Tim Stamps - Shaper of the Year

[retodd]

If you want to try that construction out I say go for it

If you want a MORE durable eps epoxy and still have Tim build it in-house then you could ask for so e 6oz S cloth
6 s + 4s deck
6 s bottom
Board will see you into your senior years

If you think your Eps banjo is lacking in the durability department I recommend asking Tim for some ideas to make the GX stronger ... He has tried just about everything and is always ready to try something new

 

[Aruka]

My EPS Banjo is 4x4+4x4oz.

I've dinked it a couple times but otherwise it's holding up well.

If you can get 5 years out of a PU I'd just stick with that TBH.

 

[MathDebater]

Those are great suggestions. My banjo is doing pretty well but I''m a little surprised at the golfballing on the deck compared to what you guys have said. I am definitely curious about the future flex but I've been really impressed with Tim's in shop glassing. Is S cloth noticeably more stiff?

As far as the GX, I think it has 6 oz on the deck at least. It was for Tim's friend who is a bigger dude than I and there is some noticeable heft to the board. The deck is in the same shape as my 4 oz spearfish which is ~1.5 years old.

 

[tedshred5]

anyone ever ride their GX as a quad? if so, how'd it go?

 

[silentbutdeadly]

I didn't like my gx as a quad. too tight and tracky.

My EPS 4/4/4 fuse dents easily but I've smacked it around a bit and it's tough.

 

[JDJ]

I have a Gx in FutureFlex that I really like. I don’t think the up charge was close to $180 but it depends on what PureGlass is charging and passing along. So I would just ask Tim. Wait was long....

 

[MathDebater]

I ended up skipping the FF because I am impatient and also just wanted to support Tim.

My spearfish has a 5 fin set up, and is similar to the GX. I had some fun sessions as a quad in small lined up waves but never clicked with it like the thruster.

 

[bigglesworth]

I ended up skipping the FF because I am impatient and also just wanted to support Tim.

Good call, his pu/pe glassing is top notch. I almost wrote, "his pu/pe glassing is 'correct'", but I'm 37 and too old for new slang.

Did you go 4s+4e/4warp? Dim dims?

 

[MathDebater]

I ended up going 4+6/4 e. The dims are a slightly slimmed down version of the GX I bought used. Old one is 5'10" x 20" x 2.63" and had great low end but could be a bit boaty and took some effort to keep on rail. The new one is 5'10" x 19.75" x 2.63" with more slightly more refined rails. I'm 6' x 190 or so. The last one was total magic for me from day one, I still remember how epic it was my first surf, so I didn't want to stray too far.

 

[silentbutdeadly]

mine is 5'11" 19.75 2.56 if that gives you any more comfort

 

[MathDebater]

Oh, not to worry, I'm feeling very comfortable. I basically told Tim the magic boards dims and file number, and what I wanted to feel different and let him make all the suggestions from there. I should not be allowed too much power in the design process. haha

 

[MrSteve]

Just took delivery of a WTF. EPS 6+4/6. Weight feels perfect. Glassing feels nice and tight.

 

[retodd]

http://instagr.am/p/CBELiuzH8Dd/
Fuzeboxing in Zooport

 

[fargy483]

someone talk me out of picking up a second hand Flare. Lookf promising for a South OC shred stick based on what I read on this thread. I ride a puddle jumper and an SS2 SWS also an SD2 when the waves are good. Looking to try to some of the stamps magic. Thoughts opinions talk me off the ledge or push me off

 

[retodd]

If the dims are good I say jump

 

[Aruka]

someone talk me out of picking up a second hand Flare. Lookf promising for a South OC shred stick based on what I read on this thread. I ride a puddle jumper and an SS2 SWS also an SD2 when the waves are good. Looking to try to some of the stamps magic. Thoughts opinions talk me off the ledge or push me off

if you're looking for someone to talk you out of buying a surfboard, you've come to the wrong place my dude. Flare is pretty universally loved 'round these parts. If dims are good, do it.

 

[bigglesworth]

Mimetic desire sums up the design forum of the erbb for me

René Girard - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[sublime74]

anyone ever ride their GX as a quad? if so, how'd it go?

Very magic

 

[Havoc]

shadow in future flex soundz like a good time hmmm.

 

[MathDebater]

Anyone want to buy my spearfish? Freeing up some quiver space for new orders.