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Title: original maliko 14
Post by: footemaui on February 11, 2012, 08:50:56 PM
Three stages of the Maliko 14.. Block, blank, milled...solid core, all carbon, bamboo veneer deck..
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: Kolohe on February 13, 2012, 04:59:37 PM
Ok Bill, you have us all in suspense,......more pics please 
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: footemaui on February 23, 2012, 10:45:41 AM
Maliko 14' looking stealthy.. Vacuum laminated and ready for inserts ( fin box and leash plugs ).... At this stage the weight is 15.75 lbs... Looking for a finished weight of under 18 lbs...Deck patch is bamboo veneer...
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: Dwight (DW) on February 23, 2012, 11:08:46 AM
Wow, impressed you're dropping weight. Wasn't your original about 21 pounds? Switched glassing factory too?

Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: footemaui on February 23, 2012, 08:18:41 PM
Same factory.. Higher quality foam... left a layer of cloth off the bottom..
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: headmount on February 25, 2012, 10:26:16 AM
Bill San, how wide?  Let me try it.  I'm of the mind that light is right.  Those few pounds are huge.
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: footemaui on February 25, 2012, 04:55:12 PM
This one is 14' x 25.5'' x 5.25'' with a target weight of 18 lbs with pad....Light is right...
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: headmount on February 25, 2012, 05:15:09 PM
wow
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: PonoBill on February 25, 2012, 05:22:23 PM
What do you think about just redcapping the carbon and sanding it.
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: stoneaxe on February 25, 2012, 07:09:50 PM
I keep thinking I wish I could have brought home admins Maliko after using it in the downwind showcase. Was that one 27.5 wide? I was surprised how stable it was for me.
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: 808sup on February 25, 2012, 11:27:28 PM
SwwwwwwwEEEEEEET!
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: Six Feet and Glassy on February 26, 2012, 01:26:35 AM
Awww man!  That is EXACTLY what I want for Christmas (last Christmas!).  ;D

My Maliko 14' is the fastest thing I've paddled downwind.  Period.  The only thing that I can think to improve is the weight. Mine is not bad; around 27 lbs with pad and fin, if I remember correctly. 

But 18 lbs?  Cheeeehuuuuu!!!    ;D :o ;D
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: footemaui on February 26, 2012, 10:02:34 AM
Stoneaxe.. Randy's board was 27.5'' or 27.25'' Jill Rigg's, Jeremy"s wife is now the proud owner of that Maliko 14' and has been seeing plenty of water time...
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: stoneaxe on March 07, 2012, 11:29:03 PM
I'm still amazed how stable it was. I absolutely loved that board. Shawn Vec made me a nice board based on what I remembered of that one but didn't capture the same magic. Maybe one of these days. Are you still sending boards out to Rick Romano?
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: footemaui on March 08, 2012, 10:09:20 AM
Still sending boards out all over...These new Maliko's are going to be slippery...
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: zacksc on March 09, 2012, 10:36:39 PM
are these for sale?
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: footemaui on March 10, 2012, 09:09:02 AM
They are for sale on a custom order basis....
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: zacksc on March 10, 2012, 10:08:54 AM
Excuse my ignorance; I am just beginning to learn about this class of boards. Is this a downwinder or is it also suitable as a race board in light or moderate conditions?  How fast would it be paddling upwind in some chop or short period waves with wind less than about 5 or 10 knots? (165 lb /75 kg rider)
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: footemaui on March 10, 2012, 08:15:12 PM
Downwind planing hull...
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: footemaui on March 17, 2012, 09:05:31 PM
Finished board came in at 19.23 lbs....
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: LaPerouseBay on March 17, 2012, 09:33:19 PM
Very nice Bill. 

She's going to fly on that board. 
Title: Re: original maliko 14
Post by: 808sup on March 18, 2012, 11:10:14 PM
Kathy and I did a run today and yes she was flyin ;) That board was VERY light :o I let her tension the straps!
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