When I was a kid there was a company named Standard Brands in California. They sold paint, supplies, bulk solvents, and some craft supplies. In the 60's you could buy a surfboard kit that had a blank, glass cloth and resin. I couldn't even afford that but a friend bought one. He didn't know you were supposed to skin the molded blank & do some shaping then glass it so it came out huge and heavy but hey he was surfing! "You either do it or it does you!" Amen!
What a talent! I shape as a hobby and I can appreciate what you do and the video. I’ve only shaped just over 100 boards but I love doing it! It’s like creating art out of a big blank. Thanks for sharing!🙏🤙🏄♂️
I worked for MD 36 years ago as his 'grommet' sprayer. I did all the artwork on the MD surfboards and Nat young Dinosaur Mals, along with his Emu sailboards, Fun times, he hasn't changed a bit!!!! Go MD!
30+ years ago when Mike was also making sailboards, I created a profiling machine so most of this methodology was no longer necessary. Rocker curve is likely the most critical design component of surf and sailboards. Working like this creates an imprecise and incalculable result. Every board is a lucky dip, which completely unnecessary in the 21st century.
Hey bro I am very interested in your comment here "I created a profiling machine so most of this methodology was no longer necessary. Rocker curve is likely the most critical design component of surf and sailboards" I am trying to find REAL info on Surfboard shaping, any info would be highly appreciated, thanks.
@@stevengouws8684 It was needed as part of an experiment of mine. I thought an exponential rocker curve would provide maximum potential speed for a hydroplaning craft. I produce several boards from the initial profiles. No other additions to the shape as the intention was to isolate rocker performance. It worked extremely well. The boards were lightning fast and still turned well, an unexpected result. I really didn't have the money to make too many boards so I eventually sold the profiler to a local board maker. Without trying them, he destroyed the templates and created templates that were copied from Naish and Fanatic. Seems some people just aren't scientists.
When I was a kid there was a company named Standard Brands in California. They sold paint, supplies, bulk solvents, and some craft supplies. In the 60's you could buy a surfboard kit that had a blank, glass cloth and resin. I couldn't even afford that but a friend bought one. He didn't know you were supposed to skin the molded blank & do some shaping then glass it so it came out huge and heavy but hey he was surfing! "You either do it or it does you!" Amen!
Some good insights on shaping, but even better, some great insights on how to live a good life.
What a talent! I shape as a hobby and I can appreciate what you do and the video. I’ve only shaped just over 100 boards but I love doing it! It’s like creating art out of a big blank. Thanks for sharing!🙏🤙🏄♂️
So good!
Enjoyed watching you do your thing Mike. I haven't shaped as many as you mate but I know it is a soul sacrifice, Eumundi Mick.
I worked for MD 36 years ago as his 'grommet' sprayer. I did all the artwork on the MD surfboards and Nat young Dinosaur Mals, along with his Emu sailboards, Fun times, he hasn't changed a bit!!!! Go MD!
Good to see you're still doing the thing you love ...McRobbo
Wow Mike, I just learnt a whole bunch about surfing and board shaping from you. Thanks!!!
Storm boy says high to Terralisa crew .Video was a joy to watch.
Awesome Shaping technique's from a true master!! Merry Christmas Mike and stoked to watch you video today. Hopefully catch up next time i'm back home.
Good stuff. Thanks.
I love all my boards you shaped for me!!!
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Great video. Really enjoyed it..
Board looks beautiful 👍
This is amazing !! Thanks so much for sharing!!
It was a pleasure to work with him on this. Knowledge is only valuable if its passed on to the next generation. Thanks for watching my brudda 🙌
Really nice
Interesting techniques.
Excellent
cool vid. fo sho. #nowsubscribed
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Hay Mike, how is your sister going with her dancing lessons ?? Rick
1:14 ... not 1960. That was the famous December swell of 1969.
Contact info for MD?
30+ years ago when Mike was also making sailboards, I created a profiling machine so most of this methodology was no longer necessary. Rocker curve is likely the most critical design component of surf and sailboards. Working like this creates an imprecise and incalculable result. Every board is a lucky dip, which completely unnecessary in the 21st century.
Hey bro I am very interested in your comment here
"I created a profiling machine so most of this methodology was no longer necessary. Rocker curve is likely the most critical design component of surf and sailboards"
I am trying to find REAL info on Surfboard shaping, any info would be highly appreciated, thanks.
@@stevengouws8684 It was needed as part of an experiment of mine. I thought an exponential rocker curve would provide maximum potential speed for a hydroplaning craft.
I produce several boards from the initial profiles. No other additions to the shape as the intention was to isolate rocker performance. It worked extremely well. The boards were lightning fast and still turned well, an unexpected result.
I really didn't have the money to make too many boards so I eventually sold the profiler to a local board maker. Without trying them, he destroyed the templates and created templates that were copied from Naish and Fanatic. Seems some people just aren't scientists.
@@rctrix9063 Thanks for answering. I never knew rocker was as important as that, good to know.