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by tumak
Sat May 31, 2003 11:02 am
Forum: Kneeboard Design...
Topic: shaping balsa kneeboards
Replies: 7
Views: 2066

Hi Eric, As a regular longboard surfer, I was in to see George for some dingwork when I spied an old paipo in the corner. Turns out that he made it for his dad back in the 70s. I thought it was so cool that I asked him to make longer versions for my wife and me. I personally think they're good shape...
by tumak
Fri May 30, 2003 2:34 pm
Forum: Kneeboard Design...
Topic: shaping balsa kneeboards
Replies: 7
Views: 2066

Eric, I'm tumak, I'm new on this forum (and to the KSUSA), and I live in Indian Harbour Beach. It just so happens that this coming week (first week of June '03) George Robinson will be shaping my new balsa kneeboard. George has Ecuadoran family ties and access to the best balsa. He's a source for to...
by tumak
Thu May 29, 2003 10:39 am
Forum: Kneeboard Design...
Topic: kneeboard design body to board comparison
Replies: 37
Views: 8704

Well, I have this question for whoever wants to tackle it: what about George Greenough's "Velo" design? Is it a dinosaur today, or beyond the reach of the average rider? He swore on one big fin; why so many fins on kneeboards today? And, what about twin fin setups?