Looks great - I'm hoping they do a longer one as well

Geez Lobes knew someone would ask that but I haven't had a chance to tally up the costs and weigh it with all the swell we have had up here

Can't even guess at this stage, but I'll get organised and post details tomorrow.

Bill

Very nice.. Great job..

More pics would be good.. Especially during the construction.

Did you use copper wire for the stitches? .. Have you got a breather or drain plug?

Are you hoping to use it as a down-winder or just flat water?

DJ

Great Job,good looking board.Just starting same project,so i will PM you for some tips.

Great job , must be great to finally stand on her.

Rob

Thanks guys
Hey Lobes she cost around $800 - wish I didn't tally that up and weighs in at a
solid but managable 18.8kg. This is above the 14.5 predicted by the designer, but I used cheaper and heavier ply and includes grip, fin, fin box and paint.
See you on middlebank Steve but look out for the pointy end as I predict plenty of operator error
Hey DJ I will post a construction thread later as I have had a few pms. I fitted the recommended breather screw. With the black grip (wish white was easy to get) you have to use it as pretty much soon as the sun hits the deck - note the handy screwdriver/washer attachment. No drain plug fitted, but might put in an inspection hatch so I can store stuff below decks. I'm planning to use the board for downwind, flat water, small surf and chasing bass in the rivers, flathead in the bay and small pelagics offshore.


Hey OG I weigh 70KG, but the board could definately take heaps more weight. Interestingly the stitch and glue method doesn't use tape. You just stitch her up, bog up the inside seams with thickened epoxy and then cover the whole thing with glass mat.
Don't know about piece of art Goaty not as pretty in the flesh, but hey neither am I
Bill

Thanks Mike
Walking up the front would be like a tightrope act for me
Grip was definately for looks and maby the kids and dog.
Would love to come up to the Goldy some time for a paddle and surf with you and the crew. We are thin on the ground here and I'm keen to meet others with the same addiction
Bill

mate thats beautiful, good work. as everyone else has said would love to read and see the whole building story especially the f#ups and what you learnt, wicked :)

The result of a very quick Google:

www.clcboats.com/modules/catalog/boat.php?category_qn=new&subcat_qn=newplans&code=kaholo-stand-up-paddleboard


Construction gallery:
www.clcboats.com/media_gallery/slideshow.html?boat_id=32&content_type=1&next=1

SUP Porn:
www.clcboats.com/media_gallery/slideshow.html?boat_id=32&content_type=2


Do you think the deck pad is necessary to protect the wood? I am surfing my 9' SUP with booties and no deck pad. The grip is excellent and I don't have all the dramas that deck pads introduce.