Known by some as a “magic carpet”, we designed this 8’ mini-tanker for a small-statured long-boarder that wanted a catch-anything, full-volume longboard experience in a size he could maneuver easily. The Steamer has a classic long-board nose in an eight-foot package. This board carries it’s thickness far forward, offsetting a super-wide squash tail that virtually guarantees you’ll catch every wave you paddle for. While it’s perfect for beginner surfers, it also makes a great big-guy board for those transitioning from logs to shorter boards. The two-plus-one fin setup and hardened tail offers the more advanced surfers a board they can enjoy in hollower waves, where full-size long-boards just don’t fit. Gently curving hips help this board sweep through turns like a dream, while the wider, thicker nose begs for you to cross-step forward.
Every Grain Home Grown Surfboard kit comes with everything you need to build your own board, including machine-cut keel and frames, top and bottom planks, rail strips, fin box, glue, epoxy, fiberglass, mixing buckets, gloves, instruction manual, etc. These kits are designed to be built by anyone with the room to to do it. Previous wood working experience is not necessary.
You will need to spend some additional money, or get creative, on a “rocker table” used to eliminate stress on the framework while gluing planks to the frame. You will also need 4- 6 bar clamps and at least 25 spring clamps. Our instruction manual includes helpful hints on getting creative in terms of tool requirements.
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