If you want a Authentic reproduction of an early Thruster. Might as well go right to the source. Simon Anderson or a little closer to Home Gary McNabb the founder of Nectar Surfboards. Simon showed Gary the ins and outs of the Thruster. Nectar was the first to put this new odd board into full production. Another local San Diego shaper that worked at Nectar is Craig Hollingsworth. Craig is a really good guy. Easy to work with. Known Craig since 1973.