Todd and Charissa,

…Don’t know what to say…the Twin Fang, Lil Rascal and the board you made for my 8 year old daughter Samantha came out absolutely amazing!

The art work, craftsmanship and attention to detail was incredible.

I can’t thank you enough…I don’t even know where to begin. I am so pleased with these boards and I cannot wait to ride them. Samantha sends a HUGE thank you!!!! She said this was the coolest birthday present ever!!! Expect pictures soon!!!!

Mahalo,

Ronnie and Samantha Santaniello

Hey Charissa,

I am writing this in regards to my 5′ 6″ Lil’ Rascal custom board. The board is insane and is now my go to board for anything h/h and under (even though I will ride it in bigger clean surf). Todd’s dimensions for me were right on and the epoxy is better than any of my XTR boards. Even the boards grey color is a nice change and I can NOT wait to get on a Blackbird or SR71.

Thanks to Todd for answering every question I had and making sure this board was going to be magic.

And to you Charissa for your superb customer service and making this process painless and getting my board to my doorstep just as promised. I am stoked.

Sincerely,

Christian B., 37, Los Angeles, Ca
Custom “PROXY” Epoxy: 5’6″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 5/16″ Lil’ Rascal

the rascal is holding up well and has been riding really great,
absolutely love that board,

honestly the best shape for me in smaller conditions I’ve ever owned!

It’s great to be able to do fast short board maneuvers in the small stuff. Before the rascal I could barely surf in the small conditions without a log.

Thanks Todd, great design!

Be blessed

- Kip K, 25, North Carolina
“PROXY” 6’3″ x 21 1/4″ x 2 7/8″ Lil’ Rascal, MR-TFX FCS Natural Glass Flex fins

Todd,

The Lil’ Rascal is a blast! My wife said she’s never seen
me surf better than I am on my Lil’ Rascal.
It’s the best board I’ve ever used.

If you want to improve on what you’re doing in the water, I recommend it!

Most importantly thought, it is freaking fast!
Another Proctor…..
Lil’ Rascal quad works very nicely!

Mark St. Johns, 44, Oxnard, CA
5’6″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ Lil’ Rascal

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Hello Charissa and Todd,

I just got back from Panama. Thanks for the update. I can’t believe the board’s almost ready. That was quick. I can’t wait to try it out.

P.S. The Rascal was a blast in Panama, rode it everday for 2 weeks as the swell never got over head high. Lovin’ it.

Thanks again,

Jameson Bergen, 31, Conneticut
Custom Proctor Epoxy “PROXY” Surfboard: 5’5″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 5/16″ Lil’ Rascal Round Nose Fish

Hi Todd,
I’m loving the boards you’ve shaped me, especially the 6’5″ Groveller IV/D.Y.L. quad. It’s really quick and snappy.

In good chest to head high waves it makes me feel like a better and faster surfer than I really am!

I’d like to talk with you about a lil rascal quad. What length/width do you think would work best for me? I’m 6’2″ tall and 185 lbs. My regular shortboard is your 6’5″ x 19 5/8 and it works great for me unless the waves are really mushy, then I go to a thicker, wider and flatter hybrid shortboard/fish which is also a 6’5″.
For the rascal, I’m thinking in the range of 5’11″ to 6’2″, but I guess it depends on the width and thickness so I want to leave it up to your judgement.
I’d like to go with your epoxy again, it’s amazingly durable (I STILL haven’t had a real ding on my 6’5″ in a year and a half!!!). I want to do a deck patch under my front foot.
I think I will finally break down and get some color on this board, maybe some kind of crazy orange/yellow/red/black mix or maybe blue and yellow, but I don’t have anything specific in mind here, so go nuts and make it look rad!
I’m available Friday anytime between noon and 5 PM if you have time for a quick call then, I think it will only take a couple minutes to talk through the details, then I’ll put down a deposit.
Mahalo,

Jon Watschke, 33, Manhattan Beach
Custom Flexible Epoxy Proctor Surfboard: 6’5″ x 19 5/8″ x 2 3/8″ Groveler IV.sw,
Kevlar wrap, U-patch, Quad Fin

purpose magazine surfers (Jon Watschke far right)

Todd

Sorry it took so long to write about your boards that you shaped for me before Christmas. I just returned from a 3 week trip down in Morocco and was finally able to put them thru their paces that they deserved. So…

proctor surfboards round nose fish, lil’ rascal
6’1″ x 20 1/2″ x 2 5/8″ Lil’ Rascal

Surfed in head high mushy point surf and what a blast!!!

She was such a skatey, slippery little board that after a couple of waves just worked like a dream. Lot of speed off the bottom, loose anywhere on the wave and a great laugh. All who saw her were very impressed with the shape and fin system. Great choice

surfboard review: custom round nose fish surfboards

proctor surfboards shortboards, groveler iv.p
6’6″ x 19 5/8″ x 2 9/16″ Groveler IV.p Rounded Squash Tail

My work horse. Surfed this from shoulder high to solid 6-7′ points. Was a great board in the beefier waves. Pushed back when I needed it out on the shoulder for cutties,

paddled like a dream, very fast around sections and held suprisingly well in the hollow stuff.

At my first impression upon opening, she seemed pretty over built and to be honest she is for a lot of occassions. A lot of thickness everywhere. I asked you for an all around board and you did a good job. Next time will probably go a little smaller in size and thickness. Overall, was very pleased with the board, again, another good choice.

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7’0″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 5/8″ Ante Up Roundpin

Surfed in 7′-10′ Anchor Point. Now this board was such an amazing ride. Paddleing out on that big day with new board I was a little concerned. But as soon as I made it out the back a wave popped up just in front of me. And from the the paddle in to the finish, I just shat myself!!!! Paddled in soooo easy and early and once to my feet was no kidding and I hate the expression, ‘like a magic carpet ride.’ The board had so much speed and control, glided around sections easily, turning off the bottom was always controlable, was unlike any board I had ever ridden.

For the next 2 hours I had one of the best sessions of my life on that board

and can only wait to ride it once again.

As for the office side of your buisness, I found Charissa very helpful and pleasant. Her side was as good as the boards you made me.

I have to say that when I find myself back in Cali and I need a new board I will definetly be giving you a call for my next shape.

Cheers Todd and Charissa
Matt Panighetti, 31, Morroco

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The Lil’ Rascal new round nose fish you shaped me is amazing, by far the best small to tiny wave board I have ever ridden.

The thing flies through knee high mush and holds its speed allowing me to blow up little sections.

It has increased the amount of days I can surf by a lot – making summer in Goleta a lot easier to stomach. I was also stoked to see it in art work ideas section. Needless to say my heart sank a little last week when I broke the nose in waist high shore break, no worries though I get it back from the ding repair this week and I be back out on it. I also plan on ordering another one when this one needs to be retired. Thanks again Todd for taking the time to get the right board figured out with me, this board is definitely a hit.

Ross Wood, 22, Goleta, CA
5’6″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ Round Nose Fish

surfboard review: custom round nose fish surfboards

Hey Todd,

The Lil’ Rascal you shaped me is a blast! I’m amazed at how it blows through small sections of literally no wave.

Perfect for flat Ventura/Rincon days.

Never thought I could surf a board so short. But it’s just perfect and much more sophisticated than I anticipated.

Nancy Masters, Ventura, CA
6’1″ x 20 1/2″ x 2 5/8″ Lil’ Rascal Round Nose Fish

surfboard review: custom round nose fish surfboards

Hi!
I want to thank Todd again for the Rascal. It has been perfect for me in this mostly always Texas wind blown chop. This last Saturday the local surf forecast said there was no rideable surf but the Rascal showed them that there was rideable surf. The below email sure helped my ego too.

[.....Hey Jim ....you are my inspiration now because you are older than me and you were tearing it up out there. I definitely want to introduce you to my surfing buddy's. You will fit right in with our so called "Over the hill gang". Hopefully we'll have some good waves soon and we can hook up down in Galveston. Don't work too hard, Bobby... ]

Jim Lattis, 50, Katy, TX
7’6″ x 22 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ Lil’ Rascal Round Nose Fish, Custom Proctor Epoxy “PROXY”

…Hi Todd,

On Thursday through Saturday we had thunder storms and very high offshore winds. Then a cold front came through early Saturday evening and by Sunday morning there were clean waist to chest high waves. It was only the second time this winter that the conditions have been as good. I had a great day.

Thanks again for the Rascal. It has truly helped bring back a magical time in my life.

I absolutely love being in the water again….Jim

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See the Lil’ Rascal Movies……

Charissa,

I just wanted to wish you and Todd a happy and successful new year. I love my 5′ 6″ “lil rascal” and have gotten some fun waves here in so cal and in Mexico. I look forward to riding more of your boards in the future.

Sincerely,

Christian Balogh
(Very happy customer)