Dimensions: 5'4 x 18 5/8 x 2
[completed in August 2015]
model Versatile-A
The story: to me it was a big deal to be shaping my
100th board. It was definitely a milestone for Mere-Made surfboards.
I had to shape a board that would stay with me. It also had to be very special
and a challenge to myself to make the point that I improved my shaping skills
since board#001. It made so much sense to be shaping my first asymmetric board
(on purpose J).
The shape: it was a total team work with my team
rider, Vincent Duprat. Because we are both scientifics, the approach was very
scientific too: in order to see if the asymmetry is beneficial, we had to
compare it to the same symmetric board. We spec the dimensions to match Vincent
actual board (versatile model, board#085) but adding a slight asymmetry to the
bottom half of the board only. The asymmetry was designed for a goofy foot
rider with more rail length on the toe side. But then more volume on the heel
side. Concaves and fin placement are also asymmetrical accordingly.
Shaping-wise it was like shaping two boards at once. I had a drawing of the
volume repartition on the wall with the bottom view and deck view in order to
not be confused every time I flip the board. It was a very interesting
experience to design and shape that board. To add to the excitement, our friend
Mark was there to document this special day. He filmed and edited the footage to
a very nice piece of work, news-story-style. Thanks Mark!
The artwork: I am so proud of the idea I came up
with!!!! I paint the stripes slightly off on my side to illustrate the
asymmetry. Those artworks are my favorite: cheap, fast, easy but delivering a
message.
Testimonial: Vincent rides this board everyday since he got it (last year).
Mere-Made Surfboards from Mark Sackett on Vimeo.
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