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[jp5]

[swchandler]

Nealpar,

I know how you feel about custom boards, as all my boards are customs too. Not that current production boards can't be quite trick these days, but the attention to construction details on customs really makes a difference. Also, at least from my perspective, it's worth the extra money to get a board actually shaped by one of the design leaders in the business.

I think that there's little doubt that Keith Teboul is one of the best wave board shapers around. Really, most all the top Maui pros are riding his shapes, even though they're often painted up like production boards. If you're able to get down to PSC this month and meet up with Teboul, there's no question that the time spent will provide some interesting insights and opportunities. If I was you, I'd be prepared to order a new board from him while you're down there. There will very likely be a long list, so getting your name on the schedule will benefit you in the long run.

A number of weeks ago, I was strongly considering going down to PSC for one of the Matt Pritchard/Kevin McGillivrey clinics, but I had back off due to a bunch of other financial commitments. However, I'm seriously targeting next year to do it. Just curious whether you're considering the fly-in approach. That's how I anticipate doing it. A bit pricey, but I think it's the way to go to maximize the opportunity. If you do go the fly-in route, I would be interested in hearing your thoughts about it.

[nealpar]

I hate the "lawnmower with wings" type planes, as I was sick for two days after a flight to Catalina island in a 4 seater a while back. I also flew in 6-12 (approx.) seaters between islands in Tahiti and the Maldives, and they were also white-knuckle inducing rides, not to mention the unpleasant engine noise the whole way.

The only people I've heard about flying to PSC operate really small planes, and I just have a "bad feeling" about going with them.

[theq]

[nealpar]

Q-man, thanks. I needed that.

[jp5]

Q-man the tidy bowl man!

[rhawkins]

I posted to sell a Naish wave board. The only hits I got came from Canada. I received a check made out to cash for $2500 but the name of the bank was misspelled with a capital letter in the middle of the name. I called the bank and they said it was a bad check. I tendered everything to the USPS investigator and emailed the guy that I was turning it over to the postal service. Never heard from him again and I still have the board. RCH

[theq]

[swchandler]

Thanks for raising the point about sometimes tenuous small plane flights. Frankly, I'm quite subject to motion sickness due to untoward movement, so I understand the downside game that can possibily exist. No question, I'll have to realistically re-think my fate choosing the small plane option.

[nealpar]