Spreading the Wood
It’s funny that when folks arrive at the shop for a visit or a class in board building, we never know where it’s all going to end up. Board and kit customers also seem many times to become part of a weird little extended family all centered around the simple act of building and surfing wood.
Last summer, Jeff Martin came down from British Columbia on the west coast of Canada to take a board building class. He left with a story that he and Nick put together for Surfer’s Path Magazine (reprinted here in our Board Stories Section). Recently, he was back again – this time building a 5′4″ Waka fish and getting an interview for SBC Surf’s Magazine.
We also had a great visit from the guys at The Daily Stoke who were full of questions and were… well, stoked. They posted an article about their visit. Thanks, guys.
Fact is, we owe thanks to these guys and to hundreds of others who have just plain done us the honor of caring about what we do. But beyond that, some friends – both old and new – have helped us in all sorts of ways that continue to make a difference and are greatly appreciated. Whether its lending boards or digs when we’re on the road, or helping us with blown engines or good advice, thanks to all of you.
February 8th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
I always enjoy visiting your shop. After building my board last year it was great to bring it back to the shop and have you guys comment. Keep up the good work. I may be back for another kit, thinking about builbing a board for my daughter on the west coast.
Thanks again!
February 8th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
I can’t think of a better week spent than at the Grain shop building a board. Braving the cold winters of the New England, and I mean cold since I am from Texas, I absolutely loved the experience. I am working on saving up for another kit, a fish this time, and hope to be back in the summer to build it. Keep up the awesome work and the stoke that you share to all who cross your path. And for those like me who have had the great experience of building one, make sure you pass on the stoke and share the great work of Grain to all that you can. Wood is Good!
Thanks guys. Hope to see ya’ll soon.
February 9th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Thanks fellas… it’s great to hear! Wish there was a way to go back and thank everyone like you.