Koz McRae SurfingBoards

It’s tough to keep a secret this good… The Mistress has been my go to board for the last couple of seasons. A 7 to 8 foot single fin (Sometimes side bites) a long slender outline with some hips. Rolled / hullish entry that pushes to the wide point (3-4 inches behind center) with a feathered out V in the tail. Pinched rails and flat deck for quicker response and less foot fatigue. She paddles with speed and surfs much smaller that she looks. The Mistress does the job in surf over head to knee high runners. Quick turns and the trim you’ve been looking for. I can’t say enough about these boards.

Works in everything

Sometimes you just need that extra something… Stretching my Frogman template past the high 6’s really straightens out the rail line from nose to tail, really upping the trim on this glide master twin fin.

Prime zone:

6’6 - 10’0

A classic Southern California style twin fin that seems to work everywhere from San Diego Beach Breaks up to Heavy’s in Northern California. The Zandona twin’s down rails and beaked nose bring that rail line lower to the water while keeping foam and volume where it’s needed. Speedy paddle and volume for earlier wave entry for that extra moment prior to engaging in the wave. With the wide point forward and a straighter rail line out the tail, these boards have a lil something extra. I always recommend a nice set of glassed on marine ply keels. These things also go great stringerless for maximum flex and twist.

These work best from

5’0 - 5’8

The Speed Whistle just works. What started as a good all around board I could carry under my arm while riding a bicycle to the beach, has quickly become a fan favorite. The speed whistle’s wide point sits just in front of center giving it a clean rail arc. It’s a smaller speedy and responsive mid-length single fin **side bites have also become more and more of a request. With a rolled/hullish entry to a soft tri-plain that flows to a slight V in the tail the speed whistle flows with quick responsive turns and plenty of power. They paddle like a long board and make sections with ease.

Surf them anywhere: Points / Reefs / Beach Breaks / A-Frames

Sizing:

6’2 - 7’2

I surf them at 6’8

The Sleeked Whistle has it’s wide point just up from center, giving it a clean rail arc. A smaller speedy, flow ready themed single fin with some added runners and a mellow double concave running out the tail for more control, power and response on bigger days. They paddle like a longboard and make sections with ease.

Taking the classic twin fin feel and giving it an extra gear. Power, Speed and Hold. Adding response and softening the sometimes tracking feeling that a classic twin offers. The CrabSpider handles it in the heavies.

Quite the lil mind melter…A blend between a Mini Simmons and a classic fish, the Glass Onion is the best of both worlds. A fuller outline for float, speed and paddle and the shallower swallow tail for pinner turns and plenty of release. An all around super fun skaty twin fin. I recommend glass on keels with these to keep you from over thinking it.

Recommended from:

5’0 - 5’7

A small mid-6’s speedy runner. A fuller nose with an arcing very soft diamond tail. Pinched rails with some edge out the back. Hulled entry to a flat speed / response zone. Some consider it a one board quiver…

Rolled Entry, Knifed Rails & That ‘S’Deck all coming together in such a beautifully complementing aesthetic. The pure juice that comes from feeling that toe rail engagement is like no other. And shaping them has been such a rewarding challenge that I can’t get enough of. Hulls get a bad rap but I think they’re a special breed that deserves to be celebrated.

A mid length twin fit for the God of the Ocean. Power, speed, response the Poseidon twin doesn’t back down on bigger heavier days. Paddles great and locks in tight for god like pocket surfing. But still nimble and trim worthy for mellower peelers. With a sleek outline and the wide-point a touch a head of center for a slight tear drop feel. The single to double concave works its way out the last 1/3 of the board. Suited up with a hand foiled set of marine ply keels that give a great aesthetic along with strong hold and feel that works with the pinner tail. Find your Poseidon like status at places like Oxnard shores / Rincon / reeling heavies or in the crumbling softies at your favorite spot.

A modern take on the classic Simmons theory. A refreshing change from you’re longboard or maybe just a new mindset with your surfing, the Giant is sure to open up some doors. With great down the line trim speed, this beast keeps things loose with that smaller set of Marine ply keels way back on the tail. Glide, paddle power, trim and response are all included. Some details are old, some new, some classic all cool. Stand out in the line up with a GIANT.

Ideal conditions:

Head high and under points, reefs and A-frames

The Stubbies of Santa Barbara.

An outline that has been put through the paces up and down the coast. A nice balance under arm. An almost “Standup Spoon” with a soft ‘S’ deck and nicely pinched rails for total down the line wave face engagement and traverse feel. With a larger surface area, paddle, speed and wave entry is a breeze.

Oh man I can’t say enough about these little burners…the aesthetics are so pleasing and not to mention my first real “light bulb” moment as a shaper came to me while surfing my “Stump” model - A thick and short lil round nose min sims with a shallow swallow tail and a HUGE single concave. These sub 6 foot twins are still some of the fastest, skaty-ish fun boards you can ride. They surf everything! Ride them small.

recommended

5’0 - 5’8

A sleeker fish outline with a fuller rail and a little extra foam from tip to tail, the Frogman excels in speed down the line and paddle power. Enjoy long arcing turns and an extra gear for making sections. A single concave starting from board center and finishing through the upright keels making the Frogman quite the burner.

Just like the name this little style soft diamond tail Bonzer has a little puff in volume to make that single work on a sub 6ft board. A beaked nose outline from my Glass Onion twin paired with the characteristics of a mellow arc’d diamond tail gives that fish entry and a bonzer-ish feeling on the back end. More drive and response comes into play with the glassed on runners. Enjoy this Lil Puffer where ever you see fit.

Do you ever wake up with your sheets stuck to your leg…Well a fever dream is kinda like that::: A wide point waaaay back mid-length twin fin swallowtailed hull-ish thing. The theory of having a 5’6ish fish with the nose stretched past the limits, giving it more paddle power and trim. Pinched rails and that rounded tail zone rail arc keep’s it responsive and quick for it’s size. And sometimes when those keels break free and there’s a moment of slide… they lock back in and Whaaa Whaaa Weeee Waaaa! If you’re looking to open a few more doors….Add one of these to your quiver

Hot ZOne:

6’6 - 8’0

The little hot rod with a lotta juice, a classic rounded pin fitted with a rolled hullish entry that flows into a light vee out the tail. The Super Bee holds volume through out for faster paddle, upping wave count and locking in on early entry. Foiled down rails and classic Bonzer runners work in harmony for full drive fluid surfing in all kinds of conditions. Surf it as a one board quiver or surf it with power when the heavies are pumping in.

A very approachable version of a “hull” - All the characteristics are still at the party: ‘S’ deck, Rolled Hullish bottom, Rails are Pinched (but not as Knifed to keep float for paddle) And I’ve put a soft V out the tail to help with turning from rail to rail. A great blend that keeps it fresh - Not a FunShape

Kneeboard, bodyboard, stand up spoon or surfingboard. This lil racer does it all. A classic Santa Barbara outline with a big arc tail and plenty of foam. A turned up nose with some spoonish characteristics for flex and twist. Run it stringerless for maximum drive and board float.

This template was taken from a vintage Yater spoon belonging to a Santa Barbara Legend, Phil Badone. If you’re looking for classic trim and style a Phil Badone will get you there.

Not all of my shapes become Board Models, but I am still more that happy to shape them. Here are a few “one off’s” that are all available for custom order or conversation. Email me at Koz@kozmcraesurf.com with any questions

Made to order handfoiled fins and keels available in time test templates, materials and colors.

Made in California by hand by Craftsman.

Not mass produced in an overseas factory.

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