Hawaii

[TRfromMT]

Koa makes me think of Hawaii, which makes me think of ocean waves. I wanted to try a "keyhole fit" wave. Edge cut vintage micarta and curly Koa. Laid up with a micarta backer as well.

Pictures tell the story...

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[TRfromMT]

Then shaping...
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[TRfromMT]

More later

 

[Grenock]

Then shaping...
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I think the guys at Billabong are gonna sue.

Looks great, Tony!

 

[SneezySky]

True artist. Looking great. Can't wait to see more!

 

[John Phillips]

Man, nice work!!!!!

 

[Big DJ]

As usual those are awesome Tony.

 

[Meridian]

You are very talented, keep up the good work.

 

[Lorien]

that is cool as hell

 

[TRfromMT]

Super overcast so the chatoyance is really muted, but they glow in better light.

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[Nathan the Machinist]

That turned out pretty cool

 

[TRfromMT]

I think the guys at Billabong are gonna sue.

Looks great, Tony!

I actually thought about their logo, after the fact. Sure wasn't intended to be a ripoff, but hey, if they wanna sue, I'd be flattered.

 

[000Robert]

Me love those scales long time!

 

[darsk20]

Looking good.

 

[moparsbob]

Beautiful job!

 

[Richard338]

Your fight with the guards was magnificent...skill EXTRAordinary!
(great job)

 

[Mike157]

Very nice! Mike

 

[duramax]

Nice Point Break

Awesome work !!!!!!!

 

[charlesf20]

Sweet!

 

[Phill50]

Very nice!!