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Dave from Driftwood surfboards approached us here at Seabase to finish his hand crafted wooden surfboards (real surfboards I add which are meant to be surfed).   This is our first order of boards that were finished last week and they are real gems.  

 

Now residing in Cornwall the 28 year old Scotsman is now set on a new path to produce sustainable hollow wooden surfboards and offer people the chance to be involved in the shaping process of their very own customised board.  After recognising his talents we wanted to get the lowdown on his future plans and the reasons behind his new project. 

"The main aim of mine is to set up a workshop to help people build their own board and appreciate the feeling of surfing a craft they have built themself and enjoy the journey of the build."

 

The next project we are working on is a range of 'Quiver' Surfboards with custom shapes.  Keep your eye out for these which will be ready beginning of August.

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the making of the Wave Bandit by Dane Reynolds.  Choosing the best choice of blank for the job, US blanks which we at Seabase have supported and raved about for years, Dane shapes and crafts his new board from start to finish.  Describing the board as a "pretty crude piece of equipment", Dane shows his true skills at the end of the video portraying what it is like to have fun surfing!

 

We have a full container of US Blanks arriving Tuesday 07/07/11 so give us a shout before they are all sold so you can make your next 'Wave Bandit'. 

Being a keen surfer and always up for a challenge, I decided after a great deal of research, to attempt to build my own wooden hollow surfboard.

I contacted Paul Jensen, who lives in the USA, for advice and I purchased a set of plans along with a CD to help me with my project. For anyone that maybe thinking of attempting to build a board, they should refer to the CD as

in my opinion, it is the equivalent to the bible for builders of hollow wooden surfboards.

My pictures show a 6ft Fish, which is based upon the Steve Liss design from the early 1970’s. The original board was designed to be 5ft 6”, other than that, it is virtually the same.

The board is similar to the construction of a model aeroplane i.e. it has a central stringer and ribs that run 90 degrees to the stringer. The top and bottom decks are made from 3mm Italian poplar plywood. The rails are constructed from cork and bendy plywood and the fins are also made from plywood.

The top and bottom decks are formed from 6oz fibreglass matting and topped with a 6oz deck patch. It is important to use epoxy resin; do not use polyester resin as this reacts with certain oils that are present in certain woods. The

finished weight of the board is 6.74 kilos.

This is the fourth board that I have made, the others being a 9ft long board, 11ft long board and a 7ft 6” retro type board based upon an old Inner Vision surfboard from circa 1976, which I still own.

I would like to thank Panni from the company Seabase, which is based in Newquay, Cornwall. He gave me sound advice on the type of materials and quantities required to fibreglass the boards and they also supplied me with

the materials. I also received help and advice from Mark and Steve at Fluid Concept, Scarborough.

I recommend that anyone that may be thinking of attempting the same type of project as I have done, should refer to Paul Jensen’s website.

If anyone is in my area, i.e. Loughborough, Leicestershire, they are more than welcome to contact me for advice and have a look at the boards or email me: michael.lee60@ntlworld.com.

Michael Lee – alias ‘Barney Rubble’ – Rubble Surfboards.

Here's a nice shot taken of Quiver rider Antoine Delpero taking on the surf in Hawaii on his Quiver Delpero Pro model.  Looks like size is no issue for the world no 1 champion longboarder.  

 

 

SnowSkin, an ultra-performance line of sun care products from New Zealand makes its North American debut at the Snow Sports Industry Association trade show in Denver this week.

Produced by Skin Alive, New Zealand’s premier sun care company, free of PABA, paraben and nanoparticles found in many mass market commercial sunscreens, SnowSkin is made of the highest quality, water-resistant, sweat-resistant ingredients and is rich in soothing and moisturizing Aloe Vera and world-renowned Manuka Honey.

Helping elevate SnowSkin’s profile in North America is top US snowboarder and two-time X Games gold medalist Travis Rice. Rice recently joined top New Zealand snowboarder Nick Brown on Skin Alive’s team of sponsored athletes.

 

"We are absolutely elated to have Travis on board. When we began discussing the possibility of branching out into the North American market, we were adamant that SnowSkin needed the support of an athlete who understood our products, our values, and New Zealand. Travis is the absolute perfect fit, and the synergy couldn't have been found in anyone else. He's got it, and he gets us!"  says Bobbi Steward, Managing Director of North American distribution. "With Travis stepping up to represent SnowSkin, it's definitely the ultimate testimony of Skin Alive's hard work and determination to deliver an honest product that performs. We're a little company with big plans - and we're proud of our Kiwi heritage."

At SPF 30+, SnowSkin products offer total protection from sun’s relentless rays that are magnified on ski slopes. Making the product uniquely New Zealand is the inclusion maximum strength UMF 18+ Active Manuka honey. Manuka honey is unique to the Pacific island nation and is touted for its remarkable anti. Manuka honey is unique to New Zealand and is touted for its remarkable anti-bacterial and health benefits. Historically, New Zealand’s indigenous Maori people harnessed the benefits of Manuka honey and essential oil for use in traditional remedies. Sourced and harvested in New Zealand, Manuka assists the body’s ability to hydrate and improve skin conditions.

Established in 2004, Skin Alive's commitment to serious sun protection has earned SnowSkin the AUS/NZ standard stamp as well as the satisfaction of the stringent Colipa International Protocol. ""At Skin Alive, we feel morally obligated to ensure people have access to quality skin protection when out in full view of the sun's harmful rays. All of our products are proudly made in New Zealand, home of the highest rate of skin cancer per capita in the world, which comes as a shock to many people,” says Founder Grant Lawrie. “The team here at Skin Alive are driven to educate this generation and more to the dangers of unprotected sun exposure, and how better to safeguard yourself, your friends and your family for life than with SnowSkin, which helps keep your Skin Alive."

The complete SnowSkin collection, aimed for sale at resorts and specialty stores, can be found online at www.snowskin.co  For inquiries, dealer locations, or sample requests, contact us at Seabase, 01637-875-811; info@seabase.eu

Quiver Surfboards / Seabase is proud to sponsor The Shiver Expression Session and Fancy Dress Surf Contest down at Lusty Glaze beach, Newquay on 2nd Jan 2011 - starts at 11am.  

 

Prices are £125, £100, £50 for the Fancy Dress surf contest, and £75 for the Expression Session. 

 

The event will be sure to bring the crowds and there is promise of top professional UK surfers attending the event.  For more info contact Nick on 07990 513694.

 

 

 

Main Sponsors include:   

Quiver Surfboards:  www.quiversurfboards.co.uk

Gul:  www.gul.com

Carve:   www.carvemag.com

Lusty Glaze:  http://www.lustyglaze.co.uk 

 

Our Quiver team rider Adam has just finished fourth in Europe on the European Longboard Tour 2010 which is a fantastic result for him in his first year on tour.