Robin Mair Designs
Therefore, to see his plans
for an old style balsawood surfboard come to fruition, Dave put
out a search for a master woodworker. He found one who met his
needs in Robin
Mair, on the north shore of Kauai. Robin, from South
Africa, has been shaping surfboards for over 40 years. He has
perfected his expertise in every aspect of building a board, from
laminating to glossing and polishing, from rough sanding to master
shaper. Robin Mair is a
craftsman of wood.
Travelling the world he has
created 72' wood racing sailboats, along with old style wooden
boats. He has fashioned acoustical and classic guitars from start
to finish. When Felipe Pomar and other big wave artists in Hawaii
need guns of wood, Robin is the the one they seek out.
Robin Mair was exactly who
Dave was looking for...
Robin procurred
the hollow balsawood blank from Balsaflite,
run for over twenty years by Andres "Skip"
Kozminski in the forests of Ecuador. After discussing the
template dimensions with Dave over the phone, Robin found a Randy
Rarrick restored Dave Sweet surfboard on Oahu owned by
Michael Malsie. The specs on that
board matched what Dave was looking for, so Robin was able to
get an exact template from it. From there Robin's shaping skills
took over and he was able to create the exact shape Dave had in
mind. Robin then turned the glassing and finishing over to John
Delaney who outdid himself on this work of art.
Robin Mair
is a technical perfectionist and Dave's
Signature Model No.1 shows it!
For the Serious
Collector Only!
This final
edition of Signature
Models is being made purely for the serious collector.
The collector who wants that one-of-a-kind
gem!
No.1
and No.2 will be sold to the highest
bidders. The first board is slated for auction on E-Bay in a couple
of weeks, unless someone knocks Dave's socks off with a monster
bid before the auction is listed. The second board may appear
in an Oahu collector's event, but nothing is cast in stone!
To say that board
No.1 is a rare piece in the world
of surfing would be grossly understating the issue! There has
never been one like it! Nor will there ever be!
Signature Model
No.1 will be shipped to the winning bidder
from Kauai to
anywhere in the world,
encased in its own custom-made wooden box. Included in the sale
will be a Letter of Authenticity,
detailing the history and pedigree of the board and blank, signed
by Dave Sweet and Robin Mair. Also there will be a Photo
CD showing the progression of the blank during the shaping
process.
IF THE NEW OWNER
WISHES , No.1
will be shipped to Southern California where
it can be picked up directly from Dave, at his home in Pacific
Palisades. You can pick up the board from the creator just like
in the ol' days. At Dave Sweet Surfboards
we aims to please!
Important Note
After expenses,
the proceeds for this classic edition of
balsawood surfboards will be used to help defray the hospital
and medical costs incurred from Dave's stroke. Your kokua will
be deeply appreciated!
Questions &
Information
Dave is still teamed up with
his friend and old sales manager from the '60s, Denny
"River Rat" Waller who continues to operate
the surf shop. Denny handles all communications and processes
all orders for Dave Sweet Surfboards. Use the Contact
Page to get in touch with Denny.
Bids for No.1
can be made to Denny, via e-mail or phone,
before the E-bay auction. Denny is in daily contact with Dave.
All bids will be kept strictly confidential. Any and all five-figure
bids will be strongly considered.
