Redwood Ranieri Flyer 7'9"
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$ 12,500.00 - Regular price
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$ 12,500.00
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This one is sold, but we can make another using the same or similar wood sources. Simply purchase this board on the website, and we'll reach out within 12 hours to discuss next steps, the production schedule, and any unique requirements you have.
Learn more about Ventana custom wooden surfboards.
This stunning, custom board was created for Greg Ranieri, who will be surfing it at his home breaks on the shores of New Jersey. The tail block and stringers were inspired by Greg's very first surfboard in 1963, a brand-new Morey Pope Peck Penetrator. It was a 10' board with dual redwood stringers and red nose and tail blocks.
The sun rays are crafted from reclaimed redwood from a historic home in Santa Cruz. The light wood representing water is Douglas fir from a cabinet shop.
The top deck is redwood from a salvaged hot tub with a unique stringer made of spruce and Indian rosewood from the Santa Cruz Guitar Company's offcuts. The four accent stringers are from guitar spruce, as well.
The multi-colored sun and tail block are made from a very special piece of Douglas fir from the hull of the Western Flyer, considered by many to be the most famous fishing boat in the world. John Steinbeck, Ed "Doc" Ricketts and crew sailed this 77-foot sardine boat into the Sea of Cortez in Baja California, Mexico in 1940. The following year, Steinbeck published his book, The Log from the Sea of Cortez, about the adventure. Learn more about this amazing boat and Ventana's use of its wood.
The top side of the tail block is accented with purfling offcuts from a guitar face from the Santa Cruz Guitar Company; the bottom is accented with abalone inlay.
The glassed-on single fin incorporates tree roots that are translucent through redwood burl driftwood which was collected from Seacliff State Beach in Aptos, California after an El Niño storm. The beach is down the street from the Ventana workshop where this board was handcrafted.
The rails are made of cork which is more resistant to dings, and there are two sheets of 4-ounce fiberglass on top and one on bottom. The epoxy is Entropy Super Sap 100 bio-resin which is up to 40% tree sap and is very strong and light.
All nail holes from the reclaimed boards have been filled with brass using a secret process.
As with all Ventana Surfboards, the interior is glassed and sealed, as well.
This board is hollow, lightweight and will ride as great as it looks. Given the uniqueness of each side, it's like two art pieces in one.
Sand and polish by Tyler Hopkins of Locus Surfboards.
Made in Santa Cruz, California by master craftsman Martijn Stiphout.
Dimensions: 7'9" x 22.75" x 2.75"
16 pounds
All Ventana wooden surfboards are ECOBOARD Project Gold Level Verified by SustainableSurf.org!
Shipping, Customs, and Returns
Free U.S. Insured Shipping & International Shipping Details
Every order includes free insurance and free USPS First Class or UPS Ground Shipping. Of course, you can select premimum options, too.
We can ship anywhere in the world that is legally permitted under U.S. law. Any customs payments, local taxes, and processing fees are the responsibility of the customer.
We generally ship products between 12 and 48 hours after we receive your order. In some cases, such as with surfboards, custom orders, or custom engraved products, we will contact you within 24 hours to discuss production and shipping timing.
Return Policy
Our Refund Policy is simple. We do the right thing. We trust our customers, and if you have any issues with any of our products, we'll work with you to do what's fair.
Contact craftspeople@ventanasurfboards.com to discuss your return or other issue. We approve returns within 48 hours.
Any refunds will be returned via the method and manner in which they were paid. For instance, a credit card payment will be refunded to the same credit card; a wire transfer or electronic check will be refunded to the same account from which it came, etc. A cash payment may be refunded via Venmo, bank transfer, or PayPal.
