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!

Hydrodynamica

This isn't what you think it is, but then, things rarely are.

Shapers Who Shape Us

A story about all the greats who picked up a planer and made surf craft.

quivR killR

When I started shaping the Secret, I couldn't help but shape one for myself. 6'6" x 21" x 2 5/8" I also went with the five fin boxes so I can mix it up. Inspired by the Firewire Dominator, and almost ready to shred.

The Present

Yeah you cats have all seen this, but it is always worth a second watch. Enjoy.