Past Custom Builds
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V-12 Flying Turtle
The V-12 Flying Turtle is a long board alternative that zips and rips. A small-wave groveler, inspired by the Mini Simmons template but built to do more than just glide.
Doc has always appreciated the speed, glide, and paddle ease of the classic Mini Simmons design, but wanted to build a version that could actually turn. The V-12 Flying Turtle keeps the iconic "bar of soap" outline that makes Mini Simmons-style boards so fun, but adds a tip-to-tail double barrel concave underneath that lets the straight outline hold on rail and bank hard through turns. The result is a board that's far more maneuverable than it looks. Insanely fast, fun, and capable of carving real arcs on a corner where most flat-bottomed grovelers just drift.
The V-12 is the original Flying Turtle, designed specifically for small mushy waves. The magic is in the volume: this template packs a huge amount of foam into a short, square package, so you paddle into everything and never run out of speed once you're up. Ride it short. That's where the design comes alive.
"A friend asked me where the Turtle name came from. Look at the squareness of the template — kind of looks like a turtle to me." — Doc
Doc's Board Recommendation:
- Quad Fin
- Swallow Diamond Tail
- No Channels
Best for:
- Waves from 0.5 to 4 ft
- Surfers who want the paddle and glide of a Mini Simmons with real turning ability
- Surfers looking for a fun, fast, easy small-wave board to keep in the quiver
- Anyone tired of getting skunked on weak summer days
Specs:
- Fin setup: Multiple options (twin, quad, twin + trailer) — confirm your preference
- Outline: Classic "bar of soap" Mini Simmons-inspired template
- Bottom: Double barrel concave tip to tail
- Length: Ride short — typically much shorter than your standard shortboard
- Drive Speed: 4/5
- Wave Height: 0.5–4 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
4/5
WAVE HEIGHT
0.5-4FT
MANEUVERABILITY
3/5
PADDLE POWER
4/5
V-12 Flying Turtle
Doc's Board Breakdown
