With something dependent on history and reputations as surfing, it’s was inevitable for those who wanted to make money from surfing or those wanting to be recognized to form institutions. Over the years some of these institutions have been benign and others damaging. One thing common to them all, is they are usually [...]

For the young person who has been told that following his dreams are an unrealistic goal and there is no money in anything like the surf industry but for a lucky few… Chris Darling’s story should be your inspiration. Some of his greatest success came while the giants of the surf industry were [...]

One of the more interesting movements with some of today’s shapers is a surfboard called the Mini Simmons.  Named after the old board builder Bob Simmons who came up with the outline and theory.
The Mini Simmons fits perfectly into the current underground movement of short and wider. They are very easy to [...]

It would be hard to place an exact date for the birth of what we call the modern short board, but it can be argued that the duel between Cheyne horan and Mark Richards from 1979 until 1982 on the International Pro Surfing tour would be the time period. With the birth of the [...]

Editor: What is your take on the Lazor zap all these years later?
Cheyne: The Lazor Zap is one of the best boards I have ever ridden. It’s super loose, fast, and unpredictable at first. After a few waves they come into there own. Sure, the extra float is good as it stops [...]

Dubbed “The Spitfire fin “ by our customers because of it’s shape being similar to the wing of a World War II British fighter plane… Surfers who use the Spitfire rave about the lack of drag, speed, and making sections on waves they otherwise miss.
The fin’s vertical plan shape and wide base [...]

Every surf town has it’s own surf stars and legends. Those surfers whose influence and charisma set the tone for the area and remain part of the fabric of those areas for years to come. Sometimes those same local legends have talent enough and travel enough to earn respect in the other [...]

In 1987 legendary surfer Cheyne Horan, released the film, ” Scream in Blue ” chronicling his worst year on the tour.
Having been runner up to the world title four years in a row, Surfer Poll winner in 79, and an all around surfing super star, he was struggling to keep his seeded [...]

The last ten minutes of shaping a surfboard is what sets my boards apart from the average surfboard on the racks. It’s the reason my boards get the first looks. I take the extra amount of time to tune in the details to make them aesthetic as well as functional. It’s not that hard to take the extra time, and give the customer paying you for your talent the extra effort.

Larry has been in the business of making surfboard fins for close to forty years.