Past Custom Builds
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Bushwacker
The Bushwacker is a fun, easy-to-surf performance egg like surfboard by Jeff "Doc" Lausch.
The Bushwacker is built like a performance egg, but with a pulled-in nose and tail that gives it a much more shortboard-like outline. Those subtle changes make it dramatically more capable in bigger and steeper conditions than a traditional egg, holding rail through real turns where most eggs would slide out.
When Doc first started shaping the Bushwacker, it was considered an alternative board for soft waves and beginner-to-intermediate surfers. Over time, something unexpected happened: experienced surfers started riding it too, and they didn't want to give it back. The Bushwacker catches waves with the ease of an egg, but you can still drive it hard off the tail like a shortboard. It's the rare board that grows with you, fun on day one, still fun ten years later.
Doc primarily shapes the Bushwacker with a round tail, though it also works beautifully as a swallow tail. He recommends the 5-box fin setup so you can experiment and dial in the configuration that fits your style: thruster or quad, whatever the day calls for.
Doc's Board Recommendation:
- 5 fins
- Round Tail
- No Channels
Best for:
- Waves from 1 to 6 ft
- Surfers wanting one board that handles small mush and steeper, more powerful waves
- Quivers that need a do-it-all board
Specs:
- Fin setup: 5-fin (FCS or Futures boxes) — thruster, quad, twin + trailer compatible
- Tail: Round tail (standard) or swallow tail (optional)
- Outline: Performance egg with pulled-in nose and tail
- Drive Speed: 3/5
- Wave Height: 1–6 ft
- Maneuverability: 3/5
- Paddle Power: 4/5
- Construction: Available in PU/Polyester or EPS/Epoxy
Custom shaped to order in Huntington Beach, California. Typical build time 3–4 weeks.
PU Polyester
- The standard blank, offering a classic feel and smooth ride. Known for its flex and responsiveness in a variety of wave conditions.
- Polyester Blank
- Polyester Resin
Poly with Epoxy Resin
- Stronger than polyester resin and makes the board more durable.
- Polyester Blank
- Epoxy Resin
EPS Epoxy
- Great strength to weight ratio.
- Lighter and stronger than a polyester board in the same dimensions.
- Slightly more flotation.
Single Slot Channel
- A single slot channel is a singular, short groove starting about 10 inches from the tail and getting deeper as it exits out the end of the board.
Benefits:
- Improved Drive: The single slot channel helps direct water flow, providing the board with extra drive and speed, especially in smaller, weaker waves. A great alternative to having a center fin on twin or quad fins.
- Control: It offers enhanced control by channeling water more directly under the board, making it easier to maintain a stable line during turns.
- Versatility: This channel design is versatile, performing well in various wave conditions, from small beach breaks to bigger surf. Adds a little grip to your rip.
4 Channel
- A 4-channel design features four grooves on the bottom of the board. A slightly longer center channel. The outside channels are a little shorter starting from the back quarter of the board, starting shallow and progressively get deeper as it exits the tail.
Benefits:
- Speed and Lift: The 4 channels create lift by directing water flow more efficiently, allowing the board to plane better on the water's surface, which results in increased speed.
- Enhanced Grip: This design provides additional grip and hold during turns, making it excellent for carving and generating speed through sections of the wave.
- Responsiveness: The configuration of the channels offers more responsiveness in turns, allowing for sharper, more precise maneuvers.
- Aesthetic Appeal: High-gloss shine enhances visual appeal and makes the board stand out.
- Durability: Offers a little bit of strength and durability.
Protects the crucial area of the board under your back foot. It’s worth the price if you are hard on your boards and have a tendency to crush the tail with your back foot.
DRIVE SPEED
3/5
WAVE HEIGHT
1-6FT
MANEUVERABILITY
3/5
PADDLE POWER
4/5
Bushwacker
Doc's Board Breakdown
