Drawing the Template

This is the custom template I just made using a pegboard without the holes for my Displacement Hull project. I decided to make the nose a little more rounded, kinda like a longboard. The template turned out to be a little wide so I had to bring it in a little when outlining. I think it will work alright though.



So after tracing my template, I decided to draw out a diamond tail to see what that would look like instead of the pin tail. Can't decide!!!!

Anyway, I ultimately went with the diamond tail.

Getting My Blank

Pleased to say that I finally got my blank from the Factory (aka Bashams). It's a US Blanks 7-3A. Chuck over at Bashams was very helpful and set aside this one for me. Sweeeeet.

BoardSide Displacement Hull Surfboard Project

For a couple of years now, I have been wanting to shape/build my own surfboard. So finally decided to dedicate some time and get started on the project. Lately I have been riding a 7' displacement hull and am absolutely amazed by how it paddles, handles and rides. Soooo, although I don't think it is the best board to build as the first one, I decided that this is what I wanted to go with. I am probably setting myself up for failure. Hee Hee.