In this video we have Steve discussing board design, how to get into the industry, the difference between Asian imported Surfboards and custom built and the state of the industry at the craftsman level.
Tom is again giving his thoughts on the state of the surf industry, Surfing in general and some of his personal inspirations. Agree or disagree, it’s refreshing to speak with someone who is not afraid to be who they are.
One of a series of interviews done with BZR Turner the original Gulf Coast legend, Steve Forstall and Freddy Esposito. Discussing how the old Fort Pickens point used to be, while Steve and Freddy pay tribute to BZR.
This in an interview with Freddy Esposito and Steve Forstall about old Pensacola Skateboarding, Surfing, and craftsmanship. Steve a well known shaper and Freddy still active in local computer web page creation. Freddy and Steve were the manager and assistant manager for the old paved wave skateboard park. Freddy was one of the [...]
I have known Steve Forstall since the Late seventies. Either from my times working in the local surf shop in High school, to our partnership in our own surf shop/Surfboard factory, until our current business relationship and friendship. All during this time, Steve has been a creative force and unique individual. In fact, [...]
This is a very rough edit. I’ll post a better one later. This interview was done on short notice right after the closing of Clark foam. Mark has some interesting insight. Mark is obviously very professional in his approach and one of the best ambassadors the sport of surfing has ever had. The [...]
The ponies run, the girls are young,
The odds are there to beat.
You win a while, and then it’s done –
Your little winning streak.
And summoned now to deal
With your invincible defeat,
You live your life as if it’s real,
A Thousand Kisses Deep.
There have been more than a couple of eras in surfing, and quite a few changes [...]
The new 25 year anniversary Winged Keel surfboard fin is a good example of why old fashioned domestic craftsmanship is still important. Larry Allison is a 40 year veteran fin manufacturer and one of the original distributors for this Australian fin design from Cheyne Horan and the late Ben Lexen.
Cheyne first unveiled [...]
Jacksonville Florida’s Jim Dunlop is another shaper you might not hear much about if you live on the west coast, but Jim is one of the more versatile shapers in the state of Florida. A well traveled and skilled surfer, he is also one of those shapers who both rides and shapes a variety [...]
Tim Stamps is the true new breed of surfboard builder who uses computer technology and machines to create the various shapes found on the surfboard market today. Some board builders take issue with it as shaping, but to Tim who has a high level of computer and designing skills from his background at college, it’s [...]
