New addition on the way ... Lazy Boy SUP

[surfcowboy]

Thx for the data. It's been cool to watch you experiment.

I do like these shapes, I might have to play around a bit when it's time to cut a new one. You've definitely inspired me to go narrower for sure.

I think you called it on the extra volume up front. One of the behaviors I see in these shorter boards is a little dive in the nose when in a chop.

These things do look fun man.

[anonsurfer]

Thx for the data. It's been cool to watch you experiment.

I do like these shapes, I might have to play around a bit when it's time to cut a new one. You've definitely inspired me to go narrower for sure.

I think you called it on the extra volume up front. One of the behaviors I see in these shorter boards is a little dive in the nose when in a chop.

These things do look fun man.

Thanks.  After finish sanding the Lazy Boy is going to be closer to 80-81L, very close in volume to my Hypto.  It will be interesting to see how the ride and stability compares between the two different shapes with the same volume. 

[surfcowboy]

That comparison is the hardest thing about this stuff.

Due to the expense of boards and lack of demo inventory in some areas this is hard stuff to get apples to apples info on. We all pass data back and forth but there's a ton of bias. I loved my first board, thought it was the best ever and now I'd probably not even be able to turn it, it would feel like a boat.

Building a few at similar size is really a great way to get more data on this.

[anonsurfer]

I finally finished the sanding, marked the boxes and sent the board off for glassing. 

Final dims are approx 6-5.5" x 26.75" x 3.90" x 80L.

Basham's is going to do the glassing.  I stayed with my standard glassing schedule: 4 + 4 + 6 deck patch (3/4) on top and 4 + 4 on the bottom.  All standard E glass.    Glassing is going to be more expensive than originally expected but not much higher than Pure Glass (who I used for my last board).  With no color Basham's is approx $80 higher compared to Pure Glass.  Pure Glass charges more for color work so that difference becomes smaller as you add colors (I am going with 2 colors on top).   

Here's a final render of the board, let the wait begin...

[Fanman]

Working on a hypto style too!
Let's see some picks when yours is finished!   

[anonsurfer]

Lazy Boy SUP should be ready any day now (Bashams is sloooooooow).  Your Hypto looks great!  Please post more details.   I have been riding my Hypto exclusively since November, it's an amazing board. 

[anonsurfer]

I picked up the board yesterday (10.5 weeks).  Weight is 11.5lbs, a little heavier than I was hoping for but not bad (my Hypto weighs less than 10lb).    Glassing quality looks good with nice sharp rails on the business end.  Here's a couple of "naked" pics.  I should have the traction and rail tape on in the next couple of days.  Hoping to get it out this weekend.

[anonsurfer]

Traction installed and ready to ride :-)

[Fanman]

It looks sweet!
Give a report ASAP
I bet DoHo is a bit more crowded with the Shark incident and San O closure etc!

[eDUBz]

Board came out sweet!

[anonsurfer]

Board came out sweet!

Thank you. Bashams did a good job on the glassing and resin tint.  They are just a little slow (10.5 weeks to glass).

[anonsurfer]

It looks sweet!

Thank you. 

Give a report ASAP

I am going to need more sessions to get it dialed in before making a final judgement but here are my initial impressions: 

* I should have gone shorter and/or narrower.  The board is very stable and paddles well.   It could be 2-3" inches shorter and 0.25" narrower and still be manageable.   

* It is a little heavy: 12.5lbs with traction, fins, and leash.  On the plus side the glass job is solid. I can already tell it is going to be more durable than my Hypto. 

* The straight outline, low rocker, low tail vee, and wider squash tail make it less pivoty/snappy than my Hypto.  I was able to get a couple of good snaps in so I know it is capable, I just need more time on the board.   

* It has a large sweet spot.   

* It performs round houses really well and throws a lot more spray on turns than my Hypto. 

* I really like the nose rocker and more refined rail shape.  I'll be using these on my future designs.

[Biggreen]

Large sweet spot on such a small board. I bet that makes life a little easier when standing out back. Really nice board, anon.  Even though it's not as snappy as your Hypto, I bet it's still pretty damn snappy. Love to see some video action!