
Nudibranch
Short, wide and fast. A fish for paddle power, speed generation and making more of weaker waves.
- Fin set-up
- Twin or quad.

Five proven starting points cover fast fish lines, versatile eggs, classic longboarding and compact twin-fin surfing. Choose a shape to understand it, then use the board brief to work through the details with James.
Each shape has a clear character. The finished board can still change in size, finish and fin setup after James understands where you surf and what you want the board to do.

Short, wide and fast. A fish for paddle power, speed generation and making more of weaker waves.

A performance egg that sits between shortboard response and mid-length forgiveness.

A proper longboard built for trim, glide, cross-stepping and time on the nose.

A straightforward classic egg for reliable range, easy wave entry and clean surfing.

Short, wide and flat. Built to generate and hold speed in small, weak surf.
A compact way to choose a starting point. The detail still gets worked through with James after the brief.
Useful when
Paddle power, speed generation, small to medium surf, gutless or mushy conditions, and surfers who want to get more out of less wave.
Fin set-up
Twin or quad. Twin keeps it loose and flowing with a longer, drawn-out feel through turns. Quad adds drive and hold, particularly useful when the wave has a bit more push behind it.
Choose a Whitburn shape, describe a board you already have in mind or ask James to guide the direction. The brief gathers enough information for a useful first conversation. It does not produce a final design or price.
The shape is only the start. James works from how you surf, where you surf, and what the board needs to do under your feet. The useful details become outline, foam, rails, bottom shape and finish.
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Start with the waves
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Keep the feeling clear
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Build the details by hand
