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How to pick a beginner surfboard
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The McCoy Nugget phenomenon continues to unfold.The McCoy Nugget website is a collection of articles on the subject of surfboard design by none other than Geoff McCoy himself. After frequent requests, McCoy has finally agreed to share his thoughts, beliefs and design theories with us the surfing public. Geoff McCoy has for some time now been a controversial figure in the surfing world. His 'tell it, like it is' attitude has ruffled the feathers of many surfing media and marketing magnates, leaving McCoy on the outskirts of the media circus that is modern surfing today. This is precisely where McCoy likes to be, away from the hype and fantasy. Geoff McCoy chooses to keep his feet firmly planted on the ground, and his mind anchored in reality. A vantage point from where he can reflect upon surfboard designs that, like the man himself, operate with realistic reliability and functionality. Rather than the disappointment of an unattainable fantasy so often offered up to an unsuspecting surfing public, in the form of fashionable rather than functional surfboards. The articles offered within the McCoy Nugget website, are presented with the same honesty and raw integrity that is the trade mark personality of Geoff McCoy. Some will find these articles refreshing and liberating, some may disagree, and there will be those who will flush with anger, because someone dares to speak the truth. No matter which category you fall into, all who have a vested interest in surfing will benefit from reading these articles. From surfboard shaper to learner surfer, there is something here for everyone. McCoy has been shaping successful surfboard designs, longer than most of us have been surfing. Despite his unwillingness to play the 'surf marketing game', everyone knows the name McCoy, why is that? There can only be one answer; if it works then the bullshit becomes unnecessary. The name McCoy has survived all surfing fads so far, and will continue to do so. You cannot fault the real McCoy. If you have not been willing to try something different remember this; ignorance is the product of contempt, prior to investigation. |