Thanks mate, i appreciate the kind words. Im using UV resin with a dash of MEKP to ensure thorough curing with the tinted resin and also to aid in curing the waste in the studio (perpetually wet resin will get everwhere) but it is really the UV cat that is doing the job. I use the recommended ratio so it goes off fairly quick but depends on how much sun there is at the time. Longer if its overcast or cloudy, quicker if its full sun. On average id say only about 5-10 minutes before i could trim the laps. Hope that helps🤙🏽
i really want to try this setup but was thinking the fins would be opposite, but makes more sense to put split keel on the longer side. did you save color for the bottom or did it just happen to blend well so you can't see the initial lap lines?
This one is laminated in reverse (top first) in a milk coffee type colour but yeah, if you want top and bottom to match then mix enough coloured resin for the deck and bottom👍🏼 Yeah, the board that inspired this was a Thomas shape and he has the split keel on the short side. To me its like youre counteracting the effects of a shorter rail line on that side with the longer fin base... so i kept the shorter fin base on the shorter rail side. This one is set up goofy for me so shorter rail on the heel because i seem to drive harder off my toe side but its probably just as enjoyable surfed regular. By far my favorite board, wish id made it 10 years ago👍🏼🍻.
Really nice work and the finished board turned out great! Quick question: How did you cut the laps on the bottom given that you are using an opaque resin? Can you still barely see the tape line through the resin or are you just eyeballing it?
This is a Makita 9227cb variable speed sander/polisher. It's the go-to workhorse here is Australia. I'm about to drop a vid about repairing it by coincidence. Probably going up tomorrow🤙🏽
@@6to6surf4 I don't have that issue likely because of the paper. I use SIA brand paper (Siaflex 1948) because that's what we used at TGL when I worked there. It's top notch gear and I find it on Ebay for a great price. I suspect if your paper is clogging it's probably not the best kind... I'll have an in-depth vid on sanding some time soon, maybe it could help...
It doesnt matter which is done first really except grinding the decks laps on the bottom is a bit more critical when the edge is on foam... not really an issue though when youve done it a million times. In this case its just an aesthetic choice- i just wanted the bottom to not have the lap line😃👌🏼🍻
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This is awesome 👏🏻 Can't wait to show Ferny B... She is your biggest fan!
it might put her to sleep😂
@@cantigasurfco.8549 Not a bad thing 😂
Deadly work Benavitch!!! Yeewl 🏄♂️
Wooo! Girl me! Thanks mate👍🏼👍🏼
Yeah benny! This is sick!
Legend!
Awesome video! Makes me want to start surfing 😂
You wouldnt regret it bro! Ill help you build your own board!
Awesome work mate! Brilliant video
Thanks brother, hope youre well!!
Amazing job mate well done can't wait to see more videos.
Thanks Ruski-bot! as it happens I'm editing a fin foiling video as we speak!🤙🏽🍻
@@cantigasurfco.8549 I'll watch it when you post it, looks cold down there in SA.
@@yesiamarussianbot3076 Legend! yeah, Ita a bit chilly haha🥶
This was great! Thanks for the insights.
Thanks for the good vibes bro🤙🏽🍻
I cannot wait for my own custom made board by benavitch!!
can't wait to build it!
very good
dug the video thanks
Thats great, thanks for the positive feedback bro🤙🏽🍻
🏄 love it bro
Thanks mate😃🍻
Wow so fantastic i love i full
thanks bro!
Love u full mate
Really well done, totally worth the subscription. Quick question: How much time went by from the last tuck to when you turned it over to cut the lap?
Thanks mate, i appreciate the kind words. Im using UV resin with a dash of MEKP to ensure thorough curing with the tinted resin and also to aid in curing the waste in the studio (perpetually wet resin will get everwhere) but it is really the UV cat that is doing the job. I use the recommended ratio so it goes off fairly quick but depends on how much sun there is at the time. Longer if its overcast or cloudy, quicker if its full sun. On average id say only about 5-10 minutes before i could trim the laps. Hope that helps🤙🏽
i really want to try this setup but was thinking the fins would be opposite, but makes more sense to put split keel on the longer side. did you save color for the bottom or did it just happen to blend well so you can't see the initial lap lines?
This one is laminated in reverse (top first) in a milk coffee type colour but yeah, if you want top and bottom to match then mix enough coloured resin for the deck and bottom👍🏼
Yeah, the board that inspired this was a Thomas shape and he has the split keel on the short side. To me its like youre counteracting the effects of a shorter rail line on that side with the longer fin base... so i kept the shorter fin base on the shorter rail side. This one is set up goofy for me so shorter rail on the heel because i seem to drive harder off my toe side but its probably just as enjoyable surfed regular. By far my favorite board, wish id made it 10 years ago👍🏼🍻.
Really nice work and the finished board turned out great! Quick question: How did you cut the laps on the bottom given that you are using an opaque resin? Can you still barely see the tape line through the resin or are you just eyeballing it?
Awesome man! Can I ask why you do the warp weave?
Thanks for the good vibes brother🍻
Yeah, so fibers in more directions make for a stronger, stiffer and more durable board👍🏼🤙🏽
what grinder are you using?
This is a Makita 9227cb variable speed sander/polisher. It's the go-to workhorse here is Australia. I'm about to drop a vid about repairing it by coincidence. Probably going up tomorrow🤙🏽
@@cantigasurfco.8549 nice, do you have problem about the sandpaper clogging up? are you based in SA?
@@6to6surf4 I don't have that issue likely because of the paper. I use SIA brand paper (Siaflex 1948) because that's what we used at TGL when I worked there. It's top notch gear and I find it on Ebay for a great price. I suspect if your paper is clogging it's probably not the best kind... I'll have an in-depth vid on sanding some time soon, maybe it could help...
why do you make the deck before to Bottom
It doesnt matter which is done first really except grinding the decks laps on the bottom is a bit more critical when the edge is on foam... not really an issue though when youve done it a million times. In this case its just an aesthetic choice- i just wanted the bottom to not have the lap line😃👌🏼🍻
"Reinforce butcrakc" 😅
Seriously though, some good stuff here dude
Haha, cant have a weak buttcrack...
Wow so good! Could you please make a similar board for me?😊👍🏽
you know I will wifeling!
Not as likely with a short, wide board. But never seen a longboard with the cloth pulled diagonal that didn’t get end eventual twist in it. Lowel
first! :D
no way, I wanna be first!