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Kitesail
Since 23 Jun 2006
108 Posts
The Gorge
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 Fri Sep 11, 09 9:28 am Wooden Fako-Mako |
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Latest project 
Looks like some east winds today, good for testing.
You catch the build process here: http://oceanrodeo.com/forums/viewthread/2041/
regards,
John
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
1794 Posts
Doin' The Dalles
FLY'IN HIGH PIE GUY
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| Fri Sep 11, 09 11:35 am |
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| Gorgeous John. Can't wait to see it. What is expected finished weight??
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undertow
Since 15 Feb 2008
371 Posts
BeaversBurg
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| Fri Sep 11, 09 11:47 am |
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| Great Job, looks awsome
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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
1341 Posts
Da Hood & Da Wood
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| Fri Sep 11, 09 6:20 pm |
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JB - another great one! I'm definitely gonna come to you when I can afford a woodie.
Oh wait, that didn't sound right... 
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Kitesail
Since 23 Jun 2006
108 Posts
The Gorge
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| Sat Sep 12, 09 6:23 pm |
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shred_da_gorge -
They are very affordable, look me up if you wish to ride it. Super lofty in the air and silky smooth with grip on the water. (one shown is a 145 x 45cm)
John
Pete W. pic's and what he had to say about it.
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I got to test ride the new “Mako Woodie” and is she ever sweet!! Smoothest riding board I’ve ever been on and I have 2 season’s riding the Mako 150! It’s like riding on a surface of teflon. Edging is positive and upwind is no problem. Transitions effortlessly. Can’t wait to try the different fin set up’s that John has available. (Waiting for their arrival.) Yeah, what a bummer not having to tack or jibe….but carve all day long and can’t stop smiling!! Great job John! Wait ‘till you see what he’s doing next guys!
Pete
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| Pete at Stevenson 9/11/09 |
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| Pete in the air. |
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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
1341 Posts
Da Hood & Da Wood
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| Sat Sep 12, 09 7:41 pm Bella boards |
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Hey John,
I'd definitely love to test ride them. Since I moved to California I'm closer to coastal waters and interested in a directional. I've seen some used/closeout ones as cheap as $300. What kind of costs are involved in a wooden one? I may get a cheap used one for now to get used to what I'd want you to build for me (plus I need a job ;).
The wooden Mako seems pretty straightforward. Dave Nunn convinced me to demo a 140 but I was underwhelmed, probably because I was underpowered though (crappy day). It actually seemed to me worse on my knees than my SX in the chop, but jumped nicely, but then again not sure it was a fair comparison. What would an OR clone cost? They won't give you trouble for copying their design, would/could they??
Also I have a box of some different weights of glass in my garage, having done some experiments with windsurf boards back in the day. You're welcome to them.
I'm the tall guy that drooled over your directionals at the Event Site earlier this summer. My name is Pete MacKay and I was living in Hood River for a decade until recently. If you don't mind, send me your number and I'll try to catch up with you. This may be a short trip for my buddy's wedding, though, but hopefully I'll run into you on the water (well, on the beach, not literally on the water!).
Cheers!
(re)Pete
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K4L
Since 19 Jan 2009
483 Posts
Obsessed
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| Sat Sep 12, 09 9:06 pm Re: Bella boards |
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| shred_da_gorge wrote: | hopefully I'll run into you on the water (well, on the beach,
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Keep that shi! at Rooster  
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kiteboards
Since 19 Mar 2009
47 Posts
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Kitesail
Since 23 Jun 2006
108 Posts
The Gorge
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| Sun Sep 13, 09 7:01 am |
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You can email me here:
johnbella@gorge.net
John
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