Hey Todd and Charissa,

I hope all is well!

I wanted to suggest a nickname for the Accelerator -

“The Preserver”, because that’s what this board is doing to all of my other boards on the rack.

It’s like the MVP player that is getting played the whole game, while the rest sit there sadly waiting their turn. If it’s less than ideal conditions, the Accelerator is coming out!

It flies in anything from knee high to slightly overhead and turns on a dime!

I haven’t ridden any other board in the entire rack since I picked it up from you over a month ago.  Every time I stand in front of my quiver, the

Accelerator calls to me,

almost glowing from the pack,

reminding me of how many waves I catch, the speed it generates, the turns, and how no wave seems to be a close out on this board.

Though I know winter swells will bring out the Blackbird and SR71s, for now, the fall doldrums are perfectly fine since I found the Accelerator!

I had a contest 2 weekends ago and didn’t even bring any other boards other than the Accelerator and I usually bring minimum of 3-4.  I made the finals again, by the way!

Thanks so much for the support!  Take care and God Bless!

Paul Pence, Cardiff, CA
Custom Proxy Epoxy Accelerator
5′10″ x 18 5/8″ x 2 1/4″ swallow tail

Hello Todd,Charissa,and Katie

Just wanted say how great it was to see you at Sacred Craft. You guys had a sweet booth! Hope it was a success!

Also wanted to

thank everyone for the personal attention paid to making my new board.

I surfed Tuesday and Wednesday morning in shifty, offshore Hueneme barrels, and the board is amazing!

It’s light, loose, and responsive.

I am looking forward to ordering
the big brother soon!

Thanks again!
See you all soon

Sincerely,

Daron Story, Ventura, CA
White Hot Foam

Groveler IV.p [performance] 6′2″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 1/4″ rounded squash tail
Proxy custom Flexible Epoxy

It’s perfect….it’s a perfect board….
I still have never caught a rail on this thing.

It’s fast. It’s epic. I can do anything I want
and it doesn’t catch a rail.

I can tell you’re a perfectionist when you shape a board,
because every board I’ve had from you has been perfect.

Danny Estes, 5′11″, 175 lb., Ventura, CA
6′1″ x 18 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ Groveler IV.p [performance rocker]

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Hi guys!

I just want say thank you so much for making my magic board. I have to say my surfing has bumped up a lot, the board is exactly how I wanted it as far as shape, size, and to improve my surfing.

I knew from my 1st conversation over the phone with Todd that he had a passion to help surfers with their surfing

because he took a lot of time to list and explain the science of surfboard making.

This is the best investment I have made on surf boards. I look forward to ordering more magic boards from Proctor Surfboards.

Jason Ponteres
Mission Viejo, CA
Proxy Epoxy construction with Titanium Series Upgrade
Option 2.0: Carbon-Hinged Flex Tail
Groveler IV.p [performance]
6′1″ x 18 5/8″ x 2 1/4″ rounded squash tail

Board is still Awesome!!

Nothing like it in my quiver.

Makes big waves surfable on a short board.
Just got back, super big & fun here in Newport with overhead sets.

Leaving for Fiji in a week then traveling to Cabo at the end of the month…

Hope all is well with you and family..

Brian McCarthy

Custom Proxy Epoxy Titanium Series Upgrade Options
1.0: Kevlar Compression Patch &
Option 2.0: Carbon-Hinged Flex Tail
SR71 rounded squash tail 6′4″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 3/8″

The Accelerator is so

fast and easy to catch mushy waves on,

it is everything I hoped it would be and more! Thanks again, Todd and Charissa. You hit another homerun!!!
Paul Pence, Cardiff, CA
Custom Proxy Epoxy Accelerator
5′10″ x 18 5/8″ x 2 1/4″ swallow tail

Todd and Charissa,

Well this email is horribly late but I blame that solely on the board you made me.  The lime green 5′9″ x 19″ 7/8 x 2″ 3/4 Rascal II you built for me is in a word…. “insane”.  I have literally ridden it for 4 weeks straight every single day of the week and am continually impressed with how it performs.

It has turned around what would normally be a boring surf sessions in gutless surf into killer sessions.

The board just kind of lifts up underneath your feet giving you a gliding/ skimming feeling that I have not experienced before.

My surfing has never looked or felt better and I can’t thank you enough for that!

I know that this board is reported as a “small wave / gutless surf” board, but I have to say

it is one of the most versatile boards
I have ever ridden.

With the 5 fin setup, I can make adjustments for when faces start jacking up to give the board more bite into the wave (It ripped right through pumping head high to HH+ waves).  The waves have gotten quite a bit bigger the last two days and I moved back to my standard shortboard……

I lasted for all of 4 rides before I pulled the Rascal II out again.

That would be my only complaint about this board,

I want to ride it in everything!!

I will definitely be calling upon you in the future for another board.

Thanks again to both of you!  Todd for making the board I always wanted and Charissa for being hands down the coolest person to do business with.

Regards,
Matthew Glaspey (customer for life), San Diego, CA
Custom Surfboard: Proxy Epoxy construction: Rascal II
5′8″ x 19 7/8″ x 2 3/8″ moontail
4 parabolic channels, FCS 5 fin install, GAM with GX rears for quad or thruster setup

Hey Todd:

Been awhile since I picked up the boards, but I wanted to let you know that they both work unreal.

I have never had boards that are so light and responsive as this. Especially like the Pig and have surfed it in head high waves.

Been on that board alot. Waiting for a little more juice to get the Accelerator going, but so far I am totally satisfied. I think you dialed in exactly what I needed in both boards and it feels like my surfing has gone to the next level. The rest of my boards are just collecting dust right now!

And thanks for the personal service. Best custom service I have had.

You have a great operation and I like that fact that you treat everyone with equal respect and attention. I will be coming back for more, if these Proxy’s ever give out!

Off to Costa Rica next month and will send you some photos. Wanted to check to make sure there
are no issues with the Proxy’s when traveling or in the heat. Let me know if they require any special
care.

Best to you and Charissa.

Richard Stoner, Venice, CA

Custom Proxy Epoxy Greased Pig
5′10″ x 19 1/4″ x 2 5/16″ single wing swallow tail

Custom Proxy Epoxy Accelerator [Parabolic]
6′0″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 1/4″ rounded squash tail

Todd,

Thanks for the update. I’ve been meaning to get back to you regarding the board you shaped me last January, the Groveler IV.

The thing works amazing, plus it’s one of the strongest board I have ever owned.

It’s nice to finally get a board that actually holds up. I’ll probably be coming by the shop next month to talk to you about getting another board.

Thanks again!

Ben Bourne, Oxnard, CA
Custom 6′1″ x 18 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ Groveler IV.p squash tail

Hi Todd and Charissa,

I surfed the new board last weekend for three days.

I’ve been surfing for 21 years.  Never before has riding waves been so effortless.

The board almost just by thought takes me anywhere I want to go.  My friend who is learning to surf paddled a 9′6″ board I’ve surfed for 10 years, and he was lucky to catch two waves in two hours.

He tried Proctor and he caught 4 waves in less than 20 minutes.

Everyone who saw the board at Mondo’s in Ventura commented on its beauty.

The board is so light. On a scale of 1 to 10 on the fun factor, my surfing has just taken about a 20 point move up.  Awesome.

Thank you Todd and Charissa so much, for listening to what I was looking for in a board, and taking it to the next level.

Peace,

Denno
Dennis Crispin, Thousand Oaks, CA
11′0″ x 24″ x 3 1/2″ Proxy custom epoxy Classic Noserider Longboard
pulled square tail

Hey Todd,

On Thursday I had to take the board to my old backyard, Surfrider beach.  I lived there just south of the pier for a year before my daughter was born, and used to surf 3 days a week.

It was a small day.

Unbelievable.  I caught every wave I paddled for…. 100%.   I was able to ride anywhere….

The break there is a pretty strong right as you know…and it helps to really be going.

This board is part of me. I think I know what the word stoked means now.  Thanks.

Denno

“No ego trip or hype, finally a shaper who cares… Three words to describe
Todd Proctor would be innovation, determination and communication.”

Hey Todd,

Board works Unreal! Turn to Turn it is the fastest board Ive ever had.
I can do a quickest round houses I think ever!

Insane: Rail to Rail, Light, Quick, Responsiveness.
Fast fast fast, Turns on a Dime.
Overall:

I think overall the board is insane! Best epoxy I’ve every ridden.

Optimal waves would be glassy Malibu 2-3 feet …

Greg Strugach, 34, San Diego, CA
lethal goofyfoot standout at any spot
6′2″ x 18 1/2″ x 2 5/16″ SR71
Custom “PROXY” 5′11″ x 18 1/4″ x 2 5/16″ Small Wave Destroyer

surfboard review: custom performance short board surfboards

Todd,

I made the quarters in the Newport QS contest on that Tail Caves squashtail I got from you!

Jarrah Tutton

shortboard reviews

Jay Rice is a great surfer that doesn’t follow the crowd. A San Clemente local who surfs for all the right reasons as far as I’m concerned. Everytime I surf with
Jay he’s always stoked just to be in the water & has a positive outlook in general. You wouldn’t think it by looking at him though. Usually dressed in
black with no labels, except for the
occasional underground punk band or some obscure core symbol you’ve never seen before. I think he shopped once at an
army surplus store or
thrift shop
& I don’t think he’s
bought new clothes since.
I can’t tell you how many times
I’ve been surfing & the recognized rippers are
out with all the latest stickers on their boards; photographers on the beach…
and here comes Jay blowin’ up under the radar…

the heads turn and they say “who was that?”

the board I make for Jay is available as one of our shortboard models. We’re calling it the “BLACKBIRD”.

The “Blackbird” is a lively, spry backfooted bugga’. Developed around San Clemente’s variety
of waves; it loves points, reefs, and beachbreaks alike. It has a heavy single concave through the tail which gives it controlled release in the lip to re-engage for fins-free type of maneuvers, airs, reverses…

i haven’t ridden anything else for 10 years…

jay rice

Hey Todd, it’s Jeff, how are you man?
Justin and I are somewhere in Long Beach…and I just had to call to say thanks again, cuz that was such an epic day. We just had to high-five the whole drive home, Justin’s givin’ big claps…epic, epic time. Thanks,

the boards were ripping, yeah, we’re just psyching….

talking about how gross the waves are at home and what glorious surf we had out there.

Alright man, Talk to you soon. Bye,

Jeff Baldwin, Oceanside, CA
6′4″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 1/4″ Groveler IV.p (performance), Proctor Custom Epoxy
the “PROXY”

Sorry I lost touch…Been surfing your board..

Best board ever totally awesome.

I have some video and pictures..When I get them put together I’ll pick a few and send them….

Brian McCarthy, 42, Newport Beach, CA

Proxy Epoxy construction withTitanium Series Upgrade
Option 1.0: Kevlar Compression Patch
Option 2.0: Carbon-Hinged Flex Tail

SR71 rounded squash tail 6′4″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 3/8″

Todd and Charissa,

Thank you for the superb board buying experience and shaping me a fantastic board! Every step of the process was extremely professional.

The board is out of this world, and works incredibly well in a variety of conditions.

You have definitely earned a customer for life.

Jack Webster, 36, Trestles, CA
Custom Surfboard: Proxy Epoxy construction: Groveler IV.p [performance]
6′6″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 5/8″ Squash Tail

Hi Todd and Charissa,

My new Blackbird is like butter on a wave, so loose yet smooth!

The rocker on this is magic… My PU performance fish (the one that I wanted replicated as a PROXY) feels slower and stiffer in comparison. Thanks for the recommendation!

You were right: it’s making me want to sell all my other boards and get a quiver of PROXY Blackbirds!

Sincerely, Jorge

Jorge Fernandez, 32, Malibu, CA
Custom Proctor Epoxy “PROXY” Surfboard: 6′0″ x 18 1/4″ x 2 3/16″ Blackbird Rounded Squash

Holy Shakas Todd! The Rascal II is absolutely insane. I’ve surfed it
nonstop since picking it up from you, and I’m loving it.

This is not just a small wave board; it’s an all around awesome board for

everything from knee high dribblers to head high peelers.

No need to grab the shortboard for the average good days.

The Rascal II is so manueverable, fast, and

responsive, I don’t want to ever put it back

in the board bag. Everyone should get one.

Thanks for the magic board.

Ben D.
Custom Surfboard: Proxy Epoxy construction: Rascal II, modern round nose fish
5′6″ x 19 3/8″ x 2 1/4″ moontail

Proctor,

wanted to let you know that my blackbird goes unreal, after 30+yrs its in the top 3,

Blackbird 4 ever!!!!!!!

P.S. Good Luck in Bali,

your friend from the Island…. Erik

Blackbird II 6′1″ x 18 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ rounded squash tail
Proxy custom flexible Epoxy technology

Hey Todd,
I hope you’re well! I recently returned from the Mentawais, and I rode my custom flexible epoxy Tail Caves every day. The surf was small for most of the trip, but the board brought my backside surfing to a new level nevertheless.

I had been riding surftechs for the last 2 years, and I found this board way more lively, responsive, yet forgiving in the pocket and off the lip.

We caught overhead Rifles on the last day of the trip, and I caught the longest, fastest barrels of my life. Check out the pics!
Sincerely,

Jorge Fernandez, 32, Malibu, CA
6′0 1/2″ x 18 3/8″ x 2 3/16″ Tail Caves II Proctor Custom Epoxy “PROXY” Series

surfboard review: custom epoxy performance shortboards

ZOOM in on Jorge’s Indo Barrel
Todd,
Just wanted to let you know that the Blackbird has been working insanely well for me on the small days here in the Mentawais (chest to well-overhead). Super fun, loose, and flexy when snapping of the lip. The board works great for fin throws, layback snaps, full roundhouses, barrels, etc. This board is a dream ripper…
I only wish I would have bought your stock 6-4 Ante-up, to use for the upcoming swell, as I think it would have worked great as a step-up for me in these kind of waves. Oh well, I’m sure I’ll be happier in the long run with an more all around custom Ante-up that hopefully would go sick in Indo as well as California, France, Puerto Rico, etc! I think that board will be my next order from you later this summer…
Take care!

Jorge
Custom Proctor Epoxy “PROXY” Surfboard: 6′0″ x 18 1/4″ x 2 3/16″
Blackbird Rounded Squash

surfboard review: custom epoxy shortboards

Good morning Todd, it’s Dale Rhodes…how are you? It’s 10:00 on Tuesday. Happy Holidays. The board worked amazing. I didn’t get to ride it in any big surf….Saturday, West PDS was well overhead and I didn’t wanna go in it with that board until I got used to it. But

I rode it twice in waist to chest-high surf… and it’s very responsive, very fast, I love it.

I was able to acclimate to that board quite quickly. So I just wanna let you know I’m super impressed with the board, it works amazing. And I haven’t even ridden it in really good surf yet, so I think I’m in for a treat. But anyways, I just wanted to give you that feedback cuz I’m sure that you wanted to hear about it. So give me a call back because I want to order another one in another length. And that’s that. Hopefully you guys had a beautiful Christmas and I will talk to you later.

Thank you. Bye.

Dale Rhodes, Malibu, CA
6′ 1 1/2″ x 19″ x 2 1/2″ Proctor Custom Epoxy “PROXY”
Groveler IV.p Diamond Tail QUAD Fin

Props go out to Todd on his crazy 4-fin super speed monster……… It really holds in on the tight sections at PDS,and if you surf there u know what im talking about.

I knew on the 1st wave this board was for me and i hope others take note……..Very fast and loose..

Just what i needed………… Take care, Dale Rhodes

Hey Todd,

The Lil Rascal is insane! After picking it up at your shop

I surfed ankle-to-knee C-Street, and that thing just zoomed, just like the video on your site.

Never thought a big guy like me (6′2″ 185) could get speed like that on such weak little waves. Last month I took it (and the 6′5″ D.Y.L.) down to El Salvador for the last South of the fall. I rode the 6′5″ until the swell started to drop, then had three of the funnest days riding the Rascal on a waist high reef, having the time of my life flying down the line and ducking into little coverups while the rest of my bros just complained about the small surf;-)

The Rascal is truly a magic board.

I can feel that “bubble pillow” thing with the concaves.

One little pump and it just lifts and goes! So stoked on it!

I’m on the North Shore now for the rest of the month. My biggest problem has been reaching for the Rascal when the conditions call for a bigger board, but that thing is so fast, as long as I make the drop I can speed down the line!!!

Here are some pics from yesterday.

Thanks for making me a great board and Merry Christmas!

Jon Watschke, 33, Manhattan Beach, CA
Proxy custom Epoxy 6′0″ x 20 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ Lil’ Rascal Round Nose Fish
5 fin setup: MRTX Natural Glass Flex Quad & MRTX Twin with Trailer

To the Proctors,

thank you for a unreal lil’ rascal. Got the board mid morning and unpacked it and found pro packing was used,no damage.

Surf was 3-5ft point break weak windswell and board was making sections and carving in ways that I could not believe.

You can feel the concaves working right off the bat and thickness to the advantage of speed and flow.

I will be ordering another one very soon.

Cheers, Chris Stanger
Custom Proctor Lil’ Rascal: 5′9″ x 19 5/8″ x 2 /38″

Visit the Lil’ Rascal in the Proctor Board Shop

I’ve had my groveler IV.p for a while now, and I

just thought it was time to shout out a thanks for how insane it surfs.

I got it last winter, and when i buy another board soon i know i’ll be getting another proctor. i’m going to college in idaho right now, but i’m stoked to get back home and tear it up in nor cal this winter. thanks for the sick stick!

Jeremy Evans, 16, Antioch, CA
6′1″ x 18 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ Groveler IV.p, FCS M5 fins

Duuuuude!
I can’t believe how great this board (Lil Rascal 6′1″x20″) works! I surfed 2 foot Oceanside yesterday and I felt almost like Jay Phillips:

catching waves outside with the longboaders, passing them, doing floaters and cutbacks on tiny waves.

Normally I would have gone home because it was so gutless and small, but I decided to put your “project” to the test. You passed!
A week ago I surfed Lowers and found, to my surprise, that the board worked equally as well backside. In some ways I even like it better because of the way it accelerates and snaps off the top.

The next day I was at walled, shoulder high Churches making sections no one else could. And my three friends said I was surfing better than ever.

The envy was thick. I’m still making adjustments for more in-the-pocket surfing but I have zero complaints. On several occasions, complete strangers have asked about the board.

Though I’d love to take credit and chalk it up to my surfing ability, the Lil Rascal has had an incredible affect on my surfing ability and stoke.

Don’t be surprised if you start getting calls from south Orange County.
Thanks for the insane board!
Mark Quest

Custom Surfboard: Proxy Epoxy construction: Lil’ Rascal Fish
6′1″ x 20″ x 2 9/16″

Todd,
I picked up my new board from you a few weeks back. It’s a 6′2″ Proxy SR-71 with a two tone blue fade. I am always a skeptic when I try a new board out especially from a new shaper. When I got the board back to my house to check it out I found a curvier outline, more rocker, and less concave than my previous boards. I was thinking that it would be really manuverable but I was worried that it would be slow. Man was I wrong!

Once I started to figure the board out I was blown away by how sensetive it is rail to rail, and how I could use the extra manuverablity to generate even more speed.

My old boards have always been fast, But turning them at top speed was always the issue. They required full force which made the turn hard to control. This board however banks turns at full speed easily and the turns are positive. Plenty of projection. Not the type the tail starts to drift and with it goes all your speed for the next turn.

Also the board catches waves like a dream, I barely have to paddle.

With this being my first board from you I can only imagine what the next one will be like. For now I’m going to ride this one into the ground and try to find something about it that we can improve on for the next one. Thanks for giving me a board that is going to help me improve my surfing.

P.S. I bought some future compatable trulite fins from true ames. They work great on this board. Feels like glass ons.

Thanks, Mike Julian, 27, Southern California
Custom Surfboard: Proxy Epoxy construction: SR71 rounded squash tail
6′2″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 5/16″ Nose: 11 1/4″ Tail: 14 1/8″

Local Ventura Longboard Ripper, Larry Ugale
with his quiver
Performance Twin, Retro Single Fin, Manatee, Performance Longboard,
Performance PROXY (custom epoxy) Longboard, Performance Noserider,
Classic Noserider

Todd, your boards have smoothed out my style &
I feel my surfing getting better with each new board.

It’s true, what you say you do….
your boards are taking my surfing to the next level.

Thanks, Larry
9′4″ x 23″ x 3″ Classic Noserider

larry ugale, ventura, ca
film/edit: alex neiberg

Todd,

I think you nailed it. This one is alive. Keeping it a bit straight between the feet really gets it going quickly. It’s almost like I gain speed in tighter areas and don’t need as much room to drive it, lets me keep a higher line effortlessly. It compliments the increased tail rocker perfectly. After hitting the lip I’m going from 12:00 to about 4:00. The first few times caught me by surprise.

There’s nothing like a big hack when you know everyone saw it.

Cutbacks are really tight as well. A minor shift in weight is all it needs.

After 20 or so sessions I’m having a blast with it.

It’s been a while since I’ve been this connected to a board.

Thanks a bunch and God Bless.

Doug Demaret, 36, Ventura, CA
Custom Proxy Proctor Epoxy Groveler IV.p [performance]
6′3″ x 19 3/8″ x 2 9/16″ squash tail

Visit the Groveler IV.p gallery

Hey Charissa,

I am writing this in regards to my 5′ 6″ Lil’ Rascal custom board. The board is insane and is now my go to board for anything h/h and under (even though I will ride it in bigger clean surf). Todd’s dimensions for me were right on and the epoxy is better than any of my XTR boards. Even the boards grey color is a nice change and I can NOT wait to get on a Blackbird or SR71.

Thanks to Todd for answering every question I had and making sure this board was going to be magic.

And to you Charissa for your superb customer service and making this process painless and getting my board to my doorstep just as promised. I am stoked.

Sincerely,

Christian B., 37, Los Angeles, Ca
Custom “PROXY” Epoxy: 5′6″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 5/16″ Lil’ Rascal

Todd,

The Lil’ Rascal is a blast! My wife said she’s never seen
me surf better than I am on my Lil’ Rascal.
It’s the best board I’ve ever used.

If you want to improve on what you’re doing in the water, I recommend it!

Most importantly thought, it is freaking fast!
Another Proctor…..
Lil’ Rascal quad works very nicely!

Mark St. Johns, 44, Oxnard, CA
5′6″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ Lil’ Rascal

surfboard review: custom round nose fish surfboards

Todd,

Here’s the Proctor recipe……

Hard work and great equipment and these things seem to multiply. Thanks for the great equipment and support.

Brando

Brandon Hawkins, 10, Ladera Ranch, Californiaz
Custom “PROXY” Proctor Epoxy: 5′6″ x 17 1/4″ x 2″ Blackbird Squash Tail

Hi Todd,
I’m loving the boards you’ve shaped me, especially the 6′5″ Groveller IV/D.Y.L. quad. It’s really quick and snappy.

In good chest to head high waves it makes me feel like a better and faster surfer than I really am!

I’d like to talk with you about a lil rascal quad. What length/width do you think would work best for me? I’m 6′2″ tall and 185 lbs. My regular shortboard is your 6′5″ x 19 5/8 and it works great for me unless the waves are really mushy, then I go to a thicker, wider and flatter hybrid shortboard/fish which is also a 6′5″.
For the rascal, I’m thinking in the range of 5′11″ to 6′2″, but I guess it depends on the width and thickness so I want to leave it up to your judgement.
I’d like to go with your epoxy again, it’s amazingly durable (I STILL haven’t had a real ding on my 6′5″ in a year and a half!!!). I want to do a deck patch under my front foot.
I think I will finally break down and get some color on this board, maybe some kind of crazy orange/yellow/red/black mix or maybe blue and yellow, but I don’t have anything specific in mind here, so go nuts and make it look rad!
I’m available Friday anytime between noon and 5 PM if you have time for a quick call then, I think it will only take a couple minutes to talk through the details, then I’ll put down a deposit.
Mahalo,

Jon Watschke, 33, Manhattan Beach
Custom Flexible Epoxy Proctor Surfboard: 6′5″ x 19 5/8″ x 2 3/8″ Groveler IV.sw,
Kevlar wrap, U-patch, Quad Fin

purpose magazine surfers (Jon Watschke far right)

Hey Todd:

Been awhile since I picked up the boards, but I wanted to let you know that

they both work unreal.

I have never had boards that are so light and responsive as this. Especially like the Pig and have
surfed it in head high waves. Been on that board alot. Waiting for a little more juice to get the
Accelerator going, but so far I am totally satisfied.

I think you dialed in exactly what I needed in both boards and it feels like my surfing has gone to the next level.

The rest of my boards are just collecting dust right now!

And thanks for the personal service. Best custom service I have had. You have a great operation
and

I like that fact that you treat everyone with equal respect and attention.

I will be coming back for more, if these Proxy’s ever give out!

Off to Costa Rica next month and will send you some photos.

Best to you and Charissa. Richard, Venice Beach, CA

Proxy epoxy Greased Pig: 5′10″ x 19 1/4″ x 2 5/16″ single wing swallow tail
Proxy epoxy Accelerator [Parabolic]: 6′0″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 1/4″ rounded squash tail

Well, I just got a Blackbird from Proctor and it is perfect. I had a groveler and that was fun, but the Blackbird just turns so much better. Everything is easier with this board. It is so responsive and fast!

I went out at like 5 to 6 foot pipe and

I had the best session of my life…the board just felt right to me.

It felt alive and the turning was so fast and such
tight turning it was shocking.

I definitely suggest getting that board.
Thanks Todd, you hooked me up.

Andrew Laubacher, 17, Ventura, CA
Custom Surfboard: 5′9″ x 17 5/8″ x 2″ Blackbird Squash Tail

I’ve been riding my board non stop and i love it. thank you guys so much. it was such a pleasure dealing with you. its obvious you genuinely care about the quality of your product and service.

It’s weird to leave a surf shop feeling like a pro.

thanks so much. im definitely sold for life.

-wilson riggs, 22, Ventura, CA
9′2″ x 22 3/4″+ x 2 7/8″ Performance Noserider Roundpin

surfboard review: custom high performance noserider longboards, ventura

click here to go to page 2 of surfer feedback

“Actually, it’s shaped perfectly….”
5′11″ x 18 1/4″ x 2 3/16″ SR-71 Squash Tail, custom designed for…
Brian Grazer, producer (Cinderella Man, A Beautiful Mind, Liar, Liar), co-founder of Imagine Entertainment
Honoree at LA Police Foundation True Blue Event
Paramount Studios

Karen Wagener, Police Chief William Bratton, Brian Grazer, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

Hey Todd and Charissa,
This is Scot Masters Calling. Ya’ know…I hadn’t had a chance to get back to you, but I wanted to thank you so much for the awesome boards….man…..the Ante Up that I got….everything from the omission of the words ‘Big Chief’ to bringing it down under 20 inches wide, the thing is like, I don’t’ know…

I mean you can have a dream board and you can have a dream board…but I think this is definitely one of my dream boards.

I caught a wave to almost double overhead, head-and-a-half out at Mussel Shoals, good 15 foot sections or about 5 yards, just doubling up warping wave - and the board just glides like a dream. So anyway, I wanted to give you some feedback.

Nancy is just totally stoked on her 6’8”. She just loves it.

She says it’s even looser than her other board, I don’t know how that is, but she loves it - absolutely loves it.

So, thank you, thank you , thank you.

Went out on a big day out at Gun Turrets too – it was about a head and a half, and I caught some bombs on it, and it just didn’t have any problem at all pushing me over the ledge, and holding the rail on the wall, so thank you so much!
I hope you guys are doing great.
I’ll talk to you soon.
Bye.

Scot & Nancy Masters, 30s, Ventura, CA
His: 7′4″ x 20 1/4″ x 3″ Ante Up, FCS GAM Glass Flex, S-glass, Y2K UV Resin
Hers: 6′8″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 5/8″ Ante Up, Future AM2, S-glass, Y2K UV Resin

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ventura surf

Hey Todd,

It’s Matt. I just got done surfing pipes…it was about head-high and I just rode the new round pin you made for me

… it’s the best board you’ve ever made me. It just feels so good.

Just had to call and tell you that, give me a call.

Matt Coulter, 26, Ventura, CA
6’1” x 18 ½” x 2 ¼” Tail Caves II

surfboard review: custom hihg performance surfboards, ventura surf

To Todd & Charissa Proctor,

I would like to again express my thanks for making me a quality board! I have had my Rocket 88 now for a little over three months and I am still 100% completely satisfied. I continually get comments on how cool the board looks. This is the second board I have owned and the fifth board I have ridden. My previous board was a 9′4 Robert August and just prior to buying your board I rode a 10′0″ Clyde Beatty Jr., 10′6″ Bruce Jones, and a 12′0″ Mickey Munoz. I still consider myself a beginner since I have only been surfing six months after a twelve year break. But, it was until recently that

I noticed how much better my Rocket 88 was over all the other boards I have ridden.

I took a co-worker out with me to teach him how to surf a few weeks ago. I gave my co-worker my Rocket 88 to try and I rented a 11′0″ Mickey Munoz. By the end of our session my co-worker was standing up and surfing without any assistance. After helping my friend I started catching some waves myself and it was at that time that I realized the difference in the performance of the two boards. It literally felt like I was driving a station wagon instead of a Porsche. My Rocket 88 turns on a dime despite it being 10′2″. The 11′0″ board I was using despite it being only 8″ longer felt like a tank and seemed to have a lot of drag. That afternoon made it clear to me that the Rocket 88 was a “Magic Board”. My surfing has dramatically progressed and I have yet to find a limitation with my Rocket 88. Thank you!

Mike

Mike Brown, 30, Ventura, CA
10′2″ x 23″+ x 3 3/8″ Rocket 88 Pulled-in Square Tail

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Todd,
The Groveler IV-p has been amazing. The dimensions you recommended for this particular board

did exactly what you said it would do which was open up my surfing.

I’ll try and list what I am noticing on my board:

*The Board paddles great.
*The speed generated after the first pump is allowing me to start my turns earlier on the wave and not worry so much about trying to pump my way down the line wasting valuable wave time to set up the one or two turns I’ll get here at most of the beach-breaks.
* I am getting in tighter turns on the face.
* The rail is holding in really well on waves that are two feet over head .

Thanks again Todd, Zach Steele

Zach Steele, 27, San Diego, CA
6′1″ x 18 7/8″ x 2 3/8″ Groveler IV.p Squash

surfboard review: custom grovelers, all around performance, san diego surf

Hey Todd,
Mark St. Johns here. Just surfed Zuma for about 3 ½ hours on my Le Vee. Is it Levee or Le Vee? Anyway, that thing is freaking sick man. It was probably knee-high to waist-high with a few chest-high sets. Kinda mushy, occasionally a decent wave came in.

That board just generates its own speed, I’m tellin’ ya, I love it.

Oh by the way, Dale Rhodes text messaged me this morning. I guess he surfed PDS on his new board, he loves it. You are gettin’ some props my man. Proctor! Yes! Talk to ya later buddy, bye.

Mark St. Johns, 43, Woodland Hills, CA
5′10″ x 19 1/4″ x 2 5/16″ LeVee(Greased Pig) Swallow Tail Stinger

surfboard review: custom small waves surfboards, swallow tail

Hi Todd,

Thank you for the info.
The Levee is doing great. It took me sometimes to get used to it, I don’t know if it’s because of the quad fins set up but

i didn’t like the board at the beginning. But now i love it,

in the small waves the board is very fast and responsive but I use it also in bigger waves like overhead and the board is great. Right now it’s my daily board.
Thanks for the good job.
See you,

Nicolas Faure, 35, Pacific Palisades, CA
6′1″ x 19 3/8″ x 2 3/8″ LeVee(Greased Pig) Quad Fin

surfboard review: custom small waves quad surfboards, swallow tail

Todd:

Just thought I’d give you some feedback of the first two go-outs with the 7’11” Ellipse that you made for me. I’ll give you more feedback after a few more sessions.

First day: Surf was small, about knee to waist high at C Street, and a little weak. Fuller tide, but glassy. A little disappointing….wasn’t sure the board would work in that stuff, but I was wrong.

I put in the single fin only to start.

The board was drivey, quick and sensitive even in that surf.

I thought “hey, ok”. After a couple of waves, I added the side bites to make the fin set up a two plus one. The side fins didn’t seem to create any drag and helped come around the corner of the little sections easier. I actually got a wave a little more like chest high and was able to pull out two good bottom turns with a fair amount of rail engagement, and good speed off the bottom…it felt like…well…surfing. I then switched to the tri fin set up and noticed the board to be looser, but maybe a little less drivey, but it was hard to tell because the waves were deteriorating. Thru the session the board was speedy, and sensitive, with a fair amount of turning for the conditions.

At one point during the go out I overheard a guy on a long board complain “all you can do is go straight on these things”…I quietly laughed to myself like a kid who has a little secret.

Second Day: Low tide C Street with waves knee to solid shoulder high. Wave faces were a little steep and had I been on a long board many of the take offs may have been a little angled off to avoid a pearl on the take off, although a lot of waves peaked that way, but then were followed by a fairly flat shoulder.

I kept the three fin thruster set up the whole time. The board was sensitive and loose, but positive. No feeling of a loss of drive…in fact just the opposite…I had a couple of bottom turns driving straight down the face, followed by an accelerating turn. No tracking problem. Some bottom turns were kind of “round” while I had another that a friend described as “a 90 degree turn, not something you could do on a longboard”. The board just went where I wanted. It also went down the line very good…good speed, no drag.

Overall: Obviously more time is needed, but my initial impressions, besides that set forth above are: The board actually works as a single fin, although on a personal level I would maybe put the fin pretty far up in the box and experiment with different rakes. The two plus one set up definitely works, and I think you could play with the center fin location for personal preference. The single fin and two plus one set up gives you that feeling of a 70’s surfboard drive and speed, but the rails and rocker is much better and more forgiving than those boards were, and the side bites improve the turning. The board definitely works as a tri fin. I put the center fin all the way back and no drag or feel like I had to shift my rear foot back to turn, so I believe the fin box placement is perfect for changing fin set ups. (Haven’t tried it as a twin fin with stabilizing center fin yet, but got an idea of what type of surf would be good for that set up). The board floats and paddles good. There is a little “glide in” on take offs reminiscent of a long board, without losing the bite and quickness of a shorter board. The rails are forgiving but initiate and hold turns well. It is fast down the line…I wouldn’t hesitate to take it to Rincon. You picked the perfect thickness and width for me.

To be candid, when I first saw the board, I was worried that the nose might be a little too narrow, as I often use the forward section of my boards. I was wrong. I had some waves where my left (front) foot was on the logo, and the board trimmed with speed…I even had one wave where I put that foot past the logo to get over a funky little section and it worked! On the other hand, I now see that a wider nose would get in the way of many of the turns I did.

Bottom line…I wouldn’t change the nose width even one half inch, and the rocker seems perfect.

I am not sure how a beginner would do on this board….it would probably be hard for him to handle and maximize the benefits…but the board fits me good….Thanks. I’ll stay in touch, and I’m looking forward to trying the “ante up” version as well.

Brian Moore, Ventura, CA
Custom Proctor Epoxy “PROXY” Surfboard: 7′11″ x 22″ x 14 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ Ellipse Hybrid Thumbtail

Custom Surfboard: 8′6″ x 22″ x 3″ Gunnier Ante-Up v. Ellipse Fuller Round pin

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custom ellipse hybrid gun surfboards

The Lil’ Rascal new round nose fish you shaped me is amazing, by far the best small to tiny wave board I have ever ridden.

The thing flies through knee high mush and holds its speed allowing me to blow up little sections.

It has increased the amount of days I can surf by a lot - making summer in Goleta a lot easier to stomach. I was also stoked to see it in art work ideas section. Needless to say my heart sank a little last week when I broke the nose in waist high shore break, no worries though I get it back from the ding repair this week and I be back out on it. I also plan on ordering another one when this one needs to be retired. Thanks again Todd for taking the time to get the right board figured out with me, this board is definitely a hit.

Ross Wood, 22, Goleta, CA
5′6″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ Round Nose Fish

surfboard review: custom round nose fish surfboards

Hey Todd,

The Lil’ Rascal you shaped me is a blast! I’m amazed at how it blows through small sections of literally no wave.

Perfect for flat Ventura/Rincon days.

Never thought I could surf a board so short. But it’s just perfect and much more sophisticated than I anticipated.

Nancy Masters, Ventura, CA
6′1″ x 20 1/2″ x 2 5/8″ Lil’ Rascal Round Nose Fish

surfboard review: custom round nose fish surfboards

Charissa,

I just wanted to wish you and Todd a happy and successful new year. I love my 5′ 6″ “lil rascal” and have gotten some fun waves here in so cal and in Mexico. I look forward to riding more of your boards in the future.

Sincerely,

Christian Balogh
(Very happy customer)

Hello Charissa….Todd….

This is Mark Dower up in Santa Barbara, the day after Christmas. Todd, I was hoping I’d get to talk to you in person. I just wanted to say, I got around to riding the “Deano”,I’ve been riding it the past three days.

I’ve been waiting my whole life to ride a surfboard like that. If you shape me a hundred crappy boards

after this one, I’ll still be forever thankful.

That’s the best board, shortboard, I’ve ever ridden. Thanks….

I’m not sure if that’s because it’s narrow and small and light, or whatever, but I feel like ordering up three more because I’m afraid when I break this one, I’m not gonna have anything to ride. It also means I’m gonna have to sell all my other boards… they look like cows. Anyways, I hope you’re having a good holiday and we’ll talk soon.
Thanks again,

Bye.

Mark Dower, Santa Barbara, CA

SR71

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Todd,

I’ve found the board is flying on the quad mode

which is good for when it’s either really small or else ledgy and barreling. You were right though, it doesn’t hook straight up and down like a tri. Used as a tri it is a little slower than the quad, but goes top to bottom easier for good rail to rail surfing. Your flexible epoxy is noticably livelier than the Surftechs and a good deal

lighter, too. I am absolutely stoked on your boardline and can’t wait to work on another couple.
Thanks for everything Todd and Charissa.

Take care and God Bless!

Paul Pence, 38, San Diego, CA
Custom 5′11″ X 18 1/2″ x 2 3/16″ PROXY 5-fin
SF4 QUADS, AM2 Tri

surfboard review: custom epoxy performance shortboards, san diego surf
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Hey Todd,

I hope all is going well and you guys are getting tons of waves from this swell!!

I wanted to give you some feedback on the Blackbird, the best board I have EVER ridden.

This board is everything you said it would be and more. Since picking it up last weekend, I have ridden it at head high Trestles, head high Swami’s and 10-12 foot closed out Mission Beach (for a contest - not by choice). First off, this board is so fast right from the take off, I find myself confidently freefalling into waves five feet behind the peak and zipping right into position. When coming off the top, it releases like no other, actually pushing your lips higher and projecting you through the turns down the line. The tail will bust out insanely at times, especially on the backside, totally breaking free and reengaging for some pretty solid comments from people watching. I found moving the back foot up off the fins helps it go through the high tide mushy spots with no loss of speed and keeps it really manueverable. This may be the board of all boards, if you can think it, you can do it! It truly goes where you want it to. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to take their surfing to the next level! I’ll give you some feedback on the Greased Pig soon, but fortunately the waves haven’t been small enough for it yet! HA!

We had the fourth contest at solid 10 - 12′ Mission Beach yesterday and I had a near drowning incident involving EMT, lifeguards etc. It wasn’t the board, but instead the little string on the leash broke leaving me in a rip tide with no board, a filled wetsuit and a 6 wave set on the head. Despite my near tragedy, the Blackbird made it out of the carnage fine and I still made it to the finals even with the one wave I had in the semis.

I can’t believe the Blackbird sustained no damage - that foam must be kriptonite,

because I took the one that broke my brand new leash right on the back. The whole contest crew was on their feet watching and just in awe that the board didn’t break (not a scratch!). It was one of those scenes where everyone went, ‘Ohhhhhhh!’.

I am thinking of backing it up with an SR71 and maybe an Ante Up / SR71. Here are some thoughts / questions:

1) Would you recommend making any adjustments from the Blackbird to SR71 (length, width, etc) based on the differences between the two boards?
2) Would you recommend decreasing the widepoint of 18.5 if I went up by an inch to 6.1 for the SR71 or can I leave it alone?
3) On the Ante Up, if I get into a Big Rock / Point Mugu situation w/ a lot of water moving and offshores, do I want a PU w/ heavier glass or a Proxy?

Thanks Todd and Charissa for all the support! Check the shots of Braeden practicing his pig dog on the

Greased Pig!

God Bless,

Paul

Hey Todd and Charissa,

I’m stoked you guys got some juice from the last swell. Yeah, I’m alright, but did have to go to the ER for a bacterial infection in my lungs that didn’t crop up for several days.

I was able to paddle out today on the Greased Pig and I’ve got to tell you, you’ve hit another HOMER, man!

You are batting 1000 with my quiver so far, bro. That Greased Pig model just flies in the small stuff and even some sneaker overhead bowls that were making it through. I was getting 4 - 5 hits on waves and flying past sections others had no chance of making. It’s weird, but I feel like I’m looking at the waves a little differently on your boards. I’m feeling way more confident. If you take the high line on the Greased Pig, there aren’t many waves it won’t fly past!

It’s just a really fun board that makes surfing less than ideal waves amazing!

I can’t stop thinking about the SR71 and am thinking of backing up the Blackbird with a couple

.

What do you think of these dimensions?

Board 1

SR71, 6′ 0.5″, 11.25, 18 7/16, 14, 2 3/16 FCS, PROXY, standard squash, safety nose (blunt 1/2″ like you did on the Greased Pig)

Board 2

SR71, 6′1″ , 11.25, 18.5, 14, 2 3/16, FCS, PROXY, rounded squash, safety nose

Let me know on these 2. I’m firing to try them.

Paul

…

Hi Charissa and Todd,

The board made it safe and sound - I got it this afternoon. Wow, every one of your boards looks like it will ride more insane than the last!! I am so glad we went with a little shorter template - this board looks great!!!!

Thanks Todd and Charissa! Have a great Memorial Day weekend.

Paul

Cool, thanks so much!

Oh, and the board words great. On the way back we surfed Rincon at about waist to chest high and

the thing made sections like no one’s business.

Don Moulds, 29, Southern California
Custom Proctor Epoxy “PROXY” Surfboard: 6′0″ x 19 1/8″ x 2 5/16″ Greased Pig Stinger
Lokbox Quad fin

Good morning Kids,

Hope you had a great Easter and were able to relax this weekend?

Thanks for having my board ready

and I simply love it………..It’s my favorite board now…

………….thank goodness,

because I was beating the heck out of my twin fin………

Thanks,
Dale

Custom Surfboard:
Proxy Epoxy construction: Performance Twin 6′0″ x 19″ x 2 1/2″

Hey Todd,

been riding the 6′1” a lot…its soo sick! mike lamm saw me ride and and said i was surfing faster and more powerful. i want to order another board just like it:

ALL about creating speed and reponsiveness

Max Baumann, 17, Malibu, California
6 1 1/2″ x 18 1/4″ x 2 1/8″ SR71

Hey Todd,

The 6′ 2” Ante-Up went insane in Indo. I couldn’t believe how much speed it would be able to control on such powerful waves.

I recommend this board for any surfer’s quiver whose gonna be travelling to any location with powerful waves.

Thanks again,

Max Baumann, 17, Malibu, California
6′2″ x 18 3/16″ x 2 1/8″ R.pin Ante-Up

I tested the board out today at Boneyards just north of Swamis this afternoon.
I really like how it rides.
It definitely has more drive off the bottom than other fish I have had, and can go vertical pretty easy.

Lots of speed coming through turns. I think it will be a great all-round everyday board for me.

The volume, size, concaves, paint job all turned out exactly how I wanted them.

Thanks for the great board!

Chris Oesch, 30, Encinitas, CA
6′4″ x 20 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ Module/Groveler IV.p Proctor Custom Epoxy “PROXY” Series

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oceanside surf

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Christian Gankema, Mysto Reef, CA

6′4″ “Guided Missile” Tow In

Hi Todd,

To start with, I hope everything is going well for you up there in Ventura. With the sudden interest in epoxy technologies, I’m guessing you’re still really busy.

With all the surfboards you make, being that I have only ordered the one with you so far, you’re probably don’t remember me. I ordered my board at the beginning of the year, picked it up at the beginning of April, and am just now taking the time to write you an email. The board I ordered from you was a flexible-epoxy, 6’3” x 19” x 2.5” Groveler IV.P
I gave you a try because I had read and heard about your unique epoxy, and in light of the foam fiasco, decided to invest in someone trying to do something different. Because the board was made with something completely different from what I’ve ridden for the last 17 years, I was expecting it to take a while to get used to.

What I found is that right away I liked it.

It felt more lively and quick than my other boards, and not at all too stiff.

After a little while I was quickly able to utilize the unique rocker combination you have on this board. Because I’m a bigger guy, I have always ordered my boards wider and flatter for the average days to help with speed. However, now I realize that I was starting to go too flat, especially in the tail, because on your board I can step back and really pivot the board quickly, kinda like a skateboard. If I need speed, I just center my weight and take advantage of the flatter mid-section. The bump in the tail helps keep it loose, and by going less wide it feels quicker rail to rail.

So now I’ve had the board a few months and surfed it in all kinds of waves and conditions.

What’s been great is that the board still feels very alive, and I feel like I’m surfing better. I have even had someone tell me (actually the shaper who I used to get boards from) “that board really works good for you.” On top of that, I still have not had to fix one single ding.

A lot of my friends have started riding the EPS/Epoxy combinations and generally like them. Although that structure seems to yield even lighter boards than your flexible epoxy, they seem to not hold up as well.

I’m glad to see that the hard work of many who have been looking at alternatives for years are finally getting recognition. I admire the people who have been trying something different (with the exception of a certiain “pop-out” company and its owner).

Again, thank you for taking the time to talk over the details of the board and then providing exactly what I was looking for. I hope your innovations and technologies allow you to keep making great boards while also allowing you to make a good living. Keep up the good work- Pr. 22:29

Best regards,
Aaron Ross, 32, Ladera Ranch, CA
Proctor Custom Epoxy “PROXY” Series: 6′3″ x 19 1/4″ x 2 /12″ Groveler IV.p, Future Double Foil Composites

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Thanks for the great boards Todd.

Kasey Curtis, Salt Creek

Todd, here is my feedback on the 6’4” LeVee Flexible Epoxy. By the way, got the extra fin screws from you today. Thank you for excellent customer service.

Todd, took delivery of the 6’4” LeVee and let it cure just as you instructed. Here is my comments.

I found the LeVee to be generally very fast and highly maneuverable. The most satisfying thing I can say about the board is that it is very responsive in the tube or any portion of the wave when it became a steep vertical face. That alone made me very happy, as my ability to stay in the tube is somewhat mediocre at best. Also, getting bounced off the bottom on a bad shoulder makes one generally skittish about getting hammered by the lip. The board paddles acceptably well for such a small board. It catches waves well.

This flexible epoxy construction really seems to work.

I can actually feel the board loading under (flexing) on the bottom turn, and then when it releases the flex, feeling the “spring” spit me out of the turn.

That part is really unique to my experience. Kinda like skiing or snowboarding.

It seems durable under my rough handling. It definitely springs back with energy, which is something I have never dealt with before (will take some getting used to, but that is a good thing!).

This board shape and the construction rates a 10 – 10, 10 being best. Thanks for a great product. I look forward to using the flexible epoxy 7’2” West Peak/Big Chief on my overseas trip this year.

I can only imagine what a really good surfer must be able to do with this shape and this construction. This is a quality product.

God bless, 46, Bert Rivera, El Segundo, CA
6′4″ x 19 7/8″ x 2 5/8″ Levee (Greased Pig) Proctor Custom Epoxy “PROXY” Series
7′2″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 5/8″ Ante-up outline/West Peak Rocker

By the way, I surfed Newport River Jetties yesterday on peaky knee-waist on the 6.4 Proctor LeeVee and my good friend from Hurley was astonished at the speed I was getting on these little waves. I am attaching a couple to give you an idea of what fun I had on your boards.
I am a happy customer, Bert Rivera

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Todd,

Here is a follow up to the 6′2″ x19 x2 7/16″.
This board is amazing.
It gets into waves very easily, and paddles well. It is fast on the take off, and with a small pump has great bursts of speed around sections and down the line. I find it quick turning and very responsive. . .

I have only surfed the board a few times in waist to shoulder high Staircase(mushy), but so far the board has exceeded expectations.

Thank you again for making magic boards and spending the time to be sure my needs are met.
I fell honored to have a dedicated master craftsman making boards for a 40 year old kook like me. My available time to surf is very limited and having the right board makes each session that much better.

Sincerely,

Alan Plotkin, 40, Thousand Oaks, CA
6′2″ x 19″ x 2 7/16″ Groveler IV.p

surfboard review: custom groveler shortboards

Hi Todd,

I love my new board!

I just wanted to thank you and everyone at Proctor Surfboards for building me a great board. I am convinced this board is made of the finest materials and represents the finest quality workmanship available today.

I especially appreciate the time you took discussing the design with me so the board will work the way I expected.

You shaped me a board that works for me for the type of surfing I do.

From the first wave I caught I got very positive feedback that built my confidence in the board while feeling a very fast and loose board under my feet that wanted to get up and go. I also get many compliments on the airbrush work. It really turned out nice.

Thanks again. I look forward to many good sessions on my new Proctor surfboard.

Mike Kliszewski, 42, Torrance, CA
6′10″ x 20 3/4″ x 2 7/8″ Big Chief

surfboard review: custom big guy shortboards, california surf

Hi Todd,

I came back from Indo few weeks ago.

The waves were super nice and and your board (Ante up 6.6) was magic.

I really had a lot of fun with it. Thank you for this great board.
I will need a new board to replace my 6′2, it s the board I use everyday here when the surf is small(1-4ft).
Which board do you recommend for the small surf ? I was thinking about the pig or the module ?
Thanks.

Regards,

Nicolas Faure, 34, Pacific Palisades, CA
6′6″ x 18 3/8″ x 2 3/8 - 2 7/16″ Ante Up

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Hej Todd!!

Thank you so much for my board.
I love it soooooo much!!!!!
It is fully the coolest board!!! I would have written earlier, but I just got back into Sweden.

I spent the month in Cali trying out my new board. It was so much fun on every type of wave I tried it on. On top of being a wicked shape, the detail on it is killer and looks really cool when you’re riding a wave. I can’t wait to try it out here on some proper Swedish waves. Please keep the design on file, if this one gets hurt I fully want one just like it. Take care and hope you’re having a great summer!!!!

Stor Stor Kram Andrea, Sweden
custom shortboard

finally we got some surf up here….:)
so I got the little board into some surf yesterday, probably the third time on the board and it works great. I am super comfortable on it, it catches waves easy, and is fun to ride. The little board pushes me to surf better, as it is exactly the step up in performance that I needed….

This is the only the 5th time I have custom ordered boards, mostly because it seems that shapers listen while you are in the shop, and then do their own thing in the shaping bay, and I haven’t generally gotten the board I asked for.

You made the right boards for me- I really appreciate it!

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Hi Todd,

I haven’t talked to you since I got my EPS “Ridiculous” single fin with side bites (6′4″ x 20″ x 2 5/8″) a year ago October. Thought you should know I’m still loving it. People at “Uppers” (Trestles) continue to comment on it and how well I surf on it.

And my wave count is through the roof.

Anyhow, I’m about ready to make some quiver changes and the “lil Rascal” is sounding a bit tempting. I’ve been riding the “Ridiculous” with a 5 1/2 inch single and the small longboard side fins.

I really like the positive, flowy feeling of the single fin- especially backside because I’m goofy footed.

I have ridden it as a twin and a half and didn’t care much for it. So, here’s the question. Would you recommend the “lil Rascal” with a similar fin set-up? I’m curious because it looks like a board I could surf a bit more radically. The nose, rocker, and outline looks very similar between these two boards, thus the transition would be easy between the two. The “lil Rascal” seems like you’ve trimmed the fat, shortened, and put a more pure twin set-up on it than the “Ridiculous”. Is this the case, and how could it be adapted for a 6′2″ tall, 35 yrs. old weighing 175lbs? I’d love to believe I surf as good as Jay, but…. Would you recommend a 6′ 0″ x 20 x 2 5/8″?” Too big or small?

I’d love for it to paddle similar to my current board (or better if you can work miracles).

As always,

Thanks for your time and attention to detail.

Sincerely,

Mark Quest

6′4″ x 20″ x 2 5/8″ Ridiculous Small Wave Wonder, Single Fin thumbtail/roundpin
custom flexible epoxy surfboard construction

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Hey Charissa,

I am writing this in regards to my 5′ 6″ Lil’ Rascal custom board.

The board is insane and is now my go to board for anything h/h and under (even though I will ride it in bigger clean surf).

Todd’s dimensions for me were right on and the epoxy is better than any of my XTR boards. Even the boards grey color is a nice change and I can NOT wait to get on a Blackbird or SR71. Thanks to Todd for answering every question I had and making sure this board was going to be magic. And to you Charissa for your superb customer service and making this process painless and getting my board to my doorstep just as promised. I am stoked.

Sincerely,

Christian B., Los Angeles, CA
Custom Proctor Epoxy “PROXY” Surfboard: 5′6″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 5/16″ Lil’ Rascal

Hey Proctors, haven’t been able to test my new board in any challenging surf yet, but I have taken it out twice and adjusted quick. I haven’t put it to its limits yet, but I do know I haven’t lost any paddle speed,

It’s a lot quicker, turns faster and still allows me to cheat 5.

I like it alot and love the final look, thanks for your help, I know I’ll be back soon either to try somthing else or bring a friend.

Jim Darin
Custom Proctor Epoxy “PROXY” Surfboard: 9′6″ x 23″ x 2 7/8″ High Performance Longboard Roundpin

The swell is backing down. It wasn’t all that it was cut out to be. I surfed Count Line point everyday. Monday was really fun because it was uncrowded. More importantly, like I said, the Circa is a Diamond in the rough! That board is a masterpiece. Anybody, excluding the top 10 percentile of surfers would be better served riding a Circa style board. It will revolutionize what they are doing. I am stoked! Keep shaping the magic. MSJ

Mark St. Johns, Oxnard, CA
Circa ‘86

Shaper’s Description:

“Circa ‘86″ eighties model

Can you believe there is actually an 80’s model…I’m feeling old. Actually, I was a grom in the 80’s and what a great time it was; in part due to board design – less work for more speed; surfing didn’t have to be so technical back then and it seemed like there were less knee injuries… I don’t know? Features flat deck, angled down rails, flat-to-vee bottom, even a beautifully hideous beek nose. So here’s my quick, forgiving little gem that hearkens back to the days of Curren and Occy duals, “Kong”, “Rabbit”, “The Saint”, a young ”Butto”, “The Law”….yesterdays heroes that aren’t so different from today’s.

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Todd,

I got to ride my board Saturday at Saltcreek and I had a blast. The waves were small but the board was awesome! It turns so well off the bottom and carves very well.

Of all the custom boards I have had made for me, this one by far is the MAGIC one!

I love the way it looks-super clean. The board floats me perfectly and I feel real confident on it. Thanks again and I look forward to working with you again.

Thank you,

Alan Nguyen, Ladera Ranch, CA

I rode my board today at Salt Creek and the waves were much better-head high and sometimes bigger. The board again was awesome, I really like the speed it carries and the way it turns especially off the bottom and in the pocket. Thanks again!

Aloha,

Alan
6′2″ x 18 5/8″ x 2 3/16″ Groveler IV.p

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Todd and Charissa,

Well I took my new rocket 88 out Sunday, Strand was about chest high and very good shape. First the board looks great, Paddles great, floats my big butt just fine.

First wave came, about 5′ left. I paddled and was in the wave fast, the board dropped it, I stood, dropped to the bottom and made a big sweeping bottom turn. The board reacted just the way I wanted it to. There was about a 10′ long section just ahead of me,

I put just a little pressure on the inside rail and the board climbed to the top of the face and screamed passed the section onto the shoulder,I stepped back (I’m goofy foot) and the board responded with a very smooth and controlled cut back. The rest of the day was just as fun (until it blew out) this board did what I wanted it to. I’m stoked.

In the past 4 years I’ve owned 4 epoxies. This is by far the best epoxy I’ve ever been on.

The response of this board is like a very light weight 9′6″ glass board. While riding it I had to remained myself that it was an 10′ epoxy. it did not act like any epoxy I’ve every ridden. I love it. Todd did a fantastic job on this board and I could not be happier. Thanks for everything and the best board I’ve owned in many many years.
Dennis Stephens AKA nozrydr1, 57, Oxnard, CA
Proctor Custom Epxoy “PROXY” Surfboard: 10′0″ x 23 3/4″ x 3 3/4″ Classic Squaretail

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Hi Charissa,

I’ve been riding the board Todd make for me for a couple of months now and I love it. Every session is so fun.

The board turns like no other board I’ve ridden. It is the best board I’ve ever had.

Thanks to both yourself and Todd. I will certainly be contacting you when it is time to get my next board.

Oh, and the graphics look fantastic!

Kim Holtze, 26, San Diego, CA
Proctor Custom 6′1″ x 18 1/4″ x 2 3/16″ Groveler IV.p Squashtail

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Dear Mom and Pop surf shop proprietors –

Just got out of the water – first session on my new board. I always try to pay extra attention the first time on a new board to retain a sense of how the board ‘feels’ in some standard maneuvers as compared to the ‘muscle’ memory from a previous board.

So, here are the results:

The board paddles like a dream. The extra thickness works perfectly. Knee paddling is a snap. Prone, I can get going really fast and maintain trim across the water. It gets “up on step”, to use a seaplane term for takeing off on water, and from there I can maintain speed with just minimum effort combined with quick strokes.

I put the fins in, two on the outside, the big one in the center. So I’ll have to futz with that set up, including adding high density foam to the outside fins to give them foil. However, the lack of foam up in the nose area, due to the pulled in template and step deck, results in the board coming around on a dime under complete control. No sense of steering a big block of foam around, no pendulum effect from a big blobby nose.

Speed and trim are simply remarkable – the pulled in nose gives the outline the perfect curve vs. the wall of the wave, so I can do a quick cross-over step and the board just fits the wave and goes!

Got two good lefts, and a friend on the beach said it looked like I was riding a shortboard!

So, all in all, the first impressions couldn’t be better. Everything I wanted to achieve with the modifications over last year’s board seem to have been accomplished!

And the colors! So cheery and friendly! Maybe I need a death’s head skater logo or something, cause just sitting on the board makes me smile.

Ok, that’s about it for now. Thanks for all the effort – we set out to do something different based on sound reasoning about what makes a good longboard, and the results couldn’t be more encouraging.

Regards,
Glenn Hening, Ventura, CA, Founder of Surfrider Foundation
9′1″ x 21 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ Diamond Tail Step Deck Longboard/Hybrid

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