Greetings, Shredderz! They say the greatest things in life are free: turning on the radio right in time for the opening notes of your favorite song, being in love, the feeling of a stubborn bit of water finally dribbling out of your ear…and the joy of seeing a Craigslist post with great photos…
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Greetings, Shredderz! As some of you may know, I am fascinated with Santa Cruz’s surf culture. Despite great waves year round and a dedicated crew of local rippers, Santa Cruz’s board builders don’t seem to attract the same attention as their Orange County counterparts. It’s a shame, because there are a number of…
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Greetings, Shredderz! Today we’ve got an absolutely killer stick from not one but two Australian surf fixtures. Some of you may recall the last time (and, stunningly, the first) I featured Michael Peterson, when I wrote up one of his personal riders, which he had shaped under the Buford Surfboards label. MP’s story…
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Greetings, Shredderz! Welcome to the latest installment of Clipz, where we’ve got some video content for your perusing pleasure. Stab has been producing some spectacular video content over the past few years, and it doesn’t look like they’re stopping any time soon. I’ve covered their Electric Acid Surfboard Test series here on the…
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Greetings, Shredderz! It’s Thursday evening here in California, which means it’s time for more Sagas of Shred. If, like me, you’re looking for some kind of distraction from the apocalyptic scenes out there, may I suggest some hilarious vintage surf ads? Today we’ve got another Rory Russell Lightning Bolt ad for your enjoyment….
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Greetings, Shredderz! Today we have an absolutely classic stick for you. Yes, it’s a cool board, but what’s even better are the great stories behind the shape, whether it’s the various craftsmen who built it, or the mini saga that transpired when the owner bought the board sight unseen, based on a hunch…
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Greetings, Shredderz! Today we’ve got an incredible surfboard for you. Pictured here is a 7’4″ Dennis Pang single fin that was shaped in 1979. The board is listed for sale in the Swaylocks Surfshop. All the photos in this post are via the listing. I first posted about this board on Instagram about…
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