Cloan Wars! Shred Stixx Chaos Pro build
 

So years ago, I had a buddy that wanted a board. So I contacted Nick and he said he had a used prototype laying around he would sell. Well long story short is, when he got the board I was reluctant to ride it, since I had a new one. All my buddies were raving about it, and I didn't want to believe them. The shape is so different then mine, and I had grown so used to riding mine.

So I finally tried it, the day was glass, probably 4 years ago. First run I pearled the board instantly, (my board is more for pumping and doesn't pearl easily) this always upsets me and I was slightly glad I was right! Second run I lightened my front foot up and wow, the board came to life, it was scary fast. My airs were amazing, the recovery was amazing and now I am upset that I didn't buy this "prototype". I then tried to offer my buddy cash to buy it, but he declined the offer.

I then spent the next 3 years trying to have Nick make me another one. The problem is the owner (good friend) didn't want to risk sending the board back in and having it damaged. The copies were never as good, they were close but never the same. In these 3 years everyone that rides it says the same thing, fastest board and best board they have ever ridden. Some of these guys have a very deep quiver, with all sorts of brands and models. The rocker is different, rails are different, nose is weirdly wide and longer, but somehow the board just works, and works amazing. I would almost always ride it exclusively if it was on my boat.

Well a buddy finally talked him into shipping it back; I have 6 friends ordering a copy. I couldn't be more excited for summer 2015!

Here is the blank outline. You can see it has strange stringers. I will post build pictures as I get them.

Stoked!!

Somewhere there are pictures of Chase killing it on this board.

That's a cool story man! Can't wait to see some pics of the finished build and you guys rippin it up on them.

cool Nick is a good guy love the parabolic stringers been riding a soulcraft parabolic for a couple years now and just got a new one

Here are pictures of the original prototype.

That board has a really nice balance to it. The finished product weighed in at sub-5lbs; 5.9 ounces with traction and fins. It had two layers of 4oz S-glass on the bottom, and 3 layers of 4oz S-glass on the top. Over 5 years later, it is a bit off color, but has only 1 rail ding. Crazy. It was shaped by hand from a raw 6'8" blank with parabolic stringers set for a performance shortboard in the 6'2-6'4 range.

It rests in custom made padded board racks and the owner is as meticulous as they come!

Awesome! Love the story. Can't wait to hear how it rides!

Cool story bro. No seriously, cool story, not just saying that. I'm happy for you that he finally decided to send it back to get reproduced. Interesting lines and shape, looks like a fun ride.

Builds getting underway.

What the specs vs weight range for the boards Nick?

I have buddies that rip on the original from 160-210 or so. My wave is big though.

Hey A.J.
The 4'5"-4'6" will be good up to 175lbs-180.
The 4'8"-4'9" will be up to 230lbs.

Nick

Fresh stacks of clean canvases waiting for each rider to put their own spin on.

this board is like a west coast legend...

Very nice Nick. Update this thread with the artwork when you are done with each please.

Looks sick guys super air, hope my knees hold up.

I rode Chris' board while he was on my boat when they came through on endless wake tour last summer. Although the shape and feel where strange to me at first ( soulcraft honu rider) once I got used to it, I was impressed. I also met Nick there - nice guy.

Are these boards open to the public? On short or limited supply or ?

All boards are open to the public and available. However, the above picture is of a group of clear white boards heading off to a dealer in partial fulfillment of their order. A couple different sized Contenders, a few Carbon Flex Pros (Chris' Board) and a couple Chaos Pros (the board the thread was started about).

The honu and Carbon Flex Pro share some similarities, both have step deck to allow for increased volume, but yes that is really about it. The CFP is an aerial machine, set up for above the lip maneuvers and surf-style rotational riding (air reverses, air 180s, etc.). The honu has a fuller/wider template for larger riders and lower rocker.

Nick

Thanks for that info. If I were to order CFP or the Chaos Pro, what would delivery time look like?

About 3-4 weeks right now.

Nick

mxvet, I tried to send you a PM to keep any advertising off this thread but they were not going through.If you are looking to get a Carbon Flex Pro sooner than 3-4 weels I have one in stock at Californa Marine Sports and can have it ready to ship today or tomorrow. Nick sent me a 4'8 CFP and a 5'0 Ringer XL for the first part of my shop order to make sure I had a few boards of his here in time for the Sacramento Boat Show.

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Feel free to email me Steven at calmarinesports.com or give me a call at (707) 864-4007


For those who want to get boards sooner, talk to your local shop about carrying these smaller brands. The builders can only do so much and at a certain point they do what they can but wait times increase as they try to fulfill the orders. This would also get these newcomers into the sport on better boards being built by surfers.

Any one mailing out demos? :P

Yep, pretty much what Steven said. If you are in the NorCal area then Cal Marine is a great resource and they have a CFP. They of course can ship it too. Depending on where you are located I can recommend a number of local dealers to go check in with to and what they may have in stock.

Nick

For future reference, what is idea for a 5'9 220lb guy? I will be looking to purchase one later in the summer. Other boat priorities come first.

Tim, off the shelf you will need to look at a 4'8" board or longer. You are at or near the upper end of most 4'8" boards. A shorter board would have to be wider and thicker to be optimized for your size, or flatten-out to change up its displacement merging close to a skim board.

As far as what would be ideal style wise, I would need to understand more about your style and what you hope to achieve.

Nick

Too good not to post. A 4'6" little beauty.

Very nice. Would love to try one behind my boat.

Nick will you be bringing any sticks to the WCO?

Hey Tony,

Yeah probably. Also, Cal Marine will have a quiver.

Nick

Ok, so I finally got the board and finally had time to try it. First impression wasn't great. I ride with a lot of "gas pedal" or lots of weight on the front food and it kept pearling. I decided to not give up on the board and rode it for two more sessions, making sure to use less gas pedal. Wow is this board fast and really comes alive! Airs and recovery were great, the board is just plain silly fast. Everyone loves it. Just have to get used to not leaning forward too much (also my wave is steeper so all boards pearl more easily). Nick changed a few things from the original, but the soul of the board is the same. Overall I am very very happy and I will be retiring my chaos custom from a few years ago!.

https://youtu.be/Z0_KDy9ZQXA

Sweet video Duffy! Nice air and that video angle is above the lockers so you are boosting even higher by internet video standards (most of the swim platform pics/videos that make everything look bigger) :p

Here is my wave model from yesterday, all 5'1" of her. Wave looks huge!

Boards look sick.

What boat is that duff Wake looks real real nice.

Tige 24v running lots of weight. I'm surfing at 12.5 in the video. (disclaimer, my boat says 12.5mph, but I have no clue how correct that is)