Surfing in the ancient style on a finless wood board has been overlooked for many years now.
The popularity of these boards is growing fast and many well known surfers ride them often including David Rastovich, Tom Carroll, Mike Stewart, Dan Malloy, Derek Hynd, Thomas Campbell and Dane and Belinda Peterson.
How does a fin-less plank work you ask?????? Well.....The thin, flat rockered board moves across the wave very quickly. The hard edge of the rail bites into the wave like a long fin and the gentle curves on the bottom hold the board into the face of the wave. The board is made as light as possible so it accelerates quickly and the wood is sealed with oil which is slippery in the water. This makes the board move faster through the water like a fish.
And guys you can make your own with a little know how for about £50 if you have tools, hottest thing for sliding on this summer, come in and discuss with Phil/Dan or our shaper man Duncan or take a look at our new stylish summer boards with retro sprays (due in July)
