Saturday, May 12, 2012

5'6 Derringer


Stepped the rail to add volume and only allow the nose and tail to flex.  Parrabolic thruster. Single concave fading out the last inch.  Wide point forward. 5'6 1/3 x 19 3/4 light foam with a cedar ply stringer.  Love vs. Hate.  The board floats well but still paddles like a 5'6.  The narrow tail turns insane in the pocket but drags through the flats.  The middle rocker is too flat for how deep and wild this board wants to ride.  Still its a rocket and a wonderful toy.  I might shape the next one with a wider tail and a smoother deeper rocker. Maybe skip the step deck and shape thick round tucked rails.