Rogers Surfboards: 2014

Jack Joseph Rogers

This is a special post in honor of the birth of my son Jack. Baby Jack was born on July 3, 2014 at 6:15 a.m.. He weighed 8 lbs. 5 ounces at birth. My wife and I love him very much. Someday, hopefully I will be shaping him his own surfboard!

At CMH

After his first bath.

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Model # 4: Cruiser/Paddleboard

The outline for this board is inspired by sixties-era big wave guns. However, I make these boards for a variety of wave conditions, from big to small point surf. They are also great paddleboards because they incorporate a displacement hull style bottom. I like to ride them with a high aspect fin placed well forward in a box. I also use quite a bit of vee to allow them to get on rail. Surprisingly, these boards work better and better the bigger the surf gets, unless of course it gets too steep (then you need to start angling your take-offs).

Dimensions: (10'6"-11'0")*(22-23")*(3-3.5")

Base Price: w/single fin box = 700 USD + tax

Streamlined Outline

Side Profile ( Rocker/Rails)

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Model # 3: The Classic Sixties Longboard

This board is inspired by all the great hotdog surfers in the 1960s, particularly the surfing of Phil Edwards, Miki Dora, Nat Young and other greats. The board features a classic pig template, 50-50 rails and light bottom roll. I made myself a 9'5 and it has become one of my favorite boards. I can make this board with a thicker or thinner foil depending on whether you intend to surf it traditionally with a glass on D-Fin or as a transition-era board with a Greenough style flex fin in a box.

Dimensions: (9'4"-10'0")*(22-23")*(2.75-3.23")

Base Price: w/single fin box = 550 USD + tax
w/ glassed on D-Fin = 650 + tax

9'5

Cutback

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Model # 2: The Classic Semi-Gun

I am personally drawn to shaping these types of boards. I have done several versions of these boards, and I finally created a template which I think is balanced and will perform in overhead waves. The board features a traditional rocker profile (kicked nose and low tail) for lots of drive. The rails gradually turn down from nose to tail creating a perfect edge for riding along the face of a steep wave. The board can be surfed a single fin or a tri-fin depending on preference, with more tail edge used in the tri-fin setup.

Dimensions (6'8"-7'2")* (19.5-20.5)* (2.75-3")

Base Price: w/single fin box = 450 USD + tax
w/three Futures boxes = 475 USD+ tax

This board is an excellent choice for steep beach break barrels and powerful point surf!

Models # 1-4 Now Available through Custom Orders

Recently, I have begun to receive orders for a variety of types of surfboards. As a newer board builder, I am beginning to recognize the need to have several basic models which will serve as starting points for discussion with customers. The four models I have chosen to offer can accommodate a broad range of surfing styles and interests. For each model, I have included a range of available dimensions, a base price (and what that includes) as well as some pictures to help you visualize how the boards will look. As I mentioned, the model itself is merely a starting point for discussion. Customization is encouraged and rider feedback is much appreciated. My hope is by focusing on these four designs, I will learn to refine my craft and deliver a better and more consistent finished product. The entire production process is still done by hand here at my shop in Ojai, CA.

Model # 1: The Stubby Twin

Dimensions (5'4"-5'10") * (20.5-21.5) * (2.5-3")

A great board for small to medium sized point surf. Will also work well in a beach break especially when set up as a quad instead of a twin. The board features a wide planing area as well as a curvy outline conducive to drawn-out, arcing turns.

Base Price with glassed on Keel Fins= 400 USD + tax
Futures Boxes (Quad)=385 USD + tax