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Single Fin "Retro". McLoud?

JeffRSpicoli

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Getting antsy to add a single fin board to the quiver, the style and shape of board I first learn to surf on.

Internet seems devoid of solutions, except for this McLoud board: never heard of him maybe west coasters can weigh in but the board looks perfect; no idea of cost as site does not list anything.



Any input would be great. Cheers
 
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JeffRSpicoli said:
Getting antsy to add a single fin board to the quiver, the style and shape of board I first learn to surf on.

Internet seems devoid of solutions, except for this McLoud board: never heard of him maybe west coasters can weigh in but the board looks perfect; no idea of cost as site does not list anything.



Any input would be great. Cheers
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I've been cutting Jim's boards for a number of years now. He's one of the good guys.
 
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JeffRSpicoli said:
That looks great, what's the background on it, looks barely/never used.

I'm on the east coast, in New Hampshire
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Thanks! Thought the nose on my twin looked like a nice pintail so I mixed a few templates and started messing around. I tried it with my 7.5 volan skipfrye at my local beach break and it went good but looked kinda small in the board. Think a 8.5 volan skipfrye or 8-8.5 volan greenough 4a would go better. I only weigh 135 so I prefer 2.5” thickness for midlengths. Shaped it a little thicker to appease a bigger crowd. Let a few friends try it and they seemed to like it. Just never really got the right fin so it hasn’t seen much time in the water
http://instagr.am/p/B-dCWXPHr0_/
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How many total have you shaped?
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18.
 
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Something like this is probably not as sexy as the full on north shore 70s gun but likely more practical for ordinary conditions:
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Mitch's Surf Shop

Welcome to Mitch’s Surf Shop Online, featuring surfboards, surfboard fins, SUPs, wetsuits, men’s and women’s surfing fashions, tide watches, sandals, and all your other wet & salty needs. Opening in 1967, Mitch’s Surf Shop specializes in the newest designs in hand shaped and glassed surfboards...
www.mitchssurfshop.com
 
JeffRSpicoli

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That looks sweet as well!!!

Spoke to Señor McLoud today, great guy, seems really down to earth, fun chat.

He's getting shipping cost together and such and I think once I hear back I am a green light to move forward!

Watching single fin surf vids now and can't wait for that cranked bottom turn and step forward maneuver, shoot down the line!!!
 
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i got a custom from ron mccloud early 80s

different guy
 
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Ordering him blanks is always fun.

"Hey man, I need to order some blanks."

"For who?"

"Aye, dare ye ask?? There cann be onnly one laddie!!!!"


"Truly there can BE only one!"

(in unison)"MCLOUD!!!"

"So yeah, I need 5 60R's, red density, natural rocker and ply stringers..."
 
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Just got it what a beauty, piece of art!!!! Did the full polish....and tropical storm Epsilon will supposedly be sending 4'-7' Friday, too soon to surf it ?!?!?!?! Ha!

Feels so nice under my arm:shaka:
 

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Now that's a McCloud Happy Meal! That thing will be streaking, looks like a 70's Bolt (only minus the bolt logo)! Nice board!
 
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