Trouble is i sold all my short boards and only want to use the Rascal and its on its last legs. I keep patching it up trying to prolong its life.

I took it out in 4ft barrels today when everybody else was on skinny short boards and i swear i got more waves than anyone!!

and it took the drops just fine, I love it. Its my magic carpet!!

But its winter here now and i know i need a board that can handle a little more size and is more suited to the barrel but i dont want to got to the “traditional” short board.

I was thinking of the Monsta series. You do so many nice shapes is too hard to choose.

In my mind your boards suit my philosophy on surfing and no other shaper can match.

Plus you both seem really down-to-earth, humble nice people….difficult to find in the surfing world these days.

You guys need to come to Europe to shape some boards. Thanks so much, Nikai.

That epoxy Rascal you made me last year is over a year old and holding up great.

It gets surfed 2-4 times

a week, and there is not

a single ding in it.

The deck is a bit dented from all the use, but there are no dings in it at all.  I don’t keep it in a bag, it just gets tossed into the car or on my bike rack.  I really don’t take that good care of it at all. But it is one tough board.

I don’t think I have ever had a board

hold up as well.

There is something that I want to mention to anyone who is thinking of having a board made.  I now have 2 Proctor boards and based on my experience, will probably never work with any other shaper ever again.  The reason is that Todd and Charissa run Proctor in a way that suits me perfectly.

When I want a board, Todd really listens to me.  I am 52.  I am not a 17 year old gymnist.

But that doesn’t me I should not have a board that would bring out the best in my surfing and take it to a new level.  When I ordered my second board, they knew who I was, they had all the records of my previous board, and were able to

listen to what I wanted, take into account the improvements in my surfing ,

and craft the ideal board for me.

It is a combination of caring & modern technology that allows this to happen.

Someone at a surf shop, even my local guys who I see every week, are not able to do that for me.  Although they see no harm in it, they would happily have me buy a tiny potato chip and send me off on my merry way, just as they would some 17 year old.  Todd listens, he takes into account who I am, where I surf, and what I want out of the board.  He has the experience to know how to make that happen for me.  So although I feel I bit guilty not buying from my local guys, and that I have to wait a few weeks for my board to be made, it is really the only way I will ever buy a surfboard.  What can I say, it feels nice to be cared about.

All my best,
David
age: 52 ht: 6’0″ wt: 169
7’2″ x 22″ x 3″ moontail Proxy Rascal

I just came back from my first session with the new Rascal.  Wow.  So much fun. I had it in 3-4ft beach break here in the bay, and it was fantastic.  I want to thank Todd for taking the time to listen to me, to really understand what would be the best board for me, and to craft a gorgeous super fun board.  I was a bit timid at first, not sure if with the shorter length I would be able to catch waves like the earlier Rascal, but no worries at all.

First wave I went for was a right,

dropped right into the power part of the wave,

and stood on the rail.

Worked great, but the wave collapsed around me. However, on the second wave, a left, backside for me,

I weighted the rail and extended up,

the board accelerated like nothing I have experienced. I almost shot over the lip!

I pulled it around for 3 or 4 more turns. You have to understand, this is Santa Monica beach break. This is not some epic long wave. To be able to turn and power like that is something I have only seen, never actually done.

Some of the regular guys were out and they asked what the heck was I surfing on. If you start getting calls from people in Santa Monica and Venice, you will know why.

Great job Mr Proctor, awesome board,

David
6’8″ x 21 1/2″ x 2 7/8″ moontail Proxy Rascal

I have been meaning to write you for some time now about the Little Rascal you made for me last year. The biggest problem I have is that it is so fast, if I pump too much, I out run the wave!

There is no way on earth that

someone my age, 52, and only surfing 3 years

should be doing what I am doing on that board.

I have had it in solid overhead surf and it holds the wall like a champ.

In mushy point breaks I can get anything the long boarders get, only I can scream down the line now.  The reason I got the board was to learn beach break on a shorter board, and it does that great.  I feel so solid on that thing, but it is so light, amazing.  Expect a call from me to order another one, this time short enough to duck dive.

A question for you, if I weigh 168, and am 6ft tall, what length would I need to be able to duck dive it?

All my best,

David, Los Angeles, CA
7’2″ x 22″ x 3″ moontail Proxy Lil’ Rascal

FYI, I was out this morning, and

I have become the guy who now rules my break, that is until my 52 year old arms run out of gas!
Look forward to speaking to you,

Best wishes,
David

Todd/Charissa… your youngest reps out there doing the Proctor man proud!  The boys did the CSF contest down in Oceanside last weekend.

Hope you guys are well and miss seeing you both on Sundays.

Blessings,
Brian

5’4″ x 19″ x 2″ swallow tail Lil’ Rascal

Hey Todd & Charissa,

Just wanted to let you know how much I love my board (Rascal). I was reminded that I had not touched base with you guys since I’ve had the board until I saw Todd last week driving through C St. parking lot.

My new board has shocked me

with how much fun I am able to have on it

(excluding the learning curve of getting spanked quicker, faster, harder, etc.)

I really love my (“two quiver”) boards, both for totally different reasons!

My boards bring me much happiness,

Thank You!   :)

Lori Z, Ventura, CA
Proxy epoxy Rascal 6’6″ x 21 1/4″ x 2 3/4″ swallow tail – pavote bottom contour
with Kevlar compression patch & Carbon Hinge Flex-tail

You guys customed me a lil’ rascal end of last season.

I just wanted to write you guys an email and let you know that so far this season it has been epic. The board rips, and is super fun. So glad my sister hooked that up.

My skill level has jumped tenfold

and my stoke even more!

Now on to business….
Within the next probably three to four months I am thinking about picking up a shortboard. With the results I had from dealing with Proctor I am for sure going to be getting it through you guys. The only thing I am unsure of is what exactly I am looking for. Like I said before my skill has jumped but I dont think I am out of the beginner woods just yet. Basically any info you could throw at me in regards to what I should be looking at would be awesome. No rush! I know you guys have a lot on your plates. I’m basically looking to keep developing skill wise, and step up to some bigger waves and bigger challenges.

I hope this email finds you both in good health, and better spirits.
-Jeff

Custom Proxy Epoxy Rascal: 6’6″ x 21 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ swallow tail
Moriches, NY

Since that time, the Rascal has gotten to be my “all around” board.

It handles anything from knee high summer waves

to well overhead winter swell.

I found that I like riding it as a quad, because it holds well even on big surf and is really fast. The quads give the board a lot of drive and allow it to make sections that I cannot make on my shortboard thruster.

All of my longboard riding friends love the Rascal.

Todd built the Rascal as a Proxy and it has held up very well. To this point, it doesn’t even have heel dents on the top and virtually looks new. Since I’m retired, I ride this board almost every day, so that is really saying something about the longevity of these boards.

This board became a transition board to ride thrusters and small fish.

I no longer ride a longboard,

because this board is just so much more fun.

It does everything my thruster (by another well known California shaper) does, only better. It is definitely my “go to” board for all conditions and travel.

Working with you and Todd has been great. Thank you for all of your help.

Dave Fesler, Pismo Beach, CA
Custom Proxy Epoxy Lil’ Rascal: 7’3″ x 22 5/8″ x 3″ swallow tail
Lokbox Quad setup, LBXT/LBXM 3.8

Just writing to thank you for helping me take my surfing to the next level.
I now thankfully own three custom proctors surfboards.

Today,

I especially thank you for what has come to be

my go to board for

almost any conditions:  The Rascal.

I thought it was going to

mainly be the small wave board.

Boy was I wrong.

If I am not sure how the surf is going to be, (never relying 100% on the reports as we all know) I grab the rascal.

Why?

I know it won’t let me down.

This thing works well for me in all conditions from small, fun waves, to peppy Santa Clara river mouth, to well overhead Pt Dume.

Cheers to the shaper who really works with the surfer. ( Not just pros)

Best regards,

Randy
Pitus Point Camp Ground …

Just wanted to drop you guys a line and let you know how impressed I am with the Lil Rascal you made for me. After the swell on Thursday calmed down I took the board out to C-Street.

First off, you hit the nail on the head

when you described this board as fast.

The first few waves I caught ended with the board shooting out from under me since it was accelerating so fast. After a while thought I started to get the hang of it and eventually got a few rides where I felt in control.

I also love how responsive this board is,

it reacts to any little movement.

Going from a 9′2 longboard to the

6′6 Lil Rascal worried me a bit, but

Todd’s recommendation of this board was spot on.

Thanks again you guys, I’m hoping to be back in a few months for Todd’s input and to get started on another board.

Take Care,

Pete Meadows, 32, Oxnard, Ca
Custom Proxy Epoxy Lil’ Rascal
6′6″ x 21 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ swallow tail

Hi Todd,

Hope all is well.

Just wanted to forward a few pics of the Rascal in Indo.

These were actually taken last year but just got them on the last trip.

The Rascal II is going great by the way!

Didn’t ride it too much on the most recent trip because the waves were pumping most of the time.

I let a few of the other guys ride it and they had a blast!

Thanks for everything and I’ll see you at Pitas this winter for sure (fingers crossed)!

Take Care,

Rob Bent, Ventura, California
Lil’ Rascal:  5’6″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 5/16″ swallow tail

Custom Rascal II: 5’8″ x 19 5/8″ x 2 5/16″ moontail