Dear Todd and Charissa,
This is Ahiena from Hilo, Hawaii. I got my 6’1″ El Pavote about a month ago and have been riding it since then and

I’m so blown away by the board that

I’m in a confused state of euphoria -

almost lost as to my whereabouts! I’ve been surfing for about 15 years now, and boogie boarding 4 years before that. I grew up in the ocean and lived around the ocean all my life and rode everything from a piece of plywood to a couple of custom-made quivers.

I have to say that before I got the El Pavote, I thought that in my life I’ve rode a handful magic boards.

But after riding the El Pavote, I realize that I’ve only had one magic board besides the El Pavote and it was a Channel Islands. The proxy s-glass floats me and my bigger frame like no other board has, especially at 6’1″!

And it puts me where I want to be on a wave

and whatever I imagine I want to do, it takes me there!

Thank you for the truly magic board – you’ve gained a lifetime customer. I’m already thinking about a big boy Greased Pig for our sloppy, mushy conditions out here in Hilo on the Big Island.

Mahalo nui Todd and the Proctor crew!
Ahiena
Proxy epoxy El Pavote: 6’1″ x 20 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ round winger w/ concave deck
4 parabolic channels

Todd and Carissa,

I’m so extremely stoked on the El Pavote you built for me.

It took me some time to get the hang of the board, mostly due to my footing since this board is so much smaller than what I’ve been riding.

So today I can say that I’ve figured  it out, and WOW is it awesome!  It put an ear to ear grin on my face, and I’m sure it will continue to do so.

The El Pavote flies down the line

like a Ferrari on the Auto-bahn.

It’s insanely fast and

unbelievably responsive.

It’s simply MAGIC.

Thanks so much for the great experience!!!

Sincerely,

Christian Moore

P.S. You gained a life-long customer!!

Proxy El Pavote: 6’0″ x 20″ x 2 1/2″ wide diamond tail, 5 fin option install

Hi Todd :

This is Antonio, from Taiwan ( El Pavote surfboard )

I have been thinking in adding one or two of your boards to my quiver.

I will be road traveling and surfing

during the holidays ( Guatemala,

el salvador and maybe Nicaragua ).

Anyways, what I am looking for,

is to have an all around quiver,

if possible with 2 boards but if you recommend me 3 ( including the pavote )  to cover all, I will agree with your opinion.

As I mentioned to you Taiwan wave are not the so powerful, but they can get during typhoons.

So I have been thinking to add a

more shortboard style  for those

good days in Taiwan,

but with abilities to work in not only perfect conditions ( Monsta vs Accelerator vs Greased Pig II ) and for the typhoon season and traveling a round pin tail with more rocker and good versatility ( blackbird vs sr-71).

But what do I know!

Please let me know you recommendation,

last time was the perfect choice.

Really looking forward to get the sickest quiver in Taiwan !!!

Some info about me:
Height: 5’8
Weight:
Age: 24
Level: Intermediate ( learning fast )

A.Parlange, Taiwan,
Proxy flexible epoxy El Pavote: 5’7″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 5/16″
Parabolic stringers with Kevlar Compression Patch & Carbon Rails

by the way everyone who

tries your pavote, loves it !!!

Wow, now were talkin’!

All the speed of the Rascal 2 is there

but with even more manuveability.

The El Pavote is the “shortboard”

that I’ve been trying to find for ages.

Thank you so much!

The El Pavote I think is a more progressive feeling El Pavote.

It has a bit more drive off the bottom

and is more responsive in the pocket.

It seems to do both of these things without giving up all the advantages of the pavote.

It still is great though the flat sections

and a great board for nearly all conditions

but really shines at the points…..

Matt Coulter, Ventura, CA
El Pavote: 5’6″ x 19 3/8″ x 2 1/4″

Hi, I just wanted to say thanks for being so prompt and helpful.

My new Pavote is amazing. I’ve had a few chances to ride it and it’s perfect.

I rode it at a beach break in nw washington 2 weeks ago.

The waves were 6′ to 8′ and hollow.

Everyone was having a hard time getting in to the wave

because the wind was blowing pretty hard offshore.

I managed to catch a few waves that I wouldn’t have

on my normal short board.

Once I was up and riding I was stoked on how fast I could go.

Last week I surfed a wave called the “wedge”, although its not quite the same as the one california, its still pretty heavy. The drop is super steep, but then the shoulder usually flattens out until it hits the inside where gets steep again.

With my new El Pavote I’m able to make it through the flat section

and pull into the inside with enough speed to get out

in front of the wave. Not only is it fast but its maneuverable too.

So far i’ve only ridden it as a thruster. I tried it with a set on am-2 fins and a set of js-1. The am-2 seem to be a little looser but the  js-1 seem to hold a line a little better on a steeper wave. All in all I’m very happy with my Pavote. I’m looking forward to trying it as a quad and a twin finner. I live about 100 miles from the ocean, so every trip counts. A lot of the waves here you have to hike into and you can’t see from the road. It’s nice to have a board that’s versatile, because no matter how dialed in you think you have some places, they can always suprise you.

So far the Pavote has been fun from mushy 2 footers to

head and a half barrels. Thanks again.

Tyler, Bremerton, WA
El Pavote: 5’8″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 3/8″ (2 5/16″) apache tail
with four parabolic channels & fin fin install

The boards arrived today, in perfect condition.

as I will be surfing my El Pavote all january and

half of february for my chinese new year holiday’s.

I will be surfing across Taiwan looking for waves,

and the Pavote is exactly what I need.

By the way, the boards look amazing!!!

way better than my expectations .

The channels, the carbon rails, everything is perfect.

I’m 110 % satisfied with my Pavote.

The Pavote is amazing!

It works in everything….points, beach breaks, and reefs.

I’ve never had a board be so good in the barrel.

These Pavotes work like slingshots, you can make any section!

I like to ride the Pavote as a thruster cuz it’s fast and loose already . You just need the fin setup to hold and control the speed you get on these boards.

Much love, to the board I love, Da Pavote!

Larry Ugale, Ventura, CA

5’7″ x 19 3/8″ x 2 3/16″ Proxy Carbon Rail stringerless El Pavote

The boards are phenomenal.

I’ve never experienced anything like this.

I have a permanent smile on my face.

I will forever have all my boards built through Todd. You have a lifetime commitment with me. They all have their own personality. One day me and the wife will come out and meet the two of you. I thank you for your personal service and MUST shake Todd’s hand.

You definitely get what you pay for. Bells was head high to head high and a half.

The G-4.E and the Blackbird (KooKoo Bird)

had me thinking I was a seasoned pro.

Anyway aloha from down under. Be in touch soon.

P.S.  People are trippin’ out on these boards. Have gave out your number to about 5 blokes. That’s what you call traveling advertisement. Give Todd an Attaboy.

Hayden Gaddis

Custom Proxy Epoxy Parabolic Blackbird II: 6’4″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 3/8″ rounded squash tail with Titanium Series Upgrade Option 2.0: Kevlar Compression Patch & 3.0: Carbon Rails

Custom Proxy Epoxy Parabolic G-4.E 6’2″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 3/8″ swallow tail
with Titanium Series Upgrade Option 3.0: Carbon Rails

Proxy Epoxy stringerless Carbon Rail El Pavote: 6’0″ x 20″ x 2 1/2″ apache tail

Off work now went surfing yesterday.

It’s 5 to 6 feet today again so

me and the El Pavote has been

flying through it like theres no tommorrow.

Thanks for recommending that board for down here.

That board is sooooooooooooo much fun.

Might have to check out the Monsta one day or the bride of Frankenstien. Anyway headed to the beach. Have a wonderful weekend. Best regards.

Hayden, Rockport, Texas

Todd and Charissa,

Okay, here goes.  The board is insane.

Todd is a genius.

Took the board out today in chest to head high waves

and had literally, the best session of surfing in 6 years.

I have never just jumped on a board that felt so perfect and went so good.

It usually takes a couple of sessions to get

comfortable and find the sweet spot on the board…

not with the Proctor El Pavote.

Super smooth off the bottom and then just blasts the lip.  I was so suprised how hard I could push the board and how responsive it was.  When I got out of the water, I had everyone asking me about the board.

I just can’t believe how well

Todd nailed it…and made me exactly what I was looking for,

and needed, to progress my surfing.

I am looking forward to a lot more sessions on this board and taking my surfing above the lip.  This will be the board that will get me there.

Charissa, thanks for your outstanding Customer service.  Besides offering an awesome product, you guys really go the extra distance to ensure 100% Customer satisfaction.  Outstanding boards with outstanding Customer service is a winning combination.

Thanks and God Bless,

Scott Serpico,  Newark, DE
5’10 x 19 3/4 x 2 7/16 El Pavote