Window of Opportunity

Once in awhile we get a thaw in January that actually clears out the lake. Since the ice hasn't been as bad as past years, we had a window of opportunity this past Sunday. Shoulder high, fresh water goodness. Here's Mitch sinking his teeth into a good line with a Burly Mini-Bob. The fog was rolling in and I was just able to get a few shots before the entire pier wasn't visible.

Shotguns for Surfboards

This has to be a first. This Christmas I received a gift from the Black Lab as sort of a thank-you / Merry Christmas gift for shaping the Ghost Knife. Scotty gave me a classic pump action Ithaca Shotgun. If a gifted gun isn't a sign of gratitude, then I don't know what is. That man is ripping it up on the Knife and turning on a wave like he never has before. The stoke is getting passed all around this year. I want to say thanks to Scotty, Erik, Ryan, and everyone else for making this a great year of shaping!

Surfing in a Slurpee

Erik, J.T. and I got some of the last few waves of the season. We surfed for 2+ hours in 15 degree air temps and 33 degree water temps. There was slush in the water killing some of the swell, it was like surfing in a Slurpee. What we lacked in waves, we made up for in stoke. Thanks fellas and Happy New Year!