DLS on surf splendor podcast said in latest grit that slater owns 70% of FW. I was surprised by that. Not sure if true-just relaying what he said. They discussed same issue as this thread.
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Legendary surfer/shaper reviews Firewire Surfboards
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He sent me that same exact pic when I asked about my order.
You must surf all those “best waves” like malibu, trestles, san o and swamis.
I’m just glad there are still core shops like Costco selling hand shapes by Gerry Lopez. Whenever I see one of the old crusty guys in a red vest walking toward me, I look down at my shoes and hope they don’t tell me to leave.
Probably same, why would you have any assumption of different?
Anyone can order, all over the world. I would encourage it. His shapes have had rave reviews here and elsewhere. You don't have to worry if everyone says you're not cool.
Wow, really?
Could you tell us exactly how we can order from this legendary shaper?
A name would be a good start.
Who is the shaper? Can you order a board now or books closed like many shapers? How long are the wait times?
I’m pretty sure we’re talking about Maurice Cole.
Since I'd don't think there's a prize for guessing the shaper's name or even so much as a participation award being given out I spat the dummy, picked up my bat and ball and left but not before deleting my guess.
My last 4 customs were: 1. a local shaper 6'6'" Desert Storm with custom dims and swallowtail.
That involved a beer with local shaper and board came out perfect, absolutely magic. On time or before.
2. Dave Parmenter 7'3" Vector Cuda on an Aus trip of his. Lots of back and forth via email, while he was travelling. Complex construction, he shaped the blank glassed and sanded by local bloke (Bryan Bates). Board came out perfect. Magic.
3. Local shaper mid-length bight with govt stimmy money. Delayed manufacturer because glasses lived across border which was shut for weeks. Shaper was upfront about delay, offered to refund deposit. Board came out close to perfect (slightly different spray).
4. Custom from Maurice Cole. Lots of back and forth via email. Board came out perfect but damaged by courier.
Will bang again.
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I dunno what to say- I've had great experiences getting custom made surfboards.
My only guideline is you need to accept and freely choose a shapers design strengths.
ie Maurice specialises in concaves and full board tucked edge rails- so then we just needed to dial for my specific requirements.
My last two Pyzels off the rack have been awesome too, made so well here under licence.
Caveat: I have kicked out of a few (rarely) custom processes early if I think there's no effective communication happening.
My only guideline is you need to accept and freely choose a shapers design strengths.
ie Maurice specialises in concaves and full board tucked edge rails- so then we just needed to dial for my specific requirements.
My last two Pyzels off the rack have been awesome too, made so well here under licence.
Caveat: I have kicked out of a few (rarely) custom processes early if I think there's no effective communication happening.
But if you want shitty customer service around here, try going to a mechanic, or getting a tradesman to do something.
Fcuknig nightmare.
My boy is into MTB'ing.
It took over 3 months to get a MTB that we ordered.
Fcuknig nightmare.
My boy is into MTB'ing.
It took over 3 months to get a MTB that we ordered.
2 things
1. fk slater, mark price kook, and fireturds
2. my shaper will do a 1 hr appt with u and explains design and make u realize how dumb u r. magic boars ensue.
oh ya, and fk fireturds if i didnt mention it already
1. fk slater, mark price kook, and fireturds
2. my shaper will do a 1 hr appt with u and explains design and make u realize how dumb u r. magic boars ensue.
oh ya, and fk fireturds if i didnt mention it already
Before I could drive I ordered my first custom boards from the local shop, my first one was a Donald Takayama single fin, I loved that board, but then twin fins hit, and I ordered a Canyon bat tail twin shaped by Rusty, I loved that board even more. Eventually thrusters hit and I got my drivers license so the first time I ordered a custom board from a shaper by going to see him I was 16 and drove to Mike Richardson's (Electric Duck) house in I.B. That was a terrifying experience! Not because of Mike, he was super nice to me, but he had two huge dobermans that appeared to want to kill me, and anyone else who came to the door and knocked. I was sweating the hole time and it was winter. I got 2 or 3 Electric Ducks, but damn those dogs freaked me out every time. Finally, my friend Al Cleland was getting so many deep barrels on his David Craig boards that switched over to Craigs. Dave was a true craftsmen, super mellow, and no dobermans!