10'6" Roberts Noserider Restoration Project

I recently acquired a 10'6" Roberts noserider and I am currently working on making it water-tight and ridable. Roberts was a local brand based out of Playa Del Rey in the 60’s. This board is a great design and I'm looking forward to bringing this board back to it’s former glory. Here’s what it looks like now. I’ll be posting more pics as things progress.




New Old Boards in Santa Barbara

After an epic day at the “point” (you should feel privlaged if you get to surf there, good history). Melissa and I went to the Beach House surf shop in SB. Inside they have a terriffic collection of old boards. I was intrested in step-decks and remembered that they had a few vintage ones in the rafters. I am a total surfboard addict and these are some of my favorites, I will be releasing similar style boards this week. Step-decks are one of the most innovative for it’s time!!!

Tuesday, Feb. 23 1945

Today is the anaversiary of the Battle for Iwo Jima and the flag raising on Mt. Suribachi. The 36 day fight for the volcanic rock called Iwo Jima was one of the bloodiest and costliest battles of all time. More Marines died per square yard than in any other battle. We owe these men a moment or two of silent refection for their sacrafice and bravery in the face of death. Be respectful and honor our vets!

Used Noserider For Sale!!! $700




This is one of my earlier prototypes that I had a lot of success with. I combined two templates to get one board. I was seeking a board similar in outline curve to a mid 1960’s noserider, this board is the result. It has short ears for heal control, a long gradually widening shoulder to a wide point that is about 2 inches past center. This board has a longer wider tail curve to allow for more water flow over the tail increasing hold while on the nose. The overall rocker is very mild with gradual tail rocker and a the fin’s tip is at the tail block of the board. This board was designed first and foremost as a noserider, it’s turning qualities are secondary. I found this board works great at Malibu, rincon, campus point and san-o. It has a concave of 52 inches about an inch deep with a tear drop shape. The dimensions are 10'1, 18 ¾ nose, 23 ¾ width and 16 ½ tail . It is 3 ¼ inches thick. The fin is a heritage 10.5
Email for more info. adamdaven@hotmail.com

Hermosa Beach Surf Film Fest 4065
















This is the 4065 that I donated to the Hermosa Beach Surf Film Festival put on by surfer/master of ceremonies Barry Hatchet. The 4065 is the culmination of everything that I have learned from my apprenticeship at Aquatech Glassing. Scott Anderson and Brian Hilbers are the ones that helped me with the design and building phases of the model. Team Member Mike Collins has done all the research work in the water and all refinements are thanks in large part to his personal research. This board is a tribute to my friends and mentors, anyone who rides one can attest to the good soul that has gone into this shape.

Team Davenport in Mainland Mex

Here’s some footage of Team Davenport and friends enjoying the warm waters of mainland Mex.

A huge thanks to Marty “Moody” Jordan for putting together some nice footage from our southerly expedition. Check out more from Marty at http://www.swindlesea.com/. By the way it’s the second video down on the page.

http://www.swindlesea.com/SwindleSea_Industries/SwindleSea_TV.html


Also, here’s some random footage shot by one of the locals. The Davenport/DANC fun starts at about 1:00.

Paisley







Remember those bitchin’ old board from the 1960’s with the crazy paisley fabric decks, well I love'em! hear is one that I did for my friend Barry Hatchet. It’s a classic triple stringer pin tail nose rider, I am very proud of this board. I was allowed to display my respect and interest for classic craftsmanship with the triple stringer, fabric inlay and the classic glass job with a glass-on fin. Also I was stoked it was for my good friend and solid supporter Barry Hatchet. This board is a culmination of good stoke, good craftsmanship and good people! Barry and Tricia.

4065: The El Camino of noseriders







Shred, rip, or do both, this board allows you to bust radical cutbacks, get stupid long nose rides. This by far is one of my favorite templates, because it combines the mid-to-late 1960’s progressive parallel forward rail with a nice wide tail with some hip. The bottom of the board features a blended concave of 48in. , the middle of the board is flat for speed and the tail is rolled with the rails turned up to a small 50/50 rail line. The overall rail is 50/50 of medium thickness to allow for better nose riding and classic style. I do not believe in turned down rails 60/40 or sharp edges in my rails, screw that shit!!! All classic boards that are great nose riders do not have turned down rails or sharp tail edges. The 4065 goes back to the mid to late 1960’s where style and nose riding were the staple of surfing. As for fins for this board I like on a board that is 9'6 and up a 10.5 Rick nose rider fin, takayama pivot fin, Tyler nose rider, True Ames Heritage, all of 10.5 height. This board is designed to be surfed from the nose, 1/3rd off the nose and back on the tail. As for weight, I prefer heavy boards but for smaller people lighter foam and glass work, its a proportional rider to board.

10'0 California Classic





The California Classic is one of my favorite templates of all time. It is a mid 1960’s pin tail nose rider and is meant for Malibu, rincon and pleasure point, cowells etc. I have rode this shape at those breaks and it is so smooth to turn and easy to nose ride. The thought behind this board is ; less is more. The board relies on a combination on rocker, rail-line and template curve. A flatter nose rocker going into a smooth flow tail curve allows this board to ride in the middle face of the wave, the tail rocker allows the board to fit in the pocket, and pivot turn releasing the long forward rail line. I ride these boards a little narrower and about 2 inches longer than what i normally ride, however I am larger so it’s all body to board proportion. But I still recommend 2 in. longer than what you would normally ride.

New pig




I am very stoked that there are other surfers out there in this crazy world are looking to the past for insperation and enjoyment. the pig board is one such relic that always puts a big smile on my face. I also want to give credit to brian hilbers of fineline surfboards for his unending patience and mentorship in my journey as a young shaper. His tutledge has been the major factor in the sucess of my boards.

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