Foote Maliko 14s on the fast track

[PonoBill]

I was at Bill Footes place and saw that he has three Maliko 14 blanks built. I asked who they were for and he said "no one, I just had a block of that new EPS out of California so I made up some". He said the glassers have some free time, so he could finish these three boards in a very short time--as little as 4 weeks. Since it normally takes forever to get one of these boards (I'm still waiting for mine, should be done this week) if anyone is looking to get one in a reasonable timeframe, this is your opportunity.

Some of you folks that are new to downwind/distance racing may not be familiar with these boards. They are absurdly fast, super light, and gorgeous. For most racing they fall into the best category, 14' boards with fixed rudders are generally either considered stock or are in their own class. In our downwind board test everyone was amazed at the speed of this board, even in flatwater. Here's a link to the test: http://www.kenalu.com/2009/03/13/2009-stand-up-paddle-race-distance-and-downwinder-board-showcase-part-2/

Since these blanks haven't been milled yet you can get them in the width and thickness you specify, so they could be shaped for anyone up to 270 pounds (maybe more).

If you want one of these things you could probably contact Bill via PM here on the Zone

[SaltH2Opaddler]

How much coin for one of those?

[PonoBill]

You know, I'm not sure. I guess I'll find out when I pay Bill the balance on my board today. Hope it's done. I'm having the top done in yellow, white bottom and a sea foam green Maxfield Provisions pad. Can't wait.

[SaltH2Opaddler]

PONO- Look forward to the pics. I've talked to Shawn and from what I hear those Maxfield Pads are the beezkneez. Was actually hoping to rep him here on the East Coast, but don't know what happen...wifey must have shot it down...cool guy regardless.

[footemaui]

Aloha.. Thanks Bill for the good words... I have 3 14' blanks ready to go. I will make them into stock boards. I am thinking 27.5''....28.5''... and 29.5''  The 27.5'' will be 5.5'' thick and the others 6'' thick...I have done some minor changes to the deck per Jeremy'Riggs' input.I have made the noses thicker with a vee in the nose to help repell water, make it easier to surface when it pearls, and just the added thickness to keep it from pearling...Bottom rcker remains the same: single concave to flat to double barell concave with vee.These boards are $2400 with the Maxfield pad. These pads are more like bath mats than pads. Lightweight, no water absorbsion, and nice grip.....

[stoneaxe]

Bill...I think you should order a second one for when you have visitors....

I fell in love with the Maliko 14 and that's a bargain for such a great board. I agree on the Maxfield pads too, very nice.

[Bob from Brazil]

Bill...I think you should order a second one for when you have visitors....

I fell in love with the Maliko 14 and that's a bargain for such a great board. I agree on the Maxfield pads too, very nice.

Yeah, Bill! Do that and count me in as a visitor

[PonoBill]

Bill...I think you should order a second one for when you have visitors....

I fell in love with the Maliko 14 and that's a bargain for such a great board. I agree on the Maxfield pads too, very nice.

An F18, the penetrator, Gumby and a Foote 14--I think visitors are covered. Also have two Gecko boards now--Gecko and Son of Gecko, so no complaints about being stuck with something low performance