Wood veneer on the sup

This was not easy. I did not use a vacuum bag. Luckily, Carl Ekstrom was at the factory one day, and I asked for advice he had on attaching the wood. One great thing about being in SD is the knowledge walking around at any moment. Carl told me he just had a conversation with Tom Morey who is doing something similar. Well, I took the advice and it worked. Still it was not easy, but I am happy with the outcome. I am sending the board to Central Coast Fiberglassing for the rest of the glassing. They are really good with epoxy.

Budding photographer

I had to finish this stand up board this weekend, I brought my daughter, Sydney, to work. We were the only ones in the factory and she was bored. I gave her my phone and told her to take some pictures.

Mike's New 8'6''

Mike had a 8'6'' Yater that he grew up riding and learn to surf on. He wanted something similar to the old board, but wanted a a edgy rail in the tail. The Yater is a round 50/50 nose to tail. The board is not a noserider, so he wanted some edge so he could do some tail surfing. I shaped it he glassed and finished it. I am sure we will have some video soon.

5'10' Single Fin Egg

Sam's 9'6''

All-arounder. Small or big day, hollow or mushy, beach or reef, got it covered.

Rhode Island Demo 2009

http://youtu.be/cRV69lH8MnA

Check this video out. It is from 2009, when we went to New England to give alaia demonstrations. This was the smallest day of the trip. The rest of the time the waves were good from a hurricane swell, Bill. Unfortunately, no one was there to make a video.

Garden and Ckicken Update

We have been harvesting swiss chard and some turnips.

The corn field is shaped like a maze.

Chickens grow really fast, They are about 2 months old, and pretty friendly. The two white ones are called silkies. They don't grow regular feathers, but remain fluffy. We think one is a rooster.