BANNED

Here's another early grip I did a few years ago. The board is an old beat up Sector 9. I think this was the second one I did. I should have taken more time with the alignment of the circle crosses. I kind of cringe posting this for the world to judge as I think I did a really sloppy job. I have learned to not rush now though.... As much any way...

Turf's Up!

This was just a fun little project I did with a broken Bustin Complex that I had laying around.  I made a putt-putt course on our patio last summer, so I had some leftover astroturf. Naturally, some found some onto this board. It actually rides rather well with enough wedging on the front. I may have to do a nice long putt putt board this summer. Perhaps real grass next time...

240 Baht board

This was my second attempt at building my own longboard. Not my greatest success, I admit. Or a success at all, for that matter.
I made the board with two 1/4" layers of Baltic birch plywood and laminated them together into a 1/2" thick piece. I then cut out my board shape from that. I was experimenting with a rocker shape. It didn't ride very well, so it lives on the wall for now.

On the plus side, this board will always be worth the 240 Baht that I glued to the bottom,  then sealed over. (also an experiment with mixed results)  Right now 1 US dollar is worth about 31 Thai bahts.

I'll be working on some more boards this summer. Chalk this one up as a learning experience.

Tribal Penguin

Hello and thank you for checking out this blog. I created this page so I could start a portfolio of my custom grip tape art I've been making for the past few years. I'll start posting more as I go. If you like 'em, share this page with your friends and if you want your own, just send me an email. I may put some up on eBay if I see some demand.

I just finished this tribal penguin for a cool dude in Perth, Australia.  The board is a Rayne Demon Seed Long Treks Limited Edition.

I painted the top of the board with two layers of epoxy enamel white paint, followed by two layers of high gloss clear coat. The high gloss clear coat is the easiest to wipe clean, especially since white is hard to maintain.
 I use Jessup extra gritty grip tape for all my boards. I've never slipped off the stuff, though I have cheese grated my leg with it on a couple of occasions.

Thanks for looking and check back for updates!