Had 2 great sessions yesterday on my Tyler 9'6" stepdeck in clean lined up 2-3 footers. Forgot just how much fun this type of board can be! The weight gives so much momentum over dead spots, the trim from the flat rocker, the stalling pivot turns....... I just love these narrower nose/wide hippy tail, rolled bottom no concave boards, but dislike really wide nosed noseriders. The Involvement type boards force you to slow down, stand tall, and really think about your turns. Surprisingly they can whip off a great turn. The Tyler has a thinned out step deck nose which takes some swing weight out, but being volan is still heavy. Have a hankering for a McTavish or similar, perhaps a little lighter. Anyone riding an Involvement or even pig style board? Or knows of one for sale? Cheers.
Hey Dave,
www.southcoastsurfboards.com/
This might be what you are after. I have spoken to Ian before on the phone and he is certainly helpful.
No ride reports as yet, however check out these sites.
https://www.bingsurf.com/product-category/longboards/feral-pig/
surfapig.blogspot.com.au/
I have a Feral Pig on the way - should be here soon-ish....
I had an old Bennett pig some years back with a big D fin on it. It was ok but a newer one would be nice . Hawaiian Pro Designs (yak) do a nice pig as does McT .
Thanks mate, I actually saw them this morning when I checked the website! I emailed McTavish earlier in the week and asked their advice re sizing- they were very helpful as always, and suggested something in the 9'9" to 10' range based on my height and weight. Good advice, as my Tyler log at 9'6" by 22 3/4" by 3" sometimes feels a bit small due to pinched rails- they are not high volume boards as rails are refined, noses are thin and relatively narrow. The Shop Next Door has a 9'4" for $1350- bargain for a lighter smaller surfer!
Good work boys theres no point pretending may as well get the real deal,reason for posting this is simple, there is mct hater reding the above posts.
Have you seen the prices Tyler is charging for boards these days?
CRAZY................
$2950 US.
Just for a comparison - A Bing will run you around $1200 odd US (give or take a couple of hundred)
Both prices are without shipping and conversion to AUS $$$.
Yep they're dear- and he sells every one he makes. As I've posted before, best crafted/finished board I've ever seen- absolutely exquisite. Every one shaped by hand too- no machine shapes. Cult following in Japan. He's also an amazing surfer- google him surfing- big bloke, throws around big boards with ease.
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Yep they're dear- and he sells every one he makes. As I've posted before, best crafted/finished board I've ever seen- absolutely exquisite. Every one shaped by hand too- no machine shapes. Cult following in Japan. He's also an amazing surfer- google him surfing- big bloke, throws around big boards with ease.
Man turns on heavy logs.... No posing..
Yeeew..
Select to expand quoteSP said..DaveBasher said...
Yep they're dear- and he sells every one he makes. As I've posted before, best crafted/finished board I've ever seen- absolutely exquisite. Every one shaped by hand too- no machine shapes. Cult following in Japan. He's also an amazing surfer- google him surfing- big bloke, throws around big boards with ease.
Man turns on heavy logs.... No posing..
Yeeew..
agreed...if you also want expensive,go check out thomas
Select to expand quoteMcHenry said..
Just buy one so I can catch up with you on Day St. and have a look at it!!
Just do a McHenry,smash too many beers and buy it
Select to expand quoteMacaha said..
But why you only just got it back?
We made a family decision that it's part of the past and not the now or future so the wall art will be relevant to now and not then....so here it is !
Select to expand quotesurfanimal said..Macaha said..
But why you only just got it back?
We made a family decision that it's part of the past and not the now or future so the wall art will be relevant to now and not then....so here it is !
Understand 
3 grand for a farkin board, quick break it open & dig out the gold ingets before it sells
Just priced a Hairclip Tyler board for $1100.00 or $1300.00 with gloss. Didn't sound too bad but the exchange from Aussie dollars is the killer at the moment. 76.5 cents to the green back. Makes for an expensive midlength. Would be really nice but I don't think we can complain to much with some of the local shapers we have access to.
John
