Hey Charissa, this is Luciano.  It was great meeting the both of you, I
feel truly blessed.

BTW, that Big Chief/Greased Pig fusion

worked wonders yesterday!!!

It paddles like a dream, I can get into waves

SSSOOOO much easier

and although it took me about ten waves

to get used to it, IIITTT RRRIIIIPPPSSS!!

I was shocked, actually, at the “feel” this board has, I know it has a lot to do with the tail shape and extra width, along with the double concave and the rail geometry======

MAGICAL!!!

Thanks again, LS

Proxy Titanium Series Big Chief/Greased Pig: 7’6″ x 22″ x 3″ swallow tail

with Carbon Rails and Kevlar Compression Patch

Charissa,

Can you please give Todd a message for me?

Todd- God has given you a gift of shaping boards.

I thank God for the gift He has given you.  The board is epic.

I believe words are superfluous

when trying to describe the way it

handles and rides.  It is heavenly.

May God continue to bless you and your wife’s hard work.  May you and Charissa’s love continue to grow for Him daily and I pray that He keeps you and Charissa close to Him.

Thanks to both of you.

Aloha,

Shawn, San Diego, CA
ht: 6’2  wt: 185

G-4.f: 6’4″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 5/16″ swallowtail Quad Fin
Proxy flexible epoxy construction

Hey Todd & Charissa-

I’m loving my 6’4″ blackbird!

I constantly get comments about it (digi camo with titanium 1 and 2) and

it’s really pushing my surfing ability.

I can definitely grow into this board.

Thanks, Eric
San Diego, CA
ht: 6’1″  wt: 175 lb  age: 36
Blackbird: 6’4″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 3/8″ to 2 1/2″
Proxy epoxy with Kevlar Compression patch & Carbon Hinged Flex-tail

Todd, first I’d like to give you feedback about the concept board you made me a little over a year ago.

Todd, the concept board that you made me

has improved my surfing immeasurably.

I’m the guy who, because of a bad lower back, has to knee paddle and pop up from my knees in one motion (which takes pressure off my lower back).

You listened to my unusual (re-invented old-school) style of surfing,

and made an 8′ concept board for me by combining different parts from four of your existing board designs.

It was a masterful creation on your part,

allowing me to easily catch a wide variety of waves.

I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but your patience in taking the time to listen to my unique surfing needs and your creativity in designing what

I am convinced is the perfect board for me &

has brought a tremendous amount of happiness to my life.

I can’t thank you enough.

Dean Delis, Encinitas, CA
Custom Concept 8’0″ x 22 3/4″ x 3 1/4″ Proxy epoxy wide full thumbtail

Hi Todd,

I just wanted to tell you how great the new Blackbirds are going.  I have ridden them a few times since getting them last weekend and besides being soooo beautiful, they are

every bit as fast and maneuverable as the original I got

over 2 years ago (that is still going strong).

My wife got a little bugged when I had the blue one on her side of the bed the first night I got it, but she put the ax down on that quickly.

I know I say this over every board I get from you, but I think if I had to pick just one board to ride forever, the Blackbird would be it!

It just makes me feel like a super hero -

tail free hits, airs, slides, you name it, the board does it. It is exactly like your description and takes your surfing to the next level.  So highly recommended to anyone going for the next level with their surfing!

Thanks again for all you do.

You truly are a master craftsman!

I’ll send pics soon.  I hope you are scoring on this unending NW smorgasbord we are getting.

God Bless,

Paul Pence