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Vissla Add Color

Greetings, Shredderz! One of the recent bright spots from the surf industry (whatever that even refers to these days) is Vissla’s Add Color contest. Add Color is a surfboard art contest where people submit their creations via the #VisslaAddColor hashtag on Instagram. Vissla has lined up all star cast of judges, headlined by…

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California Gold: Colors. Lines. Shapes.

Greetings, Shredderz! Scott Bass’ long running California Gold Vintage Surf Auction has another set of boards for sale, which you can view here. This collection is titled “Colors. Lines. Shapes.” and as you might expect, it’s got some collectible sleds up for grabs. Here are some favorites from the collection and some overall…

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Modern Maestros Part Deux: Social Media Roundup

Greetings, Shredderz! A few months back I wrote a Social Media Roundup entry featuring some of my favorite contemporary craftsmen. It’s time for a follow up and I’m stoked to share some sweet sticks from modern shapers and glassers. Keep reading for more. The art on this Tyler Surfboards stick was done by…

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Shred Sledz Social Media Roundup

Pulling Tape, Tri Plane Hull Trivia, & More

Greetings, Shredderz! Per the usual, keep scrolling for some recent social media highlights. Here’s a rad mini edit of Tyler Warren surfing a 5’4″ twin fin shaped by Shawn Stussy. The edit was shot by Isaac Zoller. Warren is a talented surfer and shaper and it’s cool to see whose boards he chooses…

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Rainbow Surfboards Mike Hynson Single Fin

Greetings, Shredderz! Today we have a quick hit for your viewing pleasure: a Rainbow Surfboards Mike Hynson single fin that was recently listed for sale on Craigslist. The board you see here was originally posted early last month, but the listing has since been taking down. All the photos you see in this…

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Mike Hynson for Bahne Surfboards

Greetings, Shredderz! Today we have a lovely surfboard that involves a few of the best-known figures in San Diego surf history, including none other than Mike Hynson. Over his long and illustrious career, Hynson has been associated with many well-known labels from his own label, Hynson Surfboards, to other recognizable brands like Rainbow…

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