He tells you how to surf like Dane Reynolds!
Dane Reynolds has a new favorite shaper and his name is Jon Pyzel. And oh what a wonderful man he is! And do you want to surf like Dane? Of course you do! I spoke with Mr. Pyzel so many years ago about various problems and how to solve via the board. My questions were dumb. Mr. Pyzel was warm and friendly. I can see why Dane cheated on his long time love Channel Islands.
Board hums: Back end of fins has resin buildup. Take some sandpaper and carefully polish.
Bogs rail during cutback: Surf more. It is not the board’s fault.
Dies during flat spots: More volume, less rocker. Also, go on a surf trip to a place without flat spots in the waves.
Too loose: Change the fins. Try a bigger set and you might also have too much rocker.
Too stiff: More rocker and smaller fins.
Backside vs. frontside problems: You know, I don’t think there is a difference as far as the board goes. People usually push harder backside and so the board, sometimes can feel a little stiff, or a little buggy off the lip but it’s just he way it is.
WHAT TO TELL YOUR SHAPER:
Type of waves: Important
Front foot vs. Backfoot: No such thing. All surfers, during different sections on the wave, are heavy on the front foot and heavy on the back foot. When you are driving down the line, trying to build speed, you are on your front foot. When you are going to hit the lip you are on the back foot…
Height and weight: It is really important to be honest about your weight. Surfers will tell me, “I weigh 200 lbs now but I usually weigh 180 or I want to weigh 165 or whatever…” I shape them a board for how much they weigh at the moment.
Cold water vs. warm water: If I know the guy is going to always be surfing in cold water while wearing a wetsuit then I add a few pounds to his weight and shape the board that way. Warm water/trunks is way better (laughs). Everyone surfs their best in a pair of trunks.
Yes, Mr. Pyzel is warm and friendly and I think handsome too but don’t worry Matt Biolos! I won’t cheat on you! I wear your name with pride every day and will never ever ever stray.
That fucking tattoo…
That’s one of the most legendary surf shaper tattoo I’ve seen!
Jon Pyzel is an excellent human. Has time for anyone regardless of their status in the surfing world. Same cannot be said for the majority of the shapers considered to be at the top of the game.
Is this guy on the pic above Matt Biolos lover?
Is it time for a new avatar name? Who knows, it might spark a new creative side to your commentary as well?
“NEGATRON é Baitola” is still available… Though it doesn’t have a nice ring to it