Santa Cruz board builder Travis Reynolds is the 2018 winner of the Icons of Foam shaping competition. In today’s episode Travis opens up about the perils of rapid growth, the value of shaping machines, exploring asymmetry, and growing up riding

215 – Greg Martz of The Waterman’s Guild

Apr 26th, 2018 1h 34m

Greg Martz founded The Waterman’s Guild in 1983. In the past 35 years it’s become renowned as one of the world’s leading surfboard glass shops; glassing boards for everyone from Dale Velzy, to Lightning Bolt, to Channel Islands and Rusty. In to

213 – Roger Hinds and the State of Board Building

Apr 13th, 2018 1h 52m

? Roger Hinds’ 40 year mantra, “Built by One Pair of Hands” was challenged last week when his glass shop closed. In today’s episode we discuss the new economics of board building, why some surfboard brands have outsourced manufacturing, how th

211 – Josh Hall

Apr 4th, 2018 1h 36m

Today’s conversation is with San Diego surfboard shaper Josh Hall. Josh discusses starting his career at the very bottom (ding repair), studying Spanish literature, detouring through Europe to import wine, surviving situational depression, redi

209 – Josh Martin

Mar 14th, 2018 1h 44m

In today’s episode we catch up with surfboard shaper Josh Martin. Josh is carrying on a family legacy of shaping, started by his father Terry Martin and uncle Mickey Munoz. Terry is credited as having shaped more surfboards than any other human

205 – Superwolf

Feb 14th, 2018 1h 35m

Today’s episode is with master laminator Alex “Superwolf” Villalobos. Superwolf laminates for Ryan Burch, Joel Tudor, Jeff McCallum, and is well renowned as one of surfing’s finest laminators and resin colorists. Superwolf not only shares his o

201 – Shaping Surfing: Manny Caro

Jan 17th, 2018 1h 32m

In today’s episode we chat with surfboard shaper Manny Caro. Manny shares his origin story, how nature informs his surfboard design theory, formative experiences with Rich Pavel and Marc Andreini, the importance of sourcing locally made buildin

190 – Shaping Surfing: Matt Calvani

Oct 20th, 2017 1h 20m

Matt Calvani is the owner and head shaper of Bing Surfboards. Bing Surfboards is one of very few remaining California legacy surfboard brands. Founded in 1959 by Bing Copeland, Calvani officially partnered in the business in 2007. In today’s ep

187 – Shaping Surfing: Jon Pyzel

Sep 26th, 2017 1h 31m

In today’s episode of Shaping Surfing with chat with North Shore shaper Jon Pyzel. From humble beginning in Santa Barbara to a life changing encounter with Alexandra Florence, Pyzel details his origin story, the inciting incidents and the motiv

182 – Shaping Surfing: Ryan Lovelace

Aug 24th, 2017 1h 31m

In a very short period Ryan Lovelace has developed some of the most interesting and sought after surfboards in the market. From humble beginnings and hands-on learning, Lovelace has developed a worldwide cult-following of fans. Made entirely by

177 – Shaping Surfing: Dane Hantz, Vulcan Surf

Jul 28th, 2017

Dane Hantz is a dichotomy. Creative and regimented. Thick-skinned and sensitive. His board designs are whimsical in concept and yet precisely engineered. His old-school work ethic and stringent business practices have developed a core following

174 – Wax On: Dave Parmenter

Jul 11th, 2017 1h 53m

We are thrilled to welcome back former guest Dave Parmenter. He first appeared in episode 101 of Surf Splendor where we outlined his biography. A former pro surfer, a surf writer, historian, and boardbuilder, Surfing Magazine once described Par

171 – Shaping Surfing: Jeff McCallum

Jun 27th, 2017 1h 7m

Today’s episode of ‘Shaping Surfing’ features surfboard shaper Jeff McCallum. Jeff McCallum builds surfboards in San Diego California with an unwavering focus on quality. Quality is a word that gets thrown around pretty frivolously in surfboard

151 – Roger Hinds & Surf News, January 24, 2017

Jan 25th, 2017 1h 46m

Today’s episode comes to you in two parts; the first 30 minutes is a follow-up conversation with surfboard shaper Roger Hinds discussing The Dream Fish that he shaped for David. In the second part of the show, David and Scott discuss the closur

144 – Wayne Rich

Nov 22nd, 2016 1h 31m

Surfer/Shaper Wayne Rich is the subject of today’s episode of Surf Splendor. Wayne was inducted into the International Surfboard Builder Hall of Fame last week and he’s a 2x Icons of Foam winner. In this episode Wayne details his childhood in H

142 – Marc Andreini

Nov 8th, 2016 1h 13m

Surfboard shaper Marc Andreini is our guest on today’s episode of Surf Splendor. Marc discusses his formative experiences surfing with George Greenough, Phil Edwards, and Margo Oberg. He also explains the design theory of the displacement hull

139 – Roger Hinds, Jim Kempton & Surf News, October 20, 2016

Oct 21st, 2016 1h 57m

We have a packed show today with a couple of guests. David opens the show with a conversation with Roger Hinds about the noserider that he shaped for David. Scott then chats with former Surfer Magazine editor Jim Kempton about the legacy of Nat

134 – Tom Curren & Maurice Cole: The Reverse V Project

Sep 10th, 2016 55m 23s

In today’s episode Tom Curren and Maurice Cole discuss the seminal board design documented in their new book ‘The Reverse V Project’. Tom also chats about his skimboard and Maurice discusses designs and constructions that he’s currently explori

132 – Matt Parker, Album Surf

Aug 16th, 2016 1h 1m

David sits down with surfboard shaper Matt Parker to discuss his origin story, surfboard design including asymmetry and finless concepts, construction materials, and leveraging social media to build a homegrown surf brand. Enjoy! Visit AlbumSur

127 – Matt Parker and Surf News, June 8, 2016

Jun 9th, 2016 1h 49m

We begin today’s episode with a conversation with Matt Parker of Album Surfboards about an asymmetrical surfboard that he lent to David to surf. David and Scott then break down the latest surf news, including the Red Bull Cape Fear event, the F

116 – Eric Arakawa

Jan 13th, 2016 1h 22m

I grew up watching Andy Irons shred on Eric Arakawa’s but I was surprised to learn that shaping surfboards has only been one facet of Eric’s career. He’s an astute entrepreneur who has woven a fine balance of continually shaping boards and grow

101 – Dave Parmenter

Sep 1st, 2015 1h 20m

Today’s guest is former pro surfer, surf writer, and boardbuilder, Dave Parmenter. Surfing Magazine once described Parmenter as “the most interesting surfing in the world.” In this conversation we discuss his career path, how easily legacy can

093 – Bootstrapping It with Maurice Agnello and Wayne Okamoto

Jun 18th, 2015 1h 2m

Bootstrapping it. In today’s episode we analyze the process of starting from scratch in the surf business. The first part of the show is with Maurice Agnello of Edit Surfboards and Used Surf. Maurice explains how he parlayed his humble beginnin

091 – Roger Hinds

Jun 3rd, 2015 1h 5m

Roger Hinds is a name that’s come up on this show a number of times. He’s been involved with and working alongside the most well-known board builders in the industry, all of whom regard Roger as one of the most talented craftsmen in surfboard b

087 – Malcolm Campbell and The Bonzer

May 5th, 2015 1h 28m

In today’s episode we discuss the Bonzer design, the role that it’s played in surfing, and the surf world’s quirky social dynamics that sometimes push and often impede board design evolution. The Bonzer is the first truly functional, high-perfo