A roy stewart inspired longboard

Discussion in 'Surfboards and Surfboard Design' started by Steve83, Apr 18, 2013.

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  1. Apr 18, 2013 #1
    Steve83

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    Just a finish coat left to go. Roy's parallel profile design was to tempting not to try.
     

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  3. Apr 18, 2013 #2
    rcarter

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    How much for that thing? I got 1.2 mil ready to go! Sorry had to take a jab at Roy's prices. Nice board for sure and great work.
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2013 #3
    Steve83

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    I'll take it.
     
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  6. Apr 18, 2013 #4
    Steve83

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    I'll even gift wrap
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2013 #5
    Zeroevol

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    I'll bench ya for it
     
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  8. Apr 18, 2013 #6
    MFitz73

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    nice work. Im very curious about how much money it cost you to build this. if you were working non stop on it how long would it take to build?
    Im trying to get a sense for how much roy is putting ontop of his cost to build.
     
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  9. Apr 18, 2013 #7
    Steve83

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    Thanks! I should have a ride report soon. I expect it to live up to expectations. His designs are proven and documented to be exceptional!!!
     
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  10. Apr 18, 2013 #8
    Steve83

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    Non stop probably three weeks if I didn't have a day job. Cost......? I think Roy charges more per hour than I do.. 700ish. Tools not included
     
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  11. Apr 18, 2013 #9
    Steve83

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    Folly beach waves here we come!
     
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  12. Apr 18, 2013 #10
    DawnPatrol321

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    Oh boy, can o' worms opened in 3, 2, 1....
     
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  13. Apr 18, 2013 #11
    rcarter

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    I love how it only takes 5 posts for it to turn into a bench off. God I love da shredmachine!
     
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  14. Apr 18, 2013 #12
    Steve83

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    I am a firm believer that Roy Stewarts surfboards are worth every penny. If I had the money I would have one of each of them.
     
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  15. Apr 18, 2013 #13
    Steve83

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    YouTube has endless video's of his boards in action. How can you argue with video evidence?
     
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  16. Apr 18, 2013 #14
    rcarter

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    I would say that Roy's designs are proven over many ages to work for what they are designed for and think he gets a lot of undeserved crap about the performance of his craft compared to modern boards (hey they are not 5'10" thrusters afterall) but as for the price, ummmm I know an artist work is very hard to value ( I am a musician) but half a million plus for a surfboard is insane regardless.
     
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  17. Apr 18, 2013 #15
    Steve83

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    Every one is entitled to there opinion. Some might say a Rolex, Bently, or famous painting is over priced. I't is art work. So price is not determined by labor and cost of material. Who else makes boards like Roy? You can't buy them at the local surf shop. There hand crafted by a master shaper/builder.
     
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  18. Apr 18, 2013 #16
    MFitz73

    MFitz73 Well-Known Member

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    the more Roy comes down in price, the more my compliments of his boards will increase. as of now, 1 million bucks for a board..... a water filled garbage bag is better than his board.
     
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  19. Apr 18, 2013 #17
    Steve83

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    If you we're a multi millionaire would you buy one?
     
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  20. Apr 18, 2013 #18
    Steve83

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    What would you feel comfortable paying for one of his boards if the list price is to high?
     
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  21. Apr 18, 2013 #19
    Erock

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    I couldn't see paying more than $5k. But, like you, I would build one loooooooong before I ever bought one.
     
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  22. Apr 18, 2013 #20
    Steve83

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    A nice rocker and fin shot

    7 inches of rocker and a 11.25" d fin.
     

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