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Nathan Fletcher is human. He faces challenges like you and I but perhaps on a different scale…
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Like Dejavu…
Dreamy Skeleton Bay instagram video post from Benji Brand
That familiar view featuring Koa Smith on his 5’8″ CFT LEGACY 2×4. Same wave, same stance, same model, same construction. They even had the same dims!
Hear Benji’s thoughts on Skeleton Bay in the Surfline feature here
To those who don’t pay much attention to the details this could’ve been the same thing as seen before. But for those who know, there’s a lot to be said about commitment, aspirations, confidence and fulfillment on the part of the 19 year old Benji Brand’s efforts to score one of the most epic POV tube videos the world has ever seen.
Taking a nod at Koa Smith’s vehicle for success, Benji opted for the exact same board. Granted, Benji wanted his board to be light green, he chose to ride his 2×4 swallow tail CFT LEGACY construction 5’8″ x 18.5″ x 2.3″ cork/bamboo with future quad set up through that Namibia tubefest with conviction.
Congratulations Benji!
Wanna follow in the same footsteps as both Koa and Benji?
Want the exact same board?
Does a replica CFT LEGACY 5’8″ x 18.5″ x 2.3″ cork/bamboo 2×4 fit your needs?
Well, we’ve got one with a granitic green deck that’s brand new and available for purchase now!
Just click on over to store.stretchboards.com to view the new 2×4 models available for sale
So how do they compare?
Koa recounts his experience from the inaugural GoPro of the World win on Surfline
you’d be this tired too if you just got slotted endlessly for hours on end…
Namibia support vehicle with Alex Smith, Koa Smith and Benji Brand.
Benji giving thanks for the grinders at Skeleton Bay.
Stretch Boards is hosting a holiday open house event on Friday November 27th. We’ll be swinging open the factory doors to anyone who has always been curious as to what goes into making a custom built surfboard.
There will be light refreshments, beverages, working factory tours and face to face customer support for any surfboard related topic you can fathom.
Check out some cool new projects, unique custom builds not seen elsewhere, view a bit of Stretch memorabilia and join in on the community of surfers which make the Stretch Boards family what it is today.
This event is in conjunction with Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County. Bring in minimum 4 non-perishable food items to receive extra special deals!
Our factory is located at the end of Tower Place just off Felt St. It is the largest dedicated epoxy glassing factory in North America and is unlike most every other traditional surfboard factory you will encounter. There is no VOC release or harmful chemicals, messy work areas or hazardous concerns (save for the dust factor). If you’ve ever been curious as to how a sustainable surfboard can be built then this is the perfect opportunity to see first hand!
Sancho and friends score some grinders south of the border Continue reading
Learn Stretch’s thoughts and guidelines on how to order dims for sizing up from your daily driver. You’ll need that extra little bit sooner or later. How much extra? Which model? What dims?
Here’s 5 questions and 5 answers from the cigar toting man massaging the foam on your next board Continue reading
While the majority of us were slugging through the doldrums of a lackluster surf season earlier this summer, Koa Smith was globetrotting his way from Hawaii to Tahiti then to Africa all in the name of finding the best waves possible. Yep, he sure did find some gems! Continue reading