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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2025 Posts
Windward
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| Kitesail wrote: | Gareth –
I’m not new to board building I have quite a bit of experience (on a professional level) and been a boardhead all my life.
My boards (outlines, rocker, profile, fin placement and volume) are totally my own conception with the exception of riding a lot of other boards built by others and or other manufacturers’.
I would strongly suggest to first ride as many other boards as you can; this way you could get a real feel from the feedback, what works for you, and what is best suited for the area you kite at.
I have two boards in the works and a twin in the designing stages at the moment.
I live in the Gorge so the small board is a 5’-1” X 15-3/4” X 1-3/4” fish shape. (quad-fin)
The larger board is designed for most all other places and is 5’-8” X 17-1/4” X 2-1/8” fish shape. (quad-fin) The twin hasn’t been finalized yet but is close….
If I lived at the coast I’d definitely have a Pin-Tail Thruster in the works; that’s on the back burner. 
BTW- I’m 5’-6”
Hope this helps,
John |
what about a pintail/round tail
single fin Fish
I saw one at a Hawiaan rib joint
and it looked pretty cool
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Kitesail
Since 23 Jun 2006
108 Posts
The Gorge
Stoked
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| Fri May 22, 09 6:08 am |
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DukeONuke-
In Italian: Bella (Beautiful) Vento (Wind) Boards….
Thanks!
Blowhard –
Your lucky to live at the coast; for me it’s a bit of driving (but always well worth it when it’s on). Ah boards for riding waves all day…………if only 
I live in the Gorge so I’m focused on developing boards that work in the conditions we deal with. It is a great place for R&D IMO. If they prove to work well here they will work most any place.
New one in the works.. (5’-4” x 16-1/2” Quad) This one is a double concave!
Keep yah all posted,
John
Bella Vento Boards
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2025 Posts
Windward
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| Fri May 22, 09 7:07 am |
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| it that Douglas fir?
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chanson
Since 31 Jan 2006
1873 Posts
WISCONSIN
Chimey
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jatkinson
Since 24 May 2006
15 Posts
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| Sat Jun 20, 09 3:28 pm |
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Did you seal the wood on the inside, or are you just putting faith in a waterproof outer shell?
I have built cedar strip kayaks and this seems like a logical progression, especially as I already have most of the materials on hand and my wife wouldn't be too pleased if I went out and bought a directional 
JJ
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Oregon Surf Shop Tim
Since 04 Feb 2008
70 Posts
Lincoln City Oregon
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| Sun Jun 21, 09 10:43 am |
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| Very Very Nice Work John, Super cool!
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Kitesail
Since 23 Jun 2006
108 Posts
The Gorge
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| Mon Jun 22, 09 7:26 am |
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| Quote: | | it that Douglas fir? |
This one is Spruce with a tad of Cedar.
*Sealing the inside is a good idea if building it completely hollow; if using a foam core sealing the inside with poly glue is a good method.
Tim -
Thanks so much.
John
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
1823 Posts
PDX/ White Salmon
Mrs. Site Lackey
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| Tue Jun 23, 09 8:22 am |
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| That board looks sick!!! Nice job
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4907 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
1257 Posts
Local, not Low Cal
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| Mon Jul 13, 09 10:05 pm |
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Just had to bump this gorgeous board project for newcomers to enjoy... 
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Kitesail
Since 23 Jun 2006
108 Posts
The Gorge
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| Tue Jul 14, 09 7:27 am |
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Thanks
I do have two boards for demo if anyone is interested.
A (5'-1" x 15-3/4") single concave and a (5'-4" x 16-1/2") double concave.
John
Bella Vento Boards
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