This board has been a collaborative effort with a lot of different surfers, and the shape itself is kind of a mix up between a fish / groveler, Mini-Simmons and Lord Board. To some it probably looks like a red headed step child, but I believe that it might be just what the doctor ordered. The board is designed to make the most of lake waves, which move slow, give you enough time for a few good pumps, and a solid turn before it fizzles out. Also, I have recently learned that I seem to habitually pump my fist when I'm stoked. Hence the name, Fist Pump.
We've been seeing more of these kinds of shapes come through the doors lately, especially from a newer brand called City Fog Surfboards, which is a colab between my friend Nick Palandrani (Source Surfboards and GP Surfboards) and famed longboarder CJ Nelson. Have yet to see one ridden, however (except for a Bing video from a couple months ago). Going along w/ the name, have you seen the "Claim It" video from www.korduroy.tv? Hilarious. We should catch up soon!
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