I sanded Erics boards in the late 80`s early 90`s at Bill Barnfields factory in Haleiwa. He had an insightful sign on his shaping room door that read, SHAPES $100. IF YOU HELP $200. I could always tell it was an Arakawa by how EASY it was to sand. No lumps or bumps . Just clean flowing line. I remember when I finished one of his boards, he came and took it, then returned to my room with the board and with a big smile he said "nice edges". Made my month... Great shaper , great guy.
Merci beaucoup Eric. Hopefully You will be able to surf some fun waves while there arnd and enjoy the French cuisine afterwards. Plan to get another 7' pintail even better than the excellent one I got to barrel ride in Indo in 1994.
I sanded Erics boards in the late 80`s early 90`s at Bill Barnfields factory in Haleiwa. He had an insightful sign on his shaping room door that read, SHAPES $100. IF YOU HELP $200. I could always tell it was an Arakawa by how EASY it was to sand. No lumps or bumps . Just clean flowing line. I remember when I finished one of his boards, he came and took it, then returned to my room with the board and with a big smile he said "nice edges". Made my month... Great shaper , great guy.
I sanded some of his boards at Orlando glass on north shore same time period definately my favorite back then ✌️
i was working at Billy's during that time i had the green Valiant ,, Todd , Childs , Bruce was great time to be building boards the north shore
Arakawa. Respect. Such a good person and also a fantastic surfboard shaped.
Nice board! Treasure.
the master !
great shaper!
🌴 Aloha Erik ! What a classic ! 🏄♂️ 🌊 Patrick Barton. I still got a few boards
Magic Boards… I borrowed a hand shaped one 20 years ago it was exceptionally good.
I have boards from him in s-core technology with similar shape, quiet efficient in powerfull waves
I had 7’2”just like that. From 87 I think it was. Best board ever
Merci beaucoup Eric. Hopefully You will be able to surf some fun waves while there arnd and enjoy the French cuisine afterwards. Plan to get another 7' pintail even better than the excellent one I got to barrel ride in Indo in 1994.
best shaper in the world
for sure
How about those pads?
gorilla grip full grip
What about the one made for andy irons?
bientôt bosss
Shaped in 1987. I was just a kook then. I havent surfed in a while. Im probably a kook now.