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Egg and Speed Egg Design Information

jb Fish

Quad fin

Dimensions:
5 foot 10 inch Length
16.5 inch nose
20-3/4 inch wide
16 inch tail
2-1/4 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

Let's go fishing! This is the most progressive fish design on the water. Notice the nice, curved outline - no wide tail, no parallel rails. This outline allows for super tight turning, yet still has that skatie, fish feel. The bottom has all my signature features: chined rails with full concave to slight "V" in the tail for a loose and fast ride. By drawing in the tail more than most fishes, it allows the board to snap turn much easier. The full nose adds buoyancy for mushy days and a little extra nose kick prevents pearling on late, critical take-offs. If you like to fish, this is the board for you! As always, I can make this board in any size, for any surfer.

Aloha, J. Blair

jb RETRO

Quad fin

Dimensions:
5 foot 9 inch Length
13.5 inch nose
19-3/4 inch wide
15 - 3/4 inch tail
2-3/8 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

We've gone back to the early 70's single fin bottom here - which was an extremely fast bottom with not a lot of nose kick - but with the 2010 foil! The nose being a bit wider makes this board faster and planes better, and the round pintail is the magic in this equation. The wave is round not square! With the proper quad placement which is moved up further than industry standards, makes this board super fast and can get vertical with a blink of the eye! This board has very soft rails to free it up from its fast bottom. Full concave bottom with a slight V in the last 13" of the tail. I have special glassed fins made for these boards with a windsurf foil to them so they are faster and have better holding power and the fins come in 1/4" inch increments so you can dial this board in perfectly for yourself. When the waves are smaller or softer, this board will surf circles around a chippy! Now there are many different colors of foam so you can make your board look trick and it will not dis-color.

Aloha, J. Blair

short board
Quad fin

Dimensions:
6 foot 4 inch Length
11 inch nose
18-3/4 inch width
14 inch tail
2-1/2 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

Da Round Pin Quad - What a blessing!!

Here’s the story…

Once upon a time, three fins ruled the line-up. They required a lot of tail kick to compensate for their fins being stuck too far on the tail. This extra tail kick causes the board to lose speed. Quads have a faster bottom and are more maneuverable due the fin placement being moved further up. The rear fins are smaller, creating a looser, snappier turning board. Two fins placed on the rail give you mega-bite to prevent spin-out. The round pintail is better than bat or swallow tails for the following reasons:

² rolls into turns quicker

² smoother feel on the wave

² hangs in the curl better when going fast

My boards also have softer, tucked rails, making them smooth and maneuverable to free-up my super fast bottom. The full concave transitions to double concave with a speed spot between your feet, to a slight “V” in the tail. This tried and true bottom with a unique fin placement and special fin angle is unlike any other manufacturer in the industry… secret formula.

"PINS RULE, BATS DROOL"

Aloha,

J. Blair

Big guy Board

Quad fin

Dimensions:
8 foot 5 inch Length
16 - 1/2 inch nose
24-1/2 inch wide
16-3/8 inch tail
3-5/8 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

Old Guys Rule!

This board can made any size for any weight person. The unique design of this board is that the fins are moved up 3-1/2 inches further than all other boards on the market, which makes this board turn like a 7- 6" board. This board has an extremely fast bottom and with the quad setup and the round pin it turns very quickly... This is board is specially designed for heavier or older surfers so you have mega paddle power...

Aloha, J. Blair


		Guaranteed to bring your youth back to you!

Round Pin Quad

Dimensions:
6 foot 3 inch Length
11-3/8 inch nose
18-3/4 inch width
14-3/8 inch tail
2-1/4 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy!

Featured in:
Outside Magazine Sumer Buyer's Guide 2007

Round Pin Quad Back Round Pin Quad Front Round Pin Quad Angle

Joe has been building quads since 1981. The round pin quad has a distinct advantage over all other 3 fin boards of various tails, including the Quad fin bat tail and twinzer swallow tails.

The bottom rocker, fin placement, fin cant and toe are all crucial to the Quad fin being effective. The perfect combination of fin placement, board bottom and rocker creates a faster, more maneuverable board.

After 26 years of empirical testing, Joe has perfected the fin placement and bottom formula of the quad-fin. It has proven to work so well, he has refined this combination to work on his Hawaiian guns and tow-in boards; something the shaping world didn't even consider.

The dimensions of the round pin quad can also be blown up to accommodate larger, more aggressive surfers. No longer are bigger guys destined for longboards; if you can shred, Joe can custom build the perfect short board for you.

J.Blair Round Pin Quad

Gear Category: Surfboards

$495

by Mark Anders

J.Blair Round Pin Quad - Surfboards: Reviews

Mark Wiens

LOTS OF FINS, LOTS OF FUN

Thanks to their speed and maneuverability, four-fin boards are hot—and the Round Pin is the most evolved of this sweet breed. While most shapers are just now hopping on the quad wagon, San Diego shaping genius Joe Blair has been building them since the eighties. If you're an intermediate to advanced surfer who craves speed and whiplash turns, you'll love this mid-sized stick. It has a slight V behind the fins with single-to-double-barrel concave—which makes it crazy fast—and because the fins are clustered and moved slightly forward, we were able to crank turns more easily than on other thrusters we tested. 5'11"-7'4"; www.jblairsurf.com

Bonus: The slightly wide tail and 2.25-inch thickness make it magic to ride in lackluster surf. Bummer: If you tend to ride with a heavy front foot, you'll have trouble tapping into the natural speed this quad possesses.

Fish Top Fish Bottom

Round pin
Rocket Fish

Dimensions:
6 foot 6 inch Length
15 inch nose
22 inch wide
16-1/4 inch tail
3 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

The typical wide swallow tail is flintstone. The straight bottom with the straight tail lines and the hard rails, makes a fish dig the rails and spins out..

The round pin rolls into turns much quicker, holds in better when you're going faster and has a much nicer feeling.

Wider boards need softer rails so they are smoother and do not dig rails. The fins are moved up and set in further than industry standards to make this board ride like a 6'-1", and goes rail to rail smoother and quicker.

Make Surfing easy and enjoyable for everyone!

These boards serve as surfboards and SUPs

10’ 1” x 32 ½” x 5” 8’ 11” x 29 ¾” x 4 ½”

These boards are excellent to teach people to surf on.

The 10’ 1” is perfect for 210lbs on up and the 8’ 11” is for 200lbs on down...

These boards are particularly fantastic for older guys or people with injuries...


		8'-11" and 10"-1" Rap...

mini long Board

Dimensions:
8 foot Length
18 inch nose
22-1/4 inch wide
14-3/4 inch tail
3-1/8 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

Old Guys Rule!

I can make this board any size you desire even make this a 6.10". This board has quite a few different designs than other manufactures. It has more nose kick so it doesn't pearl. There is a speed spot between your feet with double concave so it is faster. Its got softer rails with a slight chime in it. "Magic" so I have been told! The fins are moved up to make this board turn like its a 7.2" This is the ultimate easy nose rider!

Wahine sticks
QUAD Fin

Dimensions:
7 foot 8 inch Length
16-1/4 inch nose
22-1/2 inch wide
15 inch tail
3 - 1/8 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

Much more maneuverable
than a 3-fin thruster

I have a great combination for Ya! Better flotation so you can catch waves easier. The fins are moved up further than other manufactures so the board turns like a 7.1". You can create your own decals on your computer and send them to me and I can glass them on to the board.

I can make this board any size necessary. They have more nose kick so they don't pearl; and are hella fast to make sections easier. The round pin tail is 3 times better than a squash or swallow tail. This board rolls around into turns quicker, smoother, and hangs in better when going fast.

JB Egg
QUAD Fin

Dimensions:
7 foot 0 inch Length
18-1/4 inch nose
23-1/2 inch wide
17-1/4 inch tail
3 - 1/8 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

Much more maneuverable
than a 3-fin thruster

This is the ultimate "mush Leaper", the fins are moved 2 inches further up than industry standards; so this board turns like a 6'4" board. The wider round pin makes it lightning fast and goes rail to rail quickly!

Speed Egg

QUAD Fin
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TRI FIN

Dimensions:
7 foot 8 inch Length
13-1/2 inch nose
21-3/4 inch wide
14-3/4 inch tail
3-1/4 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

Very maneuverable and glides into transition!

This is a very popular board. An alternative to the longboard for a wahine or any guy. This board is built with extra thickness where it counts. Also known as a FUNBOARD, try it and find out why! Tuned rocker lines and templates for smaller days, Joe has dialed in the perfect all around shape. The Speed Egg can be made in any size. Try to give the longboard a rest this summer.

Go shred the Speed Egg instead!!!

Blair Super ugly

The ultimate board for small wave rides

Dimensions:
7 foot 8 inch Length
22-1/2 inch nose
24-1/2 inch width
16-1/4 inch tail
3-1/4 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

The Blair Super Ugly is the ultimate ride for knee to chest high waves unless you don't like to noseride or hang ten! This board is faster, turns quicker, and out noserides any 9' longboard. This board can be made for surfers of any weight and is ridden with an 9" single fin for surfers around 160 - 189 lbs and a 10" single fin for surfers 190 lbs and more.

Do you believe in magic? This board will make you a believer!

The secret is in the bottom of these boards. A true single in a double, not a double inside a single concave. There is a slight V in the last 11 inches of the tail. This formula smoothes out the bouncy feel in choppier waves and makes for a fast board, necessary for busting (and landing) big airs.

This board can be made any size you like.

Rocket Fish
Quad fin

Dimensions:
6 foot 2 inch Length
11-1/2 inch nose
19-1/4 inch wide
15-1/4 inch tail
2-1/4 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

This is a hot , slashy, small wave board. Introduced with 3 fins to the market 18 years ago by Simon Anderson, this board has come full circle. Also available in 4 fins.

Using new rocker lines and templates, Joe is re-introducing this design for the Summer and small surf.

It has very soft rails running further back, which makes the board super maneuverable without catching a rail.

This board can be made for a surfer of any size or weight.

Try to give the longboard a rest this summer.

Go shred the rocket fish instead!

dual wing swallow
Quad fin

Dimensions:
6 foot 2 inch Length
11-3/4 inch nose
19-1/2 inch wide
15-1/2 inch tail
2-1/4 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

Wing Swallow 4 fin is the hottest small wave board in existence!

Why?

* It is wide in the middle and tail.
* It has a super fast bottom rocker
* Quick plane profile template tuned to turn.
* Slight V with a slight double barrel concave bottom.
* Very soft rails in the catch zone which makes it more maneuverable without catching a rail.

Fin setup allows it to turn on a dime. Eliminating the big fin on the tail creates the magic for this board to slash in small surf.

This board is very versatile. It will handle at least 70% of the conditions you are likely to come in contact with. The board is also fast and turny in small gutless surf that it makes fun to ride

This board can be shaped fatter with a fuller nose and tail for bigger guys.

Give the longboard a rest this Summer.

Go shred a swallow instead!

Big guy Short Board

Quad fin

Dimensions:
6 foot 10 inch Length
12 inch nose
20-1/4 inch wide
14-3/4 inch tail
2-7/8 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

This is my most popular board I get requested orders for...

This is a blown up shortboard for bigger or heavier surfers who want to go off!

This board catches waves and is very responsive. The Big Short Board comes in a round pin to roll into turns earlier and turns faster than a squash. The rails are tucked under which makes this board more maneuverable and it will not catch a rail or bog down.

Board can be made in sizes you like up to 9 Foot 24-1/2 inches wide and 4 inches thick for a 275 lb. surfer.

BIG WAVE Gun
Quad fin

Much more maneuverable than a
3-fin thruster

Dimensions:
7 foot 6 inch Length
10-1/8 inch nose
18-1/2 inch wide
11-1/4 inch tail
2-1/2 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

Guns and Semi Guns are Joe's area of expertise. Having shaped with the Master Dick Brewer for 12 years, is it any wonder why?

Riding these boards in bigger surf is what it is all about!

The difference here is that these boards ride smaller than conventional guns because Joe shapes very soft rails into the catch zone and puts an accelerator right under your feet at the sweet spot. There is a slight concave in the nose and an extremely slight double barrel concave through the belly of the board. The secret to making these gunnier boards turn is moving the fins up further.

When you have shaped and ridden as many boards as Joe has , you figure a few important things out along the way. With proper rocker and fin placement you can make a bigger and thicker board fast and loose. That puts you right where you want to be.

Board can be made larger for nailing those epic bombs.

Double Wing QUAD Fin

Dimensions:
7 foot 6 inch Length
12-3/4 inch nose
22-1/2 inch width
15-3/4 inch tail
3-1/8 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

This board is the ultimate small wave basher. It's state of the art design covers 80% of surfing, from waist high to 2' overhead. It can be blown up for the biggest XXL guy that rides a 10' log and wants to ride a "shortboard".

* Wide in the middle.
* Wide in the tail.
* Pulled in nose.
* Curvy outline.
* Double barrel concave.
* Concave in nose section.

Double Wing Quad

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Mini Nose-rider

Dimensions:
7 foot 10 inch Length
19-1/2 inch nose
22-1/2 inch width
15-1/8 inch tail
3 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

The Mini Noserider is the ultimate ride for knee to chest high waves unless you don't like to noseride or hang ten! This mini-tank is faster, turns quicker, and out noserides any 9' longboard. This board can be made for surfers of any weight and is ridden with an 8" single fin for surfers around 160lbs and a 9" single fin for surfers 190lbs and more.

High Performance Longboard

High Performance Longboard

Dimensions:
9 foot Length
17 inch nose
21-3/4 inch width
13-3/4 inch tail
2-5/8 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

Available in Quad Fin

Fastest turning and most maneuverable longboard on the water...PERIOD

What makes this longboard high performance?

How about 5-5/8 inch nose kick and 4 inches of tail kick. Joe puts an accelerator between your feet. There is a slight V and double barrel concave. Side fins are located at 17 inches not 15 inches which makes this board much more maneuverable.

This board should be ridden with an 8 inch single fin in head high or smaller surf. You will like the soft rails through the catch zone making the board feel more loose.

This high performance longboard can be made in any length, width, or thickness. 7 foot-4 inch, 8foot-6inch, and 9 foot being very popular sizes.

DaKine Noserider

Dimensions:
9 foot 2 inch Length
19-5/8 inch nose
22-5/8 inch width
14-3/4 inch tail
3-1/8 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

Pins rule, squares drool!

Getting up on the nose of one of these puppies will stoke you out, not spin you out! This noserider has great holding power.

The Da Kine Noserider features a slight V and double barrel concave. It has an accelerator in the punch zone.

The great thing is they noseride at any size from 8 foot to 12 foot lengths.

Fun noserider that rips!!!

The Dominator is not only a super paddler, but it is also very quick turning. The removable side fins are located at 18 inches off the tail if you want to ride it as a tri-fin in bigger surf, however, Joe recommends riding it as a single fin in head high and smaller surf for added turniness. This board has an accelerator.

This board can be made any size you like. The Dominator is a floaty high performance longboard guaranteed to catch more than your share of waves!

ROCKET BOOGIE
Quad fin

Dimensions:
42 inch Length
22 1/3 inch width
2-5/8 inch thickness

Available in XTR Epoxy

Tired of riding a spunj? Try the Rocket Boogie. This board flies! It has a fast bottom, double concave in the punch zone for quick acceleration. The Rocket Boogie has heaps of drive that enables you to get around long whitewater sections. It also has more speed to do off the lips and gets HUGE airs and el rollos. Oh yeah, it's still plenty loose to do 360's or whatever. Slash and Burn!

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Longboard Design Information:

This board is faster, turns tighter, paddles better and takes late drops better than all other boards!

Here's Why:

My fin boxes are moved up 2 inches further off the tail than all other boards, allowing for quicker, tighter turns.

I suggest using an 8 ½ inch single moved up in the box for surf up to head high. This makes the board more maneuverable and easy to turn from anywhere on the board. Try it on your board and see.

When using side-bite fins, remove the larger fin and replace with a 7 inch center fin - it works the best.

No gloss on the board = a faster, lighter, and more maneuverable board.

The extra soft rails and round pintail allows for quicker, tighter, smoother turns.

The bottom has a concave that flows into double concave with a "Speed Spot" between your feet. This unique design is what makes my board so much faster.

A little more nose kick allows for late drops. No catch, no pearl.

Exceeding industry standards, my boards have a 2/3 deck patch for additional strength to prevent deck cave-in.

Finally, the combination of a thicker, lighter XTR epoxy blank increases the boards Paddle Power, maneuverability and speed in small surf.

LONGBOARDS RULE

Aloha,

J. Blair

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Egg and Speed Egg Design Information:

This board is faster, turns tighter, paddles better and takes late drops better than all other boards!

Here's Why:

My fin boxes are moved up 2 inches further off the tail than all other boards, allowing for quicker, tighter turns.

The adjustable center fin gives this board a wide range. Cluster the fins at 7 inches for waist-high waves, and the board turns like a fish, a 7 ½ inch fin spread for head high days, and 8 ½ inch spread for overhead surf and the board rides like a semi gun.

The extra soft rails and round pintail allows for quicker, tighter, smoother turns.

The bottom has a concave that flows into double concave with a "Speed Spot" between your feet. This unique design is what makes my board so much faster.

Exceeding industry standards, my boards have a 2/3 deck patch for additional strength to prevent deck cave-in.

Finally, the combination of a thicker, lighter XTR epoxy blank increases the boards Paddle Power, maneuverability and speed in small surf.

"Pins Rule, Squares Drool"

Aloha,

J. Blair

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