The Alchemist

The Alchemist

The Alchemist model is a copy of a 1966 board re-imagined for Alex Wilson. It came out so good, Alex said it rode better than the one he got from a California shaper. Which is quite the compliment coming from him. The original model was made in 1966 by Hap Jacobs and Dale Velzy. It was called the 422 and in that period it was all about nose riding.

My version is a more polished and tuned board made with modern blanks and materials. This board is not for everyone and you really need to be a more experienced Surfer, who wants a really unique different board that does two things really well:
1. A deep swing weight bottom turn that allows you to set up
2. a hang ten nose ride

It features a bent wing hip, deep step deck tail a less noticeable step deck square nose. The bottom features a pronounced nose concave that runs back into the middle of the board complemented by the step deck tail, the boards bent wing hip, Vee and tail rocker.

These unique features allow an experienced rider step back and sink and turn the tail in a dramatic way which is what sets up a beautiful nose ride. The rails are 50/50 staying true to this periods roots. If you want a good paddling, floaty, somewhat quirk ish longboard that once mastered creates amazing rides this may be your ticket to fun!

10.25" Nomad fin by Rainbow is the recommended fin choice

Typical Dimensions
9'4" x 23 x 2 7/8"