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Tim Stamps - Shaper of the Year
- Thread starter griffinsurfboard
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I know it's Tim's go-to for the small stuff. He says it's like cheating when you're generating speed, but it can still rip a turn.
I had a hard time trying to decide between that and what I eventually got, a Fuse to take over when my Flare is not in its wheelhouse. The Flare can grovel pretty well though.
Yep mashup is 2nd from left....The wtfo is my GF. L-R..9'6 Hombre, 7'2 Roswell/OE, 6'9 WTFO, 5'9 Banjo. After getting these and working with Tim not sure I'm gonna go with any other shapers. Really great experience and boards. I'm already trying to figure out what I can fit in the quiver from him. A mini LB or glider for the lady and something kinda HP when just to much for the Banjo. Leaning towards a Rustler, but Flare and FX seem to be very popular here. I guess I'll see where Tim points me.
had a blast on tim's personal 6'7 long line tkf today in weak lil peaks. man that guy can shape. placing an order today. stocked!
Just got a text that my 5'6.5" carbonara venerial Fuse should be shipping Monday.
Like many folks here, I got the Varial discount around December that was too good to pass up. My work was very busy at the time and missed the custom submission deadline. Paul and the gang at Varial were great and extended the offer for me for 1 day, but it couldn't be toward an Album. After reading the many positive reviews about the Flare from @ChaseTMP @sdsrfr amongst others, and chatting with @Aruka, I got the Varial stock 5' 8" Flare.
This is a pretty wide board for me, or at least I initially thought it was, and didn't connect with it right away and thought it was mistake and missed out in applying the discount to another board.
It sat for awhile and about a month ago, I tried it again but this time in better waves - shoulder high. F%$# the Flare is good. I didn't want to believe the kool-aid, but everything stated about the board is accurate. My surfing has never been better, and it is consistently better. After surfing lots of twins/quads, I am digging the thruster. I have been so-so with some my other thruster attempts. And, my surfing is the most engaged on this board.
I reached out to Tim for a custom that grew into a couple customs. Again, as stated by others, he is super easy to deal with and provides good feedback.
This is a pretty wide board for me, or at least I initially thought it was, and didn't connect with it right away and thought it was mistake and missed out in applying the discount to another board.
It sat for awhile and about a month ago, I tried it again but this time in better waves - shoulder high. F%$# the Flare is good. I didn't want to believe the kool-aid, but everything stated about the board is accurate. My surfing has never been better, and it is consistently better. After surfing lots of twins/quads, I am digging the thruster. I have been so-so with some my other thruster attempts. And, my surfing is the most engaged on this board.
I reached out to Tim for a custom that grew into a couple customs. Again, as stated by others, he is super easy to deal with and provides good feedback.
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I got back on my Flare this am after a fin box re-repair. The 1st repair (by a respected local shaper) had the repaired box’s cant off by two degrees. It looked fine to the eye but didn’t have magic quality I remembered.
Who knows what the issue was. Maybe the repair stands were out of level or the shaper’s lackey didn’t think someone would notice if things weren’t perfect.
Tim verified the cant was off and I got it fixed by another repair person. It’s now back to 99% back to its original feel.
Such an easy bort to do whatever your ability allows. My 5’8 never feels it 20” width. I don’t think any of my borts have been > 19.25” and the fact the Flare can react so quickly at its width is a testament to Tim’s design ability IMHO.
Who knows what the issue was. Maybe the repair stands were out of level or the shaper’s lackey didn’t think someone would notice if things weren’t perfect.
Tim verified the cant was off and I got it fixed by another repair person. It’s now back to 99% back to its original feel.
Such an easy bort to do whatever your ability allows. My 5’8 never feels it 20” width. I don’t think any of my borts have been > 19.25” and the fact the Flare can react so quickly at its width is a testament to Tim’s design ability IMHO.
^ as well I’m in awe at the surfing I’ve done (for me) on a stub. It’s crazy.
Picked up my custom Rerun today. I know when I met with Tim about a board a couple months ago he was super stoked on it and said it was his go to shape right now. Here’s a quick picture of it.
It’s 6’1 x 20 x 2.63. I wanted some extra foam (old man dims). This will be my daily driver in everything up to head high and a little over.
Just picked up my boards yesterday.
Blindspot-6'0" 19.5, 2.5
Polaris DT-6"2" 19.75, 2.5
Surf is currently pretty messed up, here in Sonoma County, don't know when I will get a propper feel for them.
I am very excited.
Blindspot-6'0" 19.5, 2.5
Polaris DT-6"2" 19.75, 2.5
Surf is currently pretty messed up, here in Sonoma County, don't know when I will get a propper feel for them.
I am very excited.
just ordered long line tkf and dropped off some pliny as well. his bday is tomorrow in case u duuus wanna drop off some goodies