Shaping Boards: Custom Surfboard Design with the Shaper

super quick board, but with the hold and maneuverability of a performance shortboard

shapingboards — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:40:46 +0000

Todd, Since moving to San Diego from the SF Bay Area about five years ago, I have been on a quest to find a small wave board for average everyday surf. I’ve experimented with everything from groveler type boards to modernized fish types and have not been able to find that magic shape that I can ride in area [...]

What type of board would Todd recommend for a beach break type of wave that is really short and pretty weak?

shapingboards — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:33:14 +0000

What type of board would Todd recommend for a beach break type of wave that is really short and pretty weak? Looking for something that can generate speed very quickly as the wave doesn’t give you much time to build speed. Ok, this is where one of those new designs I was talking about would go insane….. cause [...]

I am in pretty good shape, but want really good float for smaller waves

shapingboards — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:59:51 +0000

Hey Todd. I was tooling around on the good ol’ internet and came across your email. I have heard great things about your boards. I am particularly interested in possibly your lil’rascal shape. I am fall into the intermediate-advanced category and am 5′ 10 and around 190-200 pounds. I am in pretty good shape, but want really good float for smaller [...]

Is the Lacerator the same board as the Superbank?

shapingboards — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:58:45 +0000

Is the Lacerator the same board as the Superbank or is it tweaked like a newer version. I’m wanting to put together a quiver of solely your boards and Im going to start with 8. I just needed some clarification on the Lacerator. Thank you for your time. Hayden Gaddis Hi Hayden, Nice to meet you. Yea, the Lacerator is an updated [...]

The Funshape design will give you the paddleability and stability necessary to get you back on track without frustrating you

shapingboards — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:01:29 +0000

First Name JUSTIN Age 28 Height 6ft 1in Weight 200lbs Experience surfed growing up at outer banks of NC from age 10 to 17, moved inland have not surfed since. Joined army at age 24. now when not deployed I live in Tacoma WA. Located close (driving distance) to westport jetty in wa. I want to get back into it. I know it will [...]

Each of them are made for performance surfing in the weaker stuff

shapingboards — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:55:46 +0000

Hey Todd, I ordered a custom 6’2 G4-E from you about half a year go or so and I half to say I am greatly impressed… I have put the board through hell being that I am new to surfing and this was my fist board that wasn’t borrowed.. My surfing has progressed really fast and I have [...]

It jams in small waves and gives you the speed to do turns and maneuvers

shapingboards — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:52:24 +0000

Hey Todd I was checking out the greased pig on your site. I was looking for a new everyday board for waist to head high + . as far as size I was thinking 5′10” x 19.5” x 2 3/8” . My only question would be single or double bump in the tail and whether I should go thruster [...]

allow you to progress into the performance realm of surfing

shapingboards — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:52:02 +0000

Todd,   I am having trouble deciding on what style of board I I should buy. I fall into the category of a beginner for my lack of time in the water, but I I feel I I have the physical ability to surf at the next level, I I just need a better understanding of the waves. I will be [...]

It is the Groveler IV model, 6′0 x 18 1/2 x 2 1/4. PERFECT. It was exactly what I wanted

shapingboards — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:24:42 +0000

Hey Todd and Charissa,  I am sooo stoked right now for two reasons. Reason one being that my custom Falcon should be very close to completion… but this is not the reason I am emailing you right now.  Right now I am in Costa Rica, on vacation, staying at out place in Playa Hermosa. I saw from [...]

Surf style: front foot, rail-to-rail surfing

shapingboards — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:26:41 +0000

Aloha from Oahu, Hawaii: Would you have an epoxy Big Chief for my stats below? Ht: 5’9” Wt: 195-200 lbs Surf experience: Been surfing since 1974 Surf frequency: 1-2 times per week (the past 4 years) Surf style: front foot, rail-to-rail surfing Surf spots: Diamond Head-Cliffs/Right Hands, 2-4 ft (Hawaiian scale); Waikiki-Threes/Pops/Paradise, 2-5 ft. (Hawaiian scale) Current surfboard: 6’9” x 21” x 3 ¼” [...]