Week 5 Response

The McTavish article gave a very detailed account on how board shape and design changed over time. I found it interesting how different designs were being used simply because of popularity of design rather than what would let you ride the wave better. The way he shaped boards for a living gave a lot if info about what people wanted for a board but gave him time to figure out what rides best. What was helpful was the sketches of the boards to show what they looked like and how they compared to others, the way he had the insight about the design of the shortboard being what would be popular later on and the specific design characteristics that gave a superior ride. I especially liked the Divine portfolio and how it showed the look of the decade and the images show things on both how they were and how they were perceived to be by others.