Wish List No. 3 - Hand Shaped Al Merrick
I have been racking my brain in search of what should be next on my wish list, what do I really want? Something that is in the back of many people's mind but not at the top of the list. Then it came to me.
A hand shaped Channel Islands surf board my the man himself Al Merrick. Al from all reports has not shaped in just under a decade and if you were to get a hand shape from the man himself it would again be something you would want to cherish. For in years to come it would become a collectors item not just for the fact that he is one of the greatest shapers to have ever lived but for the fact that he was the man behind the enigma that is Kelly Slater. Slater has rode Al's shapes from day dote and as we all know is one of the greatest athletes around, racking up an overwhelming 11 world titles. Lets not shy away from the fact however the Al also has shaped for the best of the best over the years. Please do not forget as well as the fact that you wouldn't want to let this bad boy go because of its sentimental value the board would also most definitely be a keeper because I mean it was hand shaped by one of the greatest shapers in the world. That's why it is on the wish list at Number 3
Enjoy here Slater and Reynolds going 'HAM' at Rincon
