Comments for Custom Surfboards Review and Guide

Comment on Billy Hamilton Surfboards by Kent Layton

Kent Layton — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:37:42 +0000

I know it takes time contemplation,plan, action and delivery. We surfed together for WindanSea in the 60 s I still await the 13foot with 13 red and white stripes on the right top and bottom and 13 white stars with a blue background that I pre paid 1.000 dollars for up front. I respect artistic and creative implicite capability you posess. Michelle Layton my daughte has taken our surfing path to become part of and challenger of waves ( google her name) At your creative convenience and in that I live on a 40 foot sailboat the delivery address is 7050 Parkway Drive La Mesa Calif 91942 I hope all is well with you and your family Kent Layton The Baja Boat Ranch “Light in Darkest Baja” TSJ Vol 10 number two

Comment on Surftech Xanadu Rocket Fish by Neal

Neal — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:21:08 +0000

Simon, wow you sound like you
haven’t had good waves in a while. Come to Hawaii we’ll go surf and have a beer! I’m 5′5 135lbs been surfing 10+ years. The 5′6 wave rocket floats me plenty good…I wish I could get one 5′3. Believe me, this board is insane…haven’t met anyone that didn’t like the board.

Comment on Which do I choose? Epoxy or Traditional Fiberglass Surfboards by Jim Fisher

Jim Fisher — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:47:07 +0000

I’ve been surfing epoxy composite boards for over 15 yr. now, ever since my last pu board disintegrated under my feet. Surftech and Boardworks make the best in my opinion. I’ve never been opposed to a buoyant board. If I feel I am riding too high in the water I can go shorter/thinner/narrower to get submerged adequately. I currently surf both types equally well, but for sure my favorite boards are epoxy, simply due to the durability factor. You really notice this if you travel. I only travel with epoxy. PU boards are too delicate. On my last pu board I had made I had it double-glassed just to make it more durable. Nevertheless, every little bump causes a glass crack. Epoxy boards just don’t do that.

Comment on Quad Fin Surfboards - The Next Best Thing? Why Four is Better by Dave

Dave — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:42:39 +0000

Anyone tried the new Bruce Jones “Fatty” quad?I’m pushing 60 years old but still looking for something new and something I can paddle with relative ease.

Comment on Al Merrick - Channel Island Surfboards by chm

chm — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:11:02 +0000

merricks are made in china. lost’s are made in china. rusty makes boards in china. there are over 50 surfboard factories in china…WAKE UP! quality boards are being made in china. as are shit boards..just like here. it’s the way of the world boys. you don’t have to buy em but it’s here to stay..

Comment on Jeff Alexander - Alexander Surfboards by Nick Kaeller

Nick Kaeller — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:23:40 +0000

Indeed-yes,7 Years riding Gem’s and they are truly awesome!

Comment on Surftech Xanadu Rocket Fish by Simon

Simon — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:42:34 +0000

Thanks for taking the time to write this review; i enjoyed reading it. But:

Who the f is this reviewing this board? Whats your credentials? Why should i, or anyone else, listen to anything you have to say mate?

For all i know you could just be some fat basterd from the back end of benderville with an obscure interest in all things rocket shaped…

Give us some context dip-shit! Give us the pinch of salt that any savy reader needs to be taking your advice with. Your, Age? Weight? Years surfing? etc.

You’re obviously a very eloquent writer so lets not waste your words hey.

Comment on Kane Garden Surfboards by Yo Yo Moore

Yo Yo Moore — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:44:31 +0000

Call Peter@ Oceanside Surf Industries in Oceanside Ca.

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