Watch: "Demo Tapes: California"
The G Skate Demo Tapes' California edition follows Tanner, Dane and Pat Gudauskas lighting up some raw conditions at home on their signature 2+1 model—and includes a cameo by Lakey Peterson. As you’ll see, this skatey style of board, designed with the G Bros and Britt Merrick, allowed them to draw some very creative lines at high speeds and jam some critical turns with total control in what at times was less than stellar summer surf at their home break. This edit, our 5th instalment in the Demo Tapes series, captures the surfing that went down during those sessions.
The goal of the G Skate project between the G Bros and Britt was to create something fresh feeling that turned well in good surf but skated with ease through the not-so-good stuff. There was one major stipulation during its development: the G Skate had to still perform at the highest levels possible. They achieved this by shortening their typical shortboard rail line by 5” and adding curves and contours in key places that would keep them on top of the water and not hinder their turns in any way. Adding a 2 + 1 (twin plus trailer) fin set-up tied the whole concept together.
Visit your local surf shop to learn more, or check the G Skate out here