Grain Waterlog - Traditional Longboard

A classic log, the Waterlog is our traditional style, full-volume longboard designed to catch all the waves you want and roam tip to tail while practicing or perfecting your footwork. It’s got the volume that bigger surfers want, beginners need, and small days demand. Point-and-go on this trimming machine, take a stroll to sweet spot at the nose, or crank a full pivot-turn from the tail to return to the pocket of the wave. If smaller, gentler waves are your groove, the Waterlog is your magic carpet.

The Waterlog features a full outline from a wider nose to its squash tail, providing the perfect platform for walking to—and riding from—the full length of the board. A flatter nose rocker with a slight concave maximizes lift and stability when standing at (or near) the tip. After it’s noticeable “hips, the tail end of the Waterlog tapers to a just-the-right-width squash tail; which, combined with a bit of tail rocker lift and a bellied bottom, let the board roll and pivot with surprising ease and quickness from the tail. Rounded, 60/40 rails keep a good bit of volume for side-to-side stability, and run all the way back through the tail, helping control the speed of the Waterlog so you can lock into the pocket of peelers while trimming.

Finished Board Specs

• 9'4" x 23-1/4" x 2-7/8", Volume 74.94 L
• 10' x 23-3/4" x 2-7/8", Volume 81.92 L
  
  

Chesapeake Light Craft has been working with Grain Surfboards since 2009---we're really excited by what they're doing with their Home Grown series of wooden surfboard kits. With our San O' series of paddleboard kits, we discovered a mine of enthusiasm for wooden boards with a modern vibe. You’ll discover that wooden surfboards ride with more energy and carry more momentum down the wave. The original surfboards were wood, and a well-built wooden board will feel solid underfoot but also transmit a pleasing softness like nothing you’ve ever experienced on a 'glass and foam board. Wave after wave you’ll find new ways to praise its qualities. Quite simply, Grain Surfboard kits are a perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern performance. Grain Surfboard kits are manufactured by hand using predominately Northern White Cedar, with some Western Red Cedar thrown in for color. White Cedar is super light, extremely rot-resistant and beautiful to look at. What else could you ask for when building a surfboard? The natural qualities of these tight-grained woods ensure durability, strength, and lightweight rideability for many years. Like all CLC boat kits, Grain Surfboards are sheathed in fiberglass and coated in epoxy for a lifetime of hard use without the headache of old-fashioned woodenboat maintenance.

Every Grain Surfboard kit comes with everything you need to build your own board, including CNC-cut keel and frames, hand-cut top and bottom planks, rail strips, fin box, glue, epoxy, fiberglass, mixing buckets, gloves, and a detailed instruction manual. These kits are designed to be built by anyone with the room to do it. Previous woodworking experience is not necessary.  Shipping quote to be provided for each order.  Shipping fees apply to local pickup as well.