Where are McTavish surfboards made?
Byron Bay
All our boards are shaped by either Bob or Ben McTavish. The majority of our boards are then laminated and finished in our Byron Bay surfboard factory (the HQ). Boards for the UK/European market are still shaped by Bob or Ben and the laminated and finished at the Olatu factory, by our friends in the Basque Country.
Who owns McTavish surfboards?
Bob McTavish
Bob McTavish (Shaper / Founder) – McTavish Surfboards.
What are McTavish boards made of?
As most of you know, a quality surfboard has to be built from a quality core. Here at McTavish we have been using blanks from Burford Reinforced Plastics on the Gold Coast for over forty years, because we’ve always found the foam to be the best available. Stable, tough, with an absolute minimum of imperfections.
Can you nose ride a mini mal?
Mini Mals have a wide nose and lower rocker just like the Longboard for easy paddling and nose riding whilst also being smaller in size to give you more manoeuvrability and control. Mini Mals are recommended for: Beginners (due to its paddling ability and stability).
Where is Mctavish?
At a point in Wasteland 3’s Big Trouble in Little Vegas sidequest, players will be instructed to confront MacTavish at a machine shop in Downtown Colorado Springs.
Is Mini-Mal good for beginners?
A mini-mal can be a good choice for a beginner because it’s very easy to paddle and has good floatation for easier balancing. A mini-mal is more maneuverable than a longboard, but paddles slower and requires more effort to get into a wave. Mini-mals are also not as safe as soft-tops for impact.
Can you hang 10 on a mini-mal?
Yes, you can. Mini Mals are suitable for doing some classic tricks. Hang 5 and Hang 10 can be easily performed on this board. These tricks mean that you move to the front of the board and hang your toes off the nose.
Is Graham McTavish married?
Gwen McTavish
Graham McTavish/Spouse
Is Mason McTavish related to Craig?
McTavish isn’t related to Craig MacTavish, a three-time Stanley Cup winner with the Edmonton Oilers, who played 1,093 games in a 17-year NHL career, but his dad is a former NHL pivot. “I get that one a lot,” McTavish said, laughing.
Can you hang ten on a mini-mal?
What is a Malibu board?
Longboard vs Malibu Longboard A Malibu is slightly shorter and narrower than its larger, longboard counterparts. Instead of 9′ in length, a malibu will be somewhere from 7′ to 8’6”. The width will be closer to 20″ across instead of 22-25″ wide longboards.
Can you duck dive a mini mal?
Due to their voluminous nose, mini-mals are difficult to duck dive, especially for learners. Duck diving is generally necessary in waves larger than 2 feet. If you’re unable to duck dive under a wave, you’ll end up spending tons of energy and time swimming and getting hit by swell surges.
Which is the best model of McTavish surfboard?
The Fireball EVO 2 is the only longboard model under the Performance category of McTavish Surfboards. This surfboard is versatile because of the Fireball design inspiration. This model is available from 8’0 to 9’6. It has a 2+1 fin setup with 6 or 7 inches center fin and FCS sides.
What kind of board is the McTavish squaretail?
The Fireball Squaretail is a longboard made from polyurethane (PU) with polyester resin. It has a squash tail and 2+1 fins. This board is available from 9’0 to 10’2. The Fireball Squaretail Longboard is under the McTavish’s Daily Riders category.
How tall is the McTavish Bluebird surfboard?
To adapt to these changes, McTavish designed the Bluebird in Lennox Head. The Bluebird has a single fin and is available from 6’2 to 7’4. It has a flat bottom and low bulky rails, making it an ideal board for speed, paddling, and gliding.
How many people work for McTavish surfboards Byron Bay?
According to McTavish, there are around 20 people who are working for McTavish in Byron Bay. Some of them have been making surfboards for this brand for approximately 20 years. It is because these people’s values reflect McTavish’s dedicated and committed reputation.