"A good surfer can ride a door"-Stuart D'Arcy
The proof is in the pudding...
The proof is in the pudding...
Ever since Kelly showed up at the Pipemasters last year riding a 5'9 "Deep Six" model, we have been asked over and over again to replicate that same design. When asked to build this particular board, D'Arcy replies "A good surfer can ride a door" which he has been saying since shaping for Martin "Pottz" Potter back in the day. Above is photographic evidence that yes, Slater can ride anything.To sum it all up, just cause Kelly is riding a "deep six" doesn't necessarily equate to average surfers being able to ride it. If your a good surfer you can ride anything. Here at D'Arcy surfboards we pride ourselves on shaping the average surfer a board which will be better than their last, in turn improving their level of surfing.
For more on Slater riding doors visit aspworldtour.com for a link to the Sports Illustrated article on the King.
Personally we would like to see Kelly bring his new magic carpet to Teahupoo to see whether or not the rails on that door will hold in pumping lefthand barrels.
Billabong Pro Teauhpoo starts in a few days, be sure to catch it live...
