Post #460561 by TikiMango on Tue, Jun 9, 2009 4:47 PM

Tikisbytyler, thanks for the comments. Grab inspiration where ever you can, sometimes in the most unexpected places.

Laojia, thank you for the kind words. Does your handle mean anything in particular?

MooneyTiki, mahalo! I just spent the better part of an hour going through your carvings. Great, huge, gorgeous pieces!

Surfintiki, thanks for checking in again. I have not had the chance to get to Dakine Diego's yet, not sure why. I do like burritos. If you're ever over this way...

Kirby, thanks for the props! It's all your fault for not showing me how to handle a hook knife while I was in SoCal.

Speaking of inspiration, I was inspired by Surfintiki's surfboards I saw yesterday, and the fact that I probably won't be making it out to Tiki Oasis this year. So I figured that I needed to make my own memorabilia. Besides, after a few drinks, people won't remember if I was there or not (but I was there, see? I have this pendant). So I tried to duplicate Ku's surfboard in the TO9 flier in bone.

I really liked the design on the board, and thought it was possible with a few tweaks.

Not an exact copy, which is a good thing, right? I'm not sure if I should hang it pointed end up or down, any thoughts? I was disappointed that the discoloration in the lower right did not sand away.

There used to be a guy that shaped boards that lived in my neighborhood back in the day. I think he worked for Ocean Ave or Quiet Flight, can't remember which. I know he used to do all their team boards, I guess hanging out with him paid off a bit.