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Black Fern PDX

PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:12 am
by Tatonka
Anyone ridden one of these boards? They look interesting...

http://www.blackfernsurf.com

Re: Black Fern PDX

PostPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 4:08 pm
by smithgrind
interesting in what way?

Re: Black Fern PDX

PostPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:32 pm
by Doc
There's a black logo...
Of a fern...
That's interesting.

Doc

Re: Black Fern PDX

PostPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:51 pm
by Tex
Not Interesting: Label/Name...How about Orange Dandelion?

Interesting:

Shots of some of my fav spots on the Strait

The cuban missle

Re: Black Fern PDX

PostPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:49 pm
by Tatonka
interesting as in I'd be interested in riding one...not that I'm serious, I have too many boards (and only ride two) and my wife is onto me sneaking new ones into the basement and doesn't believe the "I'm storing it for my bro" line any more. still, it's interesting.

Re: Black Fern PDX

PostPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:11 pm
by smithgrind
It would be interesting to see you come up with a new line to hoodwink your wife's suspicions about the boards in the basement.

Re: Black Fern PDX

PostPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:31 pm
by Doc
Hmmm...
Your wife is making me nervous about my wife...
Let's see...
Do you keep your boards organized or in a messy pile?
The messy pile works best fyi...
That way she can never tell which board is which...
Also, I store most of the boards in my shed, which locks...
"No...I don't have an extra key"
That works pretty good...
"He just gave it to me"...
"I've had that board forever"...
"You look pretty today!"...
These are all things that have worked...
I did just get a new 10'6" Becker tho...
Pretty hard to hide...
But when she asks I think I'll say...
"What's that? I think your phone is ringing?"
That should work.

Doc

Re: Black Fern PDX

PostPosted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 10:23 pm
by Tex
Last year my bro gave me 4 of his boards and then he had a $700 credit down at Oakfoils so we co-customized one last board together with Wayne.

Now have eight and end up riding a different board just about everytime I go out. Still not sure which one is my fav.

Re: Black Fern PDX

PostPosted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:31 pm
by smithgrind
I'm more prone to sip Black Maple Hill whiskey.

Re: Black Fern PDX

PostPosted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:13 pm
by cricket
I just had a great experience with Blackfern.

The shaper, Mike Hall, takes a lot of pride in his designs but ultimately he helped me make all the decisions. He was professional and considerate. The most amazing thing, though, was how fast I got it: I think it took like five days.

I've only ridden it twice, both in head-high, shorter period surf and it caught everything-- I didn't do so hot, but that's another story. I need more time on it before I can say more, but I'd definitely give him a call yourself.

http://s1141.photobucket.com/albums/n587/kranfiha/

Re: Black Fern PDX

PostPosted: Mon Sep 09, 2013 5:05 pm
by noparking
I know this thread is a little old just just wanted to chime in. Currently having mike shape me my first "custom" board and I couldn't be more excited. Should be here finished up in the next few weeks, I''ll make sure to post some pictures up as well as a review.

Re: Black Fern PDX

PostPosted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 2:51 pm
by noparking
Just wanted to update my post. I picked my board up yesterday from Michael at Blackfern and couldn't be happier with how it turned out. I'll post back about how the things rides once i get the chance to get it in the water.
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