A few weeks ago I posted some pics of my wife's new board. At the same time I posted a pic of mine in the shaping bay.
I'm finally picking it up tomorrow. Can't wait.
Will post pics once my internet connection is working.
I saw a couple of half finished shots the other day and its looking pretty schmick.
Ok so the mobile internet at my place in Phillip Island is pathetic. Thanks Optus...
Now I'm back where I have real internet I can post the pictures...
So I present to you my new nose rider...
Dimensions: 9'4" x 23" x 2 7/8"
As you can see its a little wide in the hips. Greg Hogan subscribes to the same view as Terry Klemm that the board needs to be wider in the tail in order to be able to nose ride. Given Klemmy has been getting it right since 1959 I can't say I disagree...
Found the fabric online. Was originally looking for an antique look that was a little less busy but when I saw this one I had to have it.
Got a fair bit left over. The guys at Island reckon I should get a pair of boardies made out of it. Not sure...
The glassing was done by Pete Coffey one of the original glassers for Klemm-Bell. The man is not a glasser... he is an Artist! Glass work this good is pretty rare these days.
want the fin....that is pure class....board looks brilliant. Now go get it wet, to good to leave dry
Select to expand quoteclimber said..
want the fin....that is pure class....board looks brilliant. Now go get it wet, to good to leave dry
I'd seen a fin done this way and asked the guys to choose two girls that faced forwards. The result was better than I hoped.
Already been wet a few times. Took it out Saturday afternoon and again Sunday morning and afternoon.
Rides real well. A bit harder to turn than my performance mal but I guess that's to be expected.
Now I have no excuse to get to the nose. Time to start practising...
Select to expand quoteMahanumah said..
I'd seen a fin done this way and asked the guys to choose two girls that faced forwards. The result was better than I hoped.
Might have to give this a crack on my next fin build !
This board and my wife's green board will be touring the Sunny Coast in June.
If you see us say hello. Would love to meet some other breezers.
Treat that luscious fin with absolute care - no bumps no scratches , those legs are to die for Maha 
Select to expand quoteMahanumah said..
Found the fabric online. Was originally looking for an antique look that was a little less busy but when I saw this one I had to have it.
Got a fair bit left over. The guys at Island reckon I should get a pair of boardies made out of it. Not sure...
The glassing was done by Pete Coffey one of the original glassers for Klemm-Bell. The man is not a glasser... he is an Artist! Glass work this good is pretty rare these days.
Can you tell us about the fabric..is the glass laid over it totally ??
I had fabric on a Tolly and it gave it extra strength..no dimples at all..schmick idea.
One board I kick myself for selling 
Geez that stringer work + tail block is pure artistry .... I can see why you say that brother
Nice boards...love that fin, I couldn't have it though. I'm always scraping the reef with mine 
Nice board Surfbroker.
Not sure exactly how the fabric was done. I wanted to see it finished but not in progress.
I know how they did the fabric shape but not whether there is another layer of glass over it. It certainly adds strength to the deck though. No pressure dings likely after a 6oz + 4oz + fabric layer.
As for fabric shape they set up masking tape edges both flat and raised around where the fabric goes. That way it contains the resin in the area it's required. Tge fabric is then trimmed with a razor blade once ut has cured.
Select to expand quoteMahanumah said..
Not sure exactly how the fabric was done. I wanted to see it finished but not in progress.
From my understanding most glass the bottom of the board first then lay the fabric straight over the foam and glass on top. Fabric should be cotton, silk or a blend of both. You can do it the other way as well.
