Greetings, Shredderz! Today we’ve got a beautiful Steve Lis shape for your perusing pleasure. I’m fascinated by the fact that Lis is at once well known as the inventor of the fish, yet still somehow low profile. I understand he lives on Kauai and still shapes, but I hear there’s a long wait…
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Greetings, Shredderz! We’re back with some more Shredder Submissions, which are some of my favorite posts to write. Keep reading for a selection of sleds recently sent my way, starting with a beautiful 70s Caster single fin. 7’2″ 70s Caster Single Fin Thanks to Robert for sending over photos of this beautiful Bill…
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Greetings, Shredderz! I get sent a lot of pics of cool boards, and every once in a while I’ll collect some standouts and throw them into a blog post. Here’s a rundown of some highlights I’ve received recently, including a cool quiver of Aussie Nat Young shapes, a vintage Steve Lis kneeboard and…
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Greetings, Shredderz! I’ve had the pleasure of writing up more than a few rad Steve Lis boards here on this blog. Here’s a post with a whole bunch of Steve Lis boards; and here are two different classic Steve Lis twin fin fishes (board #1, board #2). Lis, of course, is widely credited…
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Greetings, Shredderz! Lately I’ve discovered a bunch of b roll interview footage originally shot for the film “Fish: Surfboard Documentary.” The film was written and directed by a gentleman named Joe Ryan. Ryan has posted a bunch of extended interviews on his YouTube channel, and they’re worth checking out. I’m a bit embarrassed…
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Greetings, Shredderz! If there’s one thing you can count on in surfboard design, it’s the revitalization of old ideas. Pictured below is a Mason & Smith soft top surfboards ad that originally ran in the February 1980 issue of Surfer Magazine (Vol 21, No 2). It’s amazing to think that this ad, which…
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Greetings, Shredderz! As always, here’s a selection of recent videos I’ve enjoyed as of late. First up we have an extended clip of shaper / surfer Ellis Ericson riding a Steve Lis fish, courtesy of Bird’s Surf Shed. The footage originally appeared in Surfer’s excellent “Shed Sessions” series, which, as far as I…
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Greetings, Shredderz! Yes, it’s that time of year again. Scott Bass has some auction lots live for the latest installment of his long running California Gold surf auction, and I’m back to provide some commentary on boards I can’t afford. Bass’ auction is consistently the best selection of notable vintage boards for sale…
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Greetings, Shredderz! Welcome to the latest edition of the Weekend Grab Bag, where we feature a few boards that are all listed for sale as of publishing time. We’ve got quite the lineup this weekend, representing some of San Diego’s best known exports: Skip Frye, Gordon & Smith and Steve Lis. Full rundown…
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Greetings, Shredderz! Today we’ve got another Steve Lis surfboard for you, and this one just might take the cake. Lis is credited with inventing the fish, which was inspired by high performance kneeboarding at some reef breaks in La Jolla. Given Lis’ contribution to surfboard design, you would think there would be more…
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