Blatant Pimp Laguna Bay Review Dont Look!

Kristi has been looking for a second board to take to competitions in case her existing board ever got snapped or damaged. We have looked at and demoed a lot of boards both production and customs but with Kristi's weight and build it was always going to be a challenge. With the Aussies looming it was time to make a decision.

I dont know about other people but the first time you order a board with a new shaper its a bit of a concern and if your talking interstate even more so, do they really understand what your asking for, do they know how you like to surf etc.

I have spoken to Tully at different events and we have discussed him making a custom on several occassions, Kristi was always impressed by the Keahi videos so we decided to go with a Laguna Bay custom.

I have to say the communication back and forward was fantastic, Tully really listened to what we wanted and then added his wealth of experience to get to the end result which to say the least is very impressive!

The final result is a 7'10 x 26 1/4 mid nose, rounded pin, recessed deck, custom SUP with a smokin pink, magenta and blue tiger stripe resin bleed.

When I asked about transition from one board to the next Tully said "Mate she might be able to step straight on to this one" and he was right on the money.

Ok so whats so special you might ask:

The mid nose provides stability to get up and over white water and also when the conditions are rough.

The recessed deck lowers the center of gravity again providing more stability.

The rounded pin tail, bottom shape and rails allow this board to really rip tight arcs with ease.

The quality of the resin bleed has the old school long board crew drewling, put it on the beach while you get changed and it draws a crowd. The images just dont do it justice.

The swing weight is rediculously light and adds to is ripability for small light weight riders.


The weather here has been bad so Kristi has only ridden the board a few times but here are a few images from her 2nd 25 mins on the board.

I guess the smile at the end says it all.













Points to consider:
This Laguna bay custom is designed for comp conditions for a fly weight rider and is super light for ultimate performance, but just remember Tully also does the Surftech range that have the same high performance pedigree but are designed to take the day to day rough stuff that a newbie or a more advanced rider pushing the limits are likely to dish out.

If your looking around for a new board give Tully a call and have a chat about what you want, I think you will be surprised just like we were.

Phill

is it EPS?

That's a very nice looking board,those guy's do some nice artwork

Hey Mac,

I think Stuey glassed it and did the bleed, the images just dont do the artwork or the bleed any justice at all the depth of colour is off the hook.

Phill

Remind Tania that I am holding her to the 3 month return

As for the restaurant I will only be convinced that's it's really good when Kristi gives the hottest curry in the house the big thumbs up - man, I have never ever seen anybody - let alone a little girl demolish a curry so hot that it burnt one of my eyebrows off from across the other side of the table - I think she called it a "jungle curry" - nothing she ever faces in the surf will be half a scary as that noosaville curry Will keep you guys informed re' the grand opening date

The board looks amazing.

The colour on the bottom is resin tint not paint right?

Good work regardless.

dogmans love child

Looks the goods Phil, Tully makes great boards.

Be careful surfeechick ,those first seven words sound Lacey like

nice board kristi

mac- you'll keep

I have to get in on this one!
Laguna Bay make great boards that work with one of the best finishes that I have seen. I went up to the factory about a month a go to pick up my new ride and was absolutely stocked. Tulley even lent me a brand new Laguna Surftech Sup while I waited for my board to be finished,( they also ride as well). Tulley is an awesome bloke and a true professional, he listens to what you want, and you get what you ask for. I'm not sponsored by him and i pay full price for my boards, but I have to give credit, he is definitely on the money imo.

Here is a pick of my current rides. The one on the left is 8'1" and the new one on the right 8'4" scooped deck special!


I have had a chance to ride many other boards and to date my Laguna is the best thing I have ridden to date, so I keep going back for more.

Happy for you Kristi always a good buzz picking up a new board,well done on the saving btw
Rip it up girl

Cool! show us some picks when you get it.

great looking boards

how much $ is a custom laguna

nice boards

the weapon are you counting down the days till you get to dogtown

yewwwwww bring it