Comments on: Roger Hinds: The thinking man’s shaper

By: Eric Wagner

Eric Wagner — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:44:07 +0000

I had a 7′9” (now de-laminated and beat up) when i was a beginner. experimented with different sized and shaped boards and have come full circle in all around board selection. I recently received a custom 7′9” with only slight alterations made (thicker than normal stringer/some kind of stronger foam). Im very satisfied with the shape/ glass job and will try and take better of this one; but mainly ride it a bunch. I wouldn’t think twice about ordering another if I needed one. Aloha and Thanks Roger Hinds! Your a master and a step above professional.

By: Val Wright

Val Wright — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 04:32:38 +0000

Roger built two boards for me. The first I rode to death. The second is almost too pretty, so when the waves get good on the lost coast, the Country comes out. Roger is a true craftsman who cares about his product.

By: Mikey

Mikey — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:30:28 +0000

I have had the pleasure to be in the room while Roger was shaping a custom board for me. He is truly a master craftsman. It was amazing watching a blank turn into the board that Roger and I had discussed at length about prior to going into the room. His personal touches, attention to detail, surfing and board making knowledge produced the exact board that I wanted. I was not fortunate to watch him glass my board but the glass job is flawless. I highly recommend to anyone buying a new board to get a custom shaped one and if your lucky enough to have a true professional like Roger to do it, it is icing on the cake. Thanks to Noel for hooking it all up!

By: Church

Church — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:32:21 +0000

Another great interweaving of history along with the construction talk. These stories tell of the true heritage of our sport. It’s about surfboards along with the people who build and ride them, not which brand of trunks you sport.

Thanks again.