Me, Mike, Brad and Murphy. No one more stoked then me right now.
New Channel Islands 6'2" Bisket, Dave Rastavich 6'8" Gun, Murphy 5'10" Balsa and Redwood Fish, The Leucadia Project 5'10" Waka
This board was started in Hawaii as the twin to Dave's board.
Photos by David
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Photos by myself and David
Have you ever had one of the days that you just stop and think... is this for real? Today was one of those days. It all started when I got an email late last night from Mike Lavecchia of Grain Surfboards asking me if it was OK if they stopped by to check on the progress of the my board.
Turns out they were going to be in town after going to the Ventura Sacred Craft show and had put us on their list of people to see. When I got the email I really couldn't believe it. I have been following these guys for over 5 years now, have spent countless hours drooling over their boards and even more hours mind surfing my own half built work in progress. I've always respected what they have done with their products and company but to go out of their way to hook up with me was mind blowing.
Knowing that they were coming I put out the word and shortly assembled a crew of board lovers to talk shop. Murphy and Cow Boy Dan showed up along with Erik, Lauren, David and Chris Miller. Their schedule was tight but we got to spend a good couple hours looking over their demo boards and getting advise as to how to proceed with mine. Both Mike and co-owner Brad Anderson are probably the most humble and mellow guys you will ever meet. At the end of it all everyone looked around and were blown away at what a good time they had. It's amazing how a little wood, glue and elbow grease can bring a bunch of strangers together.
Honestly this was probably one of the more surreal moments I have ever had. It's one thing to meet people you look up to at a trade show but a whole other deal to have them show up at your house. I really want to thank those guys for taking the time to do that and for signing the board for good luck.
If any of you out there have any interest in a Grain board or kit, give these guys a call and order one up. You won't be disappointed with the board or the guys that make them.
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Photos by myself and David
