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WAVE TOOLS TEXT: PETER MORRIS PHOTGRAPHS: LYLE DETWILER A SURFBOARD IS ART-A HANDCRAFTED PIECE OF FOAM AND FIBERGLASS. THE PROD UCT OF HOURS OF HAND LABOR. EACH BOARD IS AN INDIVIDUAL. AS UNIQUE AS EVERY KID ON A SCHOOL BUS. THIS IS NOT TO SAY THAT THERE AREN'T GENERAL SIMILARITIES. BUT NO TWO ARE IDENTICAL AND EACH BOARD STYLE SERVES ITS OWN PURPOSE. HERE'S A SAMPLING OF SHAPERS AND THEIR LATEST DESIGNS TO GIVE YOU A JUMPING OFF POINT TO BUILDING YOUR OWN QUIVER. . . .;.;,ႀ. ... . ... : . . . . 1 SURF RIDE LONGBOARD, 9'2" 1 Shaper: Chris Ruddy Longboards owe their heritage to 1960s board design. But with new materials. bottom contour refinements and three fins. they have evolved into much more manageable crafts. Normally thought of as the ideal learning tool. longboards can actually have limitations. Although they are easier to paddle and catch waves. they can be too big and unwieldy for the inexperienced. But for the rider with some wave knowledge this is an incredible vehicle. a sturdy cruiser with just the right touch of modern improvements. This model is ideal for long. slower-rolling waves. not too big or hollow. and she'll ride the teeniest ripple with grace. Surf Ride Boardshop. 760-433-4020 or 61 9-755-0858; $420 (incl ��================� uding fins) SB Ol FAITHFUL. 6" 0" Shaper; Steve Boysen This is my favorite length board and no less than two of my "magic boards· (boards that work so well and come along only a few times a lifetime) have been 6·1 0"s. This board loves solid. good-size waves. It will get you securely to the bottom of a [edgy reef wave and. depending on what the wave calls for. it can squirt you through a gaping tube. bite into long carves or. if it's a little softer. can be whipped around almost like a shortboard. This would prove to be the staple in anyone's quiver. the do-it-all 01' Faithful. Probably would work as a starter board. too. Steve Boysen. = 61 = 9 = -4 = 5 � 8- -: 1 = 92 = 2=; = == =:::::=::::::;:ႀ䊉:::;:ႀ䊉 == ====== === ==.1 RUSTY GUN, 7'4" Shaper: Rick Hamon Rick is one of Rusty's best shapers and has shaped a sleek rocket. a board built specially for conquering big waves. In most cases this would be the biggest board you need. It excels in big. gnarly. hollow surf-which requires confidence and cojones to ride. You can put your confidence in this board but you'll have to put up the other half yourself. Rusty. 61 9-578-0414 (ask for Rick Sharpe); $430 .