Design history ·
History of the fish surfboard: Steve Lis, San Diego and compact speed
From Sunset Cliffs paipos to the modern twin keel: the documented story of Steve Lis’s fish and its influence on fast surfboards.
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Sourced stories about the board families, people and places that moved surfboard design forward—followed by practical ways to choose.
Design history ·
Twin-fin history: from Reno Abellira to Mark Richards’s four world titles
Narrabeen, Chun’s Reef, Dick Brewer and Newcastle: how Mark Richards turned the twin fin into a performance surfboard.
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Design history ·
History of the mid-length and egg: from the Transition Era to Skip Frye
Nat Young, George Greenough, Bob McTavish, Skip Frye, San Diego and Malibu: the documented roots of the modern mid-length.
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Design history ·
History of longboarding and noseriding: from Waikiki to California
Duke Kahanamoku, David Nuuhiwa, Donald Takayama and Tom Morey: factual landmarks in longboard and noseriding history.
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Custom guide ·
How to choose a custom surfboard with the right reference points
Ability, frequency, waves, volume and feel: the information that genuinely helps a shaper build the right custom surfboard.
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Board choice ·
Twin-fin or quad fish: which one fits your surfing?
A clear twin-fin versus quad fish comparison covering speed, turns, control and conditions, with the B52 and B54 as references.
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