Basically you’ll just have to finish the rails and do some light sanding. This is a good way to do your first Mini Simmons if you have never shaped before. Once you design your Mini Simmons template you need to grab a Mini Simmons surfboard blank, check our blank recommendation list.Īnother option is to send you design file to an AKU machine shop (find a AKU shaping shop near you). Get A Template To Shape Your You Own Mini Simmons Surfboard
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Go here to find out how to download and install the AKU software (Dude, it’s free!)Īnd if you need a Mini Simmons template file to get you started just fill out the form below and we’ll send you a free AKU Mini Simmons template (we’ll send the AKU file via email and you can download and open with the AKU software). You can either sketch the design out by hand or you can use some computer assisted software to come up with a sick mini simmons shape. Want to skip straight to the design-let’s get started.
Not satisfied and want to dig even deeper?Ĭheck out the book that inspired Bob Simmons hull design Navel Architecture of Planing Hulls. Next, if you want to dig into the Mini Simmons history and read John Elwell’s detailed study of the contributions Bob Simmons made click here. The first thing I recommend is to get educated on the Mini Simmons design, the first place to start is with KEEL NATION a book we put together to help you get started with Mini Simmons surfboard design. So, you want to shape your own Mini Simmons surfboard?Īwesome, you have come to the right place.
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