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What Makes a Surfboard Work in Small Waves

Not all boards are created equal in small surf. We break down the three key factors: volume, rocker, and outline that determine whether a surfboard actually works in weak, mushy conditions.

2025 Contest Recap: Malibu Classic & C-Street Classic

Shoutout to all contestants at the 2025 Malibu Classic and C-Street Classic — and a huge congrats to Jiro on back-to-back 1st place finishes!"

The PATHFINDER – Custom Built in Southern California

The PATHFINDER is the first surfboard in our lineup offered exclusively through a made-to-order custom process, hand-shaped in Southern California. This model was developed in collaboration with Mo...

Testing the waters ~ finding new paths, 🎥 @its_just_brenden

Testing the waters ~ finding new paths, 🎥 by @its_just_brenden.Shot in Huntington Beach, California, presenting our new custom board model. - 9’0 PATHFINDER shaped by @moveordiesurfboards - EPS/Epo...

PATHFINDER fins: Tyler Warren Modern Keel by @true_ames

Designed by Tyler Warren and crafted by True Ames, these fins are made from marine plywood for positive buoyancy and feature an 80/20 foil. This design combines the responsiveness of a single foil...

Made in California, the PATHFINDER.

9’0 x 22 x 2 3/4 (inquire for customs) Inspired by Skip Frye’s Nozzle and the legacy of San Diego shapers who evolved the Long Fish design, the PATHFINDER is our modern interpretation of a timeless...

HELM - PATHFINDER *Preview + Shaping

*New Model in the works with @moveordiesurfboards ..Stay tuned👀 Longer fish model coming together with some tweaks on flex and more, off to glassing.
Honored to have these made locally by shaper...

Demo Day with Surf-Bored Late Spring 2024

Thanks @surfbored_us for the demo day, great meeting everyone 🙌🏽Insane demo board selection 🌊 and amazing gathering of surfers, shapers & surf gear. The Crew: @surfbored_us @kozmcraesurfingboar...

Highlights, surfing, good times 🌊

Surfboard highlights, surf footage, good times with the crew 🌊 Check out details on the Performance Fish explaining the beveled rails, footage of @thomyesurfs along with his full in-depth review, o...

RECAP: Topanga Market Pop-up by Battenwear & friends

Special thanks to @battenwear for having us over at their design studio for the Topanga Market Pop-up with friends. Good vibes, awesome people, great meeting everyone from the local Topanga communi...