SPEED SHAPE
Long board suited for open face waves shoulder high and above.
The speed shape came about from needing to make a longboard work in a variety of conditions at waves similar to Bells Bowl.
I was working closely with Bea Conroy on trying to carry some of the characteristics of my gliders over to a long board that nose rides in slightly larger surf. I kept the constant rocker and outline curve to allows you to roll the board over onto rail from a larger sweet spot. Edging on the tail helped remove the rocking feeling of a roll bottom and increased drive. This board should give you a balanced feeling of control nose riding and being able to swoop a longer rail line in open faced waves similar to Bells Beach.
CUSTOM GLIDER ORDER
ORDER PROCESS
Ordering typically begins with a face-to-face consultation at my studio in Bells Beach. Alternatively, the consultation can take part over email or a phone call. During this process we discuss all the adjustments needed to make the board specific to the surfer.
Turnaround time is around 8 to 10 weeks depending on current work load.
COLOUR
Colour work is a way for me to have a dual response to board expression. Studying Josef Albers ‘Interaction of Colour’ and working with my father Simon Buttonshaw and brother Raphael Buttonshaw, deepened my exploration of colour and its relationship to how surfboards look and feel in the ocean. We can discuss this further throughout the ordering process to find a colourway that connects with you.
FINS
For an all round fin I would recommend using a JCG9 or a JCG10 glide fin. This fin gives you a good balance between hold and manoeuvrability. If you are looking for a more nose rider specific fin I would recommend the GX10. This fin gives allot of hold and control with nose riding.
PRICELIST
5'5" - 6'5" $1250+
6'5" - 7'0" $1350+
7'0" - 7'11" $1500+
8'0" - 8'11" $1700+
9'0" - 9'11" $2000+
10'0" - 10'11" $2200+
11'0" - 11'6" $2400+
11'6" - 12'3" $2600+
Grom boards $1050
Prices are subject to stringer choice and fin set-up
Colour $100 single side $175 top and bottom
Camo $200 extra on top of colour charge