The Archive

All Resin, No Brakes: Ryan Burch + Superwolf

Sometimes it seems that style and substance might not be compatible with one another. Whether it’s surfboards, designer handbags or any other consumer product, there are times when the hype cycle threatens to overshadow everything else in its path; when people focus on price and prestige above all. Thankfully, the things that matter…

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Shred Sledz Weekend Grab Bag

Beveled Rails, Takayama Rarities + More

Greetings, Shredderz! It’s another installment of the Weekend Grab Bag. There are some rad boards currently listed for sale online this holiday weekend. Keep reading for the full rundown. Ben Aipa Sting for Surf Line Hawaii (eBay) I always dig seeing examples of Aipa’s forays into experimental surf design, whether it’s the exaggerated…

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Shred Sledz Weekend Grab Bag

Cult California Shapers

Greetings, Shredderz! Welcome to another edition of the Weekend Grab Bag. All the boards featured here are listed for sale as of publishing time, so if you’ve been looking to start a fight with your significant other over the alarming growth of your surfboard collection, you’ve come to the right place! I can’t…

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Shred Sledz Social Media Roundup

Social Media Roundup: Modern 80s Radness & More

Greetings, Shredderz! Everyone else wants to talk about Elon Musk buying Twitter; I’m just here to share some rad content I’ve seen on my feed over the past month. If you’re looking for a surfboard themed respite from people arguing about billionaires, well, you’ve come to the right place. Keep scrolling for more….

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Clipz

Mommy and Daddy, How Do Surfboards Get Made?

Greetings, Shredderz! The Clipz series here on the blog usually collects videos featuring some rad surfing, often on vintage and/or alternative shapes. This time around we’ve got something a bit different for you. Here are some videos that feature talented craftsmen building surfboards. Dave Parmenter is a one man surfing encyclopedia. So when…

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