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[bgreen]

There is a British Surfing Museum: http://www.thesurfingmuseum.org.uk

Previously there has been comment on wooden boards with slats on the bottom. On the above site is a slide show - http://www.thesurfingmuseum.org.uk/danimage/1929/history_1929_slide.htm

One photo contains the caption: Early British surfers used modified coffin lids

This suggests that the slats were simply a means to hold the boards together rather than an attempt at fins or to serve some other wave riding function. Modified coffin lids?

Bob

[bgreen]

Came across this info on the slats beneath the old belly boards on: http://www.surfresearch.com.au/1934_Bellyboard_PopMech_Jul_p115_117.html

The source is: Making Money at the Beach, Popular Mechanics July 1934 Vol 62 No. 1 pages 115 - 117

"Surf boards are always in demand and can be made especially attractive if they are painted in bright colors. A light wood,such as pine or redwood, will not split, if two cleats are mortised flush on the underside. Finish with oil stain and a brightly colored design, with spar varnish over all. The size given is suitable for children who do not weigh over 90 lbs. Larger surf boards along the same lines can be made for adults".

[mrmike]

nice find I love it. MRMIKE
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[Poobah]

"mortised flush" in that example.


Something similar I've discussed with Mike...do the inlays on a diagonal with one wide band, flanked by two narrow bands. A competition stripe for both strength and style.

[kage]

Raised rails on the bottom of the board going at 90 degrees to the direction of the board... seems like not such a great idea. Has anyone tried such a design in recent memory? Would anyone like to cleat on a couple of rails to their board to see how it affects performance?
I wonder if there might be an effect on pearling what seem to be otherwise perfectly flat boards?