
Founded: 1989 Location: Santa Cruz, California Category: Longboards, Shortboards The Shaper: Randy French Website: Surftech Surfboards History of Surftech Surfboards Unlike many other surfboard brands that are more well-known by a shaper’s name or brand name, Surftech Surfboards is well-known for its technological names. Prior to the formation of Surftech, Randy French’s experience with shaping surfboards and windsurf… Read More »

Founded: 1979 Location: Santa Cruz, California Category: Shortboards, Longboards, Performance The Shaper: William “Stretch” Reidel Website: Stretch Surfboards History of Stretch Surfboards “I begin shaping everyday before sunrise. With headphones on and tool in hand, there’s only one way I get the job done. I personally tend to every board so that my customers receive the same quality… Read More »

Founded: N/A Location: Santa Cruz, California Category: Shortboards The Shaper: Geoff Rashe Website: BlackStar Surfboards (as of 7/8/12, the site is down. To see the names of surfboards offered by BlackStar Surfboards, see below) History of BlackStar Surfboards First taking origins with M10 Surfboards, founded by the shaper Geoff Rashe. He is best known for shaping shortboards, especially for surfers in… Read More »