years ago.

When I get my SR71 I want to leave this board with you , so you can ride to see the tweaks we made to it. Just keep in mind you will probably have to pry it out of my hands.

Thanks again and God bless you and your family.

Rob Kenworthy
Accelerator: 6′0″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 1/4″ round/thumb tail
Proxy custom Flexible Epoxy construction
Titanium Series: Kevlar Compression Patch
Carbon-Hinged Flex Tail