Vartanian custom stand up

This is my new stand up, shaped and glassed by James Vartanian from Huntington Beach. The dimensions are 8'0 x 28.7 x 3.8 - and as far as volume goes this is close to my threshold (much less and I would start sinking). I wanted a smaller, more pulled-in board for steep waves and pocket surfing and this board is the answer!! The board immediately felt natural under my feet and at home in the steepest part of the wave; unlike any other sup I've had. I will admit it is a challenge to paddle out on but do-able and totally worth it. My wife and I had a trip to San Diego planned for the middle of April, so I contacted James Vartanian to have some boards made for when we got down there. After Many emails, texts and phone conversations with Vart (and a few last minute micro changes, haha) the boards were started; my stand up and a short board for my wife. After a few great days of surf in Encinitas we headed up to Vartanian's shop to pick up Maureen's short board and check out the progress of the stand up. James was just getting started on my board, so I got to spend a couple hours around the shop discussing and fine tuning the shape of the stand up... an invaluable and awesome opportunity! I am stoked to grow into this board and take it to Mex in June. Here is Vart at his shop with the new board.