Longboard Shapers in Florida

Discussion in 'Surfboards and Surfboard Design' started by DawnPatrol321, Jan 1, 2014.

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  1. Jan 1, 2014 #1
    DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

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    I'm starting to get the itch for a new longboard and was probably going to go custom, wanted to know if any of you Florida guys know some shapers you would recommend. I go to Mike Daniel for my shortboards, but who's the best long board shapers in the area? I've done some google searching but i'm sure there are others I didn't see.
     
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  3. Jan 1, 2014 #2
    Dune

    Dune Well-Known Member

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    Charlie Baldwin has some nice shapes.
     
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  5. Jan 1, 2014 #3
    DawnPatrol321

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    Thanks Dune, what part of FL? do you know?
     
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  6. Jan 1, 2014 #4
    Kahuna Kai

    Kahuna Kai Well-Known Member

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    Mike Whisnant makes a great board. Jim Dunlop too. Google em!
     
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  7. Jan 1, 2014 #5
    antoine

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    Hey , check out Rich Price he's in Eau Gallie, North Melbourne area. He's been around about 30 years give or take.
     
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    longboardjohnny

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  9. Jan 1, 2014 #7
    DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, saw their websites when I did a google search, definite options
     
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  10. Jan 1, 2014 #8
    DawnPatrol321

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    I'm over in that area almost every weekend, that would be very convenient, do you have one of his boards?
     
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  11. Jan 1, 2014 #9
    DawnPatrol321

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    Thanks for the link, he has some good looking shapes i may be interested in. Trying to gather as much info as possible right now, probably pull the trigger early spring to have it ready by summer flatness time
     
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  12. Jan 1, 2014 #10
    JTS

    JTS Well-Known Member

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    Ricky Carroll and Tom Neilsen both make excellent LBs
     
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  13. Jan 1, 2014 #11
    DawnPatrol321

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    Thanks JTS, i'm familiar with Nielsen and Ricky Carroll, but never ridden one of their shapes, do you own boards by either?
     
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  14. Jan 1, 2014 #12
    wavehog1

    wavehog1 Well-Known Member

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    First off, yes Ricky Carroll is a top notch master shaper,

    however.....

    I'm sure you have heard of Orion Surfboards, Greg Geiselman (father of Eric and Evan Geiselman) owns Orion Surfboards and is also a top notch master shaper. All of Greg's boards are always on the cutting edge of what's new and what works best. He has a great advantage of having two of the most progressive and aggressive surfers to test and give him feedback of whatever he shapes.

    What his actual talent though is shaping longboards. Shaping longboards is where he got his start and he does a damn fine job!

    I have seen a lot of boards come out of his shop and the longboards are just sick pieces of fine art!

    I couldn't recommend a better shaper! I'm sorry I can't diss Ricky Carroll though. RC is also a master shaper and does some very fine work as well.

    Nielsen's not bad, Charlie Baldwin too (CB's are actually shaped in Greg's shop)

    Its really going to boil down to your personal preference but that's my two cents.
     
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  15. Jan 1, 2014 #13
    antoine

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    I have an 8 ft while more of a fun shape it's still a good option it's about 8 years old but it's still in good shape other than a few pressure dings.
     
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  16. Jan 1, 2014 #14
    McLovin

    McLovin Well-Known Member

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    Chris Birch in Brevard. I have his mini-chauffer and I love it
     
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    mizrachi

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  18. Jan 1, 2014 #16
    JTS

    JTS Well-Known Member

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    Not currently - I have in the past. The RC I had was an outstanding board, I will probably get another from him sometime in the next year.

    What type of LB are you looking for ? A trim and glide log type, something a little more all around swiss army knife type or a more rockered out HP LB? Some of these guys stand out more in 1 area than another. Might help you decide who to go with
    Good Luck - post a pic when you get it
    Jim
     
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  19. Jan 1, 2014 #17
    DawnPatrol321

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    WaveHog, my Rookie of the year! I appreciate the feedback, was hoping you might chime in. Yeah, I've read a lot of good stuff about Mr. Geiselman, but never talked to anybody or met anybody who rides one of his LB's. Is he located around NSB?
     
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  20. Jan 1, 2014 #18
    DawnPatrol321

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    Thanks for the offer Antoine. I have a 8'1" McTavish 8 Ball that i've been riding as a single fin for a while now and been lovin it, but she's starting to take damage after 4+ years of abuse and I want a 9' regulation size log. I'll be keeping the McTavish, but having the log will preserve it's life a bit longer.
     
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  21. Jan 1, 2014 #19
    DawnPatrol321

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    Saw his stuff online, looks pretty nice, the mini-chauffer is like 8ft right? Or did you get yours longer?
     
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  22. Jan 1, 2014 #20
    DawnPatrol321

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    Thanks for the link, checked em out, looks like he's got a few shapes I like, that performance LB looks really nice
     
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