The Isaac Wood Everyday Ryder Longboard Surfboard Design
Isaac Wood, a seasoned veteran with nearly three decades of experience, embodies the legacy of Gordon and Smith Surfboards. As a key figure within the company, Wood has not only witnessed but actively contributed to the evolution of surfboard design.
His latest endeavor, The Everyday Ryder longboard, reflects not only his passion for the sport but also his hands-on involvement in crafting boards that cater to the diverse needs of surfers. With a rich history backing them, Gordon and Smith continue to ride the waves of change, ensuring that their boards, under the guidance of experts like Isaac Wood, remain synonymous with quality and performance in the ever-evolving world of surfing.
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The “Everyday Ryder” is a creation by our Gordon & Smith team rider and shaper, Isaac Wood.
Isaac has been a G&S team rider for 25+ years, as well as a member of the Windansea Surf Club for 15+.
Wood wanted to design something easy to ride that can simply turn, noseride, and trim in any conditions.
He came up with the “Everyday Ryder”. This longboard features a subtle natural rocker, slight flip in the nose, and edge in the tail. The entry from the nose is a flat, upturned rail with a slight concave that is 6” back from our standard concaves, allowing easier wave entry and paddle. Pushing back the concave also allows for more stability when dropping in, as well as extra noseriding time.
After the concave, the rocker has a 1’ flat spot that blends into a slight belly, to V in front of the fin box, back to a slight belly, then flat out the tail with edge. The down rail-like lowered rails towards the end of the board allows the tail to sit high in the water making for a very responsive and fluid feeling from rail to rail.
The “Everyday Ryder” has a comfortable feel from the first session out, and has become a favorite board amongst our G&S team. Unanimously, this has become the board of choice for any conditions on any day, giving it the appropriate name, the “Everyday Ryder”.
The “Everyday Ryder” can be ordered from 9’0 up to 9’8” in board length.
Gordan & Smith Surfboards History
In the dynamic world of surfing, where innovation and tradition collide to create the perfect wave-riding experience, Gordon and Smith Surfboards stand as a testament to enduring craftsmanship. Established decades ago, the history of Gordon and Smith is woven into the very fabric of surfing culture.
The company, founded by Larry Gordon and Floyd Smith in the 1950s, played a pivotal role in the evolution of surfboard design, contributing to the sport’s growth and popularity. From the shortboards of the ’60s to the high-performance thrusters of the ’80s, Gordon and Smith has consistently been at the forefront of surfboard innovation.
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