It all started with the fish when the innovative shapers and board builders out there decided to revisit the past for some inspiration. In doing so they brought back some lost skills such as resin tints and hand foiled fins.The Fish Fry has been a place for these fine craftsmen to showcase their skills. We have seen some amazing boards as shapers have pushed the boundaries over the last few years. As this new look at the fish has evolved to its many forms, it has influenced other shapes and designs along the way.This has spawned a renewed interest in other board forms by this same group and a wider following.Notably the Mini Simmons, Hulls, old school Logs and Pigs. It is pleasing to note that there are an increasing number of people building their own boards as well.All of this is to be applauded and celebrated as a positive for surfing.So it is only natural that these shapers and board builders continue to share their skills with us and include these other shapes at the Fish Fry.It has truly become a melting pot of ideas for like minded people.

Greg's new choc dip

 Local sparkie Alan Bruce shaped this great looking board at home for his mate Greg.

 9' x 22 3/4"  x 2 7/8"   EPS blank 12mm paulownia stringer, concave nose - v - slight double 
concave / V tail.  Epoxy , 1 x 6oz bottom & 2 x 6oz deck.  Came out at a nice weight too. 
Greg looks pretty happy with the glass job by Peter Mo in Currumbin.
Posted by Big Fish

1 comment:

John Shoresurf said...

It looks brilliant just like some native surfboards.

March 29, 2012 at 2:05 AM

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