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9’ 6” x 23 1/8” x 3”
“A board that was a long time coming. I've been making boards for CJ for a while now following on from some trips and time spent together through Japan, California and Australia. CJ is one of the most dialled in guys when it comes to design and detail and I loved making him boards because of the level of feedback he was always able to give, really honing in on small details and tweaks he wanted. Anyway that led us to a point last year where we were having a chat and he wanted something different for the Duct Tape and Mexi-Log fest events. That was the Guerrero.”
Single Side tint with a full Gloss & Polish finish on a stunning Balsa and Dark Wood blank
The Guerrero model is something fresh and exciting. Starting with the rocker used in the Dead Kooks Nausea model we added some extra lift in the front end giving a nice clean and consistent rocker curve providing hold on the nose, stable and fast trim from a forward position and precise control and drive from the rear.
The outline is a nod to some late 60's Australian favourites, pulling in the ears out front and carrying width just behind center providing a nice hip. There is a pretty serious amount of concave that runs through the front third of the board, narrow and blended into the belly as it runs out into the rest of the board.
The rails are a noticeably a little lower more a 60/40 running into a panelled V section leading into the fin with a dash of edge for control, direct feel under foot and a little flair.
5'8 x 19 1/4 x 2 3/8 (29.7L)
Single side tint, wet & dry finish, tapered dark wood stringer
Essentially, the design for this has pulled strong inspiration from the Yin Yang, incorporating some modifications such as shortening the front section by 4 inches and refining its structure and pulling everything in a bit.
Following countless sessions and conversations with Dave, and several trips to Fiji and the States where I took only a Yin Yang, I sought a board tailored to navigating really tight pockets and executing more critical backside turns where the tight radius of the wave didn't allow for a longer rail to fit so easily.
Thus, the Thang is where we arrived. The rear end retains the essence of the Yin Yang, albeit with some subtle adjustments, ensuring a familiar feel underfoot. This iteration is optimized for maneuverability in confined spaces while maintaining the smooth rail line characteristic of its longer counterpart for the more open faced waves.
These are offering optimal performance when surfed 5-6 inches smaller than you'd typically ride your Yin Yang.
5’ 10” x 19 1/2” x 2 1/2” (32.6)
White tinted bottom with blue inlay and pinline all on a triple stringer blank
Essentially, the design for this has pulled strong inspiration from the Yin Yang, incorporating some modifications such as shortening the front section by 4 inches and refining its structure and pulling everything in a bit.
Following countless sessions and conversations with Dave, and several trips to Fiji and the States where I took only a Yin Yang, I sought a board tailored to navigating really tight pockets and executing more critical backside turns where the tight radius of the wave didn't allow for a longer rail to fit so easily.
Thus, the Thang is where we arrived. The rear end retains the essence of the Yin Yang, albeit with some subtle adjustments, ensuring a familiar feel underfoot. This iteration is optimized for maneuverability in confined spaces while maintaining the smooth rail line characteristic of its longer counterpart for the more open faced waves.
These are offering optimal performance when surfed 5-6 inches smaller than you'd typically ride your Yin Yang.
9’ 6” x 23” x 3”
Single side tint, gloss, wet & dry finish with a 3/8” DW stringer
One of two 9’ 6” Nausea’s we held back from Eden’s trip, now glassed and in the racks
“All-round winner. This is our tried and tested favourite in the range.
Heavy late 60’s Australian influence, tucked in nose, hips just behind center, even/consistent rocker tip to tip and pinched out foiled rail. Narrow concave running through the front third, the Nausea has been my go to for a long time.
Refined and balanced these work for the experienced surfer or this just getting into longboards. Comfortable in tight hollow point waves and short beachies, loves to be surfed from all over the board. Loose and driving off the tail, fast through the middle and holds tight on the nose”