My personal introduction to Shawn happened in the late 80s when I saw his signature in a skateboarding ad for the very first time. I was about 10 years old at the time and it caught my eye. I could’t…
This short combines two of our favorite things: a killer edit and an interesting story about a guy who’s going his own way in the world. Add to that the fact that this was made by an Australian university student…
It’s easy to overlook just how talented Alrik is. But if you look closely at his sculptures you can see a human spark that’s both expressive and impeccable. Don’t think his boards don’t follow suit… For more check out his…
Originally posted on ST Surf Images By Tom Woods After repairing a surfboard that I ran over in my car (a board which I called a “write-off”) my brother Joe got the gist of a few of the skills needed…
So you landed a corporate job, huh? After the thrill of the steady paycheck wears off, you might start itching for some stimulation outside of the cubicle. Maybe it’s a longterm gig, or maybe it’s just a part-time contract. Either…
Making Surfboards in All Shapes and Sizes By Natalie Jacobs Tucked away in an alley, covered on nearly all sides by bars featuring local craft brews, there is a warehouse full of surfboard shapers. With five shaping bays and a…
Cleaner Lines, More Sustainable Surfboards, pt. 2 By Mark Sankey (For part 1, go here) Shapers are always looking to garner feedback on their latest shapes, or have them proven in the most demanding conditions by the best riders. Last…
Cleaner Lines, More Sustainable Surfboards, pt. 1 By Mark Sankey Here in the UK, Mark Roberts has been carving out his own niche in the local surf industry by crafting greener surfboards from foam and wood under his Glass Tiger…
By Vanessa Ratjen Lately, it feels like every time I open my computer I find myself learning about another neat grassroots project I’d like to support. With crowd funding sites growing in popularity, the number of people bypassing traditional means…