In conjunction with Longboard Larry...

[akimaveur]

From the hills of Laguna Beach with shapes by LBL and made from the freshest hemp, bamboo and holes on the planet. Holesom is dedicated to the proposition of smiles on rider’s faces, and on the faces of those we pass by as we share the stoke that is longboard skateboarding.

David J Williams started a new longboard building company named Holesom. (www.holesom.com) I am not a spokesperson for him and his company, nor am I being paid to write this post. Simply put, I really like what he does as a person, what he stands for, and what he's brought/is bringing/ and will bring to the longboard atmosphere. Almost everything I post is from his Facebook as well as some material from some team rider's Facebook's. Some of the pictures are of prototypes, so the cosmetics are not up to par; such as lack of sanding around the holes for instance.

During early early stages of making this board, Longboard Larry said, "I am super excited to see all the stoke about this board (concept).
I love using new materials and this is going to be a fun project. Can't wait to get the first board done."

Quick Props:
David J. Williams on making this cool new company. Best of luck for your business, don't be afraid to ask advice from other notable longboarders. (especially Chris Chaput and Longboard Larry. Maybe in the future you may contact other greats like Adam Colton for the dancer, John Galac, or Louis Pilloni for the downhill board)
PS, David Williams of Holesom is NOT the same David Williams that i hyperlinked to. XD

Matt Mann (as seen in "Killed by Dervish") for the legit photos of his, very much loved, prototype in front of a serene Californian sunset. Also thanks for getting stoked, and telling many people about how awesome your prototype board is.

Braden Lyle for taking and being in those great photographs with his board during a small photo shoot. Thanks for testing prototypes, as well.


Now that your done skipping the above text, here are some pictures =]


In this picture, David (self proclaimed 200 lbs) jumped on the board and took a picture until he got it just right. Just in case your wondering, it went right back to original camber after this abuse =]


Just a prototype at this point, but the setup is wicked.
40 inches/50 holes 9 layers hemp and bamboo (proto)


"This is what heaven looks like" - David Williams


Why are the holes like that? Its just a prototype and the public production boards will be sanded flawlessly. Look at the bottom for David William's quote on this subject matter.


Taken by Matt Mann


Click the above picture to link it to photobucket, and you will see some Holey's on the boards.
Holes is the theme.


A newly released poster, paper that sums up the board and the company in a fast manner.


A nicely put together poster, no?


David Williams himself demolishing some garage sessions.


Here is Braden Lyle in a funny picture, notice the 'non tape' kind of grip.


I dont think this is the deck from above, but here is another of David William's boards. He describes it as the best garage board on the planet. 36" set up with fat frees, randals and venom double barrel reds."

Some quotes from the maker of Holesom, David Williams:

concerning this board being a "dervish killer":
if not for the whirling dervish vid (magical) and riding my own dervish on the hills of laguna beach... this concept would have never been dreamt up. nothing but love for loaded : )

concerning the flex of this board:
we've been asked a few times whether it''ll snap or not from a tigerclaw or some such trick. big guy (200) landing hard and... boing - back to it's original camber : )

concerning a suggestion to make the board drop through:
with all due respect to the dervish, this is way more fun. and i love my dervish... but yeah, way funner as is. i ought to drop one though... ha ha

concerning the flex amount on this board:
after what, 10 months we are still dialing in the flex but expect it to flex a couple inches from the top of the camber during a solid deep carve for most riders... and in between for dh or dancing or tricks unless you pull a big ol hippy jump and then ya might get catapulted into the neighbor's yard : )

concerning the look from looking at the top:
i was in a starbucks yesterday having coffee w the hHolesom skate mom, and what always happens happened... girl asks "whoa, what are the holes for" ha ha, i get asked that all the time. the thing is, people really like the clean look of this deck as a top mount. we've wondered once or twice about offering it dropped but the gut instinct was right all along. so if you don't want attractive women approaching you on a daily basis... get a dervish ha ha :Q

A quick side note: my first question to David was 'how durable is it gonna with all the holes in it??"
he said: Plenty, not even an issue but still a good question. nose and rail wear, as with any board, is all that will happen to it.

concerning recommended set ups on this board:
on holesom.com we will probably keep it simple like holey or randal trucks (amazing on both) and all the o'tang and abec11/retro wheels... on longboardlarry.com you'll find more options, or stokedskateboards.com...

concerning his use of "cross-duros":
crossing up the duros looks cool, but what about performance? i spoke w Chris Chaput for over an hour (dude is like Einstein when it comes to wheels) on this very set up and he said yes, do it, and then supported that w pie over mixed bigs equals happiness squared. add to that, i couldn't tell you which was which if i rode w my eyes closed... been riding this set up for a week w nothing but stoke. it's ok to be a rule breaker :O

concerning the cosmetic imperfections of a prototype:
this is a proto, the production decks are going to have each hole sweetly sanded and beveled to perfection by the sandpaper tongues of our kitten factory.

concerning the price of the board:
I do not have a quote for this section because I was walking to David in an instant messanger, but the board will be priced likewise of the Loaded Dervish. Sure its more than some other boards, but with this board, you really do get what you pay for! The time, effort, and love put in this board are worth it. Plus as Loadedboards.com said "Bamboo is not cheap." And making holes, and using hemp is not free either.

concerning whether or not to make blems:
same disclaimer as above, but he acknowledges how Longboard Larry feels about second rate boards (LBL does not want any board not worth riding with his name on it.) But David, at the same time, does not want price to be an obstacle for people who really want to ride this.

concerning how he will use griptape:
when your sweet factory grip wears off yours... you can purchase pre-cut grip tape from us at the same price as regular grip tape, and simply slide it onto place with a couple pencils. pretty ingenious we think ha ha. all the protos are hand drilled till we are ready to go, then it'll all be automated. the tooling is already ready!

Some quick things Holesom has shared with its fans on Facebook:
Holesom is pleased to announce partnership/suggested set-up status with O'tang In-Heats and Durians, Abec11/Retro Big Zigs and Freerides, and Holey trucks. we are thrilled to join with these fine companies to provide high performance completes!

Company Overview: A collaboration with Longboard Larry to provide a unique and highest quality product (hemp, bamboo and holes) that can be ordered from on-line stores on a Tuesday or Wednesday and delivered on a Friday.

Mission: Holesom is dedicated to the proposition of smiles on rider's faces, and on the faces of those we pass by as we share the stoke that is longboard skateboarding : )

Products:
40 inch 50 hole freestyle "Street Sweeper" (holy roller)
36 inch 38 hole carver "Saturday Night Special"
52 inch 52 hole dancer "B-52's"
Downhill deck in early stages of development.

CLICK TO SEE THE FACEBOOK FAN PAGE


btw, i really didnt know which thread to put this in.
its not my company so i didnt want to put it in vendors

Well that is all I want to share with all you fine fellow fishers today. Watch out for this new company! But do not get it twisted, David Williams rides and highly likes his Loaded Dervish, but this board is way funner in his opinion. Its also not a Dervish Killer.

Thats all for now folks.


Skate Safe.
Live Stoked.
Enjoy Holesom.

- Buckwheat

[hxzero]

Whooooooah that is flexy as hell, and looks pretty cool.

[bakersfield90]

Bottoming out a board by just standing on it is not a good way to market your product.

[Jorelle]

Should've set it up with Holey's for kicks.

[coercive]

Bottoming out a board by just standing on it is not a good way to market your product.

what makes you think he's just standing on it and it didn't just jump on it?

[akimaveur]

Bottoming out a board by just standing on it is not a good way to market your product.

He jumped on it

what makes you think he's just standing on it and it didn't just jump on it?

hahah i thought it was obvious, guess not

Should've set it up with Holey's for kicks.

check out the new pictures, and if you look closely in the one with three protos, it is

[BAUER]

look at the stress on his legs, he did not just stand on it.

shutup.

[luftywaffles]

lol srslayyyyyyyy

the shape is kinda meh


but the construction looks rad

[frankie18]

sweet a derv with holes in it! Wait... looks cool though.

[jkpvilla]

what do the holes do?

[luftywaffles]

i think they're supposed to reduce weight and provide grip.

[akimaveur]

lol srslayyyyyyyy

the shape is kinda meh


but the construction looks rad

yeah, its not an original shape, but its fuctional!

sweet a derv with holes in it! Wait... looks cool though.

tee-hee. its not quite a dervish, the dervish only had two big holes in it

what do the holes do?

provide grip, promote gnar, reduces weight, and adds a 'locked in' feel

i think they're supposed to reduce weight and provide grip.

correcto

[Dancering]

i think ill stick with the derv......and btw wont the holes get covered once u grip it

[WaveDancer]

the holes probably enhance the flex too. Looks like a cool board i guess. I'll probably let a few fishies get em and see what the reviews on flex and such are before I spring for one, gotta focus on being stoked on my coming intruder. Yay for hemp though!

[WaveDancer]

i think ill stick with the derv......and btw wont the holes get covered once u grip it

yeah if yr too lazy to cut them out

[SoloRider]

Reminds me of something I saw at Maryhill...

[Dancering]

hell yeah im to lazy i just wanna slap it on and ride not waist my time cuttin circles everwhere

[akimaveur]

i think ill stick with the derv......and btw wont the holes get covered once u grip it

Why waist thyme cutting wholes. Ewe no ewe don't want to dew that kind of werk.

hell yeah im to lazy i just wanna slap it on and ride not waist my time cuttin circles everwhere

yeah if yr too lazy to cut them out

I added two pictures, one of Braden with his finger through the board, and one of a grip taped deck with holes in it.

David describes his way of putting the holes in the prototypes:
i pushed in on the holes with my fingers to get an impression and took an elecrtic drill with a stone ball sanding bit and just went at it.

but you dont have to do that!!

"when your sweet factory grip wears off yours... you can purchase pre-cut grip tape from us at the same price as regular grip tape, and simply slide it onto place with a couple pencils. pretty ingenious we think ha ha"

[streetheap]

hell yeah im to lazy i just wanna slap it on and ride not waist my time cuttin circles everwhere

Why waist thyme cutting wholes. Ewe no ewe don't want to dew that kind of werk.

[mattyno]

Why waist thyme cutting wholes. Ewe no ewe don't want to dew that kind of werk.

You've clearly wasted a good amount of man hours thinking up this new spelling scheme.. just cut the holes out.