Over the last few years we at PCC surfboards have been developing a modern retro version of the 1967 transitional board, The Fantastic Plastic Machine. These Vee bottoms were spawned from a crazy period in time where the word was experimenting with all manners of thinking. People were looking at life in different ways, with changing views. In the surfing world these changes were happening on a grand scale. In a period of a few years the surfboard had changed radically in every way. The boards were coming down in size, growing slightly wider, the concept of how the fin worked was being expanded on by many makers and riders alike. As these changes flew past, the evolution of surfboard design continued as it has to this day. Many people have been looking back on the designs of yesteryear, thinking that much that was left behind which could be great today in the right conditions. This is my reasoning behind the renaissance and romance with the Fantastic Plastic.

Todays PCC Fantastic Plastic Machine has many attributes of the old versions, the differences in the modern retro model are slight but telling. The size is similar at around the high sevens to low eight foot mark in length. We have included a fin box which takes a similar design fin as the ones from the past, though not quite as large. This gives the advantage of changing fin size and shape for wave performance. You may also want to remove your fin for travel.

The Vee bottom is not as extreme at the original, giving you the original feeling of rocking in the bottom with more planing speed from the increased flat areas. We have included a tiny stringer, the originals were mostly stringer-less, this is for a more supported flex and a little more strength. The glassing is still quite solid as the originals were with 3 stage six ounce in the order for strength and durability. One of these lovelies would hope to last many years with good use and care.

There is a 7 foot 10 in the shop ready for your test ride. If your interested drop in or drop us a line.

Happy summer surfing !

SP.

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Kevin Boyle – site admin

image courtesy of http://www.oneshuteye.com/

This week @ PCC surfboards – we have a special for all you visitors to our site.

It is the SHARK ISLAND WEEK !!

Foxtel has shark week right ? So why not shark island week !!

On instagram PCCBOARDS will be sharing a different picture of the island doing its thing all week. So check in on the instagram page to check out the shark island action. The first shot is of Fletch Hayler riding a 5 foot 10 twin fin – would you believe it ? This picture of Fletch is very current, taken only last week during the east swell that hit the Sydney coast.

I am hoping you all enjoy PCCBOARDS and SHARK ISLAND WEEK !!

SP.

Thanks again to One Shut Eye for this timeless shot – check more of their photo’s here:  http://www.oneshuteye.com/

Through digital drawing of the surfboard blank, the surfer is able to watch their feedback incorporated directly into the surfboard design. The process creates a completely accurate foundation for the board that is then machine cut.

Later in the factory shaping room Stuart goes through the refining hand work that is needed for a perfectly finished product.

After many years of shaping with jigs and machines there is a trend emerging for the interest back to complete hand shaping. There is a call for both in the modern world of surfboard construction, we can accommodate both here at pccboards.

There are arguments that have to-ed and fro-ed for decades about what is right or perceived the better way. The question is un answerable, only relative to the desire or situation of the people interested.

In the picture above – taken by Craig Stroe from Southwave.com.au – we can see the process taking place in the nerve centre of the surfboard factory.

Craig of Southwave.com.au has recently posted some insightful shots and wording, as a small view into what happens in the shapers world. Go over there and take a look at Craig’s site, there are some great post of daily waves, surf reports and more  at southwave.com.au

SP.

The White Tracker surfboard

PCC BOARDS is proud to announce an exhibition of hand shaped, unique surfboards for your eyes and minds. The board pictured on the left, The 7 foot 6″ -TRACKER- is just one of 10 limited edition artworks that will be available on display.

The exhibition named –ALL BY HAND– is being held on Sat the 21st of September @ the PCC factory 34 rear Kareena Rd Miranda.

There will be an opportunity to win one of your choice of these one off products on the day. Also live music, movies, BBQ and beer, maybe even fairy bread !

The opening will start at 2pm – continuing to late afternoon, early evening.

More information about this special day coming soon.

The latest issue of Foam Symmetry covering Stuart Paterson and PCC Surfboards

Foam Symmetry’s story on on PCC Surfboards

Foam Symmetry is now available in the store showroom. The latest issue features PCC Surfboards, the background story according to Uncle Rhemus. Looking at the crossroads of being an audio engineer in the Sydney scene and surfboard shaping. Making surfboards in Japan, looking back at surfboards from the sixties  and seventies, giving insights into how PCC Surfboards got to where it is today.

Makes for a good read, come grab a copy.

SP.