smh said...

laceys lane said..

not at $1650 simondo- way too dear

Agree. $1650 for a 6'8 is way too much
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Yep. +3 for me. Granted nice board. But geez very $$.

Simondo said...
Yes, I agree, it is not a cheap board... Extra dollars for the Deus x McTavish...

So that means you are paying for their marketing that makes this board cool?
Not that the board is actually worth that ridiculous price?
Imo a Hayden with fibre flex or something with new technology would be worth more than a retro

smh - funny! ^ I'm Mr Squiggle, with a beard!


Chrispy - yes, in a way a New Technology Board, with carbon should be worth more...
Yes, McTavish boards can be a bit pricey... However, the more expensive boards have some extra costs...

7'0 Retro v's a 6'1 Superlight New Technology Board...
Often the retro board will have a custom solid timber stringer... adds cost, and time...
Bigger boards have more fibre-glass and resin.
There's extra work getting those laps right
Extra work in polishing...

Full credit to the crew of guys doing New Technology stuff too... They do a great job, trying to compete with each other, with a "sharp" price point...

Simondo said...
smh - funny! ^ I'm Mr Squiggle, with a beard!


Chrispy - yes, in a way a New Technology Board, with carbon should be worth more...
Yes, McTavish boards can be a bit pricey... However, the more expensive boards have some extra costs...

7'0 Retro v's a 6'1 Superlight New Technology Board...
Often the retro board will have a custom solid timber stringer... adds cost, and time...
Bigger boards have more fibre-glass and resin.
There's extra work getting those laps right
Extra work in polishing...

Full credit to the crew of guys doing New Technology stuff too... They do a great job, trying to compete with each other, with a "sharp" price point...

Great reply grom man...I understand about paying for what you love...geez the amounts I have paid for what people call crap is funny...

.I think I just get irked when people try and justify a price on something because it is a better product....when in all sense, it is just great marketing and sentimental nostalgia.

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Geez well if you lived in Byron you could save $20 & the stuffing around for leggies

MCT charge what people ate willing to pay. Supply and demand really.
I agree they are expensive but it would be so sweet to own one.
I have another Matt manners (margret river) short board on the way. I reckon Matt is a great shaper and should get more recognition.

Wonder what a TF handshape original goes for...

You'd have to get the art for the full uber retro experience but they are sweet looking and all the pedigree in the world...

hotbuttered.com/hbonline-store/rainbow/

I like the rounded pin...

Wouldn't mind one of Joel fitz's either..

Theres no doubt these retro boards look beautiful and still ride well but boards evolved and a modern board will surf better and be mostly more user friendly. If I could surf properly again I'd love to ride one of those trackers to see how they go but I guess I'll never know. In the meantime stick with it Simondo . You've been responsible for contributing more than your fair share of board porn on this site over the years.

Some good discussion here chaps. I am all for this sentimental nostalgia if thats what you are in to. I am more interested in boards at the other end of the spectrum - high tech materials and new shapes. I am itching to get my hands on one of these Nano's from Tommo. Next week I was informed last night. Can not wait. I love the idea of these modern planing hulls.

If I lived down yr way I am sure I would have something similar stashed away. A bit annoyed today as my meeting down yr way next week has been moved to Sydney. Ahhhh. Was looking forward to a few days at the infamous Bells Bowl again.

Ted the Kiwi said..

Some good discussion here chaps. I am all for this sentimental nostalgia if thats what you are in to. I am more interested in boards at the other end of the spectrum - high tech materials and new shapes. I am itching to get my hands on one of these Nano's from Tommo. Next week I was informed last night. Can not wait. I love the idea of these modern planing hulls.

I'd like a ride report.
What size btw?

Ted, are you getting a 6'2 Tracker!?

Simondo said..

Ted, are you getting a 6'2 Tracker!?

Excuse us for the hijack.
Now back on tracke...er

Tux said..

before cut back sections...turn and repeat dozens of times....

my legs hurt just reading this